Panetta believes Israel may strike Iran this spring
The Washington Post first reported that Panetta was concerned about the increased likelihood Israel would launch an attack over the next few months. CNN said it confirmed the report, citing…
Arab League looks for U.N. support in ending Syria’s crackdown on dissent
BEIRUT _ The Arab League is considering seeking U.N. Security Council backing for a long-stalled regional initiative aimed at ending Syria's bloody crackdown on dissent, Qatar's foreign minister said Saturday. …
US unemployment unchanged in August
An alarming report, the Employment Situation Summary, issued by the US Labour Department on Friday morning (1:30pm UTC/GMT), revealed that the US August unemployment rate held at 9.1 percent. Making…
Canadian BlackBerry maker cuts 2,000 jobs
Canada’s Research In Motion, the maker of the popular BlackBerry smartphones and the PlayBook, announced on Monday that it is cutting 11% of its global workforce, or 2,000 jobs. The…
French Finance Minister to Head IMF
Christine Lagarde, France's Finance Minister, was appointed on Tuesday to head the International Monetary Fund, or IMF. The appointment was made even though several emerging economy nations stated they were…
Brisbane Woman Could Sue Commonwealth for UAE Adultery Jailing
A Brisbane woman who was imprisoned in the United Arab Emirates could sue the commonwealth for failing to inform her that a rape claim could result in her spending time…
Parents Defend Decision to Raise “Genderless Baby”
The Canadian parents who are raising a “genderless child” has hit back at criticism over their decision to keep the sex of their child a secret, saying the world must…
NZ Mines Rescue Announce Plans to Re-Enter Pike River
New Zealand’s Mines Rescue service has agreed to enter the Pike River mine where 29 miners were killed last November, giving hope to families that the bodies of their loved…