International Attempts to Raise Corporate Taxes Hurt Everybody
Corporations provide an easy political target for tax-hungry politicians, but the burden of corporate taxes falls on ordinary citizens.
Europe
5 Things You Need to Know About the Shitshow in Greece
Greeks want big government but they want someone else to pay for it.
Greek P.M. Tells Europe What It Can Do With Its Debt Repayment Deadline
Alexis Tsipras is officially calling for a referendum.
The European Union Doesn't Need More Food Taxes
The World Health Organization ignores evidence price controls don't make people healthier.
Obama Breaks Promise to Call the Armenian Genocide a 'Genocide' for 7th Year in a Row
Official language remains hostage to U.S.-Turkey relations
Hungarians Elect Free Market Advocate in By-Election, Right-Wing Ruling Party Loses Supermajority
Zoltán Kész defeated a member of the ruling party, ending its razor-thin supermajority hold on parliament.
Ukraine Ceasefire Deal Just 'A Glimmer of Hope'; U.S. Says Fighting Escalating
A ceasefire between Ukrainian forces and Russian-backed rebels is supposed to start on Sunday but that still seems a long way away.
Friday A/V Club: World Leader Predicts TV Will Solve the Planet's Problems
A blast of techo-utopianism from 1929
CIA Halts Spying in Europe
Spying stand-downs are common after an operation is compromised, but "never this long or this deep," said a former CIA official.
Is Obesity a Disability?
If the European Court of Justice labels obesity a disability, it would be binding throughout the European Union.
Russia Denounces European, American Threats of Ukraine Sanctions
Says they are equivalent to blackmail
Ukraine: A Turning Point in the Revolution
Violence and political dissent stand out as the smoke clears.
European Parliament Votes Against Calling For Snowden To Be Granted Asylum
Russia has granted the NSA whistle-blower asylum
UN Authorizes European Troops For Mission in Central African Republic
French have already sent 1,600 troops
Beware Pending Facebook Wall Share Titled 'OMG! Video Games Literally Make Kids High!'
Mario gives up mushrooms for Molly
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
European Commission Suspends Trade Talks With US
Concerned that social protections could be undermined
Austria Appoints Youngest Ever Foreign Minister
At age of 27, was already youngest ever Secretary of State
French Foreign Minister: Other European Countries To Send Troops To CAR
Specific countries not named
European Regulators Say Aspartame Sugar Substitute Is Safe
Now if they can just get EU to gasp GMO foods better
