Today’s top stories from Egypt to Washington, D.C.

President Obama delivered his State of the Union address last night, concentrating mostly on domestic issues, but commenting briefly on the importance of exports and his call to double them in five years. [...]

My job is to learn about global health and development—and to travel to poor countries to meet farmers who can’t grow enough food, mothers who can’t keep children healthy, and heroes in the field who are doing something about those emergencies. [...]

There is no denying the impact modern technology and innovation have on statecraft and the use of power in foreign policy. The advent of the Internet has dramatically affected all forms of communication, including mass-media and trade. [...]

The President give his State of the Union address tonight at 9 p.m., and two hours earlier, Bill Gates will release his annual letter from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation. [...]

Over the weekend, Newt Gingrich handily won the South Carolina primary, giving each of the first three GOP contests a different winner. [...]

Today’s top stories from Afghanistan to Washington, D.C.

Senator Chris Coons (D-DE) yesterday hosted his inaugural “Opportunity: Africa” conference showcasing the mutual opportunity for business between Delaware and the United States and Africa. [...]

As he prepares to give his 2012 State of the Union address next week, President Obama returned to a proposal last week from his 2011 speech. To make the government leaner and more efficient, President Obama requested “fast track authority” to reorganize and consolidate agencies in the federal bureaucracy. [...]

The race for the Republican Presidential nomination heats up even more today as Governor Rick Perry withdraws from the race and backs Newt Gingrich. [...]