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Why Algeria's Grievances Don't Spark a Rebellion »
Having seen hundreds of thousands killed in Algeria's last round of political turmoil, its citizens are leery of revolution - despite their hardships

The Yemeni Front Against al-Qaeda Heats Up »
With U.S. arms and support, the government in Sana'a has ratcheted up its campaign against the terror group in the wake of an abortive bomb plot.

In Greece, an Olympic Torch Relay Plays Out Against Backdrop of Political Par... »
As Greek politicians tried in vain to form a coalition government this week, the Olympic torch made its way across the country -- reminding Greeks of better times.

G-8 or G-Zero? Why the West No Longer Sets the Global Agenda »
These once-mighty symbols of international leadership appear almost paralyzed before the tides of economic, financial and political change

Internal Leadership Dispute Threatens Syria's Opposition »
The leadership of the Syrian National Council was supposed to rotate. But the top job has been in the hands of the same man three times now

Is Al-Qaeda Beefing Up Its Presence in Mali? »
Anecdotal evidence is growing on foreign jihadist fighters in the breakaway north of the country

As Colleagues Salute Marie Colvin, Recent Losses Cast a Pall Over War Corresp... »
Amid emembrances of a shining star of frontline journalism, a chilling awareness of the growing risks of covering conflicts on the ground.

Spain's White Elephants Feel the Pinch of Economic Crisis »
In the boom years, Spain raised some of the most spectacular new architecture in the world. Now that the economy is bust, who is going to pay for them?

The Blast in Bogotá: A Reminder of Colombia's Unsolved Problems »
Colombia's star may be rising in regional and global economic circles but the FARC, drug dealers and dissident soldiers can still stir things up

Bosnia's Butcher in Court: Ratko Mladic Stands Trial for War Crimes »
A year after his capture, former Bosnian Serb military commander Ratko Mladic goes on trial in The Hague for atrocities committed during the Bosnian war. Will his trial help Serbians come to terms with their country's horrific past?

The Fatal Flight of the Superjet 100: Why Did It Slam Into a Mountain? »
As the black boxes are being examined, speculation about the crash of Russia's state-of-the-art commercial jet range from pilot error to too much partying.