Peru’s upcoming presidential election could be an important litmus test in a region leaning leftward.

No definitive estimate exists on the number of Iraqi civilians who have died from violence, largely because of the politically charged nature of the war.

Despite eroding public support for the Iraq war, troop morale remains high. Experts warn that could change as U.S. forces get further bogged down in Iraq.

New York remains a global heavyweight in financial services, but markets in London and East Asia are gaining strength and posing a serious challenge to the Big Apple.

While some reports attribute Kenya’s postelection crisis to tribalism, most analysts see weak political institutions at the root of problems.