Lisa Mullins
The year of Obama
From Copenhagen to Afghanistan -- a look back at how President Obama's policies were perceived around the globe.
Stand-up comedy in the Middle East
At the Amman Stand-Up Comedy Festival in Jordan, you won't hear a lot of jokes about the government, but mother-in-laws are fair game.
India's green energy promises
India promises to reduce its greenhouse emissions by boosting green energy, but some question whether it can deliver.
New AIDS policy for South African military
The South African military is now allowing HIV-positive soldiers to serve in foreign deployments and be promoted.
New beginning in South Africa's AIDS battle
South Africa has the largest number of HIV-infected people on the planet, but the country is taking aggressive new steps to fight AIDS.
War and peace: President Obama's Nobel speech
In his speech in Oslo, President Obama defended the US role in Afghanistan, arguing the use of force could bring lasting peace.
Bhopal’s unlikely legacy in the US
The 1984 gas leak in Bhopal, India destroyed thousands of lives; but in the US, the disaster led to better regulation of industrial hazards.
Mammograms around the world
New guidelines for mammograms -- screenings at 50, every 2-3 years -- consistent with many other countries around the world.
Copenhagen climate summit expectations
Connie Hedegaard, chair of Copenhagen climate summit, says US will loose out if it doesn't take on leadership role.
American artists and Iceland
Iceland has been one of the countries hardest hit by the economic crisis, but it remains a draw for American artists, writers and musicians.
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filthyliberalDOTcom (15 May, 2013 07:54:55)They're acting like children who have been caught ignoring an assigned job. Ridiculous. If this man hid them from neighbors, what do they think they ... -
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