Vladimir Lenin

Mandela's shadow cartoon

Mandela’s shadow fell over the US a decade ago

Global Scan

Nelson Mandela once accused the US of “unspeakable atrocities.” We also recall that Ethiopia was Mandela’s training ground for guerrilla war. Plus, who would have thought that thieves flew business class? All that and more, in today’s Global Scan.

Statue graveyard in Moscow

Global Politics
The World

Tea party still looking for unified voice

Conflict & Justice