Geopolitical Nuclear Regulation

Ad hoc nuclear regulation has created a mess, and a dangerous one, in the Middle East and parts of Asia. Forming a systemic basis for international law would be one step toward cleaning it up.

The Lessons of Bhopal and BP

In 1984 a Union Carbide industrial accident claimed thousands of Indian victims. As with BP's recent disaster in the Gulf, an insufficient punishment for flouting safety measures set a dangerous precedent.

After the Flood

The threat of endemic in Pakistan is real, homes and agriculture have been wiped out, and so much more help is needed. "We've been set back 30 years," says one Pakistani woman.

Human Rights Violations in Yemen under the Pretext of Combating Terrorism

The military support that U.S. forces are providing to the Yemeni government doesn't always combat terrorism; sometimes it inflames it.

Building Dikes of Courage in Pakistan

Twenty million people have been affected by the flooding in Pakistan, and with water-borne diseases on the rise and clinics wiped out by the flooding, aid workers and now-homeless Pakistanis are struggling to persevere.

The Cost of Mental Health in Europe

Mental health problems are tied to social and economic factors, both in cause and in treatment. By investing in mental health, in addition to the human victories, Europe can actually benefit economically.

Yemen on the Brink

With al Qaeada activity increasing, oil reserves running out, and poverty and disorder rampant, Yemen is in need of vast infrastructure reform across all levels of its governmental and economic institutions.

Jordan: Success Story of the IMF

The IMF has earned a reputation internationally for its draconian lending policies, but Jordan may owe much of its economic turnaround to the assistance of the Fund.

Israel's Second Disengagement from Gaza

In what could possibly be a small step forward between Israel and Palestine, Israel has put forth a proposal to disengage from the Gaza Strip, hopefully helping to stabilize the area.

A Role for the U.S. in Afghan National Reconciliation?

Nine years of entanglement in Afghanistan have produced little result. It is time for the United States to consider a wholly different approach.

Hopes rise as jobless claims fall, trade gap eases (AP)

AP - The number of people signing up for unemployment benefits dropped to the lowest level in two months, an encouraging sign that companies aren't resorting to deeper layoffs even as the economy has lost momentum.

Fla. governor worries about safety over Quran burn (AP)

AP - As Florida officials worried about public safety surrounding a small church's plan to burn the Quran, President Barack Obama added his voice to the chorus of opposition to a minister's intention to burn copies of Islam's holiest text to mark the 9/11 terrorist attacks.

Iran to free 1 of 3 Americans in holiday clemency (AP)

AP - Iran said it will free one of three Americans jailed for more than a year on Saturday in a clemency to mark the end of the Islamic holy month of...

Appeals court allows stem cell funding for now (AP)

AP - A federal appeals court on Thursday permitted federal funding of stem cell research to proceed temporarily until the court rules on the merits of the Obama administration's position in the case.

169 homes destroyed in Colorado wildfire (AP)

AP - Hundreds of residents evacuated by a wildfire that has destroyed at least 169 houses in the Colorado foothills were being temporarily allowed back to their homes Thursday.

Texas authorities seek 4 missing after floods (AP)

AP - Authorities in the San Antonio area searched Thursday for a man who drove into a flooded road, making him the fourth person swept away by floodwaters from the remnants of Tropical Storm Hermine.

Apple publishes guidelines for app approval (AP)

AP - Apple Inc. gave software developers on Thursday the guidelines it uses to determine which programs can be sold in its App Store, yet it reserved for itself broad leeway in deciding what makes the cut.

Study: Flamboyant male dancing attracts women best (AP)

AP - John Travolta was onto something. Women are most attracted to male dancers who have big, flamboyant moves similar...

Britney Spears denies bodyguard harassment claims (AP)

AP - Britney Spears denied a bodyguard's accusations that she sexually harassed him and abused her children, saying Thursday in a statement on her website that authorities looked into his claims but found no reason to act.

Patriots QB Brady unhurt in wreck near Boston home (AP)

AP - New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady was in a two-car accident near his home on Thursday morning but was unhurt and attended a walk-through practice later in the day.

Belgium clerical sex abuse case in doubt

An investigation into clerical sex abuse in Belgium has today been thrown into doubt.

Iran to release American

One of three Americans jailed for more than a year will be released on Saturday, Iran said today.

German MP condemned for blaming Second World War on Poland

A reported claim by a German MP that Poland provoked Nazi Germany was condemned as "very dangerous," today by a deputy foreign minister in Angela Merkel's government.

Seven die in Somalia airport car bomb attack

Seven people were killed when a suicide car bomber and gunmen attacked Somalia's main airport today.

Russia suicide blast death toll rises to 15

At least 15 people are now dead after a suicide car bomber targeted a city marker in Russia?s north Caucasus today.

MEPs accuse France over Gypsy expulsions

The European Parliament has called on France to suspend its expulsion of Roma.

Teen in line for World's Shortest Man record

Pint-sized Khagendra Thapa Magar is within reach of becoming the world?s shortest man.

Obama calls on pastor not to burn Koran

US President Barack Obama today urged a Florida pastor to ?listen to those better angels? and call off his plan to engage in a Koran-burning protest this weekend.

US Marines recapture pirate-held ship

US marines stormed a pirate-held ship off the Somalia coast today and took nine prisoners.

Anger grows as 'Koran-burning' pastor stands firm

Anger was growing in Muslim countries as the leader of a small Florida church insisted he would not back down on plans to burn copies of the Koran on September 11.

How Koran burning in Florida could play in the Muslim world - Christian Science Monitor

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