Delhi Bomb Attack on Israeli Linked to Bangkok Blast, Says India
The Indian police have linked the attack on the Israeli diplomat's wife in New Delhi last month to a failed bomb attack in Bangkok, allegedly by a group of Iranian men.
Afghan Massacre: Suspect Said to Have 'Snapped' Due to 'Stress, Alcohol and Domestic Problems'
Ever since the identity of the primary suspect in the Afghan massacre was leaked to the public, rumors swirled raising questions about his military service record, his mental stability, and his personal life.
How Large is the Effect of Iran Crisis on Oil Prices: Report
Estimates of the amount that the tensions between the West and Iran have added to global oil prices range from $5 to $25 per barrel, according to Capital Economics.
What Japan Can Do to Boost Growth: Report
The potential growth rate in Japan is low due to a shrinking population as well as slow capital accumulation and without acceleration in productivity growth a shrinking labor force will cause GDP to contract, although GDP per capita is likely to continue to rise according to Capital Economics.
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Invisible Children Co-Founder Jason Russell of KONY 2012 Drunkenly Masturbated: San Diego Police [STATEMENT, TWITTER REACTIONS]
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A whistleblower with a pending lawsuit against BP PLC (NYSE: BP) in a federal court in Houston alleged the company has an offshore platform that faces present and imminent danger.
India Issues Warrants For Iranian Citizens Wanted In Delhi Bombings
India has issued arrest warrants for three Iranians who have been connected to an attack on Israeli envoys in New Delhi last month.
Violence Against Women Act: History Of Reauthorization, And Why Democrats Win No Matter What
The Violence Against Women Act is at the center of an explosive debate in Congress this week. The bill has been authorized twice since its introduction in 1994, but this time Republicans are putting up a fight. Either way, things are looking up for Senate Democrats.
Bin Laden Plotted To Assassinate President Obama, Gen. Petraeus
Documents obtained by U.S. Special Forces reveal the terrorist leader believed the U.S. would be drawn into a crisis and be ripe for attack if the presidency transferred to Vice President Joe Biden.
Supreme Court Says No To Cameras During Health Care Arguments
With widespread interest in the Affordable Care Act challenge, the Supreme Court Friday said it will release same-day audio recordings and transcripts of the proceedings, but refused to drop the ban on broadcasting arguments.
UN's Kofi Annan Bids For New Mission In Syria
Speaking before the Security Council, the former UN Secretary-General renewed calls for an end to the fighting between President Bashar al-Assad and opposition forces, as he laid out plans to try re-establish an international presence in the country.
Texas Planned Parenthood Rule Leads FedsTo Halt Medicaid Funding To Lone Star State
In the latest political clash over women's health, the White House has suspended Texas from a Medicaid program that provides reproductive health services.
Israeli Minister Tells China Strike On Iran Isn't Ruled Out
Israel's foreign minister said Friday in Beijing that his country hopes to resolve a nuclear standoff with Iran through diplomatic means. China has close ties to both Israel and Iran.
Oslo Police Admit To Slow Response In Breivik Massacre
The brutal acts of Norwegian terrorist Anders Breivik shocked Europe and the world last summer, but a statement from Oslo police revealed that they too were unprepared for the savagery of the attack.
Karzai Hints At US Cover-Up In Soldier Rampage Investigation
Afghanistan's President Hamid Karzai has attacked the United States for failing to fully cooperate with an investigation into the murder of 16 Afghan civilians, adding that he does not believe American claims the killings were the work of only one soldier.
South Dakota Governor Dennis Daugaard Signs $4 Billion Budget
South Dakota Governor Dennis Daugaard, Republican, signed a $4 billion state budget Friday that will make up for money cut a year ago that went toward education and Medicaid recipients.
This Week’s Economic Tape: Housing Data, Fed Speakers Abound
Reports on February housing data begin with housing starts Tuesday, followed by existing- and new-home sales. With U.S. data in the mainly second tier, Treasury yields will be subject to Fed watching with speeches by the central bank chairman and heads of its New York and Minneapolis branches.
Rick Santorum Slams Obama on Porn: Administration 'Turned A Blind Eye' to Obscenity Laws, 2012 GOP Candidate Claims
Republican presidential candidate Rick Santorum is attacking President Obama on porn, saying on his website the Justice Department seems to favor pornographers over children.
China: New Disclosure Rules On Microblogging Come Into Effect
Weibo, which is similar to Twitter, has become a sensitive matter for government officials as users often use the platform to criticize government policy.
Paul Ryan's Theatrical Budget Preview Warns of Coming Debt Crisis
House Budget Committee Chair Paul Ryan stars in an ominous video previewing the House GOP's 2013 budget.
Venezuela To End All Ventures With Exxon Mobil
Venezuela's state-run oil company will terminate all ventures with Exxon Mobil (NYSE: XOM), the biggest U.S. oil company, when arbitration proceedings conclude, Oil Minister Rafael Ramirez said.
Patriot Act Secrecy Unjustified, Senators Say
A controversial secret provision of the Patriot Act is not as vital to national security as the government claims, two Democratic senators said in a letter to Attorney General Eric Holder.
George Clooney Arrest Photos And Video: Actor Stands Up For Sudan
Oscar winning actor George Clooney was arrested during a protest outside the Sudanese embassy in Washington D.C. on Friday.
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Osama Bin Laden's Obama Assassination Plot: Joe Biden 'Unprepared' For Presidency, Al-Qaeda Chief Claimed
Slain al-Qaeda mastermind Osama bin Laden plotted to kill President Barack Obama because he believed Vice President Joe Biden was ill-prepared to lead the country, according to soon-to-be released declassified documents first obtained by The Washington Post.
Grassley Demands U.S. Memo On Targeted Killings, Dismisses Holder Speech As 'CliffsNotes' Explanation
Sen. Chuck Grassley, R-Iowa, said the Obama administration has failed to live up to goal of being the most transparent administration ever during an executive meeting of the Senate Judiciary Committee.
St. Patrick's Day 2012: Irish Economic Crisis Drives New Emigration Wave
With massive debts to repay, Dublin was compelled to accept huge bailouts from the European Union and International Monetary Fund.
Violence Against Women Act: Protections For Immigrants Fuel Political Fight
As Senate Democrats and Republicans spar over a proposal to reauthorize the Violence Against Women Act, measures to shield immigrants from domestic violence have become a sticking point.
Sarah Palin: Andrew Breitbart Was A ‘Genius,’ Obama Needs ‘Belated Vetting’
On Wednesday evening, an article by former vice presidential candidate Sarah Palin was posted on the website of the late conservative commentator Andrew Breitbart. Palin praised Breitbart for his criticisms of Barack Obama and blasted the media for its liberal bias.
Sudan: Future Oil Exporting Powerhouse?
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George Clooney Arrested Outside Sudanese Embassy
George Clooney was arrested on Friday during a protest outside the Sudanese embassy in Washington D.C.
Syrian Crisis: Assad's Father-In-Law Defends Murderous Crackdown
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George Clooney And The New Ethics Of Satellite Surveillance
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