Joint Iraqi-Iranian Operations in Tikrit

Iraqi army and Iranian army in joint offensive to retake Tikrit.

Denmark Terror Attacks and Machine-Gun Censorship

Yet another attack on religious freedom in Europe.

The Global 1%

Wow

Terror Attack Kills 11 at French Satirical Newspaper Charlie Hebdo

At least 11 are dead and 10 wounded in an attack on free expression.

Rubles and iPhones

Taliban Attack On Pakistan Kills Up To 126, At Least 100 Children

A day of terror at a school in Pakistan.

Black Friday Hits Britain And Other Parts Of Europe

Black Friday chaos has crossed the pond.

Ebola Numbers

Q3 GDP Growth

‘Tom and Jerry’ Cartoons Get ‘Racial Prejudice’ Warning

The classic “Tom and Jerry” cartoons of the 1940s and 1950s come with a “racial prejudice” warning from Amazon.

Let the Games Begin! (Institutional Reform Edition)

Now on to solving the complex puzzle of the post-referendum UK.

Scottish Independence Becoming More Likely?

With just nine days to go, it’s anyone’s guess how the Scottish Independence vote will turn out.

Santos Sworn in

Italian Senate Reform?

Institutional reform does take place in other democracies.

Scientists: AIDS Could Be Brought Under Control By 2030

Health experts are saying we could basically eliminate AIDS, or at least bring it under control, in fifteen years if we do the right things.

Implementation Of Europe’s ‘Right To Be Forgotten’ About As Absurd As You’d Expect

Judging by the early results, the so-called “Right To Be Forgotten” recently created by Europe’s highest court is creating more problems than it will solve.

Insurgents Linked To Al Qaeda Capture Iraq’s Second City

Things only seem to be getting worse in Iraq.

2022 FIFA World Cup Hit With Bribery Allegations

More problems for the planned 2022 World Cup in Qatar.