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March Madness 2013: wilder than usual?
A 75th anniversary, by definition, should be something special. That's what college basketball fans are expecting as the National Collegiate Athletic Association's men's tournament (aka 'March Madness') shifts into high gear this week.
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Garry Marshall: 10 stories from his memoir
The 'Pretty Woman' and 'New Year's Eve' director Garry Marshall reflects on his time in Tinseltown in his new memoir, 'My Happy Days In Hollywood.'
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How dangerous is nuclear power? Three lessons from Japan.
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Africa Monitor Nigeria's Islamist rebel group rejects amnesty deal
The incoming governor of a northern Nigerian state offered an amnesty deal to Boko Haram, a local Islamist rebel group responsible for many attacks and assassinations.
05/16/2011 03:29 pm -
Africa Monitor Land scarcity drives a bout of ethnic violence in Kenya, Ethiopia
The Turkana of northwest Kenya and Daasanach of southern Ethiopia have been at odds for years, but food scarcity, drought, and changing lifestyles are exacerbating tensions.
05/10/2011 03:22 pm -
Africa Monitor European concerns grow about Al Qaeda's presence in the Sahel
Financial support and political engagement from Spain and France could enhance counterterrorism efforts in Mali, Niger, and Mauritania as those nations take on Al Qaeda in the Islamic Maghreb (AQIM).
05/05/2011 12:02 pm -
China's super rich show doubt about country's economic future
Some 60 percent of China's wealthiest are thinking of leaving - and many have already put money away offshore.
04/27/2011 01:07 pm -
Africa Monitor In final stage of election, Nigerians elect state governors
For many Nigerians, their state governors matter more to their daily life than the president or parliamentarians.
04/26/2011 02:29 pm -
Africa Monitor Nigeria's Muslim rebel movement capitalized on electoral tensions
The Muslim rebel movement Boko Haram has bombed polling stations and electoral offices, contributing to the chaos and instability following the elections.
04/25/2011 02:26 pm -
Africa Monitor Africa election outlook: Key issues in 6 upcoming elections
The next two weeks will include a slew of elections on the African continent. Guest blogger Alex Thurston takes a look at the issues at play in some of the polls.
04/22/2011 04:19 pm -
Africa Monitor South Sudan's rebel movements and their leaders
Rebel movements in South Sudan that have clashed with the South Sudanese army pose a greater threat to the fledgling state than even aggression from northern Sudan.
04/22/2011 01:57 pm -
Africa Monitor What do Nigeria's election results tell us so far?
As Nigeria's election results trickle in, they hint at some emerging trends, such as regionalization of parties and the growth of progressive politics.
04/13/2011 03:33 pm -
Africa Monitor Nigeria's early election results hint at losses for ruling party
Preliminary results indicate losses for the People's Democratic Party, but President Goodluck Jonathan, a PDP member, could still win.
04/11/2011 02:28 pm -
Africa Monitor New semiautonomous region in Somalia vows to fight Al Shabab
The creation of Jubaland/Azania was driven by the need to fight the Al Qaeda-linked militant group, Al Shabab, but it's unclear whether the new region will be able to do that effectively.
04/06/2011 05:02 pm -
Africa Monitor What to watch for as election season sweeps across Africa
There are five countries in East and West Africa slated for elections in the near future. Guest blogger Alex Thurston outlines out the issues at hand in each election.
04/05/2011 04:18 pm -
How dangerous is nuclear power? Three lessons from Japan.
The devastated Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant has become the latest poster child for long-standing issues surrounding nuclear energy – issues that need to be resolved to reduce the risk of a similar nuclear crisis in the United States. These range from the seemingly eternal conundrum over dealing with highly radioactive spent fuel, to fire hazards, plant design, and emergency plans, say nuclear engineers and nuclear-safety watchdogs.
03/29/2011 02:34 pm -
Africa Monitor Niger's democratic transition starting off well, but challenges remain
Successful elections signal that Niger's democratic transition is going well, but incoming president Mahamadou Issoufou will face a number of challenges: drought, famine, and Libya fallout, to name a few.
03/23/2011 05:15 pm -
Japan nears key fix for nuclear plant, but could it come too late?
A top nuclear regulatory official testified Wednesday that Japan's nuclear plant might already be too dangerous to allow repairs, even though external power could soon be available to run crucial water pumps.
03/16/2011 11:10 pm -
Africa Monitor Will Burkina Faso's protests catch fire like Egypt, Tunisia?
Like other sub-Saharan African countries such as Uganda, Burkina Faso’s government seems nervous about the possibility of a protest movement gaining steam.
03/16/2011 05:43 pm -
Africa Monitor Nigeria's Goodluck Jonathan receives important northern endorsement
Nigeria's incumbent President Goodluck Jonathan received an endorsement from a prominent northern politician that could be critical for the southern-born candidate in the April 9 presidential election.
03/10/2011 01:40 pm -
Illinois death penalty abolished, state clears death row
Illinois death penalty: Illinois Gov. Pat Quinn's signature on legislation getting rid of the death penalty provoked an extraordinary array of emotions Wednesday — almost all of them intense.
03/10/2011 09:40 am -
Illinois abolishes death penalty, will other Midwest states follow?
Gov. Pat Quinn signed a bill to make Illinois the 16th state to abolish the death penalty. Questions about the fairness of the death penalty led to a state moratorium in 2000.
03/09/2011 02:54 pm -
Africa Monitor Who are Libya's sub-Saharan Africans?
Libya's sub-Saharan African population has gotten a lot of attention. They're not all mercenaries and they aren't just from one or two places.
03/07/2011 03:16 pm -
Africa Monitor Rebel leader's attacks don't bode well for South Sudan
George Athor, leader of a rebel militia in South Sudan, has broken his ceasefire with South Sudan's military, fracturing the future country at the time it most needs to be unified.
03/04/2011 12:54 pm -
Africa Monitor Libya's mercenaries pose difficult issue to resolve
Muammar Qaddafi is likely relying heavily on African mercenaries, but if Libya falls to the anti-Qaddafi protesters, they're the ones who will have to figure out what to do with them.
02/28/2011 03:16 pm -
Opinion How the Arab world can prevent another Qaddafi: share a regional bill of rights
To protect citizens from future autocrats, Egypt, Tunisia, and other Arab nations working toward democratic reforms should adopt a single, regional bill of rights among other agreements. The US helped Europe adopt such pacts after World War II, and it should help Arabs do the same now.
02/28/2011 09:05 am -
Africa Monitor African leaders move to quash dissent before it can form
Some leaders in sub-Saharan Africa are taking swift action against protests and fear of reprisal is likely to keep potential demonstrators quiet.
02/18/2011 02:10 pm -
Africa Monitor China's latest trade visit to Africa reveals a different approach to business
China's foreign minister visited several African countries this week, underscoring China's willingness to do business with countries in ways the US wouldn't consider.
02/17/2011 12:46 pm
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