Here in the U.S. a war-of-words is escalating about how debt-ridden states address financial promises made with 20th century political expectations, now in conflict with 21st century fiscal realities.

FORBES: Good for Small Business - Good for the World

"For me the war is still present - it's present in all the families that do not know the truth about what has happened, " says Father Cortina, who spent much of the war as a parish priest in one of the most conflict-ridden areas of the country.

BBC: The BBC's Mike Lanchin

The second world war and its aftermath provoked seething debate in Egypt's class-ridden society.

ECONOMIST: Naguib Mahfouz | The