Marines Piss on Taliban Dead: Understanding War Crimes

Understanding the outrageous.

Global Warming Holding Off The Next Ice Age?

Are carbon emissions saving us all from a cold, cold fate?

North Korea’s Kim Jong-il Dead At 69

Big news from North Korea.

Legacies of War

A Reminder of Turkey’s Disposition

Just a reminder: Turkey is a NATO ally.

Eurozone Too Big To Save?

“The debt crisis is burrowing ever deeper, like a worm, and is now reaching Germany.”

If They Would Just Build a Fence

After all, securing the border is easy and the forces driving cross-border illicit activities can be curtailed with enough force and security.

Austerity Package Passes Italian Senate; Stage Set for New PM

Interesting and significant goings on in Italian politics.

Ciao, Silvio

Next Up: Italy

FARC Commander Killed

The FARC now has an opening for supreme commander.

ECB Cuts Rates

Greece’s Dangerous Gamble

The Greek referendum could be a disaster for the global economy. And might be the right thing to do.

This Is Why It’s Good To Have A Written Bill Of Rights

A case from the U.K. demonstrates why it’s a good thing to have a strong, written, Bill Of Rights.

BBC Reports: Gaddifi Captured

The BBC is reporting that rebels claim to have captured the ousted leader of Libya.

Scotsman Jailed 8 Months For Facebook Comments

In Scotland, posting stupid things on Facebook is a “hate crime” punishable by serious jail time.

Who are the LRA?

Some information on Joseph Kony and the LRA.

UK Blocking Internet Porn, Requires Opt-In [UPDATE: Maybe Not]

The British government has worked out a deal to block pornographic websites unless households specifically request them.

Russian Shocker!