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Iran economy weak even before new sanctions
Jeff Tyler Jan 9, 2012
While Iran faces off against the international community, it faces a crisis of economic confidence at home.
European leaders agree to oil sanctions for Iran
Steve Chiotakis Jan 5, 2012
European officials meeting in Brussels today have reportedly agreed to an Iranian oil embargo. It's the latest move by the west to punish Iran for its nuclear ambitions.
U.S. spending on Afghanistan and the United Nations
Stephan Richter Mar 13, 2013
In this week's quiz, Stephan Richter shows us how U.S. spending in Afghanistan stacks up against American spending for the United Nations.
Observations of Kim Jong-Il's funeral
Jeremy Hobson Dec 28, 2011
The body of North Korea's Dear Leader Kim Jong-Il was driven through Pyongyang today -- in none other than a U.S.-made Lincoln Continental?
The online future of North Korea
John Moe Dec 19, 2011
Will Kim Jong-Il's death mean North Koreans can get connected?
Where North Korea's economy stands today
David Gura Dec 19, 2011
Under Kim Jong-Il, North Korean society was sharply divided between rich and poor, and great emphasis was put on building up the military.
U.S. economic relationship with North Korea unlikely to change
Adriene Hill Dec 19, 2011
The death of Kim Jong-Il still leaves much to be determined before the U.S. will ever remove sanctions against North Korea and engage in an economic relationship with the country
North Korea will go about 'business as usual'
Adriene Hill Dec 19, 2011
With inflation soaring, the last few years have been particularly difficult for the North Korean people, and that isn't likely to change right away
North Korea: A fragile economy after Kim Jong-Il
Kai Ryssdal Dec 19, 2011
Death of dictator creates a new region of uncertainty. What it means for North Korea's economy, the U.S. and neighboring countries as the nation's military decides whether to accept Kim Jong-Il's son as leader.
