Greek Parliament Passes Privatization Law
Makes it easier for government to privatize utilities
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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
Eurozone Unemployment Set a New Record in September
Unemployment in the 17-nation currency bloc was up to 11.6 percent from August's 11.5 percent rate
Chinese Government Think Tank Arguing For End of One-Child Policy
Proposes allowing all families to have two children by 2015
New Greek Budget Pushes Debt Up to 189.1 Percent of GDP in 2013
Must be approved before November 11
Russian Federation Council Sends Passed Treason Bill to Putin's Desk
Changed definition of treason a threat to activists and NGOs
Small Signs of Progress in North Korea
The wife of Kim Jong-Un's choice of clothes and changes to how broadcasts are delivered point to the isolated state being less totalitarian
Renault Says Hollande Must Reform Labor Costs and Regulations
Sounds like something a socialist president would do
Cameron Facing Rebellion Over E.U. Budget
Pushing for a freeze while some Conservative MPs are pushing for a cut
EU Urged to Stop Trade with West Bank Settlements
Nations do much more business with Jewish settlers than Palestinians living there
Libyan Protesters Force Delay in Cabinet Vote
Storm into hall while new president is detailing his choices
Iran Official Says World Must Recognize its Nuclear Energy Rights
Such recognition would end standoff
Victims Criticize Myanmar Government over Ethnic Strife
Say nation isn't doing enough to stop violence between Buddhists, Muslims
Passengers Take Flight Crew Hostage over Plane Delay
Turnabout is fair play? Is that a valid defense?
Polish Paper Feeds Furor over Crash that Killed President
Some believe 2010 airplane crash was planned
At Least 23 Dead in Latest Round of Syrian Fighting
Jets and tanks level community near Damascus
Syrian Air Force on Offensive After General Assassinated
There was a UN-backed truce no one respected that ended yesterday
Iran Orchestra Shuts Down
The Ayatollah attended in August at what would be the orchestra's final curtain call
