Super Bowl 2012: Investors Hope Giants Win
This theory has held up in 35 of the past 45 years (a 78 percent success rate) going back to the very first Super Bowl in 1967.
South Korea Arrests Activist for Re-Tweeting North Korean Govt. Messages
Amnesty said that Park may be looking at seven years in jail.
Tamil Refugees Trapped in West African Nation of Togo
They had fled the recent civil war in Sri Lanka between Tamils and the Sinhalese.
Taslima Nasreen Publishes New Book Despite Anger from Muslims
Nasreen fled Bangladesh in 1994 after Islamic militants targeted her for death for a book she wrote called “Lajja” (Shame
Hong Kong’s Growing Unease With Mainland Chinese Visitors
They also demanded that the Hong Kong government do something to reduce the numbers of Mainland Chinese who arrive daily,
Pakistan Rejects NATO Report Suggesting Links to Taliban
Pakistan may believe the Taliban is poised to regain power in its neighboring country, Afghanistan, after western forces depart.
Israel's Demographic Time-Bomb: An Arab-Majority State?
Such an event would clearly pose a dire threat to Israel and its mandated Jewish identity.
Assad Will Face a Bloody End Like Gadhafi, Syrian Opposition Warns
Assad has also rejected calls from the Arab League to step down from power.
Ron Paul 2012: How He Can Influence the Republican Nomination
According to a poll, If the election were held today, Paul would get 46 percent of the vote compared to President Barack Obama’s 49 percent.
Osama bin Laden’s Death Photos May be Released: Report
U.S. Navy seals assassinated the al-Qaeda chieftain last May in a spectacular raid in a compound in Abbottabad, Pakistan, near the capital of Islamabad.
Israel Border: Will West Bank Barrier Become New Border With Future Palestinian State?
This border proposal would likely fail to receive Palestinian approval since they would have to cede the holy city of Jerusalem to the Israeli side of the border.
Euro Zone Unemployment Reaches Record High
Spain has the highest jobless rate in the euro zone (22.9 percent), while Austria has the lowest (4.1 percent).
Saudi Arabia to Deport Ethiopian Christians
They are now facing deportation, even though some of the Ethiopians have legally resided in Saudi Arabia for as long as 16 years.
Afghan Woman Murdered for Giving Birth to Girl
The husband is also reportedly a member of an illegal militant gang that enjoys some political support in the area.
Belgium Paralyzed by Strikes Protesting Austerity
Belgium is compelled by the EU to slash its deficit to below 3 percent of GDP from 4.2 percent in 2011.
Nigerian Court Sentences Former Abacha Aide to Death
Mustapha had served as Abacha’s chief of security and has always maintained his innocence
Indian Artist Beaten for Exhibiting Nude Paintings
The nude paintings include depictions of Bollywood star Vidya Balan, Pakistani actress Veena Malik and model Poonam Pandey.
Peru Earthquake: Tremor Strikes Central Coastline
Ica itself has suffered damage to some buildings, as well as the loss of electrical power.
Population Bomb: Japan Running Out of People
Japan’s population may shrink by one-third over the next fifty years.
Margaret Thatcher: The One and Only
Margaret Thatcher: The One and Only
Honor Killings: An Ancient Ritual in a Modern World
Although honor killings are typically associated with Muslim countries like Turkey, Iraq and especially Pakistan, the practice has nothing to do with Islam
The Future of India, the Fate of China
India and China are following dramatically different trajectories in their paths to prosperity.
Manipur: Violence Mars Election in Northeastern Indian State
Manipur is one of five states in India which will hold elections over the next few weeks.
Spike Lee: A Stale, Tired Act
He has become dull, shrill, and predictable.
Peru Fire: At Least 20 Die in Drug Rehab Center
A local policeman suspected the blaze erupted after a patient’s mattress caught fire.
Ron Paul 2012: Jack Welch Advises He Drop Out of Race
“Ron Paul’s followers are not party regulars. He’s not a party regular.
African Union Unveils New Headquarters… Built by China
The building took three years to construct and involved 1,200 Chinese and Ethiopian workers.
Panetta Raises More Suspicions about Pakistan’s Relationship with Osama bin Laden
U.S. Defense Secretary Leon Panetta has again raised speculation that senior Pakistani government officials were well aware that al-Qaida chieftain Osama bin Laden was residing in the country for years.
Greg Kelly: Law and Order
If his son gets into deeper trouble, Ray's future political ambitions might be thwarted.
Gilani Warns Musharraf Will Be Arrested if he Returns to Pakistan
Musharraf, who ruled Pakistan from 1999 to 2008, has vowed to return to the country and even run in upcoming elections.