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Jun 20, 2013
3:16 am
John kerry trafficking report

China, Russia face sanctions in wake of US world human trafficking report
China and Russia are among the world's worst human traffickers.
BY Talia Ralph
Americas, Want to Know, Diplomacy, Politics, China, Russia, United States
Jun 20, 2013
1:31 am
Egypt military raid 2011 12 30

Is Egypt's military worse than Mubarak?
After violent raid on rights groups, some say Egypt's army has gone too far.
BY Erin Cunningham
Egypt, World Leaders, Elections, Want to Know, Diplomacy, Military, Aid, Politics
Jun 20, 2013
12:59 am
Egypt gaza israel tensions

Gaza-Israel clash ensnares Egypt
Egypt's Morsi faces diplomatic test as Egyptians call for intervention in Gaza.
BY Erin Cunningham
Egypt, Hamas, World Leaders, Conflict Zones, Want to Know, Diplomacy, Military, Politics, Israel and Palestine, Middle East, Political Risk
Jun 20, 2013
12:58 am
Egypt china us economy

Is China 'buying' Egypt from the US?
The US is suddenly competing for influence over its most stalwart ally in the Middle East.
BY Erin Cunningham
Egypt, Egypt after the Revolution, World Leaders, Diplomacy, Emerging Markets, Strange But True, China, Global Economy, Political Risk, United States
Jun 20, 2013
12:56 am
Syria flag

Syrian conflict: a proxy war against Iran?
It started as a democratic uprising. Now, it’s a transnational war on Syrian turf.
BY Erin Cunningham
Need to Know, Syrian uprising, World Leaders, Conflict Zones, Syria, Diplomacy
Jun 20, 2013
12:53 am
Gaza politics qatar egypt israel syria

In skirmish, Israel confronts a newly confident Hamas
Since the Arab Spring, Hamas boasts stronger regional ties.
BY Erin Cunningham
Egypt, Hamas, World Leaders, Business, Conflict Zones, Syria, Want to Know, Diplomacy, Iran, Military, Aid, Politics, Israel and Palestine, Middle East, Jordan, Lebanon, Political Risk, Saudi Arabia
Jun 20, 2013
12:45 am
Egypt qatar financial aid

Is Qatar abandoning Egypt?
As Egypt continues its descent into chaos, a major financial backer appears to be bowing out.
BY Erin Cunningham
Egypt, Failed state?, World Leaders, Want to Know, Diplomacy, Aid, Political Risk
Jun 20, 2013
12:43 am
Anti america us protests egypt libya yemen sudan

Anti-US protests about much more than a badly-made film
While anti-Islam film was trigger, longstanding grievances against US influence and deep, unaddressed socioeconomic problems appear to be fueling the unrest.
BY Erin Cunningham
Africa, Egypt, Embassy attacks, Need to Know, World Leaders, Conflict Zones, Diplomacy, Iran, Sudan, Iraq, Politics, World Religion, Israel and Palestine, Middle East, Morocco, Jordan, Indonesia, Lebanon, United States
Jun 19, 2013
3:01 pm
Syrian refugee camp 06 19 2013

The number of refugees worldwide is going up
The UN refugee agency reports the highest number of refugees since 1994, almost half of them children.
BY James Miller
Refgees, Somalia, Syria, Want to Know, Diplomacy, Iran, Sudan, War, Aid, Iraq
Jun 19, 2013
11:54 am
Obama berlin germany speech

Five years later, a dimmer reception for Obama in Germany (VIDEO)
President Barack Obama is in Berlin for the first time in his presidency.
BY Talia Ralph
World Leaders, Americas, Want to Know, Diplomacy, Europe, Germany, Politics, United States

The second war in Syria is a struggle among Assad’s opponents

Profiles in Dissidents: Gao Zhisheng was told his 'death was sure'

North Korea to take center stage during S Korean president’s visit to US

US extends targeted sanctions against Myanmar

Obama talks immigration, collaboration from Mexico

Doing nothing is Obama’s best option in Syria

5 signs Venezuela-US relations are still rocky after Chavez

China accuses Japan of aggressive action over disputed islands

Russia, Japan in talks to maybe end WWII

Organ traffickers found guilty in landmark EU-Kosovo decision

PM Abe in Moscow for landmark talks with President Putin

UN Human Rights Council may act against LGBT discrimination

Elephant poaching on the rise amid chaos in Central African Republic

Urgent need for durable strategy against malaria

Serbia’s anti-corruption campaign must adhere to the rule of law

Tamerlan Tsarnaev's Dagestan mystery

Repression of Grand Prix protesters highlights shameful support of Bahrain

Russia’s role in Tsarnaev investigation unclear

EU enlargement: the real answer to ethnic tensions in the Balkans

Serbia and Kosovo reach landmark deal

South Korea and China's so-called honeymoon

Should we trust the Pentagon on North Korea?

Marathon bombing reveals the worst and best among us

Dennis Rodman is an FBI informant

World’s first arms trade treaty is historic but leaves much to do

Europe's austerity era could be coming to an end

Chad pulls troops out of Mali's 'guerrilla' war

An election in paradise may herald a new Pacific nation

Musing about policies toward China, North Korea, Israel and Cuba

With North Korean threats, is South Korea safe for investment?