International Affairs

Doubt rises among COP15 diplomats to reach a mutual agreement as Tuvalu temporarily suspends talks calling for a tougher treaty.

Dec 11, 2009 - Ranga Thangarajah

Surrounded by a harsh atmosphere of criticism, Obama was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize by an incautious committee that caused him embarrassment and unintended trouble.

Dec 11, 2009 - Elena Mozzato

Spending on advertising in a recession and identifying new consumer segments could reap greater rewards in the future for businesses willing to meet the challenge.

Dec 9, 2009 - Sharon Kasanda

Two perspectives on Environment and issue of Climate Change. Global Warming, the Sceptic's View and the Pro-active Approach. Rainforest deal between Norway & Guyana

Dec 8, 2009 - Dawn Ouedraogo

No matter the result of the Copenhagen Summit, the individual can play his part in reducing his energy usage and lowering carbon emissions.

Dec 7, 2009 - Ann Burnett

The recent 21st Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Ministerial Meetings' Joint Statement addresses economic, terrorism and climate concerns.

Dec 7, 2009 - Julie Maggiacomo Carrera

The label of international terrorist is used to describe members of many extremist groups throughout the world, but at the end of the day, they are just common criminals

Dec 7, 2009 - Paul Hamilton

Global warming dialog reached an abrupt departure point with the recent release of hundreds of hacked emails from the U.K. CRU (Climate Research Unit).

Dec 6, 2009 - Duane Sharp

A live goat can't be wrapped in Christmas paper, but this unique gift provides long-term sustenance. Donating money to buy charitable gifts is a generous Xmas offering.

Dec 5, 2009 - Lyn Rasmussen

The Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) sent a research team to answer the question: Does APEC really make a difference to trade?

Dec 4, 2009 - Julie Maggiacomo Carrera

Veteran anti-war activist Tom Hayden encourages all Americans to sign his anti-war petition, calling on the US Congress to vote "No" to sending more troops to Afghanistan

Dec 3, 2009 - Anya O'Hare

US private military contractor Blackwater is said to be at the heart of Pakistan's ongoing war. The target it seems may not be the Taliban but Pakistan's nuclear arsenal.

Dec 2, 2009 - Faisal Hanif

Rutgers University believes that the future looks bright for well-trained experts in the preservation of items of cultural and historical significance.

Dec 2, 2009 - E.E. Mazier

Ten years ago, on November 30, 1999, 40,000 protesters, including religious groups, workers unions, environmentalists, and anarchists, kept WTO members penned in hotels.

Nov 30, 2009 - Teresa Knudsen

The Asia Foundation 2009 Survey shows public confidence in the Afghan National Army has risen to its highest level and underlines the need to increase local forces.

Nov 28, 2009 - Lynn Bird

Does the NE Passage hold they key to world shipping travel?

Nov 25, 2009 - Martin Hickes

Ivory Coast also known as Cote d'Ivoire, accounts for 40% of world's cocoa production. The region, torn by a civil war, uses cocoa profits to fund armed conflicts.

Nov 25, 2009 - Nazneen Akbari

Italian edition of the American music magazine 'Rolling Stone' has named scandalous Silvio Berlusconi - 'Rock Star of the Year' in Italy.

Nov 25, 2009 - Anna Ambartsumyan

Greenpeace International has appointed Kumi Naidoo as Chief Executive to strengthen their battle against catastrophic climate change, days before Copenhagen.

Nov 24, 2009 - Colette McEnery-Lane

For the WTO, public scrutiny is a one of the risks of its involvement with underdeveloped countries.

Nov 23, 2009 - Alison Lyke

Although the recession has shown consumers that accumulating beyond basic needs is officially redundant, the culture of consumerism is still prevalent in todays society.

Nov 20, 2009 - Sharon Kasanda

Artemisinin compounds are highly effective against malaria, but they're too expensive for most people. Use of cheap substitutes is leading to dangerous drug resistance.

Nov 18, 2009 - Cathy Sunshine

Hillary Clinton demands tangible evidence of progress in Afghan institutions as Corruption Perception Index places Afghanistan second from bottom.

Nov 18, 2009 - Lynn Bird

Change in Afghanistan requires more political pressure on Karzai if the 2004 Afghan Constitution and International Covenants on human rights are to serve the people.

Nov 16, 2009 - Lynn Bird

World Hello Day started in 1974 as a world peace movement. The message? Greet ten strangers to promote global peace.

