Canada on Track to Beat US to a Cashless Economy
Still a long way to go
Foreign Policy
Australian School Bans Cartwheels
Students must seek supervision before attempting the dangerous maneuver
Israel Threatens Lebanon
Netanyahu has said that he may order stikes if Hezbollah does not cease "provocations"
Syrian Rebels Being Trained By US and UK in Turkey
Consultant claims the program is not for "king-making"
Nigeria is in Talks With Jihadists
The government has said it is in talks with Boko Haram, but doubts remain over who is actually speaking for each side
Spain in Worse Than Expected Economic Situation
All aid made available in June will be used
Mursi Appoints Christians
Two coptic christians have been appointed presidential assistants
Mayor Says Suspected FARC Guerrillas Are Law Abiding Citizens
Plans are underway for a rally of support
German Politician Reprimanded For Saying What Everyone is Thinking
Alexander Dobrindt said he expected Greece to leave the eurozone in 2013.
Australian Police Criticised Over Shooting
The investigation into the police shooting of a mentally ill man has been slammed by the Police Integrity Commission
Miners Bullied into Not Showing Up
Workers at a South African mine are being pressured into staying on strike, only thirteen percent of workers showed up to the Lomin mine today.
British Police Hunting Purported Lion
A resident said he saw what he believed was a lion, but neither local zoos nor the circuses are missing one
Iraqi Communications Minister Resigns Over Meddling By Prime Minister
Says he quit his post over political interference and that his demand of Nouri Al-Maliki to stop meddling in his ministry was ignored
France Backs Nuclear as "Industry of the Future" Despite Pre-Election Promises to Cut Nuclear Energy
The minister for industrial renewal made the remarks, irking the Socialists' Green allies
Afghan Soldier Kills Two U.S. Troops in Eastern Afghanistan
Another green-on-blue attack as the war in Afghanistan continues
The GOP's Disputed Soul
As the 2012 Republican National Convention begins, a declining party's core values remain in flux
Pakistani Intelligence Finding Out if Haqqani Commander Killed in Drone Strike
The U.S. says it killed a top leader of the militant Haqqani network
Taliban Behead Seventeen Partygoers in Afghanistran
15 men and 2 women were found beheaded, apparently for attending a mix-gender party
Iran Urges Developing Countries to Reject "Unilateral" Sanctions at Start of Summit
The non-aligned movement arose in the Cold War and includes 119 countries from Afghanistan to Zimbabwe
36 Killed in Explosive Bus Crash in China
Double-decker sleeper bush collided with a tanker full of methanol.
Son of Afghan Terrorist Head Reportedly Killed
U.S. considers Haqqani network a major destabilizing force.
Intelligence at Work
Neal Stephenson's new book explores science fiction, underseas cables, Hong Kong, and the art of storytelling.
Dozens of Bodies Found Near Damascus
The dead included eight members of a single family, including three children and their mother.
Isaac Expected to Become Hurricane as It Hits Florida
Florida Gov. Rick Scott declared a state of emergency and officials urged vacationers to leave the Florida Keys.
Hollande's Support Shrivels in France
He's ticking off the country's remaining producers even as he alienates his base
Tony Blair Costs UK Taxpayers £400,000 Per Year
He takes the maximum pension even as he enjoys a lucrative retirement
Disputes Up the Danger in East Asian Waters
Tussles over territory are sparking a lot of saber-rattling
NZ Lawmakers Push Alcohol Restrictions
God forbid anybody should want a sweetened adult beverage
U.S. Frets Over Super Weapons
War games focus on germs, gas and the stuff of military nightmares
Lessons From Pussy Riot
Russia isn't the only country with harsh laws and sentencing (we're looking at you, U.S.)
Diplomats Say Iran Is Shrouding Nuclear Site
Spy satellites can no longer monitor Tehran's alleged efforts to clean up the site
Syria Arrests Filmmaker Who Helped Crackdown Victims
Man helped people rendered homeless or jobless by loyalist forces.
Egyptian President Faces First Real Protests
Thousands converge to accuse him and Muslim Brotherhood of consolidating power.
Move Over Lance Armstrong! Here are 5 Great Sports Cheaters!
From Rosie Ruiz to Gaylord Perry to She-Male Shotputters, here's a quick list.
India Mulls Twitter Bans
Demands Twitter close accounts of those spreading certain stories
Russian Court Frees Kasparov
Chess grandmaster had been arrested for participating in an unauthorized rally supporting Pussy Riot.
Scotland Yard Note: "Assange to Be Arrested Under All Circumstances"
Confidential document captured by photographer
