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Women's history month: 10 women making history today

March is known as Women's History month, meant to recognize the contributions and progress of women across history and around the world. Women today are playing some significant roles, from making peace to crafting economic policy in the midst of a crisis. Here are 10 women who are making history, today.

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Terrorism & Security I spy, you spy: Russian officials downplay Fogle incident

Russian officials are avoiding inflammatory language as they talk about the case of Ryan Fogle, a US diplomat suspected of being a CIA agent.
Global News Blog Friendly with the Dalai Lama? Good luck talking with Beijing

Meeting the Dalai Lama can have sharp diplomatic and economic consequences with Beijing, as Britain's Prime Minister Cameron, who wants to lead a trade mission to China, has found out.
Helen Mirren: Royal rant against noisy gay drummers (+video)

Helen Mirren, dressed as Queen Elizabeth II, dressed down a noisy parade of gay drummers interrupting her play "The Audience." Helen Mirren used less-than-royal language, reported The Telegraph.
Global News Blog Who's really behind 'I'm in love with Margaret Thatcher'?

Thatcher opponents have driven the song 'Ding Dong, the Witch is Dead' to the top of Britain's pop charts. Was the 'retaliatory' promotion of a 1979 punk song fanned by fans - or a good capitalist moment?
Chapter & Verse Margaret Thatcher authorized two-volume biography

A new two-part biography of the former prime minister by Charles Moore was approved by Thatcher for publication after her death.
All sides claim victory with new UK press regulator - except the press

The new regulator can impose tough fines with the force of law, pleasing Labour and the Lib Dems, but there is a safeguard against one party influencing its actions, pleasing Conservatives.
England census: Why have the ranks of the religious declined?

Sure, fewer Britons registered their faith as 'Jedi Knight' in the 2011 census of England. But it's the 12 percent drop in those identifying as Christians has prompted fresh debate about modern British identity.
Patrick Moore's show 'The Sky at Night' popularized astronomy in the UK

Patrick Moore was the presenter for the long-running BBC show 'The Sky at Night.' Moore had held the job for more than 50 years.
Terrorism & Security DR Congo's M23 rebel leader heads to Uganda for withdrawal talks (+video)

M23's reported connections with Uganda and Rwanda complicate a resolution in eastern Congo.
Terrorism & Security Rebel fighters in the DR Congo enter Goma, threatening wider conflict

After days of pushing back UN peacekeepers to close in on the eastern city of Goma in the Democratic Republic of Congo, a rebel group called M23 is threatening to destabilize the region.
Terrorism & Security Syria's opposition groups convene in Qatar – can they build a unified front?

The opposition's Syrian National Council began a conference in Qatar yesterday to overhaul its structure. Many, including the US, have lost confidence in the fragmented group.
Terrorism & Security Syria: Little hope for Eid ceasefire as conflict spills across borders (+video)

An Arab League official indicates a cease-fire is unlikely as Syrian President Assad has signaled little support. Meanwhile, the conflict is showing signs of spilling into Lebanon and Jordan.
Global News Blog Britain nixes extradition of NASA hacker Gary McKinnon to US

Gary McKinnon, a British citizen, is accused of breaking into nearly 100 US military and NASA computers, looking for photos of UFOs.
How much is Romney backed in Britain?

Most of the British public and political class – including many Tories – prefer President Obama to his Republican challenger, but Mitt Romney is not without fans among the British government.
Terrorism & Security With double bombing in Damascus, is Syria's frontline moving to the capital? (+video)

Battles around Damascus have important implications for Syria's conflict, but Aleppo is likely to remain the central focus until either the rebels or government forces can sustain the upper hand.
Contrasting roles for Harry and William in post-Diana royals' brand

Recent coverage of the two princes' adventures underscore the differences in how their royal roles have evolved since Princess Diana's death 15 years ago.
London 2012 Olympics puts the glam into volunteering

The popularity of London 2012's 'Games Makers' may boost volunteerism – and help the government's much-derided effort to encourage Britons to help out in austerity-hit areas.
Did Romney start off on the wrong foot in London? (+video)

In U.S. presidential candidate Mitt Romney's first stop on his tour abroad, he faced challenges both from British Prime Minister David Cameron and from London's mayor. Romney now begins his trip in damage control mode.
Conservatives of a feather? Romney meets with British PM Cameron

US presidential candidate Mitt Romney is meeting with British Prime Minister David Cameron today. They represent right-wing parties that were once close but have since drifted apart.
Terrorism & Security A senior Syrian general defects

A top Syrian general and one-time confidante of President Bashar al-Assad has defected and is believed to be headed to Paris, a possible blow to Assad's regime.
Terrorism & Security Three top Syrian officers defect to Turkey. How bad for Assad?

Such high-level defections have been rare so far. But if they become more frequent, they could cause Assad's regime to crumble from within.
Horizons Newly knighted, Apple design chief hints at mystery product

Jonathan Ive, the design chief at Apple, told a reporter that his current work – still a mystery – trumps everything that has come before.
Terrorism & Security Suicide bomber kills scores in Yemen as government pursues Al Qaeda group (+video)

Yemen's military has been carrying out an offensive in the south for the past 10 days against Al Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula. Today's bombing could be payback.
The Economist raises Scotland's ire with 'Skintland' joke

The Economist was targeting Scotland's interest in becoming independent, pointing out that 'Skintland' relies heavily on the United Kingdom.
Backchannels Good Reads: No cyber-utopia for activists

Activists in Syria and elsewhere may find it ever easier to connect online. But the governments that want to thwart them are watching.