Nov 16, 2009 - Jocelyn Kerr

The index defines prosperity as a combination of economic growth together with quality of life and measures of happiness.

Nov 16, 2009 - Mary Spierling

During December, The Southeast Gallery of Photographic Art in Vero Beach, Florida, will exhibit Worldwide Moment's 2009 Peace Project: 1300 photos, taken simultaneously.

Nov 14, 2009 - Mistie Shaw

Karzai's government invite foreign investors to bid for fuel exploration and mining contracts as the conflict rages on.

Nov 12, 2009 - Lynn Bird

Forbes Magazine has named the world's most powerful men. Not surprisingly, Obama was named the most powerful person - after making headlines for wining the Nobel Prize.

Nov 12, 2009 - Anna Ambartsumyan

Under the Bush Administration, America's image abroad deteriorated nearly every place in the world; Obama promised "a new dawn of American leadership is at hand."

Nov 10, 2009 - Eric Coggins

A recent survey of Al Qa'ida facts and figures suggests the occupation of Afghanistan has lead to an increased terror threat at home.

Nov 5, 2009 - Lynn Bird

Flags are pieces of fabric. That statement belies the emotion and meaning behind the use of a flag. Vexillology, the academic study of flags, is a fascinating subject.

Nov 4, 2009 - Roger Tunsley

Michèle Pierre-Louis, Haiti's current Prime Minister, is an advocat for human rights and an inspiration to women throughout the country.

Nov 3, 2009 - Jen Bouchard

Michèle Pierre-Louis, Haiti's current Prime Minister, is an advocate for human rights and an inspiration to women throughout the country.

Nov 3, 2009 - Jen Bouchard

On November 11 many will choose to remember the dead of the World War at events, tributes and readings worldwide. Here are some ideas for Remembrance Day readings.

Nov 2, 2009 - Luke Waterson

Call it Remembrance Day, Armistice Day or Veteran's Day: on November 11, many people wear poppies as signs of respect. But why were these flowers chosen?

Nov 2, 2009 - Luke Waterson

Spring ahead and fall back is a well-known mantra referring to turning of clocks throughout the year. Find out why and when daylight saving time is observed.

Oct 30, 2009 - Joanne LaSpina

The Mumbai attacks met many spiritual and military objectives, and within these attacks lay carefully calculated symbols inherent in the suicide missions of Al Qaeda.

Oct 28, 2009 - Adam C'DeBaca

Rather than a brute or irrational pretense of violence and terror, Al Qaeda operates under a complex and strict set of conservative religious beliefs.

Oct 28, 2009 - Adam C'DeBaca

An official dossier from Pakistan's government singles out the Pakistani militant group Lashkar E-Taiba as responsible for the attacks, with direct links to Al Qaeda.

Oct 28, 2009 - Adam C'DeBaca

The orchestrated violence on India's financial capital in 2008 exposed the vulnerability of southeast Asian countries in their fight against international terrorism.

Oct 28, 2009 - Adam C'DeBaca

Carbon footprint food tags in Sweden represent the environmental impact of food, and encourages consumers worldwide to join their efforts for global change.

Oct 24, 2009 - Rasham Nassar

U.S. Commanders in the field are sounding the alarm concerning Afghanistan, while hastening the withdrawal of troops from Iraq and trying to block a nuclear Iran.

Oct 21, 2009 - Paul Hamilton

Pope Benedict XVI made an offer to welcome Anglican priests into Roman Catholic Church. Calls now made for resignation of Dr R Williams, Archbishop of Canterbury

Oct 21, 2009 - Dawn Ouedraogo

Global wind power has ratcheted up several notches in the past few years as governments and private companies invest heavily in renewable energy.

Oct 19, 2009 - Duane Sharp

Indians make up 30% of Dubai's population. Shops and eateries catering to their heritage abound yet many customs have not made the journey.

Oct 19, 2009 - Rachel Boehm

Some analysts say the Taliban's increasing influence in Pakistan is leading to increases in the number of attacks against Christian churches and homes.

Oct 18, 2009 - Michael Carl

A short biography of the eight Black winners of the coveted prize

Oct 16, 2009 - Kimberly Ward

After a fall in the early twentieth century, tuberculosis incidences have increased with over 2 million deaths and 14 million people infected in 2005.

Oct 13, 2009 - Noreen Kassem

Americans June Silverman Pickering and Iris V. opted to live abroad permanently. While each faced problems in her adopted country, neither regrets the move.

Oct 13, 2009 - Nadia Lerner