Uruguayan President ‘Sorry’ For Fernandez ‘Old Hag’ Insult
The President of Uruguay, Jose Mujica, has apologized for seemingly calling Argentine President Cristina Fernandez de Kirchner an "old hag.”...
The World’s Biggest Drinkers
Charles Dibdin once said, “Trust me, there's nothing like drinking. So pleasant this side of the grave; it keeps the...
Venezuela Election Campaign Begins
The main candidates in the Venezuelan election, acting President Maduro and opposition candidate Henrique Capriles, both officially began their campaigns...
Panama Landfill Fire Rages On
A huge fire broke out on Tuesday, March 19 in Panama City's main landfill, Cerro Patacón. As of Monday, March...
Top 10 Wine Producing Countries
Louis Pasteur once said “Wine is the most healthful and most hygienic of beverages”. More enthusiastically, Martin Luther declared “Beer...
Strikes Over Bolivian Airport Name Change
The local assembly in the Bolivian region of Oruro approved a move to rename the local airport after President Evo...
Argentina’s Fernandez Calls On The Pope To Intervene Over Falklands
Argentinian President Cristina Fernandez de Kirchner has requested Pope Francis to intervene in support of Buenos Aires in a clash...
Panama’s Rivera To Retire
Panama’s New York Yankee, Mariano Rivera, announced that this will be his final season in major league baseball. Rivera, 43,...
Countries With The Highest And Lowest Divorce Rates
Oscar Wilde once said “One should always be in love; that is the reason one should never marry.” That seems...
Vietnam: No More Fat Or Short Cops Please
Vietnamese police say short and pot-bellied police officers will be banned from traffic duty in the capital city, Hanoi. The...
Former Italian Prime Minister Berlusconi Sentenced To Jail
Former Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi has been sentenced to a year in prison over the publication of an illegally...
Top 10 Countries With The Highest Life Expectancy
Where does the lifestyle, culture, and health services give you the most years? Remember, it’s not too late to join...
Official –Chavez Is Dead
Venezuela's President Hugo Chavez has died, his vice-president has announced. Mr. Chavez had not made a public appearance since he...
Medellin Named The World’s Most Innovative City
Medellin's mayor, Anibal Gaviria, called the award "a reason for joy on the part of every one of the 2.5...
Ecuador’s New Quito Airport -No More White Knuckle Landing’s
Ecuador’s new US$700 million Quito International Airport opened last week, replacing the city’s 52-year-old Quito Mariscal Sucre airport. The new...
Where Are The World’s Best Beaches?
TripAdvisor has completed a survey based on their website’s reviews of the world’s beaches. The results were based on thousands...
Top 10 UK Expat Countries
The United Kingdom can be a cold, wet, and grey country. Combined with this the UK has a poor economic...
Silvio Berlusconi Vs. The Duke Of Edinburgh
Last week, the Duke of Edinburgh made the latest of his frequent misplaced jokes. On a trip to the Philippines,...
Countries With The Most Guns
After this year’s shootings in Colorado and Connecticut, gun rightscontrol have become the most controversial political issues in the United...
The 10 Countries With The Highest Tax Rates
If your priority is to pay low taxes then you may want to avoid these ten countries. Here’s the highest...
Bulgaria Offers New Path To Citizenship
Bulgaria had suffered from a slump in foreign direct investments in recent years. Previously, these funds were a major driver...
Spain To Overturn Bullfighting Ban
A 500,000 strong petition calling for bullfighting to be given special cultural status has been approved by the Spanish parliament....
The Weirdest Laws In The World
Last week it officially became impossible to arrest a woman in Paris for wearing long pants. It sounds crazy but...
All Our Women Look Like Kate Middleton” Claims Romanian Newspaper
A Romanian newspaper, Gandul, launched a stunning attack on Britain in the form of an advertising campaign. The campaign is...
