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Muslims born outside of the Middle East and returning to their native lands radicalized are becoming and increasing problem in Europe and Australia. A new report from the New York Times suggests that Syrian militants are trying to radicalize Americans, as well. 

A survey from El Mundo this week shows some conflicting feelings within the Spanish population towards their royal family: more than half want the monarchy gone, but more than half have faith in Prince Felipe of Asturias, the heir to

President Barack Obama and daughters Malia and Sasha left their vacation in Hawaii on Saturday, but left First Lady Michelle Obama behind on the islands, according to news agency reports. The president reportedly let his wife stay on in Hawaii

The number of Roman Catholic priests trained in the rites of exorcism to rid people of demonic possession has increased, particularly in dioceses in Italy and Spain. The Telegraph reports that the rise in cases of demonic possession is a

Tensions in the Eurozone rise as the continent’s rockiest economy braves taking the helm of the entire European Union. With Greece’s Foreign Minister Evangelos Venizelos becoming the new head of the EU, European countries put their fate in the hands

On Sunday, Pope Francis delivered a blessing to a huge crowd of Roman Catholics attending an open air mass and rally in Madrid. The event was organized to show support for a recent proposal, made by Spain’s conservative government, to restrict abortions.  The

(AP) Former F1 champion Schumacher injured while skiingBy SARAH DiLORENZOAssociated PressPARISSeven-time Formula One champion Michael Schumacher was hospitalized with a head injury Sunday after a skiing accident in the French Alps, French authorities and his manager said. The French Mountain

The United States gave birth to an abomination on December 23, 1913. It was conceived by a group of men right out of Rosemary’s Baby and consummated in a secret gathering place known as Jekyll Island. Some of the richest and

MADRID, Dec. 18 (UPI) —A Spanish court ordered a Barcelona policeman who blew off a suspect’s testicles with a stun grenade to spend one year in prison and pay the victim $231,000. Spain’s Supreme Court also ruled on Tuesday that

This morning’s key headlines from GenerationalDynamics.com Concerns grow over stability of North Korean regime European governments fund terrorism through ransom payments India announces travel restrictions as Pakistan polio workers are killed Concerns grow over stability of North Korean regime Kim

Lest one begin to think the battles seen here in America over the use of nonspecific religious symbolism are unique to us, the Polish court system heard a case against its Parliament using a crucifix to decorate its halls. The

(AP) Radical preacher goes on trial in JordanBy JAMAL HALABYAssociated PressAMMAN, JordanA radical al-Qaida-linked preacher deported from Britain pleaded not guilty to terrorism charges at the start of his trial in one of two terror cases on Tuesday before a

Janet Yellen will be our new Fed chair in 2014, replacing the departing Ben Bernanke. Let me just start by saying that I have never had any dealings with Janet Yellen, nor do I know anyone who has. My conclusions,

The Unites States men’s soccer team is in the same 2014 World Cup draw as powerhouse Germany, Ghana, a nation that has knocked out the United States during the last two World Cups, and Portugal, a squad that boasts one

The passing of widely beloved South African icon Nelson Mandela has triggered an outpouring of grief and admiration from millions who benefited from his determination to end a corrupt system. But for the victims of Fidel Castro’s autocracy, which Mandela

A European Court of Human Rights ruling from this autumn has triggered the release of dozens of convicted Basque separatist terrorists–56 in five weeks–admitting their guilt and speaking to the public as they begin resettling in Spain. What began as

The U.S. Department of Education is using the findings of an international organization’s “skills study” of the United States to promote the Obama administration’s plan for universal preschool, the Common Core K-12 standards, and comprehensive immigration reform. Education Secretary Arne

(AP) Messi receives Golden Boot as Europe’s top scorerBy JOSEPH WILSONAssociated PressBARCELONA, SpainBarcelona forward Lionel Messi won a record third Golden Boot on Wednesday for scoring the most goals in Europe’s domestic leagues last season. The 26-year-old Messi helped Barcelona

