Even In Death, Drug Cartel Boss Continues To Evade Mexican Authorities
Heriberto “The Executioner” Lazcano, leader of the Zetas drug cartel, may be dead, but that doesn't mean he can't escape the grasp of Mexican authorities.
Greece In Chaos: Fascists Filling The Void
The Golden Dawn Party has been gaining support amid deepening economic woes and rising frustration with illegal immigration.
Vietnam Pooh-Poohs Caviar Communists Throwing ‘Wasteful Weddings’
The Vietnamese government has condemned members of the ruling Communist Party from having lavish weddings amid growing public outrage.
The Mexican Hydra: Kill A Drug Cartel Boss And Another Emerges
Mexican marines have killed a man believed to be the leader of the Zetas drug cartel. While a symbolic victory, the cartel's operations continue under new leadership.
Venezuela Doubles Down On Socialism. Now What?
Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez has vowed to continue executing his socialist vision after a solid victory Sunday. Here's what that could look like -- if his health holds.
Your Soldiers Can Stay For Another 30 Years, Tajik President Tells Putin
Russia will continue to have a military presence in Tajikistan after both countries agreed Friday to extend the lease on a Soviet-era base.
Austerity Killing Jobs And Education, Italian Students Say
On the streets of Rome and other major cities across Italy, riot police clashed with students protesting the latest cuts to education funding implemented under the austerity policies of the country’s technocratic government.
Chinese Tourists? Not In My Hotel: French Fashion Mogul
French fashion designer offended many Chinese nationals after saying Chinese tourists would not be welcome at his new exclusive, upscale hotel in Paris.
Viva La Revolución? Chavez Opposition Has A Shot At Unseating Him Sunday
After 14 years in power, Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez is facing a serious election challenge Sunday.
India's Tiger Reserves Straddle Tourism, Conservation and Equity For Locals
Tourism in India's tiger reserves faces heavy restrictions until measures are improved to protect the endangered species, but the local people are an integral part of industry who have the most at stake.
Former Philippines Leader Pilfered Millions From State Lottery: Police
Former Philippine President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo has been arrested on charges of stealing $8.8 million from the national lottery.
Argentina Military Police Up In Arms Over Pay Cuts
Members of Argentina's coast guard and military police are striking after pay cuts of up to 70 percent were erroneously applied to all troops.
Brazil Vows Drug Lords And Militias Won't Dictate Local Elections
Brazil has deployed thousands of troops into the slums of Rio de Janeiro in order to crack down on voter intimidation by drug lords and militias during municipal elections.
Disappearing Act: France's Socialists Want To Ban Prostitution
A few months into power, President Francois Hollande's party wants to make prostitution illegal.
Egypt: The State Of Women In A State Of Men
Women constitute the majority sex in Egypt and played key roles in its revolution. But their government appears to have cast them aside.
Marseille Mob Gives Roma The Boot As French Joblessness Worsens
An angry mob in Marseille kicked a group of Roma families, commonly referred to as Gypsies, out of an illegal encampment before burning it down.
Another Jailed Russian Oligarch Says He Crossed Putin
Russian billionaire Alexander Lebedev has been charged with "hooliganism," though he claimed he's being targeted by President Valdimir Putin for funding the political opposition.
'Occupy Congress': Spanish Protesters Outraged Over Spending Cuts
The Spanish popular protest movement of the Indignados plans to march on the parliament building in Madrid, demanding an end to the government's austerity policies while one in four people remain unemployed.
Swiss Voters Say We'll Smoke If We Want To
A smoking ban that would have made designated smoking rooms illegal in hotels, restaurants and bars across Switzerland has been rejected by Swiss voters in a referendum.
Who Are The Bad Guys? Mexican Navy Busts Crooked Cops On Drug Cartel's Payroll
The Mexican Navy has arrested 35 police officers suspected of having ties with the Zetas drug cartel in Veracruz, a key transit point for drug trafficking into the U.S.
German Bishops To Catholics: Pay Up Or Die Without Absolution
Germany's Catholic bishops have decreed that those who opt out of paying a tax to the church will be denied sacraments including Christian burial.
Honduras' War Between Farmers And The State Claims Another Casualty
Honduran human rights lawyer Antonio Trejo Cabrera has been killed by an unidentified gunman who remains at large.
Iran Warns 'World War III' Could Happen If Israel Attacks
Iran would launch a pre-emptive strike on Israel were it to perceive an imminent attack, an Iranian senior military commander said Sunday.
Libyan Army Tells Militias To Call It Quits, Or Else
The Libyan military has ordered militia groups around Tripoli to lay down their arms and disband or be forcibly removed.
Syrian Opposition Calls For Assad's Peaceful 'Overthrow'
The Syrian political opposition has called for a peaceful "overthrow" of President Bashar Assad, drawing a contrast with rebel forces, which have been locked in a brutal 18-month conflict with the military.
The Future Of The French Language Depends On Africa
Representatives of the world's French-speaking countries will gather for the Francophonie Summit in the Democratic Republic of the Congo next month.
Brazil's Economic Rise Marred By Surging Traffic Fatalities
Brazil is trying address its staggering rate of traffic fatalities, with more than 40,000 people killed on the roads every year.
Australian MP Warns Qantas-Emirates Deal Poses Dangers For Gay, Jewish, Christian Travellers
An Australian MP opposed a recent airline deal between Qantas and Emirates, citing concerns that passengers traveling through Dubai and unaware of strict morality laws could be subjected to unfair imprisonment.
Did Fuel Thieves Cause Deadly Blast At Mexican Gas Facility?
Mexican authorities are investigating the deadly fire that erupted at a state-run Pemex natural gas facility in northern Mexico, killing at least 26 people Tuesday.
Senegal Abolishes Senate To Divert Funds To Flood Victims
The Senegalese Congress has voted to abolish the Senate in order to conserve funds that will be put toward aid for flood victims.
