Ikea Regrets Removing Women from Photos in Saudi Version of Catalogue
The Swedish minister for trade previously said the images were a sad example of the oppression of women
Foreign Policy
British Man Held For Months After "Avoidable" DNA Mix Up
Britain leads the way in collecting DNA, and mismanaging it
Al-Shabaab's Last Stand?
Somali forces have expelled the Al-Qaeda affiliate from its last stronghold in the country but the extremists vow to strike back
Hundreds of Buddhists Flee Bangladesh Villages Over Muslim Violence
Thousands of Muslims set fire to Buddhist temples and homes, saying they were retaliating for a Facebook photo of a burned Koran
Romney: Obama Has Caused America to "Atrophy"
Hits Obama's foreign policy for lacking coherence and resolve and his domestic policy for contributing to it
Another Bounty Offered For Filmmaker's Death
Ex-Pakistani lawmaker has offered $200,000 for the death of Nakoula Basseley Nakoula
South Africa to Begin HIV Vaccine Trial
Will be phase III in the trial of a vaccine that had thirty-one percent success in Thailand
White House Confirms Cyberattack
China blamed for the breach of one of the U.S. government's most sensitive networks
Fifty Seven Firearms Used in Fast and Furious Uncovered
Unsurprisingly, the weapons were found at sites of murders, kidnappings, and massacres
Syrian Rebels Their Own Worst Enemy
Divisions within forces opposing Assad threaten the possibility of international support
Iranian Cameraman Defected During Ahmadinejad's UN Visit
Hassan Gol Khanban was part of the Iranian president's entourage
UK Offers Egypt a Hand in the Sinai Peninsula
Could give military advice for future operations
"There's something really wrong with what's happening in Afghanistan now"; How Do You Ask Someone to be the Last Person to Die For a Mistake?
Staff Sergeant Matthew Sitton wrote to his congressman about the futility of the war in Afghanistan shortly before being killed by an IED while patrolling a dirt road
New Rules for Afghan Troops: Don't Retaliate for Offenses
Blowing your nose and patting a colleague on the head or back are normal for Westerners but offensive in Afghan culture
The Foreign Policy Hubris of Romney and Obama
"Folly and presumption" seem apt words for anyone who proclaims that he can shape events-that is, people's lives-in the Middle East.
Last Westerner in Gitmo Released
Omar Khadr has been in Gitmo since he was 15, in 2002, and returned to Canada today
Obama's Dismal Record on Foreign Policy
The Nobel Peace Prize winner has not earned his award.
Yemeni President Declares Support for CIA Drone Program
No doubt while taking frequent quick glances skyward
German Chancellor's Ex-Finance Minister to Run Against Her
Building a coalition of parties on the left
Iran Dissident Group Removed from US Terrorist List
No confirmed terrorist attacks from Mujahedin Khalq in more than a decade
Spy Chief Defends Shifting Story of Benghazi Attack
Says truth only became clear in the aftermath (presumably after they found out about the ambassador's journal).
US Boosts Financial Support for Syrian Rebels
Another $15 million to political opponents and $30 million in humanitarian aid
Military Action Against Iran Unlikely, But an Option, Says Romney
Keep stirring the pot, Mitt
U.K. Bill Would Censor "Defamatory" Online Comments
But Websites would have some protection from lawsuits if they complied
Google Surrenders to Brazilian Demands To Censor Political Video
Call it, "don't be evil 2.0"
European Stocks Drop Amidst Fears Over Spain, France
Give it a few years and that will be us
New French Budget Pairs Crippling Taxes With Tough Spending Cuts
The country's government is - repeat after me - out of money
