China's Infrastructure Investments Going the Way of Its Rail and Energy Investments -- Horribly
A year-old poorly-constructed bridge collapses, killing three.
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France Backs Syria No-Fly Zone
Russia and China continue to serve as a deterrent to UN-backed intervention
Anders Behring Breivik Sorry He Didn't Kill More
The Norwegian mass murderer apologized to militant nationalists in court today. He was declared sane and sentenced to 21 years in prison, though he can be declared a threat and kept longer than that. He'll have three cells and a psychiatric ward was built just for him, in case he is declared insane at a later time
High School Students Clash With Police During Protests in Chile
The teenagers are protesting their underfunded school system
Nike Stands By Lance Armstrong
He was stripped of his seven Tour de France titles after refusing to continue to fight doping allegations
Bank of England Defends QE
The bank claims most Britons are better off because of fiscal activism
Gambia Urged to Halt Executions
President Yahya Jammeh plans to execute all death row prisoners next month
Office of Ugandan PM Under Investigation
Worries over 'financial impropriety' prompted the parliamentary probe
Increase of Violence in Lebanon
Syria's civil war continues to spill over into its neighbor
Obama Wants Greece in the Eurozone For Election
Greek exit before November would hit the American economy and hurt the President's chances of reelection
Iran Intensifies Nuke Production
Hundreds of new centrifuges have been installed, claims IAEA
Accidental Millionaire Jailed
Man who had millions of dollars mistakenly sent to his account is sentenced to four years and seven months.
Cartel Leadership Changes
Notoriously violent Miguel Angel Trevino Morales is now head of the Zetas cartel
Police UAVs Could Be Deployed in the UK
Drones could be used to monitor festivals and protests
Both Apple and Samsung Stung By Suit in South Korea
South Korean court has ruled both companies infringed on each other and has imposed a partial ban on their products
Merkel To Meet With Samaras
German Chancellor looking to urge the Greek Prime Minister to implement necessary reforms
Socialists See Opportunity in Netherlands
A Euroskeptic party with Maoist roots should really inspire confidence
Google Street View Tracks Down Canadian Arctic Villages
Difficult to reach places will soon be viewable online.
Convictions Upheld in Ohio Terrorism Case
Three found guilty of recruiting and training terrorists to fight against U.S. military in Iraq.
Indian PM Asked to Resign over Corruption Charges
Coal fields sold to private companies without bidding process.
South Africans Mourn Victims of Mine Shootings
Memorial service held for 34 killed in battle between striking workers and police.
Leaders Worry Euro Crisis Will Lead to North-South Divide
Northern nations doing better than southern nations, leading to fears of split.
Bahrain Activist's Appeal over "Insulting" Tweet Succeeds
But he's still in jail for leading protests and inciting violence against police.
Lawyer Says Australia Has Abandoned Assange
Requests for diplomatic assistance are being ignored.
Obama's Recovery That Wasn't; Plus: How to Really Cut Defense Spending!
Matt Welch & Kennedy preview Reason's brand-new issue
Organizers of International $100 Billion Climate Change Fund to Meet
Will bankroll efforts for poorer countries to adapt.
Kim Jong Un Plans First Overseas Visit
North Korea's illustrious new leader will head to Iran.
Russian Human Rights Commissioner: Russia Not Totalitarian
Would a totalitarian country have a human rights commissioner, he asks. QED.
Prince Harry's Handlers Faulted for Nude Pics, "Bunch of Amateurs"
Apparently his security team did not ask guests to Harry's hotel suites to surrender their cellphones or do anything to prevent him from getting naked or photos being taken
Police in Spain Protesting Cuts
May be losing Christmas bonuses and some disability and sick leave benefits. Sacrifice? Why can't the Germans do it for them?
