World Notes: Cuba, Afghanistan, India – and more
International news about Cuba, Afghanistan, India, Ireland and Colombia.
Swaziland: Eviction case could pull the rug from under absolute monarchy
The start of a landmark legal challenge to the rule of King Mswati III has boosted the pro-democracy movement in the tiny southern African state of Swaziland.
Mexican Senate passes progressive immigration law
On Feb. 24, the Mexican Senate by a vote of 86 to 0 passed a new comprehensive immigration law decriminalizing the presence of undocumented migrants in Mexico.
Argentina: Prosecution for child-thefts during dictatorship begins
Two former Argentinian dictators and some of their henchmen are on trial for charges charges of concocting a scheme to kidnap the babies of political opponents they murdered.
German scandal fells a mighty baron
German Defense Minister and right-wing rising star Baron Karl-Theodor zu Guttenberg had to step down when it turned out he plagiarized a chunk of his dissertation.
Egypt and Iran: Middle East giants awaken
The outcome of events in Egypt and Iran has the potential to reshape the region for the coming century.
