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Report: Woman Behind Execution of Kim Jong-un's Uncle

News of the execution of Kim Jong-un’s uncle Jang Song-thaek has been followed by reports that Jang’s wife made the final call on the execution.  Jang’s wife Kim Kyung-hui is head of the North Korea Strategic Information Service Centre.  According

Report: Woman Behind Execution of Kim Jong-un's Uncle

Syrian Civil War 'Breeding Ground' for Islamists

As Western fighters–both American and British–join the ranks against Bashar al-Assad in the Syrian civil war, the growing emphasis on Sharia law and Islamism stands to turn opposition forces into “a new breed of terrorists.” According to The Telegraph, the ideology espoused

Syrian Civil War 'Breeding Ground' for Islamists

Afghan President Karzai: NATO Has Failed Afghanistan

The Telegraph: Hamid Karzai has lashed at Britain and the US for causing “a lot of loss of life” without bringing security in a sign of the deteriorating relationship between the Afghan president and the West. Six months before he

Afghan President Karzai: NATO Has Failed Afghanistan

Britain's NHS Excuses Muslim Staff from Hygiene Rule

Muslim female staff members in the UK’s National Health Service (NHS) will now “be allowed to cover their arms to preserve their modesty,” although doing so raises fears of spreading bacteria and “[compromising] patient safety.” The Mail on Sunday reported

Britain's NHS Excuses Muslim Staff from Hygiene Rule

Report: CIA Was Running Arms in Benghazi

The Telegraph reports that the CIA has been regularly polygraphing operatives to see if anyone is talking about a gun running operation that was taking place out of Benghazi prior to the 9.11.12 attack. According to the report, 35 CIA

Report: CIA Was Running Arms in Benghazi

Taliban Sends Letter to Girl They Tried to Kill

The Pakistani Taliban sent a letter to 16-year old Malala Yousafzai explaining why they are right and she is wrong in the aftermath of their failed assassination of the outspoken young woman. According to The Telegraph, the letter to Yousafzai

Taliban Sends Letter to Girl They Tried to Kill

Obama Appoints 'Bundler' Ambassador to Britain

Obama appointed campaign bundler Matthew Barzun to the position of U.S. Ambassador to Britain–“the most prestigious diplomatic posting in the world for a U.S. official.”  The Telegraph reports Barzun has “no connection to modern-day Britain and his main qualification for

Obama Appoints 'Bundler' Ambassador to Britain

Italian Beachgoers Ignore Dead Bodies On Shores

Two foreigners died on beaches in Italy last Monday, but according to a report in the Telegraph, beachgoers apparently ignored the sight of the dead bodies and carried on with their activities.  The bodies were covered with sheets before being

Italian Beachgoers Ignore Dead Bodies On Shores

NY Dog Owners Organize Rat Hunts After Dark

A group of dog owners who go by the name Ryders Alley Trencher-fed Society (RATS) meets occasionally after dark to help curb New York’s rat population. According to group members the real goal isn’t just to remove the rats, it’s

NY Dog Owners Organize Rat Hunts After Dark

North Korea Releases Video Of Kim Jong-un Firing Handgun

The Telegraph: Amid escalating tensions in the Korean Peninsula, Pyongyang releases footage of Kim Jong-un joining in with some target practice during a military drill. The latest crisis in relations on the Korean peninsula follows anger in Pyongyang about sanctions

North Korea Releases Video Of Kim Jong-un Firing Handgun

Critics Talk 'Bioshock Infinite''s Politics

In Irrational Games’ Bioshock Infinite, studio head Ken Levine aims to explore the “American Exceptionalism, theocracy-based power structure [that] has been around the edges of American culture for a long time.” As Breitbart News’s Noah Dulis explains in his preview

Critics Talk 'Bioshock Infinite''s Politics

Do Catholics now truly have a Pope of the people?

Other Popes in modern times have been hidden behind the Pope-mobile and immense security. It was and still is necessary at times in a world of unknowns. I pray Pope Francis I can change this and be among the people as

Do Catholics now truly have a Pope of the people?

Report: Iran Exploring Second Route to Nuclear Bomb

(AFP) – Satellite images show that Iran’s Arak heavy-water plant is operational, raising fears that it is trying to produce plutonium for a nuclear bomb, Britain’s Daily Telegraph claimed on Tuesday. The newspaper published images on its website which appear

Report: Iran Exploring Second Route to Nuclear Bomb

Amercian CEO vs. France: Part Deux

Wednesday I published a letter written by American tire CEO Maurice “The Grizz” Taylor to a French government official. Taylor’s letter, which was leaked to a newspaper, was a blunt assessment of the French work ethic. Among other things, he

British Columnist to Obama on EU Membership: Butt Out

After the U.S. official in charge of European affairs said it was in the “American interest” for Britain to remain in the European Union, a British columnist wrote, “British policy on Europe is none of President Obama’s business,” and the

British Columnist to Obama on EU Membership: Butt Out

Big Hollywood's 2012 Holiday Gift Guide

‘Tis the season to fill stockings with Blu-rays, books and wi-fi ready tablets. So if you’re stuck coming up with a gift for your favorite Big Hollywood reader, here’s a handy guide to make Black Friday, Cyber Monday and every

Big Hollywood's 2012 Holiday Gift Guide

New Hampshire's Nashua Telegraph Endorses Romney

The Nashua Telegraph, one of New Hampshire’s largest and most influential newspapers, endorsed Mitt Romney for President Wednesday. The paper endorsed Barack Obama in 2008: Four years ago, with little hesitation, we endorsed then-Sen. Barack Obama to become the 44th president

New Hampshire's Nashua Telegraph Endorses Romney

Report: Al-Qaeda Carrying Out ‘Forest Jihad’ in EU

In the spring of this year, Al-Qaeda’s Inspire magazine called for operatives to set forest fires in the U.S., yet a connection between the terrorist group and our fires was never made. However, The Telegraph is reporting that the connection

Report: Al-Qaeda Carrying Out ‘Forest Jihad’ in EU

Report: Obama Admin to Strike Al-Qaeda Targets in Mali

A report in The Telegraph  suggests the White House is considering drone strikes in Mali against Al Qaeda.  According to the report, the attacks could be carried out by intelligence agencies rather than the U.S. military per se. This allows

Report: Obama Admin to Strike Al-Qaeda Targets in Mali

BBC: George Orwell Statue 'Too Left-Wing'

Apparently the most left-wing, government-supported media conglomerate in all of the British Empire, The British Broadcasting Corporation, has refused permission to place a statue of George Orwell at its new facilities in London. Why? Because George Orwell, famed as the

BBC: George Orwell Statue 'Too Left-Wing'

Women Banned From Iranian Universities

As female students head back to universities in the U.S. and elsewhere this time of year, Iranian officials are actively working to limit the number of females pursuing a BA or BS in their country. In what The Telegraph has

Women Banned From Iranian Universities