Mask ban: Canada's veiled protesters face 10 years' jail

A new Canadian law forbids people from wearing a mask or covering their face during a riot or so-called “unlawful assembly” in the country. The law carries a maximum ten-year sentence for anyone convicted of physically concealing their identity.

June 19, 2013 22:08

Assange: Obama 'corrupted the presidency'

Exactly one year to the day after entering London’s Ecuadorian Embassy, WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange lashed out at the Obama administration Wednesday over the White House’s ongoing pursuit of leakers.

June 19, 2013 21:06

Second Muslim cabbie attacked in Virginia

A civil rights group has accused a Virginia woman of committing a hate crime for calling 911 to report that her taxi driver was “very Muslim”. The woman told officers that she was afraid for her life on the basis of the cabbie’s religion.

June 19, 2013 19:29

Investigators claim government falsified TWA 800 air crash probe

Former investigators of the TWA Flight 800 airplane crash have revealed that an explosion came from outside the plane, thereby contradicting the government’s conclusion that the fatal crash was an accident.

June 19, 2013 16:39

Syria: Russia optimistic despite differences

In the run-up to the G8 Summit at Lough Erne, there was much speculation over the disagreements between Russia and the West on Syria: Claims of chemical weapons use, arms deliveries to the rebels and the prospects for a new Geneva conference.

June 19, 2013 12:04

Brazil to deploy National Security troops against protesters (VIDEO, PHOTOS)

The Brazilian government will deploy National Public Security Force in five cities hosting the FIFA football tournament in an effort to contain the ongoing protests across the country.

June 19, 2013 06:54