2009 marked the 30th anniversary of the fall of the Shah of Iran and the establishment of a new Islamic Republic to replace the monarchy. But a questionable presidential election in 2009 also sparked the largest anti-government demonstrations in Iran...
Kurt Achin | Seoul 17 December 2009 A South Korean nuclear power plant South Korea is looking toward a low-carbon future that likely includes boosting nuclear power consumption. The buildup of nuclear waste in the South creates a problem, however, an...
The ultimate goal for the US and its allies is to transfer security responsibilities to Afghan forces. But before that can happen, Afghanistan's government must effectively combat rampant corruption within its ranks. Sean Maroney | Islamabad 17 Decem...
A persistent Taliban militancy is wreaking havoc across the country while a reinvigorated political scandal threatens to bring President Asif Ali Zardari's government to its knees. Sean Maroney | Islamabad 17 December 2009 Photo: AP Pakistani lawyers...
The head of Madagascar's transitional authority, Andry Rajoelina, announced on national television that elections would be held on March 20 for a new parliament which would choose the next prime minister and draft a new constitution. Scott Bobb 17 De...
A coalition of human rights groups is condemning a proposed amendment to Rwanda's criminal law that would criminalize homosexual behavior and advocacy. Alan Boswell | Nairobi 17 December 2009 Meanwhile, Rwanda's northern neighbor, Uganda, is receivin...
16 December 2009 Cyber connections for youth in Copenhagen. That, how farmers view the climate change issue, and how doctors may soon be transmitting diagnostic medical images over their smartphones! Hi! I'm Rosanne Skirble sitting in for Art Chimes....
The cost of rice is expected to climb over the coming months, as an improving global economy raises demand, and drought cuts production in countries such as India. Ron Corben | Bangkok 16 December 2009 They expect that the world demand will increase...
With three days remaining at the Copenhagen climate talks, India's government is expressing its disappointment with the proposals put forth so far. Steve Herman | New Delhi 16 December 2009 Indian Foreign Secretary Nirupama Rao (file photo) Officials...
There is a consensus among the delegates and world leaders attending the climate change conference in Copenhagen on the need to cut greenhouse gas emissions and shift to cleaner/more efficient energy. But a research center in Britain is espousing a d...
The aim is to work out a deal or at least a viable framework to cut greenhouse gas emissions. Sonja Pace | Copenhagen 16 December 2009 Photo: AP Members of NGOs stage a walkout from the venue of the Copenhagen Climate Summit in Copenhagen, 16 Dec 200...
A Sudanese teenager has made history by becoming the first African-born player to join the professional ranks of the Australian Rules Football League. Phil Mercer | Sydney 16 December 2009 When I first started a lot of my Sudanese friends, the boys,...
Cathy Majtenyi | Nairobi, Kenya 16 December 2009 Members of the Kenyan Boys Choir are thrilling audiences worldwide with their rich, deep baritones interlaced with light, pure soprano notes Members of the Kenyan Boys Choir are thrilling audiences wor...
Not a daily newspaper this time, but the 'bible' that covered journalism Ted Landphair | Washington, DC 16 December 2009 Photo: James Cridland, Flickr Creative Commons Lots of the newspapers that Editor Publisher covered saw this sign on their doors...
Rose Hoban | Durham, North Carolina 16 December 2009 Mobile phones have revolutionized communications in many countries making it possible for people in distant and rural places to connect. Now high-tech smart mobile phones may be on the verge of rev...
