Running On Empty, Japanese Economy Can’t Forsake Nuclear Energy
The new Japanese government vows to reconsider the old administration's promise to phase out nuclear energy.
2012 Year In Review: Africa In Action
The African continent is seeing some monumental changes, and is rife with conflict and potential.
Cold Kills In Ukraine, But Homelessness Is The Real Culprit
Homeless people are battling a harsh winter in Ukraine, where a cold snap has already killed at least 83.
Another Abduction As Al-Qaeda Makes New Friends In Africa
After a new kidnapping, French President Hollande expressed concern over AQIM's partnership with Nigerian terrorist group Boko Haram.
Rwanda Genocide Tribunal Passes Final Judgment, But Fugitive Suspects Remain
The International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda passed its final judgment on Wednesday, but not not everything has been resolved.
Economy Trumps Apology As France Admits To Algerian Massacres
French President Hollande recognized atrocities committed in Algeria, but he substituted partnership agreements for formal apologies.
Militants From All Sides Plague The Remote Central African Republic
The Central African Republic is struggling to deal with insurgencies in the north as the Lord's Resistance Army, or LRA, lays roots in the south.
Vuvuzelas For Zuma: Why South Africa’s 2014 Elections Won’t Matter
South African President Jacob Zuma was chosen to lead the African National Congress, essentially sewing up the 2014 general election results.
Poverty-Stricken Equatorial Guinea Builds Expensive Capital City In The Middle Of Nowhere
Equatorial Guinea's corrupt President Teodoro Obiang is building a capital city worth billions, far inland -- nevermind the country's rampant poverty.
Fearing Militants, Kenya Orders Refugees Out Of Town And Into Overcrowded Camps
Somali militant attacks in Kenya have prompted the government to banish migrants of all nationalities to overcrowded refugee camps.
Khomeini's Granddaughter Knows How To Win Facebook Friends And Influence Ayatollahs
Naeimeh Eshraghi, granddaughter of Iran's late Ayatollah Khomeini, surfs banned web sites & champions democracy despite a repressive regime.
Why A Planned Racist Attack Against ANC Is The Least Of South Africa’s Worries
South African authorities foiled an attack at the ANC national conference, but can’t save the party from its inner demons.
Africa In Turmoil Again: Why The US Holds The Key To The Heart Of The Continent
As crises unfold in the DRC and Rwanda, the U.S. can effect lasting change -- if it abandons short-term fixes.
Why Nick Clegg Should Ask Portugal About British Drug Reform
U.K. Deputy PM Nick Clegg has called on PM David Cameron to get serious about drug-policy reform. Portugal has already gotten it right.
China Daily Newspaper Unveils Africa Edition, Sticks It To The West
The state-owned newspaper China Daily is now printing its Africa Weekly, and its editors aren't shy about telling the West how they really feel.
Putin Supports Babies And Patriotism, Scorns Foreign Intervention
In the first State of the Nation speech of his third term, Putin urged Russia to make babies and maintain national sovereignty.
Kyrgyzstan To Decide Whether Kidnapping Women Is A Serious Offense
Kyrgyzstan is debating whether a traditional practice of bridal kidnapping is a legitimate way to propose to a woman.
Why Wildlife Poaching Is A Big Problem, Even If You Don't Care About Rhinos
A new report from the World Wildlife Fund shows how illicit animal poaching has become a national security problem.
Drones? No, Vultures: Sudanese Media Ruffles Feathers Over Alleged Israeli Spy Bird
After Sudan caught a vulture with an Israeli GPS device attached, Khartoum media called it spying -- but ecologists called it science.
Mali Appoints Prime Minister Sissoko To Replace Diarra As Upheaval Drags On
In Bamako, the quick appointment of Prime Minister Django Sissoko to replace Diarra is just one more chapter in Mali's ongoing saga.
Russia, Saudi Arabia, China And Others Fail To Impose Internet Regulations At WCIT
A failed proposal backed by Russia, China, Saudi Arabia, Egypt and others at WCIT in Dubai this week might have curtailed Internet freedoms.
Does Capitalism Kill? Not As Much As Vodka
When Communism ended, Russia's mortality rate shot up. Three professors say they have figured out why.
In Ghana, A Democracy In Doubt: Losers Allege Fraud Following Tight Election
Elections in Ghana resulted in a win for incumbent John Mahama, but opponent Nana Akufo-Addo blames fraud and corruption.
Mugabe Plays The Race Card Ahead Of Zimbabwe Elections
Zimbabwean President Robert Mugabe seized the farm of late politician Ian Smith and called for black business ownership ahead of elections.
Foes With Benefits: US, Russia Spar Over Human Rights Provision In Historic Trade Bill
Congress has passed a bill that would ease U.S.-Russia trade, but the Magnitsky Act brings human rights into the equation.
Greece Is Not Alone: Swiss-Enabled Tax Evasion Plagues British Economy, Too
Both Greece and the United Kingdom have pledged to get tough on tax evasion via Swiss bank accounts.
He's Baaack: Berlusconi Hints At Political Return, Italian Market Plunges
Former Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi is making a return to politics, and the stock market is reacting with dismay.
The Stolen Savanna: As African Lions Die Out, Conservationists Call For Coexistence
A new report from Duke university reveals an alarming decline in Africa's lion population.
With Kenya On Edge Ahead Of Pivotal Election, Kofi Annan Steps Into The Fray
Kofi Annan has warned Kenyan voters not to support candidates, like Uhuru Kenyatta, who have been charged by the International Criminal Court.
In Ghana, A Massive Solar Plant Will Be Bright Spot On 'Dark Continent'
Ghana will be home to Africa's largest solar power plant by 2015, setting a precedent for a continent where renewable energy is key to development.
