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Spain's White Elephants Feel the Pinch of Economic Crisis

Wed, 16 May 2012 05:55:00 EST

In the boom years, Spain raised some of the most spectacular new architecture in the world. Now that the economy is bust, who is going to pay for them?

Egypt's Presidential Front Runners: Who Has the Worse Past?

Wed, 16 May 2012 05:55:00 EST

An Islamist and a former member of the Mubarak regime have emerged as the men to beat in the race

Accounting for Jihadist Elements in the Syrian Conflict

Wed, 16 May 2012 05:55:00 EST

While Zawahiri has backed the uprising, his influence is shrinking. However, independent jihadists and murky elements in the regime may be at work

Will Elections Bring Stability to Post-Gaddafi Libya?

Wed, 16 May 2012 05:55:00 EST

Libya is holding its first elections in 60 years next month -- a historic moment the government hopes will bring order to a country where democracy is a new concept.

Chinese Tourists, Tired of Being Ripped Off, Fuming Online

Wed, 16 May 2012 05:55:00 EST

If you have any plans to travel to China, you should get a move on, because it's getting more expensive every day to be a tourist in the Middle Kingdom