In her recent book, “The Unraveling: High Hopes and Missed Opportunities in Iraq” (PublicAffairs 2015) Emma Sky, former political adviser…
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Iran plans to execute two for consuming alcohol
Two people previously lashed 160 times for consuming alcohol, have been sentenced to death for repeatedly consuming alcohol under the…
Read MoreIranian regime said to be rooting for Obama
The Iranian regime seems to have a rooting interest in the upcoming U.S. presidential election, according to a review of…
Read MoreSaudi prince discusses kingdom’s Iran problem
DAVOS, Switzerland – Prince Turki al-Faisal, Saudi Arabia‘s former head of general intelligence, was on a panel to assess the…
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Libyan Rebels Advance to Tripoli After Seizing Coastal City of Zawiya
TRIPOLI, Libya – Libyan rebels said they launched their first attack on Tripoli in coordination with NATO late Saturday, and…
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Czech Republic Pulls Out of U.S. Missile Defense Plans
PRAGUE, Czech Republic — The Czech Republic is withdrawing from U.S. missile defense plans out of frustration at its diminished…
Read MoreDenmark Imposes ‘Fat Tax’ in Effort to Limit Unhealthy Foods
Denmark on Saturday became the second country to impose a fat tax, leading consumers to hoard butter, pizza, meat and…
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Broadband Internet may be coming to the Arctic
STAVANGER, Norway – Norway may provide high-speed Internet in one of the few places on Earth where it’s not available:…
Read MoreBritish archaeologists plan to exhume second tomb at site where Richard III’s skeleton found
LONDON – Archaeologists who unearthed the skeleton of England’s King Richard III under a municipal parking lot say they want…
Read MoreFormer South African president says Mandela’s health is improving
JOHANNESBURG – A former South African leader says the health of Nelson Mandela is improving. Thabo Mbeki, who succeeded Mandela…
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