Top 10 Gay Friendly Countries
Although gay rights are far from universal, the number of countries granting gay rights, such as right to marriage, is...
Financial Crisis Fuels Illegal Logging In Greece
As Greece endures its fifth year of recession, the worst hit are doing what they can to survive. One visible...
Legal Drinking And Driving In Ireland
The County Council in Kerry, Ireland, has backed a measure to allow drivers to operate their vehicles under the influence....
British Want Political Representation For Expats
A British expat, Peter Johnson, has created an online petition in order to gain backing for his plea for an...
Kenya Begins Building Their Tech City
It has been nicknamed "Africa's Silicon Savannah.” Kenya's president has launched a US$14.5 billion project to build a new city...
The 10 Most Visited Cities In The World
Globalization has made the world smaller and the stats reflect that. The tourist industry has grown rapidly over the last...
Brazilian Judge Removes “Fifty Shades Of Grey” From Bookshelves
A judge in Rio de Janeiro state has ordered the seizure of the international bestseller “Fifty Shades of Grey” and...
Martinelli To Win Presidency Again?
You get the sense the Ricardo Martinelli would love nothing more than to run for the Presidency of Panama in...
Panama’s Martyr Day Explained
The Jan. 9 is a national holiday, Martyrs Day, in Panama. It marks the events of Jan. 9, 1964, almost...
Top 10 Cities With The Worst Commute
People may complain about the traffic in New York, Los Angles, or Paris but the transport systems in these cities...
Cat Arrested In Brazil
A cat has been detained in Brazil for taking part in an attempted break out at a jail in Arapiraca...
Fully Tattooed Man Is Third In Czech Presidential Polls
“It’s simply body art and the election is not a beauty contest,” Vladimir Franz, Czech Presidential explained. "A tattoo is...
Gerard Depardieu Quits France For Russia Over Tax Dispute
For weeks there had been rumors that famous French actor Gerard Depardieu was going to claim Belgium citizenship to escape...
Argentinean President Kirchner Tries To Protect Her Plane
The Argentinean government has hired a British plane for President Kirchner's upcoming four nation tour to avoid the risk of...
President Hollande May Revive His 75% Wealth Tax Plan
French President Francois Hollande suffered a setback last month when his tax plan was ruled by the high court to...
Wikipedia’s Top 10 Searches Revealed
A study into Wikipedia has revealed just how unique different countries internet search histories really are. The study, conducted by...
Ireland’s Fragile Economic Recovery
Ireland fell down hard in the 2008 global finical crisis. It had gone from one of the golden children of...
Top 10 Cosmetic Surgery Loving Countries
More and more Americans have chosen to go under the knife in recent years. Last year Americans spent almost $10...
The Best And Worst Countries For Corruption
The 2012 Corruption Perceptions Index has been released. Based on expert opinion, countries are scored from 0 (highly corrupt) to...
Spanish Bank Bailout Looks Likely For Next Week
Spain has secured a 39.5 billion loan for its struggling banks from the Eurozone. The funds are part of a...
Where Are The Best Countries To Be Born In 2013
The Economic Intelligence Unit has carried out a study to discover where a baby in 2013 has the best chance...
Chinese Media Accidently Run “Kim Jong Un-Sexiest Man Alive” Satire Story
The Chinese Communist Party Newspaper cited a report by The Onion which named North Korea’s dictator Kim Jong Un as...
Mexico To Finally Become Mexico
"The name of our country no longer needs to emulate that of other nations," Mr Calderon told a news conference....
2013 – A Big Year For Derry
Derry has a troubled history. The Northern Irish city was one of the key battlegrounds in during the 40 year...
Catalonia To Become An Independent Country?
The regional leader of Catalonia, Artur Mas, has promised that he will organise an independence referendum if he is re-elected...
20 States Sign Petitions To Leave The United States
About 157,000 in 20 states have signed in a section of the whitehouse.gov website called "We the People." At the...
