Topic: Western Europe

Obama speech on Iraq August 31: The rest of the story on Al Qaeda

Why Anne Frank's tree stood for so much

Hans Westra, executive director of the Anne Frank House in the Netherlands, says the dreams of the world-famous Jewish girl who died in the Holocaust came to be tied up in the 150-year-old chestnut, which came down in stormy weather.

Could opposition to Ground Zero mosque bolster the thing opponents fear?

Some opposition to the so-called Ground Zero mosque reflects concerns for those who lost family in the 9/11 attacks. But many opponents appear uncomfortable with the very idea of Islam. If their opposition succeeds, the chances of what they fear most -- more militant American Muslims -- could increase, critics say.

Seven internet 'key holders' could insure against cyber attack

Seven "keys" have been handed out to a trusted circle of people who might get called upon to "save" the Internet in the aftermath of a cyber attack.

Free Tibet from China – and the West, too

Tibet will be free once it’s shaken off the bonds of both Chinese authoriatian rule and patronizing Western pity.

Letters to the Editor – Weekly Issue of July 26, 2010

Readers write in about the war in Afghanistan, census workers, and CEO pay.

RIM expected to release 'iPhone killer' next week

RIM, the maker of BlackBerry smartphones is expected to release their 'iPhone killer,' the new Blackberry 9800 model, next week.

Stuxnet spyware targets industrial facilities, via USB memory stick

Beware the USB memory stick. Infected sticks are the means by which a mystery spyware, dubbed Stuxnet, is penetrating control systems of industrial facilities and utilities around the globe, say cybersecurity experts.

Fear of China is overblown

Don't let the hype about China make you fret. Bear these five points in mind.

Prison reform and the cost of drug prohibition

The decriminalization of drugs has the potential to save the British taxpayer money, and simultaneously improve the security and health of the general public.

How Muslim world feels about Obama: disappointed

Ratings by the Muslim world for Obama and America went down in this year’s Pew Global Attitudes survey.

NBA finals: Where in the world will the next Pau Gasol come from?

Looking beyond the current Lakers-Celtics NBA finals, basketball scouts are hunting for the next Pau Gasol. With the NBA's recent push into developing countries, many expect a star to rise from Africa, India, or China.

America's debt is creating a security threat to Europe

The US and the West need vigorous economic growth. In order to to that, the US must first reduce the tax and debt burdens of unsustainable entitlement programs such as Social Security and Medicare.

'I love my Prophet,' and other t-shirts that redefine Islamic clothing

Styleislam's collection of Islamic clothing has one main message: Being Muslim and being hip go together. Another message is tolerance: 'Jesus & Muhammad / Brothers in Faith.'

US college degrees: Still the best among world's top universities?

A US college degree has been the gold standard. But global economics and a crisis of confidence may be pushing the US down in rankings among top universities.

Russia is getting its 'sphere' back

Ukraine, Kyrgyzstan, Georgia – Russia is making progress in keeping its neighbors within its 'sphere of influence.'

White South Africans use Facebook in campaign to return to Holland

White South Africans, concerned about racism and crime, have launched a Facebook petition to return to Holland, where their ancestors lived 300 years ago.

Europe's debt crisis: Sitting on America's front porch?

Why the European financial crisis could mean trouble for Americans.

Times Square bomb: Did Pakistan Taliban send its 'C' team?

If Faisal Shahzad, the suspect in the Times Square bomb case, trained with the Pakistan Taliban, as US officials say, why was his bomb so poorly built?

Nazia Quazi case encourages Canadian Muslims to speak out

Long quiet on political issues, Canadian Muslims are speaking out in a rare display of public activism to help Nazia Quazi, who has been detained in Saudi Arabia since 2007 due to a controversial family law.

If the economy is recovering, why is gold still rallying?

Gold is what investors buy when they suspect that financial policymakers are making mistakes. If we're on the road to recovery, why do they continue to buy gold?

US human rights report: Hillary Clinton says technology advances aid activists, oppressors

US human rights report reveals concern about China's clampdown on advocates for democracy and Internet access. New technology tools are 'useful to both oppressors and to those who struggle to expose the failure and the cowardice of the oppressors,' said Hillary Clinton.

War over the Arctic? Global warming skeptics distract us from security risks.

Global warming skeptics must recognize that real -- not predicted -- climate change is already turning the Arctic into a potential military flash point. 

Europe storm Xynthia death toll rises to 62; in France, 1 million without power

The death toll from Europe storm Xynthia rose to 62 Monday. France, the hardest hit country, said it would seek aid from the European Union.