Dwindling Freedom in Kazakstan
Topic: Central Asia
In a move that shouldn't surprise anyone who's been watching, Kazakstan clamps down on religious freedom. The new law has already been signed by the prime minister, and a similar one was enacted back in February.

What's interesting is how quiet the Kazak media are on this one. A quick search on Google News brings up plenty of hits on the story, but none from Kazakstan itself.

Cardinals, Here's What Not to Do
Topic: World Politics
In a special session of their general assembly, the Organization of American States failed to successfully elect anyone to the recently-vacated post of Secretary General.

If only the UN were as lucky...