How can the Middle East ensure long-term growth?

The images of China's new 'stealth' fighter raise concerns.

Neither party in Sudan wants to return to war, but the referendum may provoke sporadic violence.

Russian Orthodox churches around the world will mark Christmas on January 7, which was proclaimed a public holiday in Russia after the collapse of the Soviet Union in 1991.

A committee of UK members of parliament has decided there should be no suspension of deepwater drilling in British waters despite calls from environmental groups because it would risk Britain's energy security.

George Clooney and activist John Prendergast discuss the mood ahead of a referendum that could form a new nation.

Mongolian-born sumo champion performs new year's rites at a Tokyo shrine in his first public appearance this year.

Mark Schroeder examines the upcoming Jan. 9 referendum on Southern Sudanese independence and how shared oil interests with Sudan will likely keep both countries from a return to civil war.

Angry witches in Romania are using cat excrement and dead dogs to cast spells on the president and government who are forcing them to pay taxes. (Jan. 6)

The United States is pledging to support the south to get on its feet if the secession vote carries the day

Police in Bristol have said there is no specific information to suggest an increased threat to public safety after the murder of Jo Yeates, but many people in the area remain concerned.

Sen. Lindsey Graham responds the Taliban's allegations that the United States wants to occupy Afghanistan forever.

Despite recent plans to send more troops to Afghanistan, the U.S. plan to ultimately draw down troops in July 2011 remains in place.

Former Special Counsel to President Clinton Lanny Davis sets the record straight on his work for the State Department to find a peaceful resolution to tensions in the Ivory Coast.

Hugo Chavez would like Noam Chomsky, Sean Penn or Oliver Stone as the U.S. Ambassador to Venezuela.