TOP TEN WEEKLY |
1. International Man of Mystery: Kim Jong Il's Russian Roots and Travels
His birth in Soviet territory was kept a secret in North Korea but Kim never denied to the Moscow diplomat he kept close touch with. And there were other adventures in Russia
2. Russia's Crisis: This Winter, the Bears Will Not Hibernate
In a massive demonstration in Moscow and other cities, Russians declare they are sick of being fooled by bad elections and corrupt officials. It will not be the last time they will take to the streets
3. As Russia Braces for New Protests, Anger at Suspect Election Results Persists
Allegations of vote rigging were everywhere after the Dec. 4 polls. And the government's holier-than-thou response did little to calm the anger
4. For Christmas, a Village in Israel Revives the Language Jesus Spoke
A Maronite Christmas in Israel: Celebrating Mass in Jesus' Language
5. Hell on Christmas Day: Nigeria's Deadly Bombings
In an apparent escalation of its war against the government, the Islamist militants of Boko Haram allegedly target churches on one of Christianity's most festive holidays
6. Why Brits Just Can't Leave World War II Behind
Diary clashes are inevitable during the festive season
7. How Syria Bombings Could Help Regime
The twin suicide bombings that killed at least 30 people in Damascus on Friday are good news for the regime of President Bashar al-Assad, and bad news for the opposition protest movement
8. Euro Zone Bailout Will Help Europe's Banks. Europeans? Not so Much
Might the world be witnessing the first signs of stabilization in the European debt crisis that has placed the euro's very existence in doubt?
9. The Clash of the Two Egypts: Tahrir Square Vs. Abbasiya Square
The shocking assault on an anonymous woman has energized the protests in Tahrir but the military regime is launching colorful and loud counter-propaganda
10. 100 Year-Old Letter to Santa Found in Irish Chimney
Santa's error makes for a charming Christmas tale one hundred years later
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