Gypsies in France: We Want to Work Legally, Send Kids to School
The new Socialist government largely continues the muddled anti-Roma migrant policies of the previous government
Foreign Policy
Claim: CIA Smuggling Stinger Missiles Into Syria
The Daily Mirror cites an anonymous "security source." President Obama is known to have signed a directive approving material support, including by the CIA, to rebels in Syria.
Tropical Storm Isaac Organizes Overnight, Still Headed for Florida
Could make landfall in the Keys or South Florida, still headed in the direction of the GOP national convention in Tampa, threat to Caribbean islands more immediate
Washington GOP Senate Candidate to Reporter on Todd Akin: "Go F--k Yourself," There's a War in Afghanistan
After an interview about Akin, Michael Baumgartner sent the vulgar e-mail along with a photo of someone who had recently died in Afghanistan, expressing frustration at the lack of attention to the war there.
Rule of Transitional Government Ends in Somalia
A new federal parliament was sworn in at Mogadishu's heavily fortified airport this week
Radical Islamists Threaten Norway With 9/11-Style Attack
They apparently want a portion of downtown Oslo to become a Sharia-compliant nation
Assange's Crimes in Sweden Are Not Crimes in Ecuador
President Correa claims Assange would not see a court had he assaulted two women in Ecuador
Chinese Media Accuses Obama of Looking For Excuses to Intervene in Syria
Say the President is thinking of using Assad's chemical weapons as justification for military intervention
Big-Government Ratchet Turns Another Click
Soon, Obamacare II could limit how much you spend on health care.
Vigilante Street Watch, Orthodox Style
Church squads will guard churches and religious sites against Pussy Riot inspired events in Moscow
Amnesty Urges Review of Pakistani Blasphemy Laws
Call comes after a girl was arrested for burning a Koran
Iceland's Recovery is 'Impressive'
Policy of letting banks fail is yielding impressive growth and employment figures.
British Businesses Ask For Government to Implement Reforms
Most polled business owners want a simplified tax code and support the government's 'austerity' program
Northern Ireland to Consider Legalizing Prostitution
Bill introduced to address human trafficking
Make Yourself at Home
Julian Assange can stay at Ecuador's London embassy as long as he wants, says President Correa
US Military Dead in Afghanistan Reaches 2,000
Army Specialist James A. Justice was the 2,000th death
Syrian Conflict Spills Into Lebanon
Deaths reported after fighting in northern Lebanon between divided muslim communities
Iranian Leader Encourages New Terror Attacks on the West
Call comes in response to western opposition to Assad's regime
France Giving Syrian Rebels Military Aid
French Prime Minister draws analogy with the invasion of Iraq
Greece Needs More Time to Cut, Says Greek PM
Samaras is expected to ask for a two year extension
Chinese Banks Prop Up "Zombie" Companies
Banks lend to companies because the government makes them, not because they're good loans.
Australian Party Proposes Forced Alcohol Rehab
Tough mandate in prison farms would apply in all parts of the country.
What Will Come of the Ties Between US and Ethiopia?
Zenawi was an oppressive ruler,and American funding didn't change that. What happens now that he's gone?
Amnesty Group to Set Up Pussy Riot Exhibition in New York
Efforts to raise money for jailed women's defense and families.
Syria Violence Spills Into Lebanon
Fighting over neighboring Syria's troubles is something of a Lebanese hobby
Reopened NATO Supply Line Thrills Black Marketeers
Pakistan's shadow operators thrive off of NATO transport
Plans for French Presidential Palace at Large
It's less surprising that the blueprints were on an unencrypted USB drive than that anybody in France can actually get cable installed
Indian Censorship Spreads to Web, Social Media
Authorities fear efforts to fan sectarian violence
Somali Pirates Follow Classic Rules of Innovation
Even thugs recognize value in asymmetrical fights, cooperation, and even stock markets
It's Tuesday and There is a War Going on in Afghanistan
You may not have heard much about that because there's an election going on in America too, even though the two ought to be intertwined
Americans Denied Kiwis Armor
The US military refused to let New Zealand troops in Afghanistan borrow mine-resistant vehicles
