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Kabul considers action vs ICG over 'bias'

by  Agence France-Presse  on  November 05, 2012

Afghanistan is considering action vs the International Crisis Group as it accuses the respected think-tank of bias in...

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CONVERSATIONS: #USvote: Is it about Filipinos, too?

by  Rappler.com  on  November 05, 2012

As the saying goes, "When America sneezes, the rest of the world catches a cold."

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Early US voting leads to lines, lawsuit in Florida

by  Agence France-Presse  on  November 05, 2012

The state's Democratic Party filed a federal lawsuit Sunday, November 4, over long delays encountered by some voters...

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China's communists find refuge in nationalism

by  Agence France-Presse  on  November 05, 2012

The party still pays lip-service to Marxist-Leninist rhetoric and trains its cadres in Maoist philosophy -- and also in...

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3 nightmare scenarios in U.S. presidential race

by  Carmela Fonbuena  on  November 05, 2012

Superstorm Sandy failed to stop the US presidential election. But because the race is so tight, other factors could...

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France's Catholic Church in fresh swipe at gay marriage plan

by  Agence France-Presse  on  November 05, 2012

The Catholic Church in France took a fresh swipe at the Socialist government's plan to authorize gay marriage and...

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The U.S. elections, as viewed on YouTube

by  Agence France-Presse  on  November 05, 2012

In an election filled with videos, from campaign ads to verbal gaffes from the candidates, here follows a selection of...

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Obama, Romney in final dash for U.S. presidency

by  Agence France-Presse  on  November 05, 2012

(UPDATED) As the race boils down to a handful of votes in key areas both sides are trumpeting their organizational...

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Syrian rebels seize oilfield, down warplane

by  Agence France-Presse  on  November 04, 2012

Syrian rebels seize a major oilfield and shoot down a warplane November 4

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Tens of thousands lose housing in US superstorm

by  agence france-presse  on  November 04, 2012

30,000-40,000 people in New York City alone would need housing after Monday's storm which left more than 100 dead

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