Bush Tour: PR Exercise or Boon to Africa?

Observers believe the US is trying to garner support from African nations, a key voting bloc at the UN.
July 14, 2003

Report by the E.P.A. Leaves Out Data on Climate Change

Inattention to global warming sparks a heated debate.
Andrew C. Revkin
June 19, 2003

World Food Stocks Dwindling Rapidly, UN Warns

With food prices at an all-time high, the UN steps in to help poor nations grow local crops
Elisabeth Rosenthal
January 10, 2008

Visit Africa. Bring Checkbook.

The continent is a land of opportunity for investors willing to work with African partners
Jonathan Power
November 15, 2007

US May Put Naval Blockade on North Korea

With no United Nations resolution to back the policy, critics doubt the legality of a naval blockade of North Korea.
Andrew Ward
June 9, 2003