BBC News: A YouTube video of a protester in Ukraine has been viewed 3.5 million times – are we seeing the rise of the viral video protest? In the three months since the start of the Ukraine crisis, there have
The World Cup remains four months away. But London bookies William Hill already have posted odds. They imagine the home team as enjoying the best chance. The odds reflect the amount won based on bet of 100 whatevers (pick your
Talks resumed in Vienna on Tuesday between Iran and the P5+1 negotiating partners (the five permanent members of the UN Security Council and Germany) on a permanent agreement on Iran’s nuclear program with new information that Iran was aggressively moving
It is difficult to see how the future of Texas looks like the present of London; it is difficult to see how the future of London looks like the present of Jerusalem. Nonetheless, in the battle for Western civilization, all
For struggling soda companies like PepsiCo, munchies, not fizzies, are the business of the future. The beverage giant posted yet another quarter of mixed results, after quarter upon quarter of dowdy sales of carbonated drinks, especially in the US. Beverage
This morning’s key headlines from GenerationalDynamics.com Turkey-Israel relations may be close to normalization Resurgence of Boko Haram terrorists in Nigeria Turkey-Israel relations may be close to normalization Turkey’s foreign minister Ahmet Davutoglu said on Sunday that Israeland Turkey are the
BAGHDAD, Feb. 12 (UPI) —Fifteen soldiers were killed this week guarding an oil pipeline in northern Iraq, the first assault to involve so many casualties amid concerns an al-Qaida insurgency in western Iraq is spreading to vital oil-producing regions. Iraqi
ANKARA, Turkey (AP) — A Ukrainian man who allegedly tried to hijack a Turkey-bound commercial flight and divert it to Sochi on the day of the Winter Olympics’ opening ceremony wanted to press for the release of anti-government protesters in
ANKARA, Turkey (AP) — A Ukrainian passenger on an Istanbul-bound flight claimed Friday there was a bomb on board and tried to hijack the plane to Sochi, Russia, where the Winter Olympics are kicking off, an official said. An F-16
An airplane bound for Turkey was forced to make an emergency landing after a hijack attempt today as a would-be hijacker tried to divert the aircraft to Sochi, Russia–the location of the Winter Olympics. The Pegasus plane, which was carrying
The controversy surrounding Coca Cola’s Super Bowl ad has focused public attention on the company’s pro-amnesty agenda. With the majority of its revenue coming from its international business, the company has long been known for its globalist rather than American
TEXAS — The Dallas Morning News ran a headline titled: ” Despite Tea Party Grumbling, John Cornyn in Good Shape In GOP Primary.” The headline was accurate, as Senator John Cornyn is indeed doing well in the primary and will
In the space of about twelve hours, two major emerging market economies, Turkey and South Africa, raised interest rates dramatically in order to attract foreign cash flows and shelter their currencies from an ongoing global crisis in confidence. Turkey’s central
On January 26, Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayip Erdogan addressed the ruling Justice and Development Party at a meeting in Izmir…as a hologram. With the help of Turkish special effects company Polyvision, Erdogan was beamed into the meeting after being
Fear is back in the market. Investors are worried about slower economic growth in China, a gloomier outlook for U.S. corporate profits and an end to easy money policies in the United States and Europe. They’re also fretting over country-specific
An Internal Revenue Service audit recommends stripping a New York-based charity of its tax-exempt status after it served as a conduit for donations for a convoy that delivered cash and goods to Hamas officials in Gaza. The investigation was prompted
The jihadist Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant has banned music and smoking in Syria’s Raqa, days after taking control of the northern city following battles with rebel groups. ISIL said it had decided to “ban the sale of
Remarks by Steve Sanetti, National Shooting Sports Foundation (NSSF) President and CEO, at the State of the Industry Dinner at SHOT Show on Tuesday, Jan. 14: Good evening, ladies and gentlemen. A year ago, we met in the shadow of
A U.S. soldier was killed on Jan. 14 following “a fire attack” by insurgents in eastern Afghanistan. On Jan. 14, the U.S.-NATO-led coalition formally known as the International Security Assistance Force (ISAF) reported that one of its service members “died
The University of Michigan’s Institute for Social Research asked people in seven Muslim countries how women should dress in public. It found the majority of people in Tunisia, Egypt, Iraq, Lebanon, Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, and Turkey believe women should cover
The post-Ariel Sharon Middle East really began eight years ago, when he was incapacitated by a stroke. Within less than seven months, Israel’s enemies struck: Hamas in a daring attack from the Gaza Strip that resulted in the kidnapping of
Former Russian spy Anna Chapman, who has cultivated a sex bomb image since her return to Moscow, is now launching a signature line of dresses to be sold in stores around the country. Chapman’s official website describes the designs as
On Dec. 17, the Turkish public watched the largest government corruption scandal in their history unfold before their eyes. Bribery schemes, gold-for-oil-trades, and shoe boxes stuffed with $4.5 million dominated news coverage. Within a week, Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan had fired
This morning’s key headlines from GenerationalDynamics.com The ‘Battle of Fallujah’ begins in Iraq Turkey’s political crisis grows as police are reassigned The ‘Battle of Fallujah’ begins in Iraq Iraqi army troops are massing around the city of Fallujah in AnbarProvince
Germany’s first restaurant for dogs and cats opened in Berlin over the festive holidays, drawing charges the luxury eatery for furry friends is “decadent”. “Does Berlin really need a gourmet restaurant for dogs?” asked the top-selling Bild daily. Pets Deli
