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Obama Makes Two Major Foreign Policy Gaffes on Europe Trip

President Obama has made two major gaffes so far during his Europe trip. After falsely claimed that Kosovo held a UN-assisted referendum on self-determination, he then wrongly said that Georgia was not being considered for NATO membership. Speaking on Kosovo

Obama Makes Two Major Foreign Policy Gaffes on Europe Trip

'Homeland' Actor James Rebhorn Dies at 65

NEW YORK (AP) — James Rebhorn, the prolific character actor whose credits included “Homeland,” ”Scent of a Woman” and “My Cousin Vinny,” has died. He was 65. Rebhorn’s agent, Dianne Busch, said Sunday that the actor died Friday at his

'Homeland' Actor James Rebhorn Dies at 65

Louisiana puts its foot down: No more food stamp tattoos

The Associated Press reports on the latest act of unspeakable cruelty from heartless, tightwad red-state officials: Louisiana welfare recipients will be prohibited from spending the federal assistance at lingerie shops, tattoo parlors, nail salons and jewelry stores, under new limits

Venice Votes for Independence from Italy

The people of Venice and its surrounding region have voted to split from Italy, with 89 percent favouring independence. The referendum, which took place online over a period of five days, saw a turnout of 73 percent, with just 11

Venice Votes for Independence from Italy

Climate Change 'as Certain as Auschwitz,' Claims Guardian

Global warming ‘deniers’ are as bad as ‘Holocaust deniers’ because climate change is as “as certain as Auschwitz”, a Guardian columnist, Nick Cohen, has claimed. (H/T Marc Morano at Climate Depot) Anyone who disagrees with this is a “bed-wetting kidult”,

Climate Change 'as Certain as Auschwitz,' Claims Guardian

EU to Attend UN Climate Summit With 'No Agreed Targets'

The European Union is set to attend the United Nations’ Climate Change Summit in September with no agreement between member countries on emissions reduction targets due to concerns over energy independence.  The situation has arisen, according to the European Voice

EU to Attend UN Climate Summit With 'No Agreed Targets'

Freedom Lost – The Ukrainian Carve Up Begins

What a sad day it is for those of us that believe in a free, independent and democratic Ukraine. Today was the day that two Presidents signed deals to take over their respective parts of this once independent nation. In

Freedom Lost – The Ukrainian Carve Up Begins

Some California cities seek water independence

SANTA MONICA, Calif. (AP) — Drops of rain fell on Josephine Miller’s 1920s bungalow — a watery relief in the midst of a punishing drought. Instead of flowing into storm drains and washing out to sea, an oversized tank harvested

Some California cities seek water independence

UKIP in Bradford Produce 'Independence Day' Spoof

Bradford’s branch of the UKIP has produced a 9-minute Party Political Broadcast showing the European Union as an attacking alien force, similar to the one in the film Independence Day. The film, which explains UKIP’s policies on various issues, also

UKIP in Bradford Produce 'Independence Day' Spoof

Tebbit: Conservatives Must Make Electoral Pact with UKIP

Former Conservative Party chairman Norman Tebbit has called for his party to make pact with the UK Independence Party. Speaking to the Times, the party grandee said that the Conservatives should stop “abusing” former voters who have gone over to

Tebbit: Conservatives Must Make Electoral Pact with UKIP

Ukraine Parliament Issues Crimea Ultimatum Over Referendum

Ukraine’s parliament told the new Crimea parliament to cancel the referendum on March 16 or face dissolution. This action comes after Crimea’s parliament voted for independence from Ukraine, which clears the path to join the Russian Federation if the people

Ukraine Parliament Issues Crimea Ultimatum Over Referendum

Crimea Votes for Independence Ahead of Referendum

On Tuesday, Crimea’s parliament voted for independence from Ukraine if the people pass a referendum on March 16 to join the Russian Federation. With the support of 78 of its 81 members, the chamber passed a “declaration of independence of the

Crimea Votes for Independence Ahead of Referendum

New Zealand to Vote on Ditching Union Flag

New Zealanders will vote on whether to ditch the Union Flag from their own flag by 2017, Prime Minister John Key has said. Deriding his country’s flag as symbolising a “colonial and post-colonial past”, Mr Key said he would set

New Zealand to Vote on Ditching Union Flag

Poll: Brits Oppose Military Intervention in Ukraine

64 percent of the British public oppose deploying Western troops to defend Ukraine from Russia, while 59 percent also oppose sending military aid to the Ukrainian government. The figures, published by YouGov for the Sunday Times, also show that 38

Poll: Brits Oppose Military Intervention in Ukraine