Claudia Parsons

Position: Journalist
I joined Reuters in London in 1997 and have worked in Madrid, Milan, Ankara, Baghdad, the Gulf and now New York. I cover general and political news, including foreign affairs.

Articles

RPT-SPECIAL REPORT-The fight over the future of food November 10, 01:04pm EST 

(Repeating report issued earlier without any changes) * Backlash against GM crops complicates bid to feed world * Resistance to science-based agriculture grows in U.S. * Is a second Green Revolution needed, or even desirable? By Claudia Parsons, Russell ...  Full Article 

Blog Posts

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How much risk should pensioners accept?

The long term financial security of 1.6 million people, from firefighters to janitors and judges, depends on Calpers getting it right. Reuters has been investigating whether pensioners and state workers in California should be worried about the fund’s perfectly legal activities.  Full Article | Comments [5] 

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UPDATE-De facto Honduran leader asks God to enlighten critics

TEGUCIGALPA - Honduras' de facto president, Roberto Micheletti, made a live appearance on state television to lead the people in prayer, asking God to enlighten those who do not agree with him.  Full Article | Comments [11] 

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How do you solve a political crisis? Hondurans try prayer

TEGUCIGALPA - A month after a coup that has plunged Honduras into its worst political crisis in decades, the country's de facto rulers declared Tuesday an official Day of Prayer for peace.   Full Article | Comments [3]