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French Elle Magazine Draws Boycott Over Racist Article, No Apology Given

Nathalie Dolivo, a write for French Elle Magazine has caused public outrage and a boycott of the magazine after they wrote that Africa-American's didn't have a clue about style until the Obama family entered the White House. In ... continue

UK Bashfully Admits To “Fake Rock” Spying Device Discovered In Russia

In a 2006 documentary produced out of Moscow, Russia a spying device believed to be from the United Kingdom was shown to the delight and laughter of audiences. The device was funny because spy officials in the ... continue

Body Found On Grounds Of Queen’s Royal Estate Identified

On January 2nd I reported about an unidentified body found on the grounds of the Sandringham House royal estate by a dog walker and now authorities using DNA technology have identified the victim. According to police the body belongs ... continue

Apple Siri Tells Young Boy To “Shut The F*ck Up”

Apple Siri has been hailed as the next generation technology that will change the face of the mobile landscape but for one 12-year-old boy in Coventry, England it has become the equivalent of a high tech profanity ... continue

2011 In Review – A Planet In Crisis [Political Commentary]

"The only world I know is drowning in rage." Al Jourgensen, Front man for the band Ministry. There are no words I can think of that sum up 2011 better than Al Jourgensen's. Our planet, our world, our ... continue

Brazil Economy Surpasses UK For First Time

The South American country of Brazil has officially surpassed the United Kingdom as the world's sixth largest economy according to a recent report. The report was revealed by the BBC and shows traditional superpowers losing some of their grip on ... continue

Russians Put New “Satan” Nuke Into Play

Russia, frustrated with anti-nuke talks with the United states has decided to put an end to the talks and move forward with its plans to upgrade its nuclear defensive and offensive systems, including the construction on a ... continue

England Drivers Shocked By Freak Apple Storm

It wasn't exactly raining cats and dogs but drivers in England were forced to pull over on a local busy road when apples started raining down from the sky. One driver told the Coventry Telegraph: "The apples fell out ... continue

Credit Rating Downgrade Fears In France As Country Attempts To Ease Eurozone Fears

Despite last weeks Brussels summit which was geared towards increasing confidence in the eurozone France could soon be downgraded from the triple A credit rating they have held since 1975. In a warning to France, Germany and other ... continue

Anti-piracy group BREIN caught ripping off music

Oh let the laughter ensue raucously on this one folks. Seriously how ridiculously stupid do you have to be to not only steal music from the very people you are suppose to be representing, and protecting, but then to get ... continue

Hugh Grant Testifies, Says British News Outlet “Mail on Sunday” Hacked His Phone

Actor Hugh Grant made an appearance this week in a British court room to testify that his cell phone had been hacked by Mail on Sunday a conservative newspaper owned by Britain's Daily Mail and General Trust ... continue

U.S. Sending 500 FBI Officials To London Olympics, Will Protect American Athletes

Concerns over security at the 2012 London Olympics has led U.S. Authorities to assign 500 FBI officials and 500 other security guards to protect American athletes as they compete on the world stage. The hired hands will ... continue

European Super X-Ray To Study Earth’s Core

Scientists have long speculated exactly what may reside at the center of the Earth's core and now researchers at the European Synchrotron Radiation Facility plan to find out through the use of a super X-ray beam. The ESRF has ... continue

Toyota to sell hydrogen-powered car in Europe by 2015

Toyota wasn't the first automobile manufacturer to introduce a hybrid car, but they were the ones who popularized hybrids with the Toyota Prius. Similarly, Toyota isn't the only company working on a hydrogen-powered car, but they're aiming ... continue

Britney Spears Concert Tickets Slow To Sell During UK Tour

Britney Spears doesn't have the same pull she once had over fans during her world tours, at least that appears to be the case in the UK where her Birmingham concert slated for October 30 has failed ... continue

Christina Aguilera Runs Up Huge Bar Tab After Michael Jackson Tribute Concert

Christina Aguilera headed out to a bar in Cardiff, Wales after performing at the Michael Jackson tribute concert where she reportedly ran up an $8,000 bar tab. The singer/actress went with her entourage to the St. David's Hotel ... continue

New Cancer Radiation Study Stopped, Deemed Too Successful

Here's something you won't hear too often, researchers in London this week had to stop a cancer drug trial because it was far too successful. According to the Telegraph doctors said giving any of their studies 922 participants a placebo ... continue

France Nuclear Power Plant Blast Kills 1, Injures 4

Tragic news to report out of France, a furnace at a nuclear power plant exploded on Monday killing one employee and injuring four others. According to French energy company EDF no radioactive leaks were detected and no waste ... continue

38% Of Europeans Are Mentally Ill [Research Study]

A three-year, 30-country study has found that 38% of Europe's nearly 165 million citizens suffer from some type of mental illness. According to the study the main illnesses include depression, anxiety, dementia, insomnia and other mental and neurological ... continue

Honda Announces Recall For 962,000 Vehicles, Will Fix Power And Computer Systems

Honda Motor Co. has called for the immediate recall of 962,000 vehicles around the world, the recall is meant to fix power windows and computer systems. Among the company's vehicles being recalled are the Fit subcompact, CR-V crossover, and ... continue

Europe has eaten its share of this years fish – now working on next year’s

I realize that the headline might sound a little strange but the fact is that the world's edible fish stocks are becoming dangerously unstable to the point that a study from the New Economics Foundation points out ... continue

British Budget Cut: The Queen Is Getting Less Cash

Times are tough for everyone and that includes the Royal British Family who will see less cash in their pocketbooks in the near future. According to the Telegraph the queen will be taking less cash soon in ... continue