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Johannesburg, South Africa - If only some African political, cultural and religious leaders would pursue the fight against poverty, disease and underdevelopment with the same vigor, single mindedness and energy, as they go about crusading against gays and lesbians, the continent would be a much better place.
Johannesburg, South Africa - The U.S. mid-term elections must bring accountability back into the political system -- whether at home or abroad. U.S. allies and friends as well as neutral observers are hopeful that the mid-term congressional elections will be a new beginning.
Johannesburg, South Africa - U.S. troops should gradually withdraw from Iraq. A United Nations peacekeeping force should replace U.S. soldiers. This new force should consist of troops from different countries, including Iraq's Muslim neighbors.
Johannesburg, South Africa - Should a developing country pay huge sums of money to host the world's biggest and most expensive global event, the Soccer World Cup, while many of its citizens live in grinding poverty? South Africa says yes.
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