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Putin Signs Bill That Bans Americans from Adopting Russian Children

On Friday, the President of Russia, Vladimir Putin, signed a new law that bans American citizens from adoption Russian children.…

Minivan Crashes in China, 11 Children Dead

State media in China announced that a minivan carrying 15 children to kindergarten plunged into a pond along a road…

Opponents Fight in Egypt Over Constitution

In Alexandria, Egypt, thousands of Islamists fought with opponents on Friday prior to a vote for the constitution of the…

United States and Germany Deploy Patriot Missiles to Turkish Border

Patriot missiles and troops are being sent by the United States and Germany to the Turkish border in an effort…

New Study Reveals Overeating Larger Problem Than Malnourishment

For the first time in history, a study shows that the number of years of healthy living lost because of…

China Surpasses United States in Patent Filings in 2011

In a report issued by the United Nations, China registered over 526,400 patents applications in 2011, which was the highest…

Man Who Attacked U.S. Embassy Sentenced to 18 Years in Prison by Bosnian Court

A man was convicted and sentenced to 18 years in prison by a Bosnian court on Thursday for opening fire…

Israeli Air Strikes Kill Hamas Commander

Reuters reported that Israel launched an offensive against Palestinian militants in Gaza this week that killed the military commander of…

Thierry Tilly Convicted in Elaborate Scheme to Defraud French Family

According to the Associated Press, a conviction was handed down on Tuesday for a modern-day Rasputin who had been accused…

Happy Monk

Scientists have pinpointed Matthieu Ricard to be the happiest man they have tested. Ricard is a monk, molecular geneticist, and…

Ship Carrying Gold Ore Missing

A ship carrying nine people and 700 tons of gold ore has become missing in stormy seas off Russia's Pacific…

Oil Tanker Seized, Crew Kidnapped by Pirates

According to the navy of Nigeria, an oil tanker was attacked and then seized by pirates off the coast of…