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Human rights at risk as U.S. opens Myanmar investment, groups say
World NowAs the United States begins allowing new investments in Myanmar for the first time in nearly 15 years, human rights activists charge that the step will fuel abuses instead of rewarding its steps toward reform.... -
What’s in a name? In Myanmar – or Burma – it’s political
World NowIn a divided country wracked with ethnic violence and edging toward reform, one of the most stubborn battles may be a war of words: Is it Burma or is it Myanmar? After Suu Kyi toured Europe and Thailand, calling her country “Burma” as she... -
Leaders of the Group of 20 nations gather in Mexico
World NowLOS CABOS, Mexico –- With the pro-bailout New Democracy party’s victory in Greece, leaders of the world’s biggest economies averted the worst of possible scenarios heading into their annual summit Monday. The heads of the Group of 20... -
Pro-Eurozone conservatives take first place in Greece
World NowThe conservative New Democracy party won a narrow first-place finish in Greece's parliamentary election over Syriza, the radical-left group that had vowed to dismantle multibillion-dollar economic rescue accords and harsh austerity measures demanded by... -
Muslim Brotherhood candidate eyeing history in Egypt
World NowMohamed Morsi’s car stopped in front of his campaign headquarters. It was hours past dark, but the building was alive with chatter. Its florescent lights illuminated an entire block on Mounsour Street, which 16-months ago was a bloody battleground... -
French vote in election that could cement power for the left
World NowVoters in France went to the polls Sunday to elect members of the lower house of parliament, the National Assembly. The runoff election could see the French left and newly elected President Francois Hollande cement their power.... -
Israel watches Egyptian elections as rockets hit its south
World NowAs voting in Egypt is underway, Israel remains watchful and official speakers mostly quiet, waiting for results before commenting but rockets launched at southern Israel over the weekend as voting began are a reminder of the sensitive situation.... -
Initial exit polls in Greece show a dead heat
World NowThe first exit polls in Greece's election show a dead heat between the conservative New Democracy party and the far-left group Syriza. The election could determine Greece's fate in the Eurozone.... -
Japanese utility admits it failed to plan for tsunami disaster
World NowThe Japanese electrical utility that operated the now-crippled Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power complex acknowledged Wednesday that its managers were "too optimistic" that a devastating earthquake- and tsunami-triggered disaster would never occur.... -
Aung San Suu Kyi makes historic address to British lawmakers
World NowOpposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi of Myanmar makes a historic address to both houses of the British Parliament. The longtime democracy activist is the first foreign woman and first Asian to address the joint assembly.... -
IMF warns euro crisis at 'critical stage,' urges swift action
World NowThe International Monetary Fund warned Thursday that the Eurozone crisis has reached a "critical stage" and expressed fears for the future of the common currency unless the 17 nations that use it swiftly integrate their banking and fiscal policies.... -
China counters U.S., says exports limited to protect rare earths
World NowChina says its prized rare earths, minerals needed to make smartphones, televisions and hybrid cars, are dwindling after decades of excessive mining. In a new government report that argues for continued controls, China argues the industry has been...
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