Geopolitical giants: New China leader in Moscow boosting ties

The new Chinese leader chose Russia as his first stop on his maiden overseas voyage. As this visit signals the two powerful neighbors growing ever closer, analysts assess their potential in countering the US-led Western domination of global affairs.

March 22, 2013 06:28

‘Hitting the poorest’: UK-wide protests against ‘Bedroom Tax’

Thousands have protested in 57 cities across the UK against the 'Bedroom Tax.' Starting in April, more than 600,000 low-income Britons will either lose housing benefits or be forced to move out if their residence has a spare room.

March 16, 2013 15:11

Hundreds commemorate Waffen SS divisions in Latvia, anti-fascists outraged (PHOTOS)

Veterans of the Latvian Waffen SS and their supporters marched in the Latvian capital Riga to honor their comrades killed fighting for Nazi Germany during World War II. Several arrests were made after the march walked into an anti-fascist demonstration.

March 16, 2013 13:03

Russian opposition leader placed under house arrest over anti-govt unrest

One of Russia’s opposition leaders Sergey Udaltsov has been placed under house arrest for inciting violence during anti-government demonstrations in May 2012.

February 09, 2013 19:58

Britain to send forces to Mali as part of EU mission

Downing Street has said that the British government will dispatch 350 troops to Mali to aid French troops stationed in the country's north, as part of a UK mission to train local forces and engage in “force protection.”

January 29, 2013 11:40

West Bank account: Prankster inside E1 settlement sales secrets

Israelis willing to risk buying property in disputed area in the West Bank are being offered ‘amazing’ real estate deals. More property deals are likely to come if Benjamin Netanyahu claims victory in the elections in Israel.

January 22, 2013 09:59