Weekly Focus

The ongoing economic malaise across Europe has fueled the rise of a number of right-wing political parties across Europe. The Weekly Focus examines a number of these parties and their effects in their home countries.
As Congress begins to craft a bill aimed at reforming American immigration laws, the Weekly Focus discusses its history, key players and prospects for passage.
This May Day, employees at Chicago-area retail stores and fast food chains rallied for an increase in the minimum wage and the right to organize unions.
As the Syrian Civil War has continued, the fragmented opposition has created consternation among Western democracies looking for a reputable group to aid.

The Five & One

Israeli airstrikes, an election in Malaysia, and other stories from this week.
Chemical Weapons in Syria, Disaster in Bangladesh, and Europe's Saving the Bees
Austerity critiqued, Insider trading regulation, Chinese unrest, Canadian terror, French gay marriage, Flintstones
Hunger Strike at Gitmo, Medical response to Boston bombs, and other stories from the week
Rise in Prosecutor Murders, Ecuador Sells off Rain Forests, and More News From This Week
Syrian Separatists, Rand's Filibuster, and Other Stories of the Week