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Chavez opponents demand 'the truth'
Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez remains in Cuba following an operation he had there last month. His critics expressed concerns that the Venezuelan people aren't getting the full story about the president's health. 01/02/2013 09:27 pm
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For Egypt's satirists, Morsi's power is no joke
Bassem Youssef, whose Daily Show-inspired satirical program propelled him to stardom, is the latest target of Egypt's attempts to silence government critics. 01/02/2013 02:14 pm
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5 female teachers killed: Pakistan aid work imperiled
The daylight killing of the five teachers and two health workers stokes worries that public health campaigns will suffer and lead to a resurgence of diseases like polio. 01/02/2013 01:17 pm
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Myanmar launches airstrikes on Kachin rebels
The Myanmar government has carried out airstrikes this week against ethnic rebels in northern Kachin state, raising fresh concerns about reforms and a fragile peace processes. 01/02/2013 01:08 pm
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Is Russia trying a dead whistle-blower because of a US law?
The US recently enacted legislation targeting those Russian officials involved in the 2009 death of whistle-blowing lawyer Sergei Magnitsky, spurring an angry reaction from the Kremlin. 01/02/2013 12:30 pm
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After 'peaceful' 2012, Kashmiris urge end to war-time measures
Government tallies in Indian-controlled Kashmir show a drop in violence, fueling more calls for a loosening of the military presence here. 01/02/2013 12:28 pm
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2013 elections in Latin America: Does victory at the polls ensure a full democratic term?
Ecuador, Paraguay, and Honduras have each had at least one irregular power transition in the past decade. Given their histories, finishing a term may be more meaningful than democratic elections. 01/02/2013 12:03 pm
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9 ways to kick off a year of sharing in 2013
Leaders of sharing-based groups around the world offer ideas for how to make 2013 a year of sharing with each other, whether it's a car, meal, office space, child care, time, skills, or your home. 01/02/2013 11:47 am
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Cuba keeps a keen eye on Chávez
Almost half of all Cuban trade is with Venezuela, and such a high level of dependency leaves the island vulnerable to the political and economic swings of its partner. 01/02/2013 11:13 am
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In South Korea, Kim Jong-un's New Year speech generates surprise - and doubt
North Korean leader Kim Jong-un called for economic reform and expressed a wish to improve relations with South Korea, departing from the usual North Korea rhetoric. 01/02/2013 10:01 am
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Ivory Coast stampede survivors blame barricades for deaths (+video)
The nation's president has ordered three days of national mourning to commemorate the 61 people killed in Monday night's tragedy. 01/02/2013 09:49 am
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Venezuelan VP says Chavez remains in 'delicate' condition
Vice President Nicolas Maduro traveled to Cuba this week to meet with Hugo Chavez following his cancer surgery last month. 01/02/2013 09:20 am
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Any end in sight? Syrian conflict enters third calendar year (+video)
Many believed 2012 would be Syrian President Bashar al-Assad's last year in power, but at the outset of 2013 the conflict appears locked in a stalemate with alarming fatality rates. 01/02/2013 08:33 am
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5 female teachers killed in Pakistan: Another anti-polio vaccine attack?
5 female teachers killed in latest attack that may be related to an anti-polio vaccination campaign. The 5 female teachers and two health-care workers were buried Wednesday. 01/02/2013 08:07 am
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Africa's energy consumption growing fastest in world
Africa's energy demands are skyrocketing, but with 64 recent major discoveries of fuel deposits, it is in a good position to meet its needs. 01/01/2013 09:00 am
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Protesters march for women's safety in India on New Year's Eve
Protesters in India's major cities demanded safety for women in the wake of the death Friday of a 23-year-old woman who was gang raped in Delhi. 12/31/2012 06:06 pm
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Happy new year, Cairo?
Residents speak of a tough year, and worry about a tougher one ahead. 12/31/2012 01:54 pm
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Restoring US native prairies, acre by acre, yard by yard
Across the US Midwest, homeowners are restoring their yards and former farmland to the native prairie that existed in pre-settlement days. The benefits can be substantial — the need for less water and no fertilizer, and an ecosystem that supports wildlife. 12/31/2012 12:05 pm
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Egypt's opposition still hopeful, despite many defeats
Egypt's opposition has been notoriously disorganized and unable to rally its supporters. However, it may have finally been beaten badly enough to overcome its troubles. 12/31/2012 11:05 am
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On cusp of new year, Chavez's health keeps Venezuleans fixated on future
Over the weekend, the Venezuelan government informed the nation that ailing President Hugo Chavez has suffered 'new complications' from surgery earlier this month. 12/31/2012 10:28 am
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