Police raid headquarters of RNC protesters

It's already started, Republican strong-arm tactics to prevent people from having a voice at the RNC."ST. PAUL, Minnesota (CNN) -- Police raided a rental hall used by a group organizing protests at the Republican National Convention in St. Paul, Minnesota, on Friday. The RNC...

South Korea to recall Japan envoy

To protest against the Japan's sovereignty claim South Korean President Lee Myung-bak expressed deep disappointment and regret and recalled its envoy to Japan. " South Korea says it is to recall its envoy to Japan in the latest flare-up of tensions over disputed islands. ...

Democrats introduce bill to outlaw Pentagon propaganda

"Last April, the New York Times revealed that retired officers serving as military analysts on television news shows had regularly been briefed by the Pentagon and supplied with pro-war and pro-administration talking points.The program was "temporarily suspended" by the...

Five-year-old children facing school sinbins over bad behaviour

"Unruly children as young as five face being taught in "education sin bins" under Government plans to stop pupils becoming out of control. Increasing numbers of primary pupils will be temporarily removed from normal classes and sent to special units to tackle bad...

Parmesan? It’s OK if it’s German, court says

Germany will not have to remove the name “Parmesan” from cheeses on sale that are not made in Italy’s Parma region, Europe’s highest court said on Tuesday. Germany won a reprieve on Tuesday, though perhaps only temporarily, from having to rename cheesesParmesan?...

Two Canadian Soldiers Killed as LAV Rolls Over

This is at least the second major rollover accident that hurt or killed Canadian troops in the last year or so. "Two Canadian soldiers were killed instantly yesterday when their light-armoured vehicle rolled over during an operation in southern Afghanistan. Military officials...

Sprinklers douse hundreds at LA airport

"LOS ANGELES - Fire sprinklers at a Los Angeles International Airport terminal turned on Sunday after a water pipe broke, dousing passengers waiting for flights or picking up their bags. Terminal One was temporarily evacuated, and the baggage claim and screening areas...