Fire at Wedding in Saudi Arabia Kills 25
Celebratory gunfire triggers deadly blaze
Foreign Policy
US Warns Israel Against Pre-Emptive Iran Strike
Attacking could cut US off from Gulf allies, making assistance a challenge
Scandals Ruining Sumo Wrestling
Popularity waning due to gambling and match-fixing incidents, not to mention the strict lifestyle requirements
Scientists Uncover Oldest-Known Prehistoric "Town"
Parts of two-story houses, other structures found in Bulgaria
Tunisia Extends State of Emergency into 2013
Still dealing with instability from ouster of president in 2011
Food Shortages Feared in Haiti
Cholera also a concern in wake of Sandy's destruction
Greek Unions Plan Two-Day Strike
Promise to bring nation to a halt, as though it pretty much weren't already
Effectiveness of Malaria Program Debated
Got millions in subsidies but didn't track who received drugs, making success difficult to determine
Protests in Kuwait over Activist's Arrest
Opposition leader allegedly charged with insulting emir
US Blasts Bahrain's Ban on Protests
Says move runs counter to country's promise to reform
New York Wants Feds To Fully Cover Sandy Costs
Why shouldn't taxpayers in Nevada pick up the tab?
UK Votes Down EU Budget, MPs Demands Spending Cuts
Rebel MPs say they're giving the government a stronger negotiating position
Greece's Economy in Worse Shape Than Originally Claimed
Across the board, the numbers are terrible
Detained Open Source Activist May Be Tortured in Syria
Not a great place to be nabbed for any reason
French Tax Man Wants a Big Bite of Google Revenue
Hollande and company reportedly want one billion euros. Well, who doesn't?
Greek Parliament Passes Privatization Law
Makes it easier for government to privatize utilities
Syria Air Raids on Damascus Continue
Just in case anyone was still hoping the failed truce might nevertheless manage to improve the situation
Russia Warns of More Bloodshed if West Pushes Assad Ouster
A bloodbath could happen, as opposed to the current one
Organization Close to Assad Says Iran to Be Thanked for Sandy
Says the superstorm was developed by advanced Iranian technology
3 Stupid Responses to Hurricane Sandy - and Every Other Disaster You Can Think Of
This trifecta gets trotted out whenever there's a hurricane, earthquake, or terrifying event.
Incoming Dutch Government Scraps Plans For Tourist Weed Ban
Proposal would have effectively banned foreigners from marijuana cafes
U.S. Drops Taiwanese Visa Requirement
Taiwan joins 37 countries that American officials believe pose a minimum security threat
U.S. Special Forces Chief in South Korea Steps Down
Brigadier General Neil Tolley made comments hinting at U.S. infiltration into North Korea
Russian Election Chief Slams American Democracy
Says, "The elections for the president of the USA are not direct, not universal, not equal and do not preserve voting secrecy,"
Syrian Government Forces Bomb Northern Rebel Strongholds
U.N. envoy urging China to held end the conflict
