Nepal's parliament elects nation's first female president
Bidhya Devi Bhandari said her election marked a first step toward assuring the new constitutional guarantees of equality are fulfilled.
UN General Assembly once more rejects U.S. blockade of Cuba
The UN General Assembly voted on Cuba's resolution calling for "an end to the economic, commercial, and financial blockade imposed by the U.S. against Cuba."
Cocoon: The story of Dominga
Nothing that happened from now on would destroy Dominga. She had flown with no wings, powered by a blessed cocoon.
Today in history: Birthday of South African liberation fighter Oliver Tambo
Oliver Reginald Tambo, anti-apartheid politician and revolutionary, was born on this date in 1917.
Venezuela's experiment with socialism under siege from the right
President Maduro's socialist government is under siege from business-oriented right-wingers; voting on December 6 for National Assembly delegates will be a test of strength.
Guatemala: Comedian Jimmy Morales is elected president
What this means politically is very much up in the air, but one thing that is certain is that Guatemala's political nightmares are not over.
Liberal election victory in Canada holds lessons for Americans
Liberals campaigned on making investments in infrastructure to create jobs, raise income taxes on the richest Canadians to fund services for those at the bottom, and democratize the political system.
Today in history: Pelé, greatest soccer player ever, turns 75
Pelé, the now retired Brazilian professional soccer player widely regarded as the greatest player of all time, was born on this date in 1940.
Portuguese president re-appoints right wing minority government
In Portugal there is a presidential election in January 2016, in which Cavaco Silva's actions will surely be an issue.
Who are the political prisoners in Colombia?
An inquiry in the context of the peace negotiations between the government and the FARC-EP guerrillas by a former political prisoner.
