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
Foreign Policy
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
E.U. Praises Chavez for Social Programs
President of the European commission says, "Venezuela has stood out for its social development and for its contribution to South America's regional integration"
Global Stocks Rise Day After Dow Jones Closed at All-Time High
Highest in more than four and a half years
Danish Soccer Player Fined $147,000 for Drunk Driving
In Denmark drunk driving fines are calculated by dividing the annual salary of the defender by 25 and multiplying the result by the blood alcohol level
Iraq Still Unstable Despite $60 Billion in American Funds
Too much money with too few results, says special inspector general for Iraq
UN Criticizes Israeli Treatment of Palestinian Children
Says bad treatment of the children is "widespread, systematic and institutionalised"
Genetic Mother of Surrogate Twins Wins Right to Be Legal Mother in Ireland
Her name will appear on the children's birth certificates
UK to Send Body Armor and Armored Vehicles to Syrian Rebels
Decision announced by Foreign Secretary William Hague
U.S. Concerned About Iran's Lack of Response to Nuke Program Queries
Says the Iranian government is committed to "deception, defiance and delay"
British Government Announces Plans to Bring Troops Home From Germany
Something American policymakers perhaps ought to consider
Two Israeli "Palestinian-Only" Buses Set on Fire
The controversial policy was launched on Sunday
French Officials Say Success in Mali Won't End Islamist Threat
Don't want expectations too high
Venezuelans Take to the Streets to Mourn Chavez
Vice President Nicolas Maduro currently the heir apparent
E.U. Fines Microsoft $731 Million
The corporation failed to promote browsers other than its own Internet Explorer
Pistorius Family Split over Racial Comments About Police
Oscar's father says family owned guns because they didn't trust South African police to protect whites
