Dominique Strauss-Kahn scandal has international repercussions
The case of Dominique Strauss-Kahn is widely seen as another case of powerful and wealthy men thinking they have the right to sexually exploit women in subordinate positions.
Tensions linger in Ivory Coast
The capture and detention of former President Laurent Gbagbo ends last week's military standoff in Côte d'Ivoire, but innumerable challenges remain.
World Notes: Cuba, France, Iraq - and more
From book fairs in Havana to human rights in Iraq - keep up to date on what's going on in your world.
Dictator "Baby Doc" Duvalier's strange return to Haiti
The return of former dictator Jean-Claude "Baby Doc" Duvalier to Haiti has further unsettled an already chaotic situation.
French workers angry about pensions and more
Tuesday, for the second time in seven days, more than 3.5 million people turned out in militant demonstrations across France.
Millions protest pension "reform" in France
More than 3.5 million took to the streets throughout France on Tuesday protesting moves to raise the retirement age from 60 to 62.
World Notes: France, UK, DR Congo, Iraq, China, Cuba
A quick look at news from France, United Kingdom, Iraq, Cuba, Democratic Republic of Congo and China.
French support union strike vs. Sarkozy’s pension plan
An overwhelming majority of the French people support the Sept. 7 union strike and demonstrations protesting the proposed raise in retirement age from 60 to 62.
Immigrant bashing in France
What do France's right wing President Nicolas Sarkozy and Arizona's Republican governor Janet Brewer have in common? Immigrant bashing.
World Notes: Cuba, Bolivia, Australia, Kenya, UN, France
Fidel on Obama, Bolivia's economy, Australian uranium mining, Kenyan constitution, UN and climate change, France vs. Roma.
