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Economist, attorney and journalist James Henry: US still leads as many new billionaires emerging in China and Russia; corporate profits at record levels as austerity hits and unemployment remains …

Mark Engler explores the recently elected Pontif, Pope Francis I, and his relationship to the poor.

International relations scholar Kevin Gallagher: Trans-Pacific Partnership threatens national sovereignty, extends corporate rights, and targets China

Saudi Arabia is playing an increasing role in Syria, allowing the supply of arms and even the infiltration of militants to help the rebels' fight.

Publishers respond to the recent banning of Marjane Satrapiu2019s novel Persepolis, a coming of age tale set in conservative Iran.

Sex education in Texas is a hot topic issue for both parents and students.

Chris Hedges speaks with two longtime prisoner advocates about the shame of America's gulags.

And Kurds are angry at the prime minister's refusal to resolve the issues of revenue-sharing and oil sales.

High youth unemployment is a grave problem, but don't let austerity hawks blame it on Social Security and Medicare.