Putin Says Russia, South-Ossetia Border may Vanish

Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin told reporters that they will be eliminating the border between Russia and South Ossetia, after Russia recognized the independence of Abkhazia and South Ossetia. "The border between Russia and South Ossetia may cease to exist, according...

'Dumbest criminal' caught in South Africa

"Police in South Africa's capital, Pretoria, claim to have to caught the "dumbest criminal" this year. The man walked into a station to report that he had been held up at gunpoint by a gang who had stolen his mobile phone. But when the detective phoned the number of the phone...

South America chokes as Amazon burns

Vast areas of Brazil and Paraguay and much of Bolivia are choking under thick layers of smoking forest." Fires rage out of control in the Amazon rainforest, forcing the cancellation of flights. Satellite images yesterday showed huge clouds of smoke and much of the Amazon...

Stealing The 2008 Vote

More shenanigans:"If you thought Tom DeLay's Texas gerrymandering scam in 2003 was bad, just wait. Now partisans are seeking to steal the 2008 presidential election. It's that serious. Taking advantage of the frustration their supporters understandably feel about their...

Invisibility Cloak... Need We Say More?

"Real-world invisibility cloaks are not only theoretically possible -- they may be coming faster than anyone might have guessed, a few years back. Harry_head The cloaks would rely on so-called "metamaterials": composites structured to let electromagnetic waves flow them,...

9 Vital Questions To Ask Before Choosing The Right Health Plan

"The open enrollment period for your health-insurance plan comes once every year, usually during the fall. The corresponding paperwork typically generates as much enthusiasm as your yearly tax forms. But don't be tempted to just put a check mark next to your current plan....

Spain's muslim soldiers "with double loyalties" spark debate

"Muslim soldiers serving in the Spanish army in the enclaves of Ceuta and Melilla are sparking controversy among security experts. Some doubt their loyalty to Spain and fear they could side with neighbouring Morocco in case of a conflict between the two countries. Located on...

The Vatican - The State of Rogues?

"The top crime neighborhood in the world isn't in Sao Paulo or Lagos. It's not the Bronx in New York, or even Wedding in Berlin. It's the small city ruled by Pope Benedict XVI, which apparently sees more criminal cases per capita than any other part of the world. The...

Is the Vatican Crime Central?

"Is the Vatican a Rogue State? The top crime neighborhood in the world isn't in Sao Paulo or Lagos. It's not the Bronx in New York, or even Wedding in Berlin. It's the small city ruled by Pope Benedict XVI, which apparently sees more criminal cases per capita than any other...