Mexico’s Calderón Urges US to Enter Trade Talks
The Mexican president says the United States should join a trade agreement with other nations bordering the Pacific.
Czech Right-Wing Coalition May Cling to Majority
Prime Minister Petr Nečas’ government could win a slight majority if his junior coalition partner splits.
Russia Helping United States Get Out of Afghanistan
The United States are negotiating a transit agreement to fly soldiers out of Afghanistan.
Doubts About Netherlands’ Credibility After Cabinet Resigns
The government’s collapse jeopardizes the Dutch austerity agenda.
Political Cowardice Wrecking Europe’s New Right
Europe’s conservatives and liberals haven’t dared make the philosophical argument for budget cuts and are losing because of it.
Hollande, Sarkozy Advance to Second Round
Incumbent Nicolas Sarkozy and his left-wing challenger, François Hollande, win the first round of France’s presidential election.
After Five Years of Sarkozy, France’s Economy Still Stagnant
The president promised to “break with the past” but did little to reform France.
Iraq’s Maliki Brands Turkey “Hostile State”
Iraq’s premier says his Turkish counterpart seeks “hegemony” in the Middle East.
Dutch Budget Talks Fail, Elections Likely
Nationalists pull out of budget talks with the ruling parties in the Netherlands.
Gulf States Caught in Middle of Iranian-Saudi Cold War
Threatened by Iran, smaller Arab Gulf states are driven into Saudi Arabia’s arms.
Kirchner, Obama Punish Industry for Rising Fuel Costs
The presidents of Argentina and the United States announce measures to penalize the oil industry.
Brotherhood, Spy Chief Exit Egypt’s Presidential Race
Khairat al-Shater and Omar Suleiman are barred from running for president in Egypt.
Vietnam, United States Announce Military Drills
Days after a Sino-Philippine standoff, Vietnam invites the United States for military exercises.
Sudan Mobilizes Army as South Claims Key Oilfields
South Sudan takes possession of a strategic town near the border with the north.
Violence Subdues in Syria, But Peace Plan Not in Place
The ceasefire has cut civilian casualties but Assad is still violating the Annan agreement.