A shirtless female protester with the words “I am God” painted on her chest took to a German Church during Christmas mass this week and attempted to end the festivities by jumping atop the altar. The woman stormed the altar
Critics contending that Barack Obama has caused the United States to lose influence around the globe are having a field day noting the consistent pattern of retreat. These critics note the many instances where the U.S. has weakened its position,
Pussy Riot member Nadezhda Tolokonnikova, who was freed Monday in a Kremlin-backed amnesty, slammed Russia’s prison system and said that the whole country is built like a penal colony. She said she and released bandmate Maria Alyokhina will be working
(AP) 2 Pussy Riot members released from prisonBy ALEXANDER ROSLYAKOV and NATALIYA VASILYEVAAssociated PressKRASNOYARSK, RussiaTwo jailed members of the Russian punk bank Pussy Riot were released Monday following an amnesty law that both described as a Kremlin public relations stunt
(AP) NSA debate shifts in favor of surveillance limitsBy JULIE PACEAP White House CorrespondentWASHINGTONIn a sharp and unexpected shift, the national debate over U.S. government surveillance seems to be turning in favor of reining in the National Security Agency’s expansive
This morning’s key headlines from GenerationalDynamics.com Russia to free Pussy Riot, Greenpeace activists and Khodorkovsky Putin announces that Mikhail Khodorkovsky will be freed Obamacare goes into total panicked chaos Russia to free Pussy Riot, Greenpeace activists and Khodorkovsky Warm, friendly,
Chicago Tribune: Russia President Vladimir Putin says his government is not working with National Security Agency leaker Edward Snowden, and defended President Obama over his spying program — sort of. “How do I feel about Obama after Snowden’s revelations?” Putin
(AP) Obama selects gay athletes for Sochi delegationBy EDDIE PELLSAP National WriterPresident Barack Obama sent Russia a clear message about its treatment of gays and lesbians with his choices to represent the United States at the Sochi Olympics. Tennis great
Sen. Ted Cruz (R-TX) is the third most influential person in the world behind Pope Francis and President Barack Obama, according to a new poll. When asked who they thought was the most influential figure in the world, 23% of
This morning’s key headlines from GenerationalDynamics.com Purge of Kim Jong-il’s uncle signals N. Korean ‘reign of terror’ Canada and Russia to compete for control of the North Pole Purge of Kim Jong-il’s uncle signals N. Korean ‘reign of terror’ Image
This morning’s key headlines from GenerationalDynamics.com Immigrant issues explode over street riots in Singapore U.S. to help France in Central African Republic military intervention Vladimir Putin ‘liquidates’ Russia’s Ria Novosti news agency Immigrant issues explode over street riots in Singapore
German President Joachim Gauck told Der Spiegel this week that he will not be attending the 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi, Russia in reaction to the nation’s oppression of political opposition. With talk of boycotts and protests surrounding the Games,
(AP) Ukraine capital braces for massive protestKIEV, UkraineThousands of Ukrainians angered by the president’s turn away from Europe and by police violence are heading for the center of the capital for a mass rally. Sunday’s gathering is expected to be
ST. PETERSBURG, Russia, Dec. 4 (UPI) —Russia’s highest court ruled Wednesday a law banning “gay propaganda” was constitutional. The ruling comes as human rights activists in Russia and elsewhere who criticize the law as discriminatory have called for a boycott
(AP) No-confidence vote in Ukraine failsBy MARIA DANILOVAAssociated PressKIEV, UkraineUkraine’s opposition has failed in its attempt to force out the government with a no-confidence vote in parliament. The failure leaves Ukraine’s political tensions unresolved, with opposition demonstrators still angered by
Ukrainians taking to the streets to protest their government’s refusal to strike a trade deal with the European Union may be the first of several post-Soviet states facing the choice between Russia and Europe as Georgia and Moldova gear up for
According to opponents of Russian President Vladimir Putin, Putin is seeking to rewrite history textbooks to paint himself in a more positive light. In February, he sought new guidelines for the next round of Russian and Soviet history books for
Vatican City (AFP) – Pope Francis will receive Russian President Vladimir Putin on November 25, the Vatican said on Thursday, as the Roman Catholic Church seeks to improve ties with the Russian Orthodox Church. Putin has previously met the pope’s
This morning’s key headlines from GenerationalDynamics.com Volgograd suicide bombing heightens xenophobic tensions in Russia Iranians commemorate 34th anniversary of storming U.S. Embassy Israeli officials says U.S. will ‘force’ peace deal with Palestinians Volgograd suicide bombing heightens xenophobic tensions in Russia
(AP) Snowden seeks the world’s help against US chargesBy GEIR MOULSON and KIRSTEN GRIESHABERAssociated PressBERLINEdward Snowden is calling for international help to persuade the U.S. to drop its espionage charges against him, according to a letter a German lawmaker released
This morning’s key headlines from GenerationalDynamics.com Iraq’s prime minister begs for military aid from Washington Israel announced plans for 1,500 new West Bank settlements Vladimir Putin tops Obama as world’s most powerful man Iraq’s prime minister begs for military aid
Having outfoxed him on Syria, Russian President Vladimir Putin has pipped Barack Obama to the title of the world’s most powerful leader as ranked by Forbes on Wednesday. It was the first time in three years that the US president
President Vladimir Putin promised Monday that gay and lesbian athletes and guests at the Winter Olympic Games in Sochi in February will feel at ease despite Russia’s new “homosexual propaganda” ban. Russia’s adoption in June of a controversial law that
Authorities linked Naida Asiyalova to the bus bombing in Volograd, Russia on Monday afternoon. Six people were killed and between 33-37 were injured, including a 20-month old toddler. Asiyalova is from Dagestan in the North Caucasus where many radical Islamist
(AP) Putin’s crane is found after losing its wayMOSCOWOne of the Siberian cranes that Russian President Vladimir Putin helped teach to fly south last year lost its flock along the way, but has been found and brought to Moscow. In
