Foreign Policy
Hugo Chavez's Venezuela: Cuba's Paymaster and Vassal
The Castros knew more about Chavez's medical condition than in his inner circle in Venezuela
As Debate over Drones Grows Louder, White House Wants to Expand War on Terror
Or rather, the White House wants documented authorization of essentially what it's already doing
"Moderate Muslim" Is Not an Oxymoron
Islamophobes believe there's something intrinsically incompatible about Muslims and free countries. They're wrong.
Syrian Rebels: Captured UN Peacekeepers Are Our Guests
U.S. looking to fund Syrian rebels even more
Hugo Chavez Lying in State at Military Academy
As the military pledges support for his successor's electoral campaign
US Proposal to Ban Polar Bear Trade Rejected at Climate Conference
Canada the only country with a thriving polar bear trade; Inuits and conservationists opposed the ban
EU Member States Opposing Onerous EU Data Privacy Regime
Fear fine amounts could make it difficult for EU firms to be competitive
Philippines: Talks on For Release of UN Peacekeepers
21 unarmed peacekeepers seized near the Golan Heights were Filipino
Kenyan Presidential Candidate Indicted by ICC Accuses UK of Voter Fraud
Fueled violence last time around to help the incumbent hold on to power
Syrian Rebels Say They Won't Harm UN Peacekeepers, Want Troops Out of Area
Will hold peacekeepers until Syrian government gives in to demands
Citgo Refinery in Texas Flew Flags at Half-Staff for Hugo Chavez
U.S., Texas flags since returned to position; Citgo flag remains at half-staff
Recount Demanded in Kenya Before Ballots Finished Counting
Same candidate whose loss last time sparked riots
North Korea Threatens U.S. With Nuclear Strike
Will exercise its right to a pre-emptive strike a government spokesperson says
Syria Rebels Clash With Troops Near Golan Heights
Rebels they abducted UN peacekeepers there this week
Rand Paul: Congress Couldn't Even Vote to End Iraq War After It Was Over
And so it may not be over
Debt May Sink Major Chinese Solar Panel Manufacturer
And could take whole industry with it
Italy's PM Won't Back New Government if EU Reforms Opposed
Would rather call for a new vote
Venezuelan Defense Ministry Pledges Army Support for Hugo Chavez Successor in Next Month's Special Election
Chavez was just re-elected last year and had not been publicly inaugurated due to illness
College of Cardinals Under Media Blackout After Talkative U.S. Cardinals Raise Concerns
This is why there wouldn't be an American pope
Defense Ministry Pledges Support to Chavez Successor in Next Month's Election
Some on the left point to Venezuela as a model
Fourth Day of Clashes in Port Saeed
Between police and protesters who want some prisoners released
Hugo Chavez Funeral Procession Begins in Caracas
Was 58 and re-elected president yet again just a few months ago
South Korea Vows Strong Retaliation if North Korea Breaks Ceasefire
The Korean War is technically not over
Twelve Cardinals Blacklisted by Group Representing Victims of Abuse by Priests
Survivors' Network of those Abused by Priests says the named priests would be the worst candidates to be the next pope