Obama 'worse than Nixon' for press freedoms

President Barack Obama is the biggest threat to press freedom, one of the hallmarks of a true democracy, the United States has seen since former President Nixon, according to attorney James Goodale, widely seen as “the father of reporters' privileges.”

May 25, 2013 01:51

‘Error of judgment’: English town rules non-offensive, reinstates flag of St George

A British town has faced fiery protest and even death threats over none other than the national flag of England after the local council has decided not to display it, with one of the councilors saying its links with the Crusades could offend Muslims.

May 22, 2013 18:52

Russians name Brezhnev best 20th-century leader, Gorbachev worst

Over half of Russians believe Soviet leader Leonid Brezhnev was the best head of state in the past century, followed by Bolshevik Revolution mastermind Vladimir Lenin and dictator Joseph Stalin, a poll by Levada Center has revealed.

May 22, 2013 13:28

US history plagued by devastating tornadoes

As the displaced residents of the Oklahoma City suburbs came to terms with the devastation around them Monday night pundits were already speculating that the tornado was one of the worst to ever hit the US, a dubious distinction for the newly homeless.

May 21, 2013 03:19

Obamacare to penalize nearly half a million Native Americans

Native Americans are entitled to free and subsidized medical care at some federally-funded health clinics, but 'Obamacare' will soon force many of them to buy insurance or else face hefty fines if they are not “Indian enough”.

May 15, 2013 19:56

Clashes as thousands of Palestinians mark 65 years since displacement

Police and protesters were injured as Palestinians clashed with the IDF in Jerusalem and across the West Bank during rallies to commemorate the Nakba, or the ‘catastrophe’ of the displacement of Palestinians after the creation of Israel in 1948.

May 15, 2013 13:01