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Pope Francis Calls Modern Capitalism “Tyranny”

Pope Francis Calls Modern Capitalism “Tyranny”

In his first major work as head of the Catholic Church, Pope Francis chose to attack modern day capitalism, calling it “a new tyranny”. In his work, Pope Francis also tried to convince world leaders to focus on ending poverty and stop the growing inequality between rich and poor. The document is 84 pages long […]

Iranian Nuclear Program Temporarily Converts Uranium

Iranian Nuclear Program Temporarily Converts Uranium

The deal reached in connection to the Iranian nuclear program resulted to a pledge that Iran will convert its enriched uranium cache into less dangerous material. The pledge was part of the deal reached over the weekend that will limit the nuclear program of Iran. The deal will result to lifting of some sanctions imposed […]

Court Says Former Italian PM Corrupted Witnesses

Court Says Former Italian PM Corrupted Witnesses

In a case that has captured world media attention, Italy’s former PM, Silvio Berlusconi is accused of falsifying evidence, bribing state officials and corrupting more than a dozen witnesses in a desperate attempt to stay out of jail. Berlusconi was found guilty of paying to have sex with an underage prostitute in June and convicted […]

Security Agreement Between US And Afghanistan Imminent

Security Agreement Between US And Afghanistan Imminent

US National Security Adviser Susan Rice said that reports that a formal apology letter was included in an upcoming security agreement between the United States and Afghanistan are wrong. The statements indicated that an apology letter was offer by the US to ensure that US troops will remain in Afghanistan after the 2014 withdrawal deadline. […]

Suicide Bombings In Lebanon Targeted Iran’s Embassy

Suicide Bombings In Lebanon Targeted Iran’s Embassy

Iran’s cultural attaché along with 23 other people died this Tuesday after two suicide bombings targeted Iran’s embassy in Lebanon. The attack was claimed by a Lebanon terrorist group known to have close ties to al-Qaida called the Abdullah Azzam Brigades. The group said the reason behind the attacks was Iran’s support for the Syrian […]

Five More Charged In International Cybercrime Ring Heist

Five More Charged In International Cybercrime Ring Heist

Another five people were arrested with respect to an international cybercrime ring that stole $45 million from different banks around the world. The five people were added to the eight people indicted for their participation in a scheme that stole thousand of ATMs through fake magnetic strip cards. One of the original defendants was killed […]

Typhoon Torn Philippines Starting Mass Burials

Typhoon Torn Philippines Starting Mass Burials

Typhoon Haiyan left nearly half a million people displaced in one of the worst natural disasters that struck the Philippines in history. Mass burials have been undertaken in Tacloban City, one of the most affected cities in the region. Unidentified bodies have been buried by workers in a hillside location as authorities and volunteers alike […]

Relief Efforts Of US Military For Typhoon Haiyan Victims May Increase

Relief Efforts Of US Military For Typhoon Haiyan Victims May Increase

The relief effort of the US military in the Philippines is expected to increase once the extent of the damage wrought by Typhoon Haiyan is fully assessed. This comes as a US Navy aircraft carrier made its way to the archipelago. The Pentagon revealed that around 250 US Marines and service personnel are already in […]

North Korea Supposedly Arrests South Korean Spy

North Korea Supposedly Arrests South Korean Spy

North Korea released a statement last week in which it stated that a South Korean spy was arrested and is being investigated on charges of espionage. While both countries have had a number of spies infiltrated in various government and private establishments since the end of the war back in 1954, the cases of spies […]

Espionage Activities Opposed By Majority Of Americans and Europeans

Espionage Activities Opposed By Majority Of Americans and Europeans

A recent survey revealed that a number of Americans and Europeans are against the espionage activities of their government against their citizens and citizens of its allies. This showed an increasing concern on the spying activities revealed by former NSA contractor Edward Snowden. Protests resulted from the revelation that internet information and private phones were […]

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