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Mexico Is on the Brink of a New Oil Rush – If Their Politicians Allow It
Unless Mexico invites in foreign oil investors soon, a country with the world’s second-largest untapped crude reserves could become a net energy importer. Read More -
South Africans Bid Farewell to Madiba Under a Double Rainbow
Long lines of mourners from all the country’s many communities wait patiently to see Mandela’s open casket. Read More -
Quora Question: How Will China's Bitcoin Rules Impact Its Value?
New rules prohibit financial institutions in China from trading, underwriting or offering insurance in bitcoin. Read More -
India's Ruling Congress Party Slams Supreme Court For Gay Sex Ban
Gay rights activists had not expected the coalition government to weigh in on the issue ahead of elections, as the socially conservative opposition is already leading in polls. Read More -
Dirty Money Makes the World Go Round
A new report shows developing nations are exporting more and more illicit dough. Read More -
Sign Language Interpreter at Mandela Memorial a Fake
Leaders of deaf organizations say the sign language interpreter at Nelson Mandela's memorial service was faking it. Read More -
Is the Pope a Socialist?
Pope Francis has thrilled billions with his humility, and his mission to embrace the poor. It’s been great PR for the Church, but will the Vatican clergy (and Rush Limbaugh) allow him to carry out his radical plan? Read More -
Boos for Zuma, Cheers for Obama as the World Says Farewell to Mandela
The father of South African democracy is put to rest with rain, songs and toyi, toyi. Read More -
Nelson Mandela Gives Obama Relief from Health Care Critics
Attending the state funeral in South Africa of the father of South African democracy has changed the political weather back home. Read More -
Uruguay Is Poised to Become First Country to Legalize and Regulate Pot
The nation will likely become a test case for whether you can combat drug trafficking by decriminalizing it. Read More -
Photo Essay: The Ukrainian Spring
Government leaders and protesters will have round-table talks following angry and passionate anti-Russia protests. Read More