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Syrian army shells Homs as government pushes back on UN monitorsReports out of the Syrian city of Homs have government forces firing mortars into an opposition neighborhood. Meanwhile, Syria has challenged the UN over its truce monitoring mission.
Challenges facing Argentina after oil firm nationalizationRetaliation from Spain and a foray into fracking are some of the challenges Argentina may have to navigate, writes a guest blogger.
North Korea declares food-for-nukes deal overCiting the United States' postponement of delivery of food aid, North Korea says that it is no longer obligated to hold off on nuclear development.
- Syria: Secretary-General says UN may not go far enough with monitors
The Security Council is expected to deploy 250 monitors to Syria on Wednesday when it considers the issue.
Secret Service scandal sheds light on sex tourism in Latin AmericaLarge events like the Summit of the Americas and upcoming Olympic games in Brazil can drive up the demand for prostitution and sex trafficking.
Restart of talks uncertain as Palestinian prime minister skips Israeli meetingSalam Fayyad did not attend a scheduled meeting Tuesday with Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Other senior Palestinian officials delivered a letter to Netanyahu with a list of demands before talks can resume.
- Kim 101: How well do you know North Korea's leaders?
North Korea’s supreme leader Kim Jong-un succeeded his father, the late Kim Jong-il, in late 2011. In his first six years, Mr. Kim has expanded North Korea’s nuclear weapons program and has insisted that nuclear arms proliferation is off the negotiation table. But the Kims are known as much for their eccentricities and cults of personality as they are for their iron-fisted rule. How well do you know Kim Il-sung, Kim Jong-il, and Kim Jong-un?
What are Rio's security crackdowns accomplishing?How effective is Rio's 2008 public safety policy, if it pushes crime out of one neighborhood and into another, asks guest blogger Julia Michaels.
- The Economist raises Scotland's ire with 'Skintland' joke
The Economist was targeting Scotland's interest in becoming independent, pointing out that 'Skintland' relies heavily on the United Kingdom.
The next Venezuela? Argentina to nationalize oil companyPresident Kirchner's plan to nationalize the Spanish-controlled oil company, YPF, is raising fears of more expropriations of privately run companies and has set off a furor in Spain.
Is Russia now the strongest backer of peace in Syria?Russia has emerged as a strong backer of Kofi Annan's peace plan for Syria, and is now hammering Western nations for not doing enough to support it.
Karen Armstrong argues for practical compassionThe historian has helped world religions unite behind the idea of a worldwide charter for compassion. Can it become more than just a nice idea?
Anders Breivik says he killed to protect indigenous NorwegiansIn testimony today, Anders Behring Breivik, the Norwegian behind the 2011 attacks, compared himself to World War II commanders who decided to bomb Japan to prevent further loss of life.
No coup here: Malawi successfully transfers powerMalawi avoided a crisis after the death of Mutharika, through the peaceful transition of power to former vice president, and Mutharika critic, Joyce Banda, writes a guest blogger.
Nobel laureate Shirin Ebadi speaks out against Iran sanctionsShirin Ebadi, the first Iranian to win a Nobel Peace Prize, also spoke with the Monitor about her fight for human rights in Iran and challenged the supreme leader's role.
Afghanistan: overinterpreting the Kabul attackA coordinated attack in the heart of Kabul - which coincided with attacks in three other provinces - isn't a good thing. But sign of imminent defeat or victory? Hardly.
All parties make contingency plans as Syria's cease-fire wobblesThe US envoy to the UN warned that a monitor mission could be curtailed, while rebel fighters amassed weapons in preparation for a renewal of fighting.
Imagining Cuba after ChávezVenezuela provides Cuba with up to $15 billion a year, which helps offset the US embargo. But there is the real possibility Chávez may not win or survive another six-year term as president.
Breivik tears up at anti-Muslim videoThe accused killer of 77 people gave a fascist salute as he entered the court in Oslo, Norway.
- UN decries North Korean rocket launch
The Security Council strengthened sanctions and warned of further action if North Korea continued down its present course.
