Obama: 'tea party' wrong on 'culprits' of economic woes

Sen. Jim DeMint and 'tea party': architects of a GOP makeover?

Sen. Jim DeMint of South Carolina has embraced the tea party movement more enthusiastically than most of his GOP congressional colleagues. Critics say he's hurting more than he's helping.

Lady Gaga won't sway Pentagon on 'don't ask don't tell'

Lady Gaga is in Maine Monday at a rally pushing to repeal the military's 'don't ask, don't tell' policy on gays in the military.

Delhi's 2010 Commonwealth Games dogged by terrorism threats, poor organization

The 2010 Commonwealth Games in India next month were supposed to highlight Delhi's development, but attacks on tourists and infrastructure woes may have hurt the country's image.

China-Japan relations sour as fishing boat dispute escalates

China-Japan relations have further deteriorated following China’s decision to cease high-level exchanges with Japan in protest at the extended detention of a Chinese fishing boat captain.

Insurgents exploit Iraq's power vacuum, US withdrawal

In the deadliest violence since the US formally ended its combat role in Iraq, 37 people were killed on Sunday in Baghdad and Fallujah.

At South Africa summit, hard-liners pushing to seize white farms

In a Monitor interview, hard-liner Julius Malema outlines a young generation's vision for how South Africa can emulate Zimbabwe's land reform.

Afghanistan election: Why the next parliament won't check Karzai's power

The results of Saturday's Afghanistan election aren't expected for days, but because the parliamentary candidates ran as individuals, not as party members, they are unlikely to unite in opposition to President Hamid Karzai.

• Afghanistan election day: spotty turnout, fake voter cards, and some feisty voters
• Ballot-stuffing witnessed amid troubled Afghanistan vote
• In Afghanistan election, a key test for fighting corruption
• In Afghan election, corruption colors aims of many female candidates

Terrorism concerns rise around Commonwealth Games in Delhi

Britain and Australia issued travel warnings on visiting the upcoming Commonwealth Games in Delhi, after two Taiwanese tourists were shot Sunday.

RNC Chair Steele says his own reelection doesn't matter now

The Monitor caught up with Republican National Committee chairman Michael Steele on his 'Fire Pelosi Bus Tour.' He dismissed a question about whether he will run for reelection as party chair, saying that voters are more concerned about the November midterms.

Thailand protests return as 'red shirts' gather to show strength

Thailand protests by the antigovernment 'red shirts' were the biggest show of strength by Thailand’s opposition since a tumultuous crackdown in May.