Middle East Asia Times | By Pepe Escobar | There could hardly be a more graphic instance of an emerging new world order than Iraqi President Jalal Talabani, Palestinian leader Mahmoud Abbas and the premiers of both Syria and Lebanon all flying for a get-together in Brasili...
Colombian Farc rebels call for talks with new president BBC News Colombia's largest left-wing rebel group, the Farc, says it is willing to talk to the new Colombian government. | The Farc leader known as Alfonso Cano said the Marxist rebel group was willing to search for a political solution to the 46-year-old conflict. | President-elect Juan Manuel Santos has in the past ruled out any dialogue unless the Farc r...
BP Reveals Comeback Plan Wall Street Journal By GUY CHAZAN | Seeking to put the Deepwater Horizon disaster behind it, BP PLC announced a $32 billion pre-tax charge to pay for the massive Gulf oil spill, detailed plans to sell $30 billion in assets, replaced its gaffe-prone chief executive and promised to become a "different company" more focused on safety. | BP launched a radical shakeup, inc...