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A mural in Cairo depicts the split faces of Egyptian military ruler Field Marshal Hussein Tantawi, left, and ousted president Hosni Mubarak accompanied by Arabic that reads, "who assigned you did not die, No for gas export to Israel, the revolution continues."

For Israel And Egypt, A Relationship Under Strain

The Egypt-Israel peace treaty has been in place for more than 30 years. While the agreement does not face any immediate threat, relations have declined since Hosni Mubarak was ousted. Egypt has cut gas sales to Israel, a deal that was a symbol of the cooperation brought about by the peace treaty.

Japanese Leader To Make Rare White House Visit

Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihiko Noda meets with President Obama in Washington on Monday. It's been more than three years since a Japanese head of state attended a summit at the White House. Lucy Craft explains why.

New Hazard On The Horizon: Amateur Storm Chasers

Emergency responders are running headlong into a growing phenomenon: roads bottled up by swarms of tornado chasers.

Tensions are rising between Sudan and its recently independent neighbor, South Sudan.

State Of Emergency Raises The Stakes In Sudan

Sudan has declared a state of emergency as tensions mount along the disputed border it shares with its new neighbor, South Sudan. Are the two nations headed for war?

People who are interested in and paying close attention to each other begin to speak more alike, a psychologist says.

To Predict Dating Success, The Secret's In The Pronouns

A psychologist says he can predict whether two people will end up on a date by analyzing their language style and use of certain words. His research on language can also help explain power dynamics between people.

Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney greets supporters in Aston, Pa., on April 23.

Romney's Big-Dollar 'Bundlers' Stay Anonymous

Since 2000, every presidential nominee has revealed the names of influential supporters known as "bundlers" who persuade others to give money to a candidate. But this year, Mitt Romney's campaign is not identifying its bundlers.

Wellesley College English professor Yoon Lee teaches a class on the rise of the novel.

Economy Puts Value Of Liberal Arts Under Scrutiny

Small, private liberal arts colleges are looking at changing economic realities and beginning to worry about how they will survive. Small classes and close relationships with faculty mean high tuition. And it's tough to defend the value of English and philosophy degrees in a tight job market.

Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihiko Noda speaks during a reception at the Japanese Embassy in Washington on Sunday. Noda meets with President Obama at the White House on Monday.

Trade, Security On Agenda For Obama, Japan's Noda

Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihiko Noda meets with President Obama on Monday to discuss a wide range of economic and security matters. The visit comes as the U.S. makes a strategic shift toward the Asia-Pacific region.

Sumon Mondol, in the foreground, works out at Mandohar Aich's traditional iron gym in Kolkata, India.

Living To 100: The Story Of India's Pocket Hercules

Centenarian Manohar Aich, also known as India's Pocket Hercules, runs an old-fashioned gym in Kolkata, India. Commentator Sandip Roy visited India's first Mr. Universe, who has little patience with the craze for fancy gym equipment that has swept middle-class India.

Tensions Increase Between Sudan, South Sudan

Sudan has declared a state of emergency along its border with South Sudan, further raising fears that the two nations are heading toward all out war. Earlier this month South Sudan invaded and briefly occupied Sudan's main oil field. This followed aerial bombardments of South Sudan's border regions by the Sudanese air force.

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