Europe
'Time Is Ripe' For U.S. To Support Syrian Opposition
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Tuesday, February 26, 2013
Europe
With Election Results Split, Political Gridlock Looms In Italy
February 26, 2013 The Democratic Party came in first by a slim majority, but it can't govern alone. The big surprise was the success of the new anti-establishment, anti-austerity Five Star Movement. Newspaper headlines call the country ungovernable, and the prospect of gridlock has spooked financial markets.
The Papal Succession
The Hermit Pope Who Set The Precedent For Benedict XVI
February 26, 2013 Pope Benedict XVI leaves office this week, the second pope to resign voluntarily. The first was Celestine V, a hermit who quit in 1294, after a brief and disastrous stint. Some scholars say Dante damned Celestine as a coward in his Inferno. Yet his example, legally and spiritually, played a major role in Benedict's departure.
Monday, February 25, 2013
The Two-Way
Italian Elections Produce Murky Result, Financial Jitters
February 25, 2013 The center-left was favored, but there was no clear winner as the ballots were counted. Silvio Berlusconi's center-right coalition was not expected to do well, but was leading in the upper house of Parliament.
Africa
Fearing Election Turmoil, Kenyans Seek A Tech Solution
February 25, 2013 Text messages spreading false rumors helped spark postelection violence in 2007. This time, monitors will keep an eye on social media and will be in touch with government officials in a bid to prevent bloodshed.
The Two-Way
At Nuclear Talks: West Will Float 'Sanctions Relief;' Iran Will Take 'Hard Line'
February 25, 2013 Talks start Tuesday in Kazakhstan. The U.S. and its allies want Iran to give up any ambitions for nuclear weapons. Iran says its nuclear program is for peaceful purposes.
The Two-Way
South Korea's New Leader Aims For Middle Path In Relations With North
February 25, 2013 Park Geun-hye, daughter of the late dictator Park Chung-hee, faces an uphill battle in her efforts to forge a new relationship with Pyongyang.
The Salt
Horse Meat Found In Ikea's Meatballs
February 25, 2013 The Swedish furniture giant has become the latest retailer swept up in Europe's widening horse meat scandal. The affected meatballs have been pulled from stores in more than a dozen countries.
The Two-Way
Pope Moves Up Start Of Conclave; British Cardinal Resigns Amid Allegations
February 25, 2013 The church's cardinals can start the process of choosing a new pope right after Benedict's resignation takes effect later this week — rather than wait the 15 days that rules had required. One cardinal, Keith O'Brien of Britain, has stepped down after being accused of inappropriate behavior.
