Sudan Closes Pro-Democracy Think-Tank
The Al-Khatim Adlan Center for Enlightenment and Human Development has had its operating license withdrawn
Foreign Policy
Family of Pregnant American and Husband Missing in Afghanistan Make Appeal
Caitlan Coleman is due to give birth in January
As European Economies Sputter, Shadow Activity Grows
Workers and entrepreneurs ignore useless state rules and taxes
Iran Claims To Test Weapons Near Strait of Hormuz
Apparently, they miss being in the headlines
Iraq Deputy PM's Guards Fire on Protesters
He was trying to defuse demonstrations. Not so successful.
State Department, Administration Slammed in Benghazi Report
Lousy security, inadequate response and muddled messages
French Government Pledges To Reinstate Overruled Wealth Tax
Not going down without a grasping fight
India Mourns Death of Gang Rape Victim
Country has seen protests and government intransigence since the crime became publicly known
Pentagon Putting Korean War Vet Float in Rose Bowl Parade
Among the most watched parades in the country
Pakistan Lifts Ban on YouTube for Three Minutes Before Re-Instating
Find out Innocence of Muslims still on the video sharing site
Another Partner of Chinese Company Accused of Transferring U.S. Technology to Iran
Huawei in the spotlight
Israel Eases Restrictions on Building Materials in Gaza
Tons will be allowed across the border starting today
4 Dead in Crash Landing at Moscow Airport
No passengers, eight crew members on board the airplane, which overshot its landing
75 Percent Income Tax on Rich Struck Down as Unconstitutional in France
Doesn't recognize "equality before public burdens" because it applies to individuals not households the Constitutional Council ruled
Chinese Coral Reefs See Major Shrinkage
Reduced by 80 percent over last 30 years
Supreme Court Gay Marriage Ruling Could Impact Military Benefits
Spouses of gay soldiers are not eligible for the same federal benefits as their heterosexual counterparts
Defense Contractors Wait to Hear About Budget Cuts
Spending put on hold pending fiscal cliff outcomes
Putin Makes Adoption Ban Official
Perhaps next Russia will mandate cutting off nose in order to spite face
Why Chuck Hagel Should Tell Obama to Go to Hell
The prospective defense secretary will be more influential by speaking out against war and empire.
Egypt's Economy Falters Amid Constitutional Conflict
Definitely a lot of insecurity about the future there
Iron Dome Intercepted 421 Hamas Rockets During Operation Pillar of Defense
Cost around $27 million
Syrian Regime Using Iranian Weapons
Fateh A-110 missiles are more accurate than the missiles usually used by Assad's forces
Morsi Advisor Says Jews Can Return to Egypt
Says Jews "are more worthy of Egypt than of Israel"
U.S. Ambassador Evacuated from Central African Republic as France Rejects Request for Intervention
Rebel alliance approaches Central African capital
