World

France bombs Mali, complicates mess long in making

January 17, 2013 By Emile Schepers

French military units, including aviation and infantry, have attacked Islamist rebels in Mali since last week.

A hero, protests and a dog matter in Germany

January 15, 2013 By Victor Grossman

Von Steuben, an anti-Nazi protest in Magdeburg and an annual observance in Berlin in memory of of Karl Liebknecht and Rosa Luxemburg.

Campaign to free Colombia’s David Ravelo draws global support

January 15, 2013 By W. T. Whitney, Jr.

Responding to the imprisonment of Colombian human rights activist David Ravelo, members of the North American Committee for the Defense of David Ravelo were in Colombia on Ravelo's behalf.

Cuban foreign travel eases, U.S. is stymied

January 14, 2013 By W. T. Whitney, Jr.

New Cuban regulations taking effect on January 14 allow for hassle-free foreign departures and easy return for travelers.

Evo Morales remains popular despite corruption charges

January 14, 2013 By W. T. Whitney, Jr.

Socialist-oriented projects, aimed at shoring up national independence and protecting indigenous rights, were on track. Yet the specter of governmental corruption had materialized.