Kofi Annan

To live is to choose. But to choose well, you must know who you are and what you stand for, where you want to go and why you want to get there.

Business, labor and civil society organizations have skills and resources that are vital in helping to build a more robust global community.

In the rush for justice it is important not to lose sight of principles the country holds dear.

I generally don't follow domestic news that much aside from how it relates to the stories I'm covering abroad, like what Americans think of the War in Afghanistan.

In reality, Afghanistan has functioned as a nation-state for more than two centuries, and its army and bureaucracy reach back to the 19th century.

Ever since I watched 'Roots,' I've dreamed of tracing my African ancestry and helping other people do the same.