Plan For Afghan Poppy Fields Examined »
The U.S.-led offensive in Marjah, Afghanistan, is taking place in a major opium-production center. Seth Jones, a political scientist with the Rand Corp. who was recently in Afghanistan, discusses what’s going on with poppy producers and traffickers
Biden Meets With Palestinian Leader »
Vice President Joe Biden met with Palestinian leaders in Ramallah as the U.S. prepares to mediate talks between the Palestinians and Israel. Biden and the Palestinians condemned a newly announced Israeli plan to build more housing in East Jerusalem
Decade After Introduction, Euro Struggles »
Of the 16 countries that use the euro, some have stable economies, while others are in bad shape. But in recent weeks, there has been speculation that Greece might default on its debt, putting other European countries at risk. Just over a decade after the euro was introduced, the unified currency is having something of an existential crisis.
Catholics Investigating Abuse Charges In Germany »
Church authorities have launched two major investigations of sexual or physical abuse. One investigation centers on a renowned choir once led by Pope Benedict XVI’s brother, while the other involves a more general look into what everyone — including the pope — knew about the sexual and physical abuse of students.
Centuries-Old Shipwrecks Found In Baltic Sea »
The 12 unusually well-preserved wrecks were found in a 30-mile-long corridor by a gas company building an underwater pipeline between Russia and Germany.
Los Amigos Invisibles: A ‘Commercial’ Breakthrough »
The Venezuelan band has found huge success in its native country. But the group has also built a following in the U.S. with its unique blend of disco, jazz, funk and Latin rhythms
Six World Vision Aid Workers Killed In Pakistan »
A local police chief said 10 gunmen armed with grenades attacked the offices of the Christian aid group helping earthquake survivors in a small town in the country’s northwest. Four people were wounded
Global University Eliminates Barriers To Education »
At University of the People, students from across the globe have access to free online classes in business administration and computer science. The school has attracted about 380 students from 81 countries. But in order to survive, the university needs more to enroll, its founder says.
Afghan Women Wary Of Overtures To Taliban »
Taliban rule was a dark period for women in Afghanistan, and they want to make sure their fears are not forgotten as the new government in Kabul tries to find ways to make peace with the fighters.
Pennsylvania Woman Indicted On Terrorism Charges »
Colleen R. LaRose is accused of using the Internet to recruit jihadist fighters and help terrorists overseas, even agreeing to move to Europe to try to kill a Swedish artist, prosecutors said Tuesday.