Topic: Truth and Reconciliation Commission

Public apologies come easier these days. Forgiveness doesn't.

Public figures from Arnold Schwarzenegger to LeBron James to Newt Gingrich to Oprah are apologizing. So many mea culpas create an opportunity to better define forgiveness.

Highlights from leaked UN draft report on Congo atrocities: 1993-1996

Guest blogger Jason Stearns offers highlights of the period 1993-1996 from a leaked UN draft report that chronicles mass atrocities in the Congo between 1993 and 2003.

Desmond Tutu to retire from public life

Desmond Tutu, one of South Africa's most beloved figures, announced plans Thursday to retire from public life after his birthday in October.

Soweto uprising in South Africa remembered 34 years later during World Cup

Soweto, a South African township, was the scene of an uprising that is remembered 34 years later on Wednesday, during the World Cup soccer tournament.

Hugo Chávez boycotts Madrid summit over Honduras president

The EU-Latin America summit opened in Madrid today without Venezuela's Hugo Chávez, who is protesting the attendance of Honduras President Porfirio Lobo. Mr. Lobo was elected following the controversial ouster of Manuel Zelaya.

Gaza war analyst: Does his Nazi-era collection indicate bias?

Mark Garlasco was suspended by Human Rights Watch. But does his hobby mean his report on white phosphorus use in Gaza is inaccurate?

South Africa's continental footprint

Incoming president Jacob Zuma must improve the record of his predecessor in spreading democracy and prosperity in Africa.

Cheney to Obama: Release more of the torture memos

In Yugoslav tribunal, welling up of conscience

Radovan Karadzic appears Friday to answer to charges of war crimes in the 1990s.

With 10 years of peace, N. Ireland strives for more

The reconciliation marked by the deal signed 10 years ago today gets a $71 million boost.