Syria and the monarchs: a perfect storm
The Obama administration's decision to directly supply weapons to the Syrian opposition may end up torpedoing the possibility of a political settlement.
What will Iran’s new president deliver?
The election of Hassan Rouhani as president of Iran was welcomed by thousands coming onto the streets of Tehran and other Iranian cities.
Brazil protests: some background
All last week, major Brazilian cities were the sites of massive youth protests.
Germany's Left Party deals with water, fire, air and dirt
BERLIN - Two elements threatened the congress of The Left Party in Dresden over the weekend: water and fire.
Brazil protests continue with 50,000-strong cathedral rally
Tens of thousands of people filled the streets of Sao Paulo again on Tuesday night.
Mali agreement signed but root problems remain
On June 18, the interim government of Mali and the Tuareg separatists of the National Movement of Azawad signed a tentative peace deal.
Labor a big part of protests in 77 Turkish cities
The Istanbul Gezi Park protests have been coordinated by a broad coalition called "Taksim Solidarity," which is composed of 117 different constituent groups, including trade unions.
Cuba, Vietnam among 38 countries that reduced hunger
The UN's Food and Agriculture Organization announced that a total of 38 countries worldwide have already met all or part of the "Millennium Goals" for the reduction of hunger, malnutrition and poverty.
U.S. intervention in Syria is a dangerous move
The Obama administration's announcement last week that it would start direct military aid to Syrian rebels is a dangerous step in the wrong direction.
Audit OKs Venezuela election, U.S. response to be seen
An audit by the Venezuelan election council found no major discrepancies in the April 14 presidential election.
