Prosecutor Seeks ICC Warrant for Gaddafi

The ICC may issue a warrant for Gaddafi.

Bill Clinton: International Agency Should Police Internet Rumors

Bill Clinton thinks some sort of government agency should do somethingorother about rumors on the Internet.

Osama bin Laden Raid Controversial in Germany

The free world rallied around the United States after the 9/11 attacks–but not all back the killing of the man who ordered it.

CSI: Santiago

Joyner on BBC

Foreign Policy and Elections

Politicians in office have a nasty habit of behaving completely differently than they promise on the campaign trail.

Death Penalty: US vs. The World

Amnesty International is drawing attention to capital punishment in the United States, with bad math and a credulous media on its side.

Meanwhile, to Libya’s East…

Egyptian voters have approved amendments to Egypt’s constitution.

March Madness

How many Americans are really even paying attention to the actions in Libya?

Libya Intervention Window Closing

Alain Juppé’s concession that “the moment has passed” for NATO to successfully intervene in Libya is correct.

Anatomy of a Meme: How the P.J. Crowley Quote Went Viral

Philippa Thomas has a fascinating take on how she broke the news of (now former) State Department P.J. Crowley’s condemnation of the Obama administration’s treatment of Bradley Manning.

Japanese Nuclear Disaster

A March 12 explosion at the earthquake-damaged Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant in Okuma, Japan, appears to have caused a reactor meltdown.

Japan Hit By Earthquake, Tsunami

Japan was rocked by a massive earthquake, which in turned spawned a tsunami.

A New Constitution for Tunisia

An update on Tunisia.

New PM in Egypt

Egyptian Army Accepts Constitutional Amendments

Egypt takes another step towards constitutional reform.

Tear Gas in Tunis

Churnalism Exposes News As PR

A new site will identify news articles based on press releases rather than journalism.

Somali Pirates Kill Four Americans

Four U.S. citizens on a yacht hijacked by Somali pirates last week are dead. American military have killed the pirates.

Gaddafi’s Days Numbered?

There are a number of signs coming out of Libya that indicate the regime is in serious trouble despite the willingness of the state to use violence on the crowds.