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Indiana 'right to work' law: what it means for the pro-union Rust Belt

12:38 pm ET - Indiana's new 'right to work' law is the first of its kind in the Midwest. But amid the region's disputed union issues, will the right-to-work law mean more jobs or lower wages for all workers?


Aung San Suu Kyi hits the campaign trail in Myanmar

12:18 pm ET - Crowds of supporters enthusiastically greeted Myanmar opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi, some up since dawn to catch a glimpse of her on her first official campaign trip.


What happens when troops - and money - leave Afghanistan?

9:06 am ET - The drawdown of foreign troops – now slated for 2013 – could destabilize Afghanistan's economy – or, according to some, help stem rampant corruption.


Parental rights vs. child safety: Should boys have been visiting Josh Powell? (+video)

5:55 pm ET - Josh Powell, a 'person of interest' in his wife's disappearance two years ago, died with his two young boys in an apparent murder-suicide. Should he have had visitation rights?


Censors lighten their touch on Myanmar's media

7:00 am ET - Myanmar's press has long been heavily restricted. But as the government promotes reforms, articles about just-released political prisoners and upcoming elections are getting into print.


The next 'revolution' for Nicaragua: energy independence

10:31 am ET - Oil dependent Nicaragua is battling high energy costs and trying to build a sustainable economy by focusing on wind, hydroelectric, and geothermal.


Why Mitt Romney is beating up on Rick Santorum

5:39 pm ET - Mitt Romney and his allies are attacking Rick Santorum on the eve of three primary contests that are expected to be low-turnout – a situation that could play to Santorum's strength. 


Mozambique takes first step against backroom abortions

10:51 am ET - Mozambique's legislature is expected to pass a bill to legalize abortions in March in an effort to reduce the country's high rate of unsafe backroom abortions. 


Africa Monitor

Fiery South African youth leader suspended, but the fire remains (+video)

8:22 am ET - Suspension of ANC Youth League leader Julius Malema may soothe South Africa's political and economic elites. But guest blogger Zama Ndlovu says youths won't remain silent. 

Hamas and Fatah overcome key roadblock to reconciliation (+video)

2:00 pm ET - Fatah leader Mahmoud Abbas and Hamas chief Khaled Meshal agreed in Qatar today that Mr. Abbas would lead an interim powersharing government. 


Global News Blog

As snow falls in Britain, Heathrow upholds reputation as travelers' 'black hole' (+video)

12:05 pm ET - London's Heathrow airport is once again the target of criticism after a preemptive shutdown hours before a light snowfall in the United Kingdom.


Who were Super Bowl's big financial winners? Not the players.

6:38 pm ET - Eli Manning may receive a bonus for taking the team to the Super Bowl and winning the MVP award. But other players aren’t likely to see much extra money.


Global News Blog

Europe's weather brings continent to a halt

10:12 am ET - The frigid temperatures and snowfall that began in Eastern Europe last week have reached Western Europe, snarling airport traffic in Britain and turning Rome white.  

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