2011 Kia Sportage EX: Sharp-looking crossover has undeniable German influence

The exterior is taut and athletic, with sweeping curves on the chrome grille, headlights and taillights. Inside, the buttons, gauges and plastics are all high-quality. Kia should check the security cameras at its offices.

Pepe Escobar: Life in Talibanistan -- Married to the mob

Ten years ago, not many people were fully aware that a geopolitical New Great Game was already unraveling in Central Asia. The Taliban were -- and remain -- just one of the (minor) players.

Chaos hits Pakistan cricket

David Bond assesses the continuing crisis in Pakistani cricket

Investors speak out against Wegener

Investors got the chance to speak out against a local stockbroker accused of cheating his clients out of about $10 million, in a bankruptcy hearing Monday afternoon.

Kyron's Wall of Hope moved to firehouse

PORTLAND --Volunteers Sunday helped move Kyron Horman's Wall of Hope memorial at Skyline School to a fire station just down the road. The Wall was moved in three large sections, intact, with tributes still attached to the chain-link fencing. The Wall was to be kept at a Tualatin Valley Fire & Rescue station for several days until a more permanent arrangement could be made, according to fire ...