Topic: Vandalism

Israeli defense minister Ehud Barak calls for crackdown on 'Jewish terror'

Mr. Barak addressed an uptick in Jewish vigilantism. Today, Jewish extremists attacked a Jerusalem mosque, albeit one no longer used for prayers.

Gilad Shalit deal: Which Palestinian prisoners will walk free?

Nearly 500 Palestinians are scheduled to be released by Israel Tuesday in an exchange for soldier Gilad Shalit. Here’s the status of seven well-known prisoners (See the whole list here):

Social media mayhem: when flash mobs go from benign to malign

A Hollywood flash mob that brought out beanbag-shooting riot police Wednesday night illustrates a growing concern with social-media-driven events. What can be done to keep everyone safe?

The fading remnants of South Korea's traditional buildings

Recent cases of arson highlight the issue of protection of South Korea's historic buildings – and the level of disconnect some see between many Koreans and their cultural heritage.

Car carrying Prince Charles attacked by London protesters [VIDEO]

After UK tuition hike, the car carrying Prince Charles, and his wife Camilla, was attacked in London Thursday by protesters angry over university tuition hikes.

Muslims tread carefully around proposed mosque near ground zero

As public opposition to the proposed mosque near ground zero grows and Sept. 11 approaches, Muslims are preparing for anti-Islamic acts, encouraging adherents to participate in 9/11 remembrance ceremonies, and changing how they celebrate the end of Ramadan.

Mickey Mouse swastika art sparks anger in Poland

An art gallery's exhibition poster that features a Mickey Mouse head and a swastika has outraged many in Poland, which lost 6 million citizens to the Holocaust.

Rio Christ statue renovations complete

Rio Christ statue: The iconic Christ the Redeemer statue in Rio de Janeiro has undergone a $4 million renovation.

Summer camps for Gaza children targeted by extremists

Summer camps are being targeted for vandalism in Gaza. Early Monday, two dozen masked men destroyed toys and tents at a UN summer camp for children, in the second such attack in just over a month.

Thieves steal controversial war memorial cross in Mojave Desert - reward offered

A war memorial cross in the Mojave Desert of California has been stolen from its location atop a rock outcropping.

Wikipedia testing new method to curb false info

The idea is to block the kind of high-profile vandalism that has marred the pages of some famous people.

Should L.A. pay $2 million to protect parade from 'knuckleheads'?

Rioting broke out after the Lakers won the NBA title Sunday. The city is guarding against a similar problems during Wednesday's victory parade.

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Riots fracture rare Jewish-Arab ties in mixed Israeli town

Israeli President Shimon Peres led a reconciliation effort Monday after four days of ethnic violence.

Prayer response to gang warfare

A Christian Science perspective on daily life.

Bombing in New York: latest recruitment protest?

Despite Times Square incident, the military says enlistment centers are key to recruiting.