Officials in Tajikistan Not Happy About Resurgence of Russian Names
One official says the trend is a sign of a "low level of national and patriotic identity of the younger generation"
World
Gay Couple Threatens To Sue British Government
Cannot marry until their civil union is their civil partnership is dissolved
Authoritarianism Persists Around the World, But Not Because of an American 'Crisis of Confidence'
Making sense of the latest Freedom House report.
European Leaders Criticize Ukraine For Violence Against Protesters
German Chancellor Angela Merkel called President Viktor Yanukovych, said she was "outraged"
Cameron: Europe Could Learn From the UK's Job Creation
The U.K. created 250,000 jobs in the three months to November
North Korea Sends Reconciliation Letter to South Korea
Dismissed by South Korean government
Protesters in Kiev Put Up New Barricades
Talks between the government and protesters have stalled
Australian Teen Facing Charges After Reporting Government Security Flaw
Discovered error in site for body responsible for public transport in Victoria
AP Fires Photographer Who Altered Photo Taken in Syria
Narciso Contreras digitally removed a colleague's camera from a photo of an opposition fighter
Eric Holder Hints at Snowden Plea Bargain
The attorney general adds that full clemency is "going too far"
Palestinian Leader Seeks $1 Billion Energy Deal with Russia
Former allies seek to restore ties
FDA Studying Safety of Caramel Coloring in Soda
Previous research found no identifiable health risks
Mass. Congressman Impressed With Security at Winter Olympics in Russia
Visited, suggested Americans travelling there remain cautious
Syrian Govt: Concerned With Fighting Terrorism, Not Ensuring Peace
Opposition signals it's not ready to negotiate with the government
Iran Foreign Minister: White House Mischaracterizing Nuclear Deal
Overplaying commitments, underplaying concessions
Italian Former PM Berlusconi, Former Prostitute Being Investigated for Witness Tampering
Berlusconi was convicted of having sex with the underage prostitute last year
Mediator: South Sudan Government, Rebels Ready to Sign Truce Agreement
Peace talks in Ethiopia
Iranian President Says Sanctions Against Country Violate International Law
Questions whether they've been successful
Masked Gunmen Kill Five Egyptian Police Officers at Checkpoint South of Cairo
No claim of responsibility yet
Ukrainian President, Opposition Leaders in Talks as Violence Escalates
At least three protesters found dead recently
Chinese Dissident on Trial Releases Statement: Country Has to Democratize
How do you say balls in Mandarin?
Russian Law Permits Authorities to Spy on All Communications in Sochi During Olympics
The sporting event was originally envisioned as a symbol of peace, or something
Texas Executes Mexican National After Supreme Court Rejects Appeal
Mexico insisted it would be a violation of international law
Rohani Says Friendship Between Iran and the US is Possible
Made the comments during interview on Swiss television
Japan's PM Warns Asian Leaders Not To Waste Wealth on Arms Race
A not very well hidden jab at China
Pentagon: US Should Leave 10,000 Troops in Afghanistan or Pull Out Completely
37,500 American troops are currently in Afghanistan
