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    French citizen arrested carrying explosives – Was he planning to attack Euro 2016?
    Jun04

    French citizen arrested carrying explosives – Was he planning to attack Euro 2016?

    A French citizen has been arrested at Poland – Ukraine border carrying an arsenal of weapons and 100 kg of explosives, media reported. The man reportedly was planning to attack the Euro 2016 championships. He was caught having in his vehicle 100 kg of explosives, fuses, three grenade launchers and several Kalashnikov assault rifles, as M6 TV...

    Paris: River Seine reaches its highest level in decades (pics+vid)
    Jun04

    Paris: River Seine reaches its highest level in decades (pics+vid)

    The River Seine has risen to its highest level for decades in Paris, forcing the authorities to close metro stations and museums. Two Metro stations located near the river bank were closed after water started to leak though the walls, while the Louvre museum and Musee d’Orsay, were closed protectively and artworks held in its underground...

    Russia: Turkey trying to revive Ottoman empire
    May04

    Russia: Turkey trying to revive Ottoman empire

    Russian Foreign Minister spokesperson Maria Zakharova accused Turkey of trying to revive the Ottoman empire, in an interview to Russian ‘Izvestia’. Zakharova said the impression one gets from the policies adopted by Turkey is that its leadership is attempting to restore the ‘old might of the Ottoman empire’, warning of the end the...

    Most brutal tyrants in history (photos)
    Apr27

    Most brutal tyrants in history (photos)

    As the saying goes ‘One man’s hero is another man’s tyrant’. No matter what we believe about the validity or virtues of a political agenda, there is no doubt that some leaders did not hold back in brute force when trying to achieve their goals. Here is a brief list of the most ruthless leaders of all time. You could probably add...

    Putin tells Russians to stay away from Turkey in Q&A session
    Apr14

    Putin tells Russians to stay away from Turkey in Q&A session

    In a nearly four-hour long Q&A session with Russian citizens during the annual call-in event, the country’s President Vladimir Putin called on Russians to avoid traveling to Turkey for safety reasons. Putin answered to nearly 80 questions ranging from the slumping economy to the conflicts in Syria and Ukraine, while he responded in a...

    Bus crash kills at least 13 Erasmus students in Spain
    Mar20

    Bus crash kills at least 13 Erasmus students in Spain

    At least 13 people have been killed after a bus carrying European university exchange students crashed on a Spanish motorway between the cities of Barcelona and Valencia. Most of the 57 people on the bus were students on the Erasmus program who were returning to Barcelona after a trip to a fireworks festival, BBC reports. According to recent...

    10 of the most beautiful female soldiers in the world (pics)
    Mar07

    10 of the most beautiful female soldiers in the world (pics)

    The armed forces in the minds of most people is associated with tough guys and weapons. However, women have been part of the military for quite some time now. And as you will see it takes nothing away from their beauty and femininity. Here are some of the most beautiful female army personnel in the world. 1. Sweden Since 1989, Sweden allows women...

    President Putin ‘probably’ responsible for Litvinenko murder
    Jan21

    President Putin ‘probably’ responsible for Litvinenko murder

    The murder of ex-Russian spy Alexander Litvinenko in 2006 in the UK was “probably” approved by President Vladimir Putin, a public inquiry finds. The chairman of the inquiry, Sir Robert Owen, said President Vladimir Putin “probably” signed off the poisoning of Mr. Litvinenko adding that Litvinenko’s cooperation with the British intelligence...

    The pictures that marked the strongest “players” of 2015
    Jan03

    The pictures that marked the strongest “players” of 2015

    Some images that political leaders would like to forget, since they are shown in awkward moments. Angela Merkel’s selfie with refugees, Obama’s ice cream and FEMEN protester’s attack to Draghi are among the pictures of 2015. 1. The thong that attacked Draghi On April 22, 2015 a 22-year-old FEMEN protester caused panic attacking...

    The 10 most embarrassing leaders photos in 2015 (pics)
    Dec19

    The 10 most embarrassing leaders photos in 2015 (pics)

    Funny moments that political leaders wish they could forget.1. Vladimir Putin exercises 2. Aussie PM Tony Abbott eats onion, peel and all 3. British PM David Cameron eats a hot dog with a knife and fork 4. German Chancellor Angela Merkel swallows a fish 5. Cold clinking of wine glasses between Obama and Putin 6. Obama’s handshake gone wrong...