Former Australian PM Kevin Rudd Ousts Australian PM Julia Gillard in Party Leadership Vote
Gilliard failed a vote she called for just a few months before the next general election
Foreign Policy
U.S. Embassy in Brazil: Americans Should Avoid Protests, Even Peaceful Demonstrations Can Turn Violent
More demonstrations planned for tomorrow as Brazil plays Uruguay in the Confederations Cup
Germany Claims to Have Uncovered Terrorist Plot Involving Model Planes
Oh, look. Terrorists are discovering drones.
Mandela Family Holds Emergency Meeting Amid Vigils
Former president remains in critical condition
Edward Snowden Doesn't Like Authoritarian Regimes—He's Trying To Avoid Prison
Given what awaits him back in the U.S., we should not be surprised by Snowden's recent travel choices.
German Prosecutors Open Preliminary Investigation into Alleged Former Nazi Commander Living in Minnesota
Looking to see if evidence warrants an extradition
Kerry Doesn't Want to Damage US-Russian Relations over Edward Snowden; Putin Calls Criticisms "Ravings and Rubbish"
Snowden still reportedly in transit area at Moscow airport
OECD: U.S. One of Biggest Spenders on Education, Results Lag Far Behind
Spending =/= quality
Hillary Clinton: China Damaged Relationship With U.S. Over Edward Snowden
Whaaambulance chaser
Putin Dismisses Criticism Over Snowden From U.S. as "Ravings and Rubbish"
Says Snowden is free to leave whenever he wants and advises him to do so quickly
Kerry: US Not Looking for Confrontation With Russia Over Snowden
Not trying to watch Rocky V again
Greek Prime Minister Says Saving Greece is the "Overriding Ideology" of His Government
Democratic Left party left the coalition last week
Nigeria Executes First Prisoners Since 2006
There are an estimated prisoners 1,000 on death row
John McCain Promises "Most Militarized Border Since the Fall of the Berlin Wall"
Bad political pitches, part XCVIII.
UN Syria Envoy Not Optimistic About Syria Peace Conference By the End of July
May take place later in the summer
EU Says Google Cannot Be Forced To Delete Damaging Results
Says "right to be forgotten" doesn't exist
Amnesty International: Homophobic Attacks in Sub-Saharan Africa at Dangerous Levels
Many governments have criminalized homosexual relationships and behavior
Many of Those Displaced By the Conflict in Mali Are Reluctant To Go Home
France still has more than 3,000 troops in Mali
Brazilian President Promises Referendum on Political Reform
Trying to stop nationwide protests
Russia Denies Snowden Could Have Been Handed Over
Russian foreign minister says Snowden never technically arrived in Russia
Kerry Discussing Syria With Saudi Officials
Saudi Arabia has been sending weapons to rebels
Snowden's Travels Not Helping US Relations With China and Russia
Obama had hoped to improve relations during his presidency
Taliban Militants Attack Key Buildings and CIA Headquarters in Kabul
Could jeopardize planned peace talks
Russian Foreign Minister Denies Snowden Entered Russia
Exact whereabouts of the NSA whistleblower remain unknown
British Doctors Slam Government Medicine's Red Tape
The NHS is a bureaucratic nightmare? Shocking!
Australian Government Drops Scheme To Mandate Internet Data Retention
Is this a bad time?
Despite Its Civil Liberties Record, Ecuador Is a Logical Refuge for Snowden
Because they won't just hand him to the feds
U.S. Has Learned Nothing From Middle Eastern Adventures, Says Ron Paul
Maybe it'll work this time
Turkish Police Shoot Down Private Drone Over Protesters
A bit like high-consequence skeet
Irish Bankers Joked About Luring the Government Into Subsidizing Business
They figured the state wouldn't close the tap once it had been opened
Man Arrested in British Family's Murder in the Alps
Suspect is brother of one of the victims
US Factory Exec Held Hostage by Chinese Workers Seeking Severance Pay
Has been held for four days
