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- Democracy in sub-Saharan Africa: once rising, now stumbles
Democratic setbacks in sub-Saharan Africa have outpaced once promising gains, says guest blogger Vukasin Petrovic from Freedom House.
- US colonel: Don't believe US statements on progress in Afghanistan
Lt. Col. Daniel Davis just finished a year in Afghanistan and says don't believe claims of progress.
Woman to head major party ticket in MexicoJosefina Vazquez Mota was selected as Mexico's ruling National Action Party (PAN) candidate for the upcoming presidential election. She is Mexico's first female presidential candidate from a major political party.
Russia: Why the fury over UN veto on Syria?Responding to global criticism of Russia's UN veto, Russia's foreign minister said the vote was 'hasty.' He will travel to Damascus Tuesday to meet President Assad.
As tensions over wealth gap rise, the rich are giving moreThe top 50 charitable donors gave more in 2011: Are the super rich feeling the sting of public opinion?
As snow falls in Britain, Heathrow upholds reputation as travelers' 'black hole'London's Heathrow airport is once again the target of criticism after a preemptive shutdown hours before a light snowfall in the United Kingdom.
Norwegian terror suspect Breivik tells court today he deserves a medalIn his court appearance today, Norwegian mass killer Anders Behring Breivik pleaded not guilty, saying the July 2011 bomb blast and shooting spree were 'self defense' of his culture.
Alberto Contador stripped of Tour de France title amid doping scandalAlberto Contador of Spain, a three-time Tour de France champion, was stripped of his 2010 title by the Court of Arbitration for Sport because of a failed drug test.
Europe's weather brings continent to a haltThe frigid temperatures and snowfall that began in Eastern Europe last week have reached Western Europe, snarling airport traffic in Britain and turning Rome white.
- With oil pipeline attack, Niger Delta rebels announce return
After a year long truce, Niger Delta rebel group MEND launched an attack on an oil pipeline. MEND's attacks come as Nigeria's military is struggling with the Islamist Boko Haram movement in the north.
Queen Elizabeth II celebrates 60 years on throneQueen Elizabeth II: Dressed in a Tiffany-blue hat and colorful overcoat against the winter cold, she was greeted by well-wishers in the snow-covered town of King's Lynn at an event planned to mark Accession Day, the anniversary of the day she became queen in 1952.
Rescuers dig to reach dozens after Philippines quakeAt least 13 people were killed and 40 are believed missing, most of them along the shore near the epicenter of the 6.9-magnitude quake that struck in a narrow strait just off Negros Island.
- Difference MakerDeng Fei goes beyond journalism to right wrongs in China
Once a top investigative reporter in China, Deng Fei now writes a popular microblog that moves readers to action.
Despite $1.5 billion in US aid, Egypt threatens prosecution of AmericansEgypt said yesterday it will prosecute a large number of people, including 19 Americans, involved in democracy promotion in the country, putting the country's US aid in extreme jeopardy.
Syria assault on Homs escalates. Does Assad think he has carte blanche now?Residents of Homs say Syrian forces have stepped up their assault after Russia and China blocked UN Security Council action against the Assad regime this weekend.
El Salvador gets 'tough' amid worsening crimePresident Mauricio Funes has appointed career military personnel to head the police and national security. Many fear a return to failed policies of the past, writes guest blogger Hanna Stone.
Americans face prosecution as Egypt ignores Clinton, CongressEgypt is bringing criminal charges against at least 40 people, including some Americans, in a move that puts $1.3 billion in US military aid to Egypt at risk.
- Sunni and Shiite Islam: Do you know the difference? Take our quiz.
Most of the world's major religions are made up of multiple sects or denominations, and Islam is no different. Islam's two major sects are the Sunnis and the Shiites, and the division and interplay between the two is a major factor in the geopolitics of the Middle East. How well do you understand Sunni and Shiite Islam? Take our quiz and find out!
Syria next steps: With diplomacy stalled, escalation expectedVetoes by Russia and China at the United Nations Security Council leaves few diplomatic options available to stem the violence in Syria.
Seven Syrian embassies attacked by anti-Assad protestersFrom London to Australia, mobs attacked Syrian embassies to protest the reported killing of civilians in Homs by forces loyal to President Bashar al-Assad.
