Tinker, Taylor, Compass, Wig: Russia’s Amusing American Spy Scandal

Fogle's alleged letter (written in awkward if grammatically correct Russian) looked like "Nigerian spam run through Google translate".

Flawless Diamond Breaks World Auction Record

Flawless diamond sold for millions: World auction record by And Finally

Russia Summons US Ambassador in Spy Scandal

By Jessica Golloher from VOA News MOSCOW — The Kremlin has weighed in on the expulsion of an American man Moscow accuses of spying for the Central Intelligence Agency. President Vladimir Putin's spokesman, Dmitry Peskov, said Wednesday that U.S. Embassy official Ryan Fogle's tried to recruit a ...

Youth Unemployment in Greece Hits 64 Percent

Unemployment is continuing to rise in the crisis hit Greek economy, and the young are suffering most.

Why America Will Struggle if the Eurozone Languishes

The United States will not be able to avoid the effects of the continuing difficulties faced by struggling Eurozone nations.

EU Increasing Support for Syrian Rebels, Despite Their Alliance with Al Qaeda

The European Union is increasing its support for the Sunni Muslim rebels who are fighting a largely sectarian uprising to overthrow the Alawite President Bashar al Assad - despite the fact that Al Qaeda affiliate group al Nusra Front is now one of (probably the) most powerful rebel ...

Last Ditch Protest Against Gay Marriage in France

Campaigners in France have mounted a last ditch attempt to halt a new law which would allow gay marriages for the first time. Thousands of protesters have taken to the streets in Paris: Thousands turn out against gay marriage by reuters

The Boston Bombings Come Home to Russians

Initially a distant story of bombs and American blood, the Boston Marathon bombings came home to Russians today. The RuNet had been following the investigation into the attacks with great interest, even before the news that the two suspects turned out to be ethnic Chechens. Now that Russia is directly involved, passions burn white hot.

Next Tiny Eurozone Country to Go Bust?

While cutting the growth outlook of the global economy, Chief Economist of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) Olivier Blanchard said yesterday, “…the main challenge is very much in Europe.”

“Wanted Dead or Alive”: Slovak PM Dodges Court Summons

Former Slovak PM Iveta Radičová is suing the current PM Robert Fico, demanding an apology for his offensive statement. Fico, however, has been ignoring the trial for a whole year now, and even the police cannot find the PM's address to serve him court summons. Tibor Blazko reports.

Spain’s ‘Move Your Money!’ Campaign Advocates for Ethical Banking

Various organizations have joined together to launch the "Move your money!" initiative in Spain, to convince citizens to transition from traditional banks, which are in large part responsible for the current economic crisis, to emerging financial institutions commonly called "ethical banks."

Three Options for Cyprus to Escape the Financial Crisis

The small island of Cyprus continues its race against bankruptcy. Following the European decision to tax all depositors, the Mediterranean republic faces a critical situation. Three options are emerging for the island: to carry out an agreement with Europe, to turn to Russia, or to declare bankruptcy and leave the Eurozone.