Iran “shadow war” intensifies, crosses borders
The loudest noise that Thongma Danoi had ever heard was followed 20 minutes later by the strangest sight: a dazed and bloodied Iranian carrying two wire-adorned devices through the usually sleepy Bangkok neighborhood. “He was losing a lot of blood,” said Thongma, 68, who saw the Iranian man, later identified as Saeid Moradi, fleeing a rented More...
Afghan peace push brings rare chance, risks, for U.S.
If all goes as hoped, U.S. and Qatari negotiators will meet soon to nail down final details for transferring Taliban prisoners from Guantanamo prison – a momentous step for President Barack Obama, the Afghan More...
Interracial marriage, acceptance growing: Study
Forty-five years after the U.S. Supreme Court legalized interracial marriage in the United States, the rate of marriage across racial and ethnic lines is on the rise, according to a new study released Thursday. And More...
Is Mexico’s drug war strategy working?
Mexico has landed some hard punches against the drug cartels that have stirred violence in parts of the country — at least on paper. In 2011, against just the notorious Zetas cartel, Mexico ended the reign More...
In wasting children, a richer India sees “national shame”
INDIA – Crying as she is put on an electronic scale, two-year-old Rajini’s naked shriveled frame casts a dark shadow over a rising India, where millions of children have little to eat. The children are More...
Obese children outgrowing kids’ clothing and furniture
In middle school, Taylor LeBaron struggled to fit into his seat. The desks in class had a ceramic plate attached to the chair. “I was so large, I couldn’t fit in there,” said LeBaron, now 19. “Every More...
Why Mitt Romney is winning
Princeton, New Jersey — With his victories in Florida and Nevada, Mitt Romney has re-emerged at the front of the GOP pack. Given the primary and caucus schedule for the rest of February, it will be extremely More...
Facebook IPO’s meaning: Zuckerberg faces reality
We all knew he’d eventually get around to it: Mark Zuckerberg is expected to finally bring Facebook public. The company is reported to be preparing to file for an IPO — initial public offering — More...