Foreign Policy
Unions Turn Schoolkids Into Slugs, Say Tories
Work-to-rule orders keep British teachers from supervising students outside
Atlas Shrugs (and Goes on Strike) in German
Germans tired of carrying Europe turn to a new printing of Ayn Rand's novel
Assad Names New Syria Prime Minister
Appoints Sunni Muslim from the southern province where the Syrian uprising erupted 17 months ago.
Putin the One on Trial, Say Pussy Riot Women
Closing statements talk about the harshness of Russia's justice system.
Iran Seeks Peacemaker Role in Syria
Twenty-five nations present at conference, but none back rebel forces.
Two Arrested in Belarus for Teddy Bear Coverage
Journalists posed with toys, air-dropped on nation to promote freedom.
Violent Student Protests in Chile
Police arrest 75 protesters destroying property because they want free education
Ghana Declares Public Holiday for President's Funeral Friday
Ghana's president died suddenly last month.
Tropical Storm Ernesto Crossing Mexico's Oil Producing Region
Two oil export terminals have already been closed
French Government Rebukes Sarkozy Over Syria Comments
The Socialists want the former president to shut up and stand behind his country
Euro Founder: Some Countries Will Have to Leave
Germany should stay though, the European Central Bank's former chief economist said
Japan Prime Minister Survives No Confidence Vote
Will be able to double the consumption tax like he wanted
Israeli, Egyptian Media Supportive of Sinai Operations
Egypt's military is pursuing militants on the Sinai peninsula
Wife of Ex-Politburo Member in China Pleads Guilty
The trial lasted a total of 7 hours as the court said the woman did not contest her charges
The Former Blackwater Admits Wrongdoing, Pays $7.5 Million
The company this way avoids prosecution
Egypt Seeks to Extradite Three Militants From Gaza
Egyptian intelligence has requested the prime minister of Hamas to extradite to them three members of the Al-Qassam Brigades
Elected Government Assumes Power in Libya
The former rebel government handed over control of Libya to its elected National Assembly today
Argentina To Expropriate Money-Printer
Why not go to the source and grab the presses? And block an investigation at the same time.
High Earners Prepare To Flee France's Soaring Taxes
Some have already left, and companies are poised to transfer their executives
Spanish Students Charged for Bringing Bagged Lunches
Parents aren't pleased about hard-to-justify tab
Blackwater Training for Canadian Troops Was Unauthorized
The controversial firm didn't have approval from the U.S. State Department
Russian Blogger Tweets His Own Bugging By the Kremlin
Sent photos and videos of the wiretap to his followers
UK's Economic Prospects Shrivel
The Euro Zone's troubles prompt the Bank of England to slash forecasts
Charged Murder Trial Flies Under the Radar in China
Censorship keeps people in the dark about accusations against the wife of a party boss
Sinai Terrorists Supported by Allies in Iraq, Afghanistan
Israeli official says groups probably not connected to Iran
Pakistan Court, Prime Minister Clash Over Presidential Corruption Investigations
Court wants prime minister to reopen graft case against president
Russian Underground (Literally) Muslim Sect Charged with Child Abuse
83-year-old leader had declared himself a prophet, kept children in subterranean network.
Is Replacing Annan in Syria Worth It?
Mediation may no longer be an option with all the sieges and violence and whatnot.
U.S. Army Says Software System in Afghanistan is Crap
After a limited test in May and June, the Army Test and Evaluation Command concluded that the system is "Effective with Significant Limitations, Not Suitable, and Not Survivable."
Egypt President Fires Intelligence Chief
More fallout from the attack on the Sinai border checkpoint
UN: Civilian Deaths Down 15 Percent in Afghanistan; Five Year Low
There were 1145 non-combotants killed in the first part of this year, mostly from Taliban attacks
Syria Rebels Placing Roadside Bombs Around Aleppo
The army continues to push into the rebel stronghold
Iranian Pilgrims Kidnapped in Syria Linked to Military
"Retired" members of the Revolutionary Guard are among the 48 pilgrims taken hostage by rebels in Damascus
Wars to End War
Advocates of America-as-world-policeman rarely grasp that their conception of "defense" endangers us by creating new enemies.
