Robert Calderisi on Kenya, the role of foreign aid

6 months ago

Kenya is a classic case of why western funding should be tied to reform

Huge crowds flock to Rio carnival

6 months ago

Thousands of people join in with carnival celebrations in the Brazilian city of Rio de Janeiro.

Egypt reseals Gaza border breach

6 months ago

Egyptian troops seal the border with the Gaza Strip, ending 12 days of freedom of movement for Palestinians.

Internet Censorship's First Death Sentence? [del.icio.us]

6 months ago

A journalism student in Afghanistan has been sentenced to death by a Sharia court for downloading and sharing a report criticizing the treatment of women in some Islamic countries. The student was accused of blasphemy and tried without representation.

Bombers had Down syndrome, Iraqi military says

6 months ago

Unwitting suicide bombers appear latest tactic by Iraqi insurgents