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Chavez brings Venezuela to its knees
Hugo Chavez, Venezuela’s flamboyant president, now should be the object of pity. He has boxed
Business traditions hurting Japan
Thirty years ago, when Harvard East Asia specialist Ezra Vogel wrote his seminal book, “Japan as
Child slavery is legal in Haiti
When a Haitian man walked up to Noel Ismonin, a pastor from Ottawa working in Haiti, and offered to
It’s time to hit terror’s shining symbol
When the World Food Program suspended operations in south Somalia this month because Islamic
For Iran’s rulers, it’s all about hard cash
The last week was quiet in Iran, comparatively speaking. The government announced it would try 16
Christian, Islam violence spreading
Europe and the Islamic world are at war. It’s a proxy conflict, fought in European capitals and on
U.S. should be fighting al-Qaida in Yemen
Al-Qaida in Yemen has grown so strong and adept that the United States, Britain, France, Germany and
Israel not to blame for Gazans’ suffering
WASHINGTON — While Palestinian Christians in the West Bank celebrated Christmas in Bethlehem,
WASHINGTON — By now everyone with an opinion about the viability of President Obama’s
WASHINGTON — By now everyone with an opinion about the viability of President Obama’s new strategy
American dollars aiding Taliban
Everyone concerned with Afghanistan is focused on President Obama’s troop deployment decision. So
Obama’s efforts in Mideast a disaster
Now we can say, with no real doubt, that the Obama administration has suffered its first major
Terrorist bombers plan out every detail
The election was two days away, and pollsters were calling it a deadlock between two candidates
Is Italy being shamed or titillated?
So Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi is shaming his nation. That’s what pundits and commentators
Rich Pakistanis fueling country’s strife
How many ways can Pakistanis shoot themselves in the foot? Let me count them. On Tuesday two
Will the united states of Europe be a friend?
The United States is about to confront a fierce new competitor, unlike any the nation has faced in
Why is the State Dept. getting rid of one of its best employees?
As the world grows more dangerous, and important cities in far-flung locations more hostile to
Key to democracy is a free press
If you want to know whether a nation is truly democratic, one measure will give you an answer with
Is it the right or wrong war?
Federal court papers made public Sunday related an amazing piece of news, but it was remarkable for
Chavez visits his fellow dictators to lift spirits
Just a few days ago, Hugo Chavez returned home from a fine adventure. He traveled the world for 11
Lessons of Vietnam apply to Afghanistan
Back in the day, back when all eyes in Washington were on Iraq and Afghanistan was considered the
Netanyahu an obstacle to peace in Mideast
WASHINGTON — All of a sudden, many of the pieces have fallen into place that might allow meaningful
Cuba is ripe for overtures from U.S.
WASHINGTON — President Obama is worthy of admiration for his efforts to improve relations with
Sharks being fed migrants in Thailand
PAILIN, Cambodia — Don’t ever accept an invitation to go fishing in Thailand. You might not come
Hope lies in new regime in N. Korea
The United Nations Security Council is debating a major provocation from North Korea once again. The
Women have a long way to go globally
It’s an unfortunate axiom of modern life that women’s rights are seriously curtailed in much of the
Wattan TV shows other side of Palestinian life
“Free press” and “the Arab world” are two phrases in direct opposition. Across most of the region,
Newspapers should fight theft of content
In France, newspapers are in trouble, just as they are in the United States. Nicolas Sarkozy, the
A killer gets royal welcome in Arab countries
The Arab world has a new jet-set traveler, hopping from place to place on his presidential plane —
Gaza Strip offensive puts Israel in a bind
WASHINGTON — Palestinian militants in Gaza fired another missile into Israel on Tuesday. In recent
Iran’s criticism of Hollywood laughable
So, Hollywood has brought shame to America. That’s what Iran’s leaders told us this week, when they
China fills void left by U.S. in S.E. Asia
Even before Secretary of State Hillary Clinton began her trip to Asia, she acknowledged that
Russia is reasserting itself in Asia
America’s competitors and adversaries are certainly not greeting President Obama with open arms.
West can beat North Korea with information
President Obama has named a special envoy for the Middle East and another for South Asia. The
Shhh, but there’s corruption in Iraq
When the nation’s military leaders met with President Obama last week to discuss Iraq, I hope they
It’s the worst of the worst in Somalia
Have you ever wondered which is the most corrupt nation on the planet? Transparency International’s
Saudis practice religious intolerance
If you are the undisputed monarch of a wealthy nation, you probably think you can say or do most
U.S. rivals also feel money pinch
By his own account, President-elect Obama’s first priority will be to face up to the economic crisis
Next president must reach out to Russia
While Russia endlessly complains about America’s growing influence in Eastern Europe and Central
Israel planning to attack Iran
Month after month, the nation’s attention seems to ping-pong back and forth between the world’s two
Cambodia leads the world in corruption
PHNOM PENH, Cambodia — Hun Chea, a nephew of Cambodia’s prime minster, was speeding along a busy
Conference on racism will be hate-filled
I confess I had forgotten about the U.N. World Conference against Racism, in Durban, South Africa,
Subsidized gasoline fuels dictatorships
WASHINGTON — When leaders from the Group of Eight nations agreed last week to cut carbon emissions
Democracy advocates in Egypt feel betrayed
CAIRO, Egypt — President Bush’s second inaugural address, in January 2005, included rhetorical
Corruption in Iraq has become a way of life
During the five years the United States has occupied Iraq, the Bush administration has created a new
Burmese leader should face trial
Almost 30 years ago, my editor dispatched me to Cambodia to cover the fall of the Khmer Rouge regime
Brace for more venom from U.N.
Sometime in the next few weeks, the U.N. General Assembly will elect a pugnacious, anti-American
$6 billion down the drain in Pakistan
What could you buy with $6 billion? You could finally rebuild the New Orleans neighborhoods that
Trends in Iraq taking a grim downturn
You’ll hear none of this from Washington, but the trend lines in Iraq are turning down again. A
The victim’s voice
The victim’s voice Los Angeles Times: In a case reminiscent of the story of the boy who killed his
Today is Monday, May 5, the 126th day of 2008. There are 240 days left in the year. On this date in
Today is Monday, May 5, the 126th day of 2008. There are 240 days left in the year. On this date in
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