World

Fracking banned in Bulgaria

January 24, 2012 By Blake Skylar

This development marks Bulgaria as the second country in the European Union to ban fracking, after France.

Lopez Obrador again runs for Mexico’s top office

January 23, 2012 By Tim Pelzer

Lopez Obrador is again offering a sharp break from the right-wing policies.

Who’s afraid of the big bad Wulff?

January 18, 2012 By Victor Grossman

BERLIN - Americans wonder who will be president next January; Germans are still uncertain who will live in Berlin's presidential mansion this February.

Mexico’s oil spill: another month for cleanup

January 17, 2012 By Blake Skylar

Two weeks ago, a pipeline leak in coastal Mexico sent oil gushing into Coatzacoalcos River.

French election pollsters: Sarkozy slipping, both left and far right advancing

January 17, 2012 By Emile Schepers

France elects a new president on April 22, with a runoff possible on May 6. As this date approaches, it would appear that incumbent president Nicolas Sarkozy is going to have trouble holding on to power.