Argentine Farmers Suspend Strike over Soy Tax

Argentina To Nationalize Pensions
The global economic slowdown means resource-rich South America doesn't need to produce as much oil, soy or copper. That's hurt Argentina particularly...

New President To Redefine Democracy-Spreading
Spreading democracy worldwide may continue with the new president, but policies are likely to look different than they did under the Bush...

Thais Demand Government's Resignation
Thousands of demonstrators in Thailand are occupying the prime minister's office compound. They vow to stay there until the government resigns....

High Food Prices A Two-Edged Sword For Farmers
For some farmers in Honduras, high food prices mean greater profits. But others can't afford the higher costs for fertilizer and pesticides, so...

Honduras Embraces Genetically Modified Crops
Many Third World countries have banned genetically modified crops, but Honduras is encouraging farmers to plant them in response to the global food...