Barack Obama could improve relations with Latin America by strengthening ties with President Lula in Brazil.

Brazilian president Luiz Inacio "Lula" da Silvais a much more apposite choice for 2007's "person of the year."

The idea that it would be great to put high-speed-rail lines all over the country shows an underappreciation of American geography and of some of the nation’s genuine strengths.

2010 census reveals Texas' economy has diversified far beyond petroleum, with booming high-tech centers, major corporate headquarters and thriving small businesses. It has attracted hundreds of thousands of Americans and immigrants, high-skill as well as low-skill.

Brazil deserves to be considered on its own terms because of its healthy democracy and diverse economy. The US should see the advantages of enhancing its partnership.

Claudio Hummes of Sao Paulo is attracting the most attention as a serious candidate to succeed Pope John Paul II.

The real revolution in Iran--a silent coup by the Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps--has gone unnoticed.

Brazilian president Luiz Inacio "Lula" da Silvais a much more apposite choice for 2007's "person of the year."