According to a survey from the Fundamental Rights Agency of the European Union, almost one in three Jews in Europe has considered emigration thanks to rising anti-Semitism on the continent. The symptoms of that anti-Semitism range from local laws around

The Obama administration has been accused of spying on Archbishop Jorge Mario Bergoglio, the future Popr Francis, “before and during the Vatican conclave at which he was chosen to succeed Benedict XVI,” the UK Telegraph reports, citing the Italian magazine

(AP) Eurozone unemployment reaches new record highBy JUERGEN BAETZAssociated PressBRUSSELSThe number of unemployed in the 17-nation eurozone reached a record high in September as the bloc’s nascent recovery failed to generate jobs, official data showed Thursday.The ranks of the jobless

(AP) Report: US monitored 60 million calls in SpainBy CIARAN GILESAssociated PressMADRIDA Spanish newspaper published a document Monday that it said shows the U.S. National Security Agency spied on more than 60 million phone calls in Spain in one month

(AP) Neymar leads Barcelona to 2-1 win over MadridBy JOSEPH WILSONAssociated PressBARCELONA, SpainNeymar scored one goal and set up Alexis Sanchez’s winning chip shot in the 78th minute, carrying Barcelona past Real Madrid 2-1 in the first “clasico” since the

(AP) England, Spain, Bosnia, Russia reach World CupBy STEVE DOUGLASAP Sports WriterEngland and defending champion Spain qualified for the World Cup on Tuesday night along with Russia and Bosnia-Herzegovina, which earned its first berth as an independent nation. Chile and

This morning’s key headlines from GenerationalDynamics.com Russia plans intensive surveillance of visitors to Sochi Olympics EU officials jeered and heckled on visit to Lampedusa Island Congressmen forced to reuse gym towels Russia plans intensive surveillance of visitors to Sochi Olympics

(AP) Thousands march in Spain to back ETA prisonersMADRIDSeveral thousand people have marched in the northern city of Bilbao to express support for members of the Basque separatist group ETA who are currently serving jail terms for terror crimes. Protesters

This morning’s key headlines from GenerationalDynamics.com Spain to switch from Nazi time to British time Washington gives $100 million non-bailout bailout money to Detroit U.N. Security Council passes overhyped, totally irrelevant resolution on Syria U.N. Climate panel issues overhyped, totally

PARIS, Sept. 27 (UPI) — The latest French government crackdown on the Roma communities in France has drawn protests from rights advocacy groups but not from the European Union itself, which is usually quick on the draw over any human

(AP) Messi set to answer questions in tax fraud caseBy JOSEPH WILSONAssociated PressGAVA, SpainBarcelona star Lionel Messi and his father are appearing before a Spanish judge to answer questions in a tax fraud case. Messi has been summoned to Gava’s

(AP) Many countries impose restrictions on Muslim veilsBy The Associated PressMany countries and courts have taken action over the past decade to regulate, restrict or ban the use of Muslim veils and headscarves in public. Here is a look at

SPAIN – According to the New York Times, hard economic times in Spain have made it difficult for feuding couples to even afford divorces.  Now, a judge in Seville has ordered a divorcing  couple to bisect their 2,700-square-foot apartment into two

By DAVID CRARYAP National WriterNEW YORKThe U.S. gay-rights movement has achieved many victories in recent years–on marriage, military service and other fronts. Yet one vestige of an earlier, more wary era remains firmly in place: the 30-year-old nationwide ban on

GRAND ISLAND, N.Y. (AP) — The world’s oldest man, a 112-year-old self-taught musician, coal miner and gin rummy aficionado from western New York, has died. Salustiano Sanchez-Blazquez died Friday at a nursing home in Grand Island, according to Robert Young,

(AP) US Open: Nadal tops Djokovic for 13th major titleBy HOWARD FENDRICHAP Tennis WriterNEW YORKHard to believe this is the same Rafael Nadal who was home during the U.S. Open a year ago, nursing a bad left knee. Hard to