International Crisis Group's Robert Malley says that political instability in Egypt over the last 18 months has led many citizens to throw their support behind conservative politicians, like the country's new president Mohammed Morsi of the Muslim Brotherhood.

In this video, NATO Deputy Assistant Secretary General Jamie Shea discusses the future of Afghanistan, potential new security threats, and how NATO defines 'smart defense.'

Cuban President Raul Castro meets with Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao in Beijing.

French President Francois Hollande tells the 'Friends of Syria' group meeting in Paris that the fall of Syria's Bashar al-Assad is inevitable.

Amid fears of election fraud, a partial recount of votes gets underway, but presidential runner-up Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador says he wants more.

Security forces in Togo's capital Lome fire tear gas to disperse several hundred protesters who gathered in front of the French embassy.

With weeks to go until the Olympic Games, London's new Aquatics Centre is ready to welcome the world's athletes.

An independent investigation into Fukushima says the Japanese nuclear disaster was preventable.

Burton Malkiel, Princeton University economist, weighs in on China’s GDP and economic growth.

Syrian president Bashar al-Assad accuses Turkey of aiding the opposition.

Eugene Chausovsky discusses the historical context of the ongoing protests in Ukraine over a bill that would give Russian regional language status.

Ahead of Libya's first free elections in decades this weekend, Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon today saluted its people, and reaffirmed the support of the United Nations as the North African country progresses along the 'road to democracy.'

Mike Crofton weighs in on the global markets, and the prospects for Euro survival.