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- In Prague, dumplings that say 鈥楳om鈥�Petr Kosiner owns the Czech Republic's first homemade dumpling shop. He hopes to change the misconception that "store-bought" can't compare to homemade for one of the country's staple side dishes.
@UKSupremeCourt now accepting official requests thru Twitter #srsly?The UK Supreme Court now accepts freedom of information requests by Twitter, even though it didn't really mean to.
Upheaval in the Maldives: 4 things you should know The Maldives, an archipelago nation best known for its beaches and resorts, is suddenly making headlines after its president stepped down amid protests. What's going on in the Maldives?
Russia says it offers alternative path to peace in SyriaRussian Foreign Minister Lavrov said he convinced Assad to make concessions, but Russian experts say his visit to Damascus was more about saving face for Russia than ending the violence.
Egyptian judges: NGO workers face up to five years in prisonEgypt is defying strong US warnings to back off on its case against 43 NGO workers, including at least 16 Americans, which has led to the worst diplomatic crisis in more than 30 years.
Sanctions on Iran: Iranians face shortages of rice, corn, and cooking oilUS and European sanctions are preventing Iran from buying enough rice, cooking oil, and other staples, say commodities traders. Prices for food are rising in Iran.
Falklands: more international support for Argentina after 'militarization' claim?Argentine president Cristina Fern谩ndez de Kirchner said she will take her complaint that Britain is militarizing the Falklands before the UN Security Council.
Myanmar's about-face: 5 recent reforms Since 1962, Myanmar's dictatorship has jailed the opposition, beat up monks, denied aid to disaster victims, and run scorched-earth campaigns against ethnic minorities. That may be changing, however. Here are five key changes the regime has made in just a matter of months.
Negros earthquake: President Aquino criticizes shoddy road buildingNegros earthquake: President Aquino visited Negros province where an earthquake struck Monday. Dozens of people are still missing, perhaps buried in landslides caused by the 6.9 magnitude quake.
Thistle Farms cultivates a better alternative to life on the streetsEpiscopal priest Becca Stevens founded Thistle Farms 鈥� which makes bath oils, candles, and thistle paper 鈥� to help women in trouble reboot their lives.
A top cop in China disappears. Medical leave or US asylum?China's rumor mill is ablaze over the whereabouts of Wang Lijun, a top police chief in Chongqing who 'went on vacation-style treatment.' What happens next could be a blow to a top Communist Party contender.聽
Maldives president asks for unity while rioting rages onBackers of the Maldives former president clashed with police while the country's new leader sought to bring unity to government after months of turmoil.
Is it the end of paramilitarism in Colombia?The last of Colombia's paramilitary leaders were captured in Venezuela, marking the end for a group that dominated Colombia's drug trade, writes guest blogger Jeremy McDermott.
Argentina says it will take Falklands question to the UNBritain rejected the possibility of talks with Argentina, while Argentina has accused Britain of 'militarizing' the dispute over the Falkland Islands' sovereignty.
As Syria's Assad pummels Homs, West reluctantly weighs military optionAfter diplomatic efforts at the UN failed Saturday, there is a growing consensus that supporting the rebel Free Syrian Army may be the only way to break the stalemate between Assad and his opponents.
Who is Hamas? 5 questions about the Palestinian militant group. The Palestinian militant group Hamas has agreed to form a unity government led by Mahmoud Abbas, president of the Palestinian Authority and head of rival Palestinian faction Fatah. But who is Hamas? What is their relationship with Fatah, and what might Hamas gain from reconciling with them? Here are five key questions about Hamas.
Could police strikes spread in Brazil?Local police are striking over pay in Salvador, and some fear the unrest could spread to Rio just in time for Carnival, writes guest blogger Julia Michaels.
The Merkel-Sarkozy 'odd couple' becomes a campaign duoGerman Chancellor Merkel is campaigning for French President Nicolas Sarkozy, overcoming a history of differences across the Rhine, including two world wars.聽
Tour de France champ Alberto Contador vows to challenge doping verdictThe controversial conviction of Spanish cyclist Alberto Contador, together with the US decision to drop a Lance Armstrong investigation, highlights the political and legal challenges of cleaning up sport.
Can Facebook pursue a social mission and go public at the same time?Mark Zuckerberg says Facebook is about more than making money 鈥� it has a 'social mission to make the world more open and connected.' Are the two goals compatible?