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Workers say zealous eurozone reformers are eroding their sacred rightsUnion powers and workers' protections have been severely curtailed to make Europe's struggling economies more competitive. Some say the cuts have gone further than necessary.
FARC hostage release: Peace agreement ahead in Colombia?10 police and military hostages of the FARC were released yesterday, some seeing their family for the first time in 14 years. Though a positive sign, this may not mean immediate peace in Colombia.
Liz Squibb knows how to help foster children - she was one herselfWorking at the Jim Casey Youth Opportunities Initiative she helps foster children make the transition to adulthood.
- To the victor in Egypt's presidential race: a terrible economy
The Muslim Brotherhood has fronted a candidate. A former ally of Mubarak may even run. But whoever wins will start with less than half the foreign reserves Egypt had before the revolution.
Limited options for US on North Korea rocketWashington is likely to take the matter to the UN Security Council, analysts say, and could tighten its already tough sanctions.
Report: James Murdoch to step down from BSkyBSky, the news channel of BSkyB, said his resignation would be confirmed later Tuesday after an unscheduled board meeting.
Skyscraper fire reignites controversy over Moscow's building boomA major blaze broke out Monday at a Moscow skyscraper under construction. Critics are raising questions about a culture of lax regulation as Moscow pursues a rapid makeover.
- Africa Rising: China steps up production in Ethiopia with drill instructors, investors
Shoemaker Huajian is one of the latest Chinese companies to invest in Ethiopia, which the World Bank believes has the potential to produce clothes and footwear for the world.
- US tightens screws on Pakistan with $10 million bounty
Yesterday the US announced a $10 million bounty for Hafiz Mohammad Saeed, the leader of the militant group Lashkar-e-Taiba who lives openly in Pakistan.
FARC hostage release: Colombian rebels free 10 captivesColombia's FARC rebels on Monday released four soldiers and six police officials held hostage in jungle prison camps for more than a decade.
- Boko Haram: Fed up residents apprehend Islamists in northern Nigeria
Residents of Kano arrest two Boko Haram fighters in a sign of frustration with the group's campaign of terror in northern Nigeria.
'Chile's Matthew Shepard': country rallies around gay rights after murderThe brutal murder of 24-year-old Daniel Zamudio has sent support for gay rights soaring in Chile, which has lagged behind many of its neighbors in addressing discrimination.
- Dubai kicks out US democracy NGO, too
Though far more deftly than Egypt did.
Falklands War 30th Anniversary: 5 British and Argentine papers react April 2, 2012 marks the 30th anniversary of the Falklands War, which lasted less than three months but claimed the lives of more than 900 soldiers. Here are five reactions from Argentine and British newspapers on the anniversary of the Falkland Islands War:
Good Reads: Is the US actually in decline, or just taking a breather?A roundup of some of the week's most insightful articles from around the Internet.
Weapons flowing from Iraqi Sunnis to Syria's rebels?So says a fairly credible CNN report.
- Why Israel is even less likely to strike Iran now
Obama appears to be hemming in Israel at every turn. Case in point: A report in which unnamed US officials allege that Israel has obtained access to bases in Azerbaijan, on Iran's border.
Hungarian president steps down, robbing hard-line government of rubber stampAmid accusations of plagiarism in his doctoral dissertation, Hungarian President Schmitt announced his resignation today.
Falklands War: Why the battle continues 30 years laterSome 30 years after the Falklands War, Prince William's deployment and the recent discovery of oil have increased attention on the battle between Argentina and the UK for control of the islands.
FARC hostage release raises hopes for Colombia peace talksThe release of all hostages is a condition for opening talks with the FARC to end decades of internal conflict in Colombia, but analysts say peace talks won't begin any time soon.
