Not since the days of Ugandan dictator Idi Amin (1971-1979) has political opera bouffe been on such prominent display. The erratic behavior and preposterous claims of Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi -- probably the only contemporary politician whose life was the subject of an opera (produced in September 2006...

After the fall of long-time autocrats comes the hunt for their hidden loot. The wealth of former Tunisian president has been estimated at $7 billion, which pales in comparison with that of his Egyptian counterpart, at least if we are to believe the chant of crowds: "Oh, Mubarak tell us...

Last month, President Obama unveiled more details for financial regulation reform with a proposal for the Financial Crisis Responsibility Fee that will help pay back U.S. taxpayers for Wall Street's bailout. Before more reform proposals are submitted, the White House should incorporate a successfully proven idea into its future reform...