(Global Pulse: August 14, 2009) It's the summer season, so bring on the silly news stories. That is, news stories about scantily clad politicians worldwide. Chancellor Merkel in her underwear...

Author Susan Jacoby criticizes the degeneration of language within politics and the use of "folks" in the 2008 United States primary debates.

(February 19, 2008) Free trade continues to be a controversial issue for Latin Americans. Some say the region is becoming increasingly dependent on the United States for trade and security. But...