Google Accused of Avoiding Tax in New Zealand
The internet giant payed 6 million NZD in taxes in 2011 on 395 million NZD in earnings.
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Assad Would Welcome Talks With Rebels, Claims Ambassador
Syria's ambassador to Iran has said that Assad would be willing to talk with the rebels under his own supervision.
Uzbekistan Confiscating Bibles
Officials have been searching private homes for bibles and other "incendiary materials".
South Koreans Swim to Disputed Islands
The relay swim comes amid diplomatic tensions with Japan over ownership of the Dokdo (or Takeshima) islands.
Layoffs Imminent If British Economy Does Not Improve
A new report indicates that many British businesses face a "make or break" moment.
Syrian Rebel Atrocities Continue
Recent footage allegedly shows the bodies of government officials being thrown from buildings.
Greek Economy Contracted in Second Quarter
Compared with last year's second quarter the economy shrank 6.2 percent.
Syrian Talks Postponed
The Arab League had been scheduled to discuss the situation in Syria and a replacement for current peace envoy Kofi Annan.
Rebels Call for No-Fly Zone
The Organisation of Islamic Cooperation is set to consider imposing no-fly zones on the borders of Turkey and Jordan amid escalating violence in Syria.
US Drone War in Africa a Little Less HIdden
A collection of reports, statements, and "informed conjecture" are helping to unmask one of America's shadow wars.
Japans Economy Slowed in Second Quarter
GDP grew by 0.3 percent, down from one percent in the first quarter.
Yoga Guru and Followers Detained in New Delhi
Baba Ramdev and thousands of his followers have been detained after marching on parliament to protest corruption.
London Olympics Coming to an End
No word on which government department will get a special dance troupe at the closing ceremony.
Egyptian President Forces Army Chief to Resign
Mursi has also cancelled constitutional reforms that would have curbed presidential power.
Egypt Attacks Militants in the Sinai Peninsula
At least six militants and three soldiers have been killed in the most recent raids.
9 on Trial Over Organ Sale For iPad in China
The accused allegedly helped a teenager sell his kidney.
Six U.S Soldiers Killed in Afghanistan
The soldiers were killed by a civilian employee in two separate attacks.
Clinton Establishes Syria Working Group
The US and Turkey are to work together to develop a joint response to the war in Syria.
China's Water Polluted by Red Tape
Top-down bureaucracy hampers efforts to clean the water supply
Refugees Overwhelm Australian Navy
Patrol boats break down under the strain of a record number of asylum-seekers
Pot Plan Goes to Uruguay's Congress
Semi-legalization scheme would give the state a monopoly on marijuana
Syrian Rebels Running Low on Guns, Ammo
Government continues efforts to consolidate control of Aleppo.
Former Algerian Foreign Minister Expected to Replace Annan as Syrian Envoy
Urges world leaders to overcome differences. Why hadn't anybody suggested that before?
Nine on Trial in China for Sale of Teen's Kidney for iPad, iPhone
Teen suffered renal failure following removal.
U.S., Israel Disagree on Iran's Nuclear Readiness
Israel officials believe Iran is close. U.S. disagrees.
Now That Trial's Over, Details of High-Profile Murder in China Come Out
An odd story of alleged kidnapping and blackmail.
Teddy Bear Controvery Leads to Reprimand of Belarus
EU governments agree to reprimand Minsk for expelling Swedish ambassador over democracy-promoting stunt.
Thousands Attend Ghana President's Funeral, Including Hillary Clinton
President John Mills died last month, at least ten thousand attended, including regional leaders and the U.S. Secretary of State.
Sinai Testing Ground for Gaza Rocket Builders
Israel expresses concern about the security vacuum on the Egyptian peninsula it withdrew from after the 1979 peace treaty with Egypt
Human Rights Watch Urges Clinton to Discuss Boko Haram on Trip to Nigeria
The Islamist terrorist group has been getting more active in the West African country
New U.S. Sanctions Against Hezbollah
Over the terrorist group's support of Syria's Bashar Assad
Obama Administration Preparing New Sanctions on Syria
Senior officials speaking on condition of anonymity revealed that the new sanctions are imminent.
Global Economy Will Continue to Shrink, Claims IEA
The International Energy Agency has cut its crude oil forecasts for 2012 and 2013.
Mufti Speaks up for Pussy Riot
The scholar claimed, "we think that these girls should be let go and should not be prosecuted."
The 5 Worst Olympic Mascots
From morbidly obese beavers to walking penises, these icons should be banned for life.
Clinton to Discuss Syria in Turkey
Despite calls for support from the rebels it is unlikely the US will commit to military assistance in Syria.
New Libyan President is a Former Gadhafi Opponent
Mohammed el-Megarif received one hundred and thirteen votes in the two hundred seat Libyan Assembly.
Mexican "Drug Queen" Extradited to US To Face Charges
Sandra Avila, known as "The Queen of the Pacific", is facing cocaine smuggling charges in Miami.
Russian Deputy Prime Minister Not Happy With Madonna
Dmitry Rogozin responded on twitter to the singer's demand for the release of Pussy Riot.
UK Feeling the Brunt Over America's "Kill Lists"
British government agencies are facing legal action from an Afghan who wants to know the extent of Britain's involvement in compiling American "Kill Lists".
Russian Islamist Sect Kept Children in Catacombs For Years
The underground compound was discovered during a murder investigation.
