New Zealand Private Prisons Outperforming Government-Run Prisons
Based on prison escapes, positive drug tests, and other measures
Foreign Policy
North Korea Threatens to Attack the US Mainland
Guam and Hawaii also mentioned in latest threat from the reclusive regime
BRICS Summit Begins in South Africa
Plan to discuss creation of a bank that could rival the IMF and the World Bank
Italian Foreign Minister Quits
Protesting decision to send Italian marines to India to face murder charges
Syrian Opposition Takes Syria's Seat at Arab League Summit
Arab foreign ministers recommended the move
NATO Commander Calls for More Cooperation With Russia
Russia not happy with European defense shield
Cyprus Officials Planning to Limit Cash Withdrawals From Banks
We wouldn't want a run on the banks, would we?
Gunmen Open Fire on Red Cross Worker in Yemeni Capital
Slightly injured according to the organization
Muslim Convert in Italy Leaving Catholic Church Over "Soft" Stance on Islam
Egyptian-born journalist is a high profile convert in Italy, baptized by Pope Benedict XVI
Israeli Army Opposes Foreign Ministry's Selection of Bar Refaeli to Highlight Israeli Technology
Say she's a draft dodger and not a real Israeli
Syria Rebel Alliance Leader to Arab League: Syrian People Being Slaughtered for Two Years
"before the world's eyes"
Saudi Arabia Regulator Threatens to Ban Skype
Encrypted communications frowned down upon in totalitarian country
Chinese President in Africa Talking Up Trade Relations
"Shared destiny" according to Xi Jinping
Markets Fade Along With Enthusiasm for Cyprus Bailout
Fears that other countries will follow suit
Tax Increases No Different Than Taxing Bank Accounts
Would a tax on Cypriot bank accounts be that different from taxation in America? Not really.
Report: French Taxes and Regulations Have Killed One Million Jobs
Entrepreneurs fled and took their businesses with them
U.K. Press Regulation Scheme Said To Violate European Law
London can't violate civil rights! Only Brussels can do that.
Anti-Gay Marriage Protest in Paris Turns Violent
Authorities didn't expect it, but Francois Hollande may be even less popular than previously imagined
Costa Rica Wants Do Over in World Cup Qualifier vs. U.S. Because it Snowed and They Lost
This is why no one takes association football seriously.
CBS Apologizes for Portions of "Amazing Race" Episode in Vietnam
Included an event at a memorial that consisted of a downed U.S. bomber and learning a pro-Communist song
Israel Tells Greece Apology to Turkey Won't Change Relations With Them
Israeli-Greek relations growing
Cyprus Agrees to Shut Down Second Largest Bank in Exchange for EU Bailout
Europe slouching toward something
Islamic Extremists "Infiltrate" Northern Mali Town According to Authorities
War in Mali not over
52 Percent Don't Think the US Should Have Got Involved in Iraq
Only 31 percent still think the US should have invaded Iraq with ten years worth of hindsight
Russian Prime Minister Not Happy With Cyprus Deal
Dmitry Medvedev invokes Lenin, says what is going on in Cyprus is the "stealing of the stolen"
