Through a series of labyrinthine maneuverings, Russia has sought leverage in US-Russia relations by offering greater cooperation to President Barack Obama over Afghanistan. It is possible that at a juncture when the overall US-Russia relationship is lurching dangerously close to

The new strategy of the United States in Afghanistan is now in play, including a troop surge, fresh attempts to curtail the poppy trade and a mission to get to know the locals. Questions linger, though, about the feasibility of

What started as a seed of an idea among artists has grown into an acre-size salute to the country. Tucked in a fallow hayfield off Mustang Road in Pilot Point, a 210-foot-by-11-foot-flag shape - complete with stars and stripes -

Southfork Ranch, the symbol of Dallas and doing things big, is the stage Saturday for the largest tea party in the nation, aimed at attracting 50,000 folks for fireworks, both in the air and from the microphone. Organizers also had

Spain Has Launched the Spanish Plan Africa 2009 - 2012, which encourages key initiatives that could play a role in preventing conflicts and strengthening peace in post-conflict areas in sub-Saharan Africa.

Rwanda descends into bloody chaos," wrote the Chicago Tribune of April 8th, 1994. "Deadly Reality, Rwanda is Dying," screamed an editorial of L.A Times on 4th May, 1994.

This multi-ethnic community is still scarred by ruins and desolate wards, a horrifying reminder of the communal clashes of Sunday and Monday, May 2 and 3, 2004, which claimed over 700 human lives, displaced about 45,000 persons, and overheated Nigeria's

Fighting between pro-government forces and Islamist insurgents continued for a third consecutive day in the Somali capital Mogadishu, killing at least two dozen people and wounding scores, Radio Garowe reports.

GULU district chairman Norbert Mao has questions to answer, army spokesperson Maj. Felix Kulayigye has said.

Charitable groups in Kentucky took in $489 million from gaming during 2007 -- more than was bet on horse racing in the state that year. But the state employs just a few dozen people to regulate charitable gaming.

A boating crash that killed a 28-year-old water-skier on Lake Williamstown on Friday afternoon appears to be an accident, Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife officials said.

NEWPORT - Shoulder To Shoulder Inc., a local non-profit, is looking for volunteers to repair, paint and update an elderly Newport woman's home as part of its third annual Excellent Home Makeover on July 13-16.

Residents worked late the past three nights preparing a 100-year-old home in Fort Thomas' Tower Park for its new life as a history museum.

Greece is putting together a package of economic incentives to be included in any compromise regarding the name issue with the Republic of Macedonia (for an overview of this convoluted conflict, see note below). The measures are intended to restore

Crossposted at Pink Elephant Pundit I feel like a lot of this week was spent recovering from the events of last week. However, July kicked off with it's own share of drama. Monday brought us the new Duke pedophile case....

Over two hundred years ago, a group of patriots who believed in freedom and equality for all risked execution for treason in order to build a nation on the principles they believed in. This was culminated in a Declaration of...

I thought it would be helpful before the Tea Parties to think a bit about what there is to achieve through these shindigs. Here are some rules to help us keep the big picture in mind: 1. Network: This is...

Disney is in for it now. It's been accused by academics of failing to promote sexual perversion in its movies for children: Researchers at the University of Michigan have concluded that the love stories told in classic Disney and other...

Paul Krugman needs to stop advocating policies that will destroy this Country. He even wants another stimulus....

Possibly the most shameful and heartbreaking aspect of the Obama presidency is that until it is finally over, America — which has sacrificed so much blood around the world in defense of liberty — is now on the side of...