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!

Carbon Tax Bill to be Presented to Australian Parliament

Oz provides an excuse for some comparative politics.

The Perils of Typos