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- Ghana: When Independence day becomes a ho-hum affair, it's a good sign
On this day, Ghana's founding father said the country must show 'the black man is capable of managing his own affairs.' It's a lesson Ghanaians – the first black African nation to throw off colonialism – have taken home.
- Jumbo thrill-seekers of the Caribbean
Low flying jumbo jets are the main attraction at Maho Beach, where hundreds of tourists put themselves in the path of landing and departing airplanes.
Elections in India point to political upheaval aheadThe poor showing for the ruling Congress Party in the bellwether state of Uttar Pradesh suggests the government could be turned out in national elections ahead.
- Mexico's Gulf Cartel increasingly relies on women
The number of women working in the drug trade is estimated to have grown in Mexico by 400 percent between 2007 and 2010, writes guest blogger Patrick Corcoran.
Chinese envoy to press Syria for cease-fireChina's special envoy to Syria is expected to press authorities for a cease-fire to end the country's crisis. Beijing is opposed to any foreign intervention there.
Biden in Honduras: US drug policy under scrutinyEven staunch US allies in the Americas are urging a debate on drug policy – including legalization – amid spiraling violence in their countries.
UN inspectors get rare access to suspected Iran nuclear siteTehran confirmed today that UN inspectors can visit Parchin, a military complex where a chamber for explosives tests has raised concerns about Iran nuclear weapons development.
- Africa Rising: First it was China, now the Gulf discovers the African market
A decade ago, many African economies seemed locked in stagnation. Now they are booming, and Gulf investors are moving in to take advantage of the growth.
G8 summit moved to Camp David last-minuteThe G8 summit, planned for Chicago, will instead be hosted at Camp David. The White House says the change was not in response to the possibility of protests.
Joe Scarborough implies General Dempsey unfit to lead joint chiefsThe morning talk-show host says Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Martin Dempsey's comments that Iran is a rational actor should be a firing offense.
Senator McCain calls for war in SyriaSenator John McCain took to the senate floor and made an impassioned plea for a US-led war effort. He's probably not going to get what he's asking for.
Why Israel's Netanyahu doesn't fully trust Obama on IranPart of the friction comes from Obama making the Israeli-Palestinian conflict a top priority early on, putting off Netanyahu's demands for urgent action on the Iran nuclear program.
Death toll from blasts in Congo Brazzaville reflects bad urban planningThis disaster could have been averted by shifting rural newcomers to Congo Brazzaville to safer neighborhoods, and away from a dangerous site like the arms depot that blew up Sunday.
Who's not congratulating Putin: Russia's middle classBut underscoring a split in Russian society, thousands also came out for a pro-Putin concert.
- Inside AIPAC and out, Obama's opponents turn up the heat
Attack ads from lobbying groups, warnings of nuclear doom from GOP hopefuls, and saber-rattling from the punditocracy surround AIPAC's annual meeting.
The PR challenge in Afghanistan: suicide bombing, Quran burning, and murky dataThe US and NATO continue to offer relentlessly optimistic reports. But they aren’t reversing the erosion of public confidence, and attacks like today's suicide bombing don't help.
High turnout in Iran elections could end 'paranoia' of leadersWhile full results of Friday's Iran elections have yet to be released, the regime has trumpeted an official turnout of 64 percent as a public vote of confidence after the tumultuous 2009 election.
The perils of 'car culture' in BrazilFrom high costs, to heavy traffic, to lagging safety regulations, cars have become a 'quality-of-life problem in many cities,' writes guest blogger Greg Michener.
Solar power: the fix for Africa's frustration with the grid?As solar power becomes more affordable and efficient, it could spread in Africa, much in the way cell phones took over without widespread infrastructure, writes guest blogger Alex Thurston.
Senegal's Wade faces tough competition in runoff electionPresident Abdoulaye Wade will face Macky Sall in a runoff this month. Sall is already appealing to former candidates for endorsements.
