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Hollande's victory: The world ponders a major shift François Hollande's victory may represent change for not just France, but Europe as a whole.
Fighting continues between Sudan and South Sudan, as economies collapseAt this time last year, South Sudan was preparing to become Africa's newest nation. Now the dispute between South Sudan and Sudan may turn both into the latest failed states.
UN envoy to Syria pins hopes for ending violence on observer missionKofi Annan said the observer mission was 'the only remaining chance to stabilize the country,' even though fighting has continued with observers on the ground.
Leftist Greek leader ready to walk away from EU bailout dealAlexis Tsipras has the presidential mandate to end the Greek political impasse by forming a governing coalition by Thursday.
- Vladimir Putin 101: A quiz about Russia's president
Vladimir Putin is back in charge of Russia, taking up the office of president for the third time in 12 years. How well do you know Russia's top political figure? Take our quiz and find out!
How Netanyahu's 'unity' government may affect Palestinians, IranPrime Minister Netanyahu jolted Israeli politics by forming a 'unity' government with the centrist Kadima party, arguing it will promote stability at a time of contentious challenges.
Summit canceled as Ukraine isolation deepens over treatment of TymoshenkoUkraine was slated to host a summit this week, but with a dozen European leaders boycotting in protest of Kiev's treatment of Yulia Tymoshenko, Ukraine opted to cancel it instead.
Israeli PM Netanyahu forms new 'unity' governmentBenjamin Netanyahu, head of Israel's Likud Party, joined forces Tuesday with Kadima Party leader Shaul Mofaz to form one of the broadest governments in the history of the Jewish state.
A quirky, tiny grass-roots effort backs only 'Awesome’ projectsThe Awesome Foundation is a loose collection of some three-dozen local groups usually made up of 10 volunteers each, who offer $100 a month toward a simple, no-strings-attached grant, or Awesome Fellowship.
Hollande's hometown says goodbye to François, hello to Monsieur le PrésidentFrench President-elect François Hollande spent election weekend in Tulle, where he got his political start and had a reputation as an approachable, hands-on local official.
Pakistan pushback: US is 'shifting blame' for Afghan insurgencyIn India, US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton asked Pakistan to do more in taking on radical Islamist groups, including handing over Hafiz Saeed, thought to have had a role in the 2008 Mumbai attacks.
Is French journalist kidnapped in Colombia a prisoner of war?The ambiguities over FARC-kidnapped Romeo Langlois' status as a POW is indicative of a wider debate over the status of journalists in modern conflict zones, writes a guest blogger.
China: Al Jazeera reporter expelled for 'breaking Chinese laws'Chinese authorities forced Al Jazeera English to close its China news operations, and suggested that its reporter had broken unspecified laws and behaved unethically.
- China blames the Philippines for South China Sea dispute
China warned the Philippines that confrontation over a disputed island in the South China Sea could worsen. Beijing has made 'every preparation' to counter Manila's 'provocations.'
Majority of Americans reject new US-Afghan security pact: pollA large majority of Americans disapprove of a new strategic partnership with Afghanistan that will keep US troops on Afghan soil beyond 2014, according to a Monitor/TIPP poll.
No government yet for Greece after Sunday's electionVoters sent a strong message of anger over austerity measures imposed by Greece's foreign lenders, but with no party in the majority a government has yet to be formed.
Hollande election: future of austerity in Europe in doubtWhile there is growing consensus that Europe will need to find a new plan to deal with its debt crisis, no clear plan has emerged.
- China forces Al Jazeera to close Beijing news bureau
China refused to renew the visa for Al Jazeera's China reporter. This is the first time an accredited foreign correspondent living in China has been ejected since 1998.
Clinton in India: a gentle reminder about all that Iranian oilThe US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton wants India to stop buying oil from Iran, given concerns over Iran's nuclear program. But can Delhi stop?
This is a debate? Mexico's presidential face-off a scripted affair.Mexico's presidential debate was highly structured and scripted last night, leaving little room for candid conversation on important policies like security and education.
