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Red Wings Star Defends Orthodox Church's Views on Homosexuality

Red Wings Star Defends Orthodox Church's Views on Homosexuality

Detroit Red Wings superstar Pavel Datsyuk, who is Russian, defended his church’s views on homosexuality when asked to respond to comments by Russian pole vaulter Yelena Isinbayeva, a two-time Olympic champion, who fiercely defended Russia’s anti-gay law.  “If we allow

'Boyfriend Tracker' App Raises Stir in Brazil

'Boyfriend Tracker' App Raises Stir in Brazil

(AP) ‘Boyfriend Tracker’ app raises stir in BrazilBy JENNY BARCHFIELDAssociated PressRIO DE JANEIROBrazilians were outraged when they learned their country was a top target of the U.S. National Security Agency’s overseas spying operation, with data from billions of calls and

Partner of Snowden Leaks Journalist Sues UK

Partner of Snowden Leaks Journalist Sues UK

The partner of the US journalist behind the Edward Snowden leaks launched legal action against Britain for holding him under anti-terror laws as the government admitted it was kept informed about his detention. David Miranda, a Brazilian national who has

Russian Female Track Athletes Kiss on Podium

Russian Female Track Athletes Kiss on Podium

Two Russian female track athletes–Kseniya Ryzhova and Tatyana Firova–shared two kisses during last year’s world championships in Moscow, acts some felt were in defiance of Russia’s anti-gay laws that have stirred its fair share of controversy before the 2014 Sochi

To Support Egypt, or Not?

The question of whether to continue military aid to Egypt despite the July coup and the killing of hundreds of Muslim Brotherhood demonstrators is morally fraught. Strategically, however, it is far less of a dilemma. At the moment, weakness or

Obama Back at White House After Vacation

Obama Back at White House After Vacation

President Barack Obama was back home at the White House late on Sunday, ending his eight-day summer vacation at exclusive Martha’s Vineyard off the US east coast. The president, his wife Michelle and daughters Sasha and Malia left their rental

Bolt Finishes Worlds with Another Gold, Wins 4×100

Bolt Finishes Worlds with Another Gold, Wins 4×100

(AP) Bolt finishes worlds with another gold, wins 4×100By PAT GRAHAMAP Sports WriterMOSCOWUsain Bolt stumbled on the track, even almost fell down. No, this near-tumble happened in the middle of his celebratory dance, when a barefooted Bolt hammed it up

World View: 'Explosive' Polio Outbreak in Somalia

World View: 'Explosive' Polio Outbreak in Somalia

This morning’s key headlines from GenerationalDynamics.com: Concerns raised about a possible civil war in Egypt ‘Explosive’ outbreak of polio spreading in Somalia Concerns raised about a possible civil war in Egypt Dramatic videos were broadcast on Saturday of Egyptian security

While Obama Golfs, the Middle East Burns

While Obama Golfs, the Middle East Burns

For a President who won the Nobel Peace prize only months into his presidency, times have truly changed. The foreign policy reset President Obama promised after President George W. Bush’s tenure did not materialize, and in fact, America’s standing in

Russian TV Anchor Fired For Coming Out

Russian TV Anchor Fired For Coming Out

“I’m gay, and I’m just the same person as you, my dear audience, as President Putin, as Prime Minister Medvedev and the deputies of our Duma.” That’s what KontrTV anchor Anton Krasovsky said during last Friday’s broadcast, his last. After

Column: 'Confrontation' New Olympic Event

Column: 'Confrontation' New Olympic Event

(AP) Column: ‘Confrontation’ set as new Olympic event?By JIM LITKEAP Sports ColumnistA different kind of “sport” will make its debut at the upcoming Sochi Games. It’s called confrontation. If the still-unfinished construction, billions in cost overruns, lack of snow and

Russian Law Sends Gay Families Running and Hiding

Russian Law Sends Gay Families Running and Hiding

Maria and Alexandra vaguely considered leaving Russia for several years, but it was not until this year’s anti-gay legislation that they started to gather paperwork. The quiet, academic lesbian couple, who live with a seven-year-old daughter in the outskirts of

Snowden's Father Has Visa to Visit Russia

Snowden's Father Has Visa to Visit Russia

The father of fugitive intelligence leaker Edward Snowden has obtained a visa to visit his son in Russia, the family lawyer said Sunday. Attorney Bruce Fein said he and Lon Snowden will both visit Russia very soon, but would not

Rep. Rohrabacher: NSA Leaker 'Was Being Loyal to the Rest of Us'

Rep. Rohrabacher: NSA Leaker 'Was Being Loyal to the Rest of Us'

Representative Dana Rohrabacher (R-CA) said accused NSA leaker Edward Snowden “was being loyal to the rest of us” on Sunday’s broadcast of This Week with George Stephanopoulos. The video of Rohrabacher was played after Senator Bob Menendez (D-NJ) said Snowden “undermined America’s security” and

McCain: U.S./Russia Relations Back on Cold War Footing

McCain: U.S./Russia Relations Back on Cold War Footing

During an August 8 appearance on CNN’s The Lead, Senator John McCain (R-AZ) said Russia’s recent actions toward the U.S. have “reset” relations and put the two countries back on Cold War footing. According to McCain, “The Russians have reset,

Snowden's Father to Travel to Russia

Snowden's Father to Travel to Russia

AP: WASHINGTON – National Security Agency leaker Edward Snowden’s father says he has secured a visa to visit his son in Russia. Lon Snowden and family attorney Bruce Fein aren’t saying when they’ll visit Russia. They also say they haven’t

First Indian Nuclear Submarine Set for Sea Trials

First Indian Nuclear Submarine Set for Sea Trials

India’s first home-built nuclear submarine is ready for sea trials in open waters, a step before it becomes fully operational, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh announced Saturday. India unveiled the indigenous 6,000-tonne INS Arihant (Destroyer of Enemies) in 2009 as part

Watch: Full Obama Press Conference

Watch: Full Obama Press Conference

President Barack Obama holds a rare press conference taking questions on a variety of topics including Al Qaeda threats, Edward Snowden and NSA surveillance, and relations with Russia.