http://www.worldpress.org World News Review en-us Copyright 2013, Worldpress.org. All Rights Reserved s.babayev@worldpress.org alex@worldpress.org http://worldpress.org/images/objects/immigration-thumb.jpg http://www.worldpress.org http://worldpress.org/Europe/3967.cfm The global financial crisis may have eliminated job opportunities around the world, but it has opened the door for a cultural boom on new shores. Thu, 09 May 2013 18:52:00 GMT http://worldpress.org/Mideast/3966.cfm To properly address chemical weapons use in Syria, or elsewhere in the Middle East, requires a comprehensive look at strategic defense mechanisms in the region. Tue, 07 May 2013 13:52:00 GMT http://worldpress.org/Asia/3965.cfm While the Chinese government has made clear that the Xinjiang attack was an act of terrorism, Western media has misreported it as an incident related to ethnic conflict. Sun, 05 May 2013 21:39:00 GMT http://worldpress.org/Americas/3964.cfm Significant progress has been made in prosecuting human rights abusers, but accountability mechanisms vary greatly depending on the context. Sat, 27 Apr 2013 18:52:00 GMT http://worldpress.org/Asia/3963.cfm North Korea's blustering comes as no surprise, but what does the U.S. response mean for geostrategic maneuvering in the Asia-Pacific region. Fri, 12 Apr 2013 13:09:00 GMT http://worldpress.org/Europe/3962.cfm Terrorist acts in Algeria and surrounding countries spell trouble for the debt-racked European countries that depend on the region for energy supply. Mon, 08 Apr 2013 22:55:00 GMT http://worldpress.org/Europe/3961.cfm Temporarily relieved by an E.U. bailout, Cyprus must scramble to develop its gas industry if it wants to stay out of bankruptcy in the future. Mon, 25 Mar 2013 20:44:00 GMT http://worldpress.org/Mideast/3957.cfm Global demand for energy is on the rise, and prices are expected to follow. Although gas and renewable resources are expanding, oil remains king. Wed, 06 Feb 2013 19:49:00 GMT http://worldpress.org/Mideast/3949.cfm While Tehran will remain the key player in the MENA region, it is too early to tell if rival Cairo is capable of overcoming Iran's influence. Thu, 06 Dec 2012 18:22:00 GMT http://worldpress.org/Mideast/3948.cfm The conflict between Israelis and Palestinians is built on a security framework that is likely to perpetuate war and postpone resolution indefinitely. Wed, 28 Nov 2012 23:05:00 GMT http://worldpress.org/Europe/3944.cfm The importance of the Caspian Sea region is often overlooked when considering the geopolitical maneuvers of major players vying for energy and power. Thu, 08 Nov 2012 21:09:00 GMT http://worldpress.org/Europe/3927.cfm As the cocaine trade has expanded over the past decade, international cartels have used Balkan transport hubs increasingly as a gateway to European markets. Mon, 06 Aug 2012 19:33:00 GMT http://worldpress.org/Europe/3922.cfm Germany faces some tough decisions that will largely determine the fate of not only the Eurozone, but of a geopolitical landscape that stretches beyond the region. Wed, 04 Jul 2012 12:25:00 GMT http://worldpress.org/Asia/3960.cfm Extremist violence has been escalating in Pakistan, with minorities of all stripes being targeted. Even Islamic sects are not spared. Wed, 13 Mar 2013 15:17:00 GMT http://worldpress.org/Asia/3958.cfm China's rapid growth has come with a price. The pollution that hangs over the country is now so thick that it is spilling over into parts of Japan. Tue, 19 Feb 2013 13:25:00 GMT http://worldpress.org/Asia/3955.cfm With the next parliamentary election approaching, Malaysia's civil society demands electoral reform while political parties vie for control. Sat, 19 Jan 2013 16:31:00 GMT http://worldpress.org/Americas/3959.cfm Chavez was a man of controversy and contradiction. Worldpress.org takes a snapshot of world news coverage following his death. Thu, 07 Mar 2013 15:25:00 GMT http://worldpress.org/Americas/3956.cfm In an effort to control interest rates, Fed policy in 1947 led to hyperinflation and high unemployment-something we could see repeated very soon. Fri, 01 Feb 2013 13:14:00 GMT http://worldpress.org/Americas/3954.cfm The nomination of Chuck Hagel for the post of the U.S. defense secretary has garnered significant criticism from Israel and the powerful Jewish lobby. Tue, 15 Jan 2013 19:17:00 GMT http://worldpress.org/Africa/3945.cfm Brutal violence continues to ravage the Democratic Republic of Congo, but the massacres get very little coverage in Western media. Thu, 15 Nov 2012 12:09:00 GMT http://worldpress.org/Africa/3918.cfm The Obama administration has unveiled a new strategy that intends to shift the focus of its relationship with Africa from aid to sustainable development. Tue, 19 Jun 2012 13:48:00 GMT http://worldpress.org/Africa/3913.cfm Until the Somali National Security apparatus is able to stand strong on its own, Somalia will not be able to achieve full sovereignty. Thu, 17 May 2012 19:02:00 GMT