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Dissent, elections make Israel's next steps on Iran difficult to predictFormer government and security officials' criticism of the Netanyahu government's hard-line approach on Iran is now coupled with the uncertainty of an election campaign.
Blind Chinese activist now wants to leave countryChen Guangcheng left the US embassy after a tense negotiation with the Chinese government, but he now says he fears for his family's safety if he remains in China.
- Why everyone wants to be like Brazil
Across the Americas candidates promise to follow the footsteps of Brazil's former President Lula. But 'Brazil envy' makes it possible to gloss over the country's shortcomings, writes a guest blogger.
Concerns ahead for Egypt's election monitoringThe rules governing the monitors overseeing Egypt's presidential elections are very restrictive, reducing election transparency and making it easy for monitors to be disqualified.
- Chinese dissident Chen Guangcheng: What we know now
Activist lawyer Chen Guangcheng left the US Embassy in Beijing on Wednesday of his own volition, US and Chinese officials said, but reports quickly surfaced that he changed his mind.
- Five things to know about Freedom House's latest global rankings A look at the 2012 Freedom House ranking of 197 countries according to their relative freedom.
Bin Laden raid one year later: Pakistan's Army untouchedThe US Navy SEAL operation that killed Osama bin Laden last May threw the Pakistan Army into international disrepute. But in Pakistan, the Army has rebounded.
Aung San Suu Kyi's historic moment: 5 things to know Once possibly the world's best-known political prisoner, today Aung San Suu Kyi made the historic move to lawmaker, after a swearing-in ceremony at Myanmar's parliament in the capital of Naypyidaw. Here are five things about her.- Will Charles Taylor ever face justice for crimes in Liberia?
A week after a Special Tribunal for war crimes in Liberia found Liberian President Charles Taylor guilty for aiding war crimes in Sierra Leone, Liberians ask if he will face justice at home.
- Will Charles Taylor ever face justice for crimes in Liberia?
A week after a Special Tribunal for war crimes in Liberia found Liberian President Charles Taylor guilty for aiding war crimes in Sierra Leone, Liberians ask if he will face justice at home.
- Russian media: True, we're 'not free' - but we're not Zimbabwe.
Russian media experts and journalists say Freedom House's annual press freedom survey doesn't acknowledge the rise of independent media outlets and social media, which are broadening the landscape.
Egypt political chaos threatening to foment actual chaosClashes between gunmen and protesters near the Egyptian Ministry of Defense in Cairo have left at least 11 dead in the past 24 hours, inflaming an already tense and uncertain political transition.
Obama's agreement with Karzai in Afghanistan short on specificsIn a move that both signals the close of the Afghan war and extends the US commitment here until at least 2024, President Obama visited Kabul to sign a strategic partnership agreement with Afghanistan.
One hot French presidential debate: genial tortoise vs. mud-slinging hareThree-quarters of France is expected to tune in tonight to the sole debate between François Holland and President Nicolas Sarkozy, who is in danger of becoming the first incumbent to lose since 1981.
Aung San Suu Kyi takes Myanmar parliamentary oathThe longtime activist, who had been under house arrest for many years, joined her new colleagues in the country's parliament on Wednesday.
Chinese activist pressured to leave US embassy, says friendTo protect his family, the blind legal activist agreed to leave the safety of the US embassy and stay in China, a trusted friend of Chen Guangcheng told the Monitor.
11 dead in Cairo protest clashesReports say armed men attacked Egyptian protesters outside the Ministry of Defense in Cairo Wednesday.
Ethikus offers a Groupon-like service to find ethical, sustainable businessesNew York City startup Ethikus provides vouchers for small businesses whose practices embody principles of sustainability.
With blast, Taliban respond to Obama: 'You need to focus on leaving'The Taliban detonated a car bomb around dawn, shortly after Mr. Obama gave a speech invoking 'a new dawn' with the signing of a US-Afghanistan strategic partnership agreement.
World's largest McDonald's: A big ad for obesity, say British doctorsWorld's largest McDonald's will be built in London for the 2012 Summer Olympics. The world's largest McDonald's will seat 1,500 and has an exclusive franchise in the Olympic village.
