Greece’s Categorization of Pedophilia as ‘Disability’ Sparks Outrage
In Greece a blind and unemployed person receives 700 euros ($896) in monthly disability.
Coptic Christians: Egypt’s Besieged Minority
The Christian presence in Egypt stretches as far back to the earliest days of Christendom.
North Korea Offers Prisoner ‘Amnesty’
It is unclear how many prisoners would be released or their identities or which types of crimes will be pardoned.
Bomb Attack Kills Three Dozen in Khyber Region of Pakistan
It is unclear who the target for this attack might have been and no group has yet claimed responsibility for it.
Barry Larkin Enters Hall of Fame, But What About Alan Trammell?
If you look at Larkin’s and Trammels’ careers, you will see some startling similarities.
Naguib Sawiris: Christian Facing Blasphemy Charges in Egypt
Some Conservative Muslim groups are calling for a boycott of Sawiris' many companies.
Australian Banks May be Planning Massive Job Cuts: Report
Almost 60 percent of the money the big banks of Australia spend each year are eaten up by staff costs.
Tim Tebow: The Power of 3:16
Tebow may also have had some divine intervention during the game.
Sea Shepherd: Australian Anti-Whaling Activists Detained by Japanese
They are apparently on a hunger strike as well.
Livia Acosta Noguera: U.S. Orders Expulsion of Venezuelan Diplomat
She has also been linked to Venezuela's own spy agency, the Bolivarian Intelligence Service.
Duchess of Cambridge, Kate Middleton, Turns 30
She will celebrate her birthday without much fanfare.
Beyonce Baby: Just Wait ‘Til Kate and William Have A Kid
The birth of a Royal baby would likely soar above either Beyonce and Aishwarya in terms of media coverage and public interest.
Iranian Court Sentences U.S. Citizen to Death for Spying
Amir Mirzai Hekmati, an American of Iranian descent, “confessed” to espionage before the court in Teheran.
Shia-Sunni: A Deadly Ancient Schism in the Islamic World
The split goes all the way back to the death of the Prophet Muhammad in the year 632 and it had to do with succession.
British Government Warns of Imminent Terrorist Attack in Kenya
The UK Foreign Office said it thinks that terrorists are in the “final stages” of planning attacks in Nairobi and perhaps elsewhere in Kenya.
Russian Orthodox Church Head Warns Kremlin to Acknowledge Protesters
Amid growing discontent from the public against Vladimir Putin, the head of Russia’s Orthodox Church has urged the Kremlin to enact reforms and policy changes.
Sudan President’s First Visit to Post-Gaddafi Libya Sparks Outrage
Bashir is regarded as a war criminal in the West and is wanted by the International Criminal Court (ICC) on charges he committed genocide in connection with the mass murder of people in the Darfur.
Aishwarya Rai: What Does Her Name Mean?
Aishwarya has herself reportedly said the baby’s name will be “not long” and “sweet.”
Heavy Snows Paralyze Parts of Austria
Almost 2000 homes are without electric power; while many roads are impassable.
Iran Acknowledges U.S. Rescue of Fishing Vessel
The drama unfolded about 210 miles south of Iran’s coast.
Jamaican PM Seeks to Break Ties With British Monarchy
The Queen is currently Jamaica’s head of state – she is represented by governor general, Sir Patrick Allen
Hot Air Balloon Crash in New Zealand Kills 11
Witnesses and police said that the balloon hit electric power lines, exploded into flames and then plunged earthward, killing all aboard.
Whatever Happened to America’s White Working Class??
I have never heard anyone describe themselves as “working class” or “blue collar” – even if it was obvious that these terms applied to them perfectly.
Archdiocese of Philadelphia: Catholic School Closures Reflect Economic Realities, Changing Demographics
We cannot sustain unsustainable schools,” Archbishop Charles J. Chaput said at a press conference.
Amanda Knox: Film Rights Offer Withdrawn
Chad A. Verdi and Noah Kraft were planning to make a movie of Knox’s sensational sex-murder case if they could have agreed to a deal.
British Navy to Send Destroyer to Strait of Hormuz in Response to Iranian Threats
Iranian naval forces have reportedly completed a 10-day series of exercises near the Strait.
Anuj Bidve’s Parents Visit Murder Site
His parents Subhash and Yogini laid down flowers and a wreath at the spot where their son was killed.
Starlin Castro: Another Athlete Suspected of Behaving Very Badly
There are no heroes in stories like this. Everyone comes out looking bad.
Ron Paul Supporters Sink to New Low By Attacking Huntsman’s Adopted Daughters
The ad finishes with an image of Huntsman dressed as the infamous Communist leader Mao Zedong.
BREAKING: U.S. Navy Rescues Iranian Fishing Vessel from Pirates
The pirates were identified as Somalis who commandeered the boat 40 days ago.