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White House needs more proof before intervening in Syria

In Spite of vows to take action if Assad used chemical weapons against his own people, the US is now saying it needs more evidence

In spite of vows to take  action if Bashar al-Assad used chemical weapons against his own people, the US Government is now saying it needs more evidence.

How Tweet it isn’t

Fake Associated Press tweet of fictitious White House explosions causes Dow Jones to plunge 150 points.

Fake Associated Press tweet of fictitious White House explosions causes Dow Jones to plunge 150 points.

Prince Harry “races” to the South Pole

"I don't understand why these Corgis can't keep up!" [Harry joins 'Walking With The Wounded'  335-K South Pole Allied  Challenge]

“I don’t understand why these Corgis can’t keep up!”
[Harry joins ‘Walking With The Wounded’ 335-K South Pole Allied Challenge]

Gun-Belt Diplomacy?

Prime Minister Harper shocks  country by appointing his security detail head, RCMP Superintendent Bruno Saccomani, to sensitive  Middle-East diplomatic post as ambassador to Jordan.

Canadian Prime Minister Harper shocks country by appointing his security detail head, RCMP Superintendent Bruno Saccomani, to sensitive Middle-East diplomatic post as ambassador to Jordan.

Boston Marathon Bombings

Runners Unite. Tragedy to Triumph, Victims to Victory.

Runners Unite.
Tragedy to Triumph, Victims to Victory.

North Korea’s Leaders

"Beloved Leaders": Kim il-sung and unsung

“Beloved Leaders”: Kim Il-sung and un-sung

Sir Colin Davis dies at age 85

Famed British conductor

Mozart welcomes world renowned conductor of London Symphony Orchestra:  Sir Colin Davis, September 25th, 1927- April 14th, 2013

Dubai police add $400,000 Lamborghini to fleet

"Sure it has 700 horse-power, but how many camel-power?"

“Take a shufti. Sure it has 700 horse-power, but how much camel-power?”

RBC Scandal: Royal Bank Calcutta?

Canadians furious as hugely profitable Royal Bank fires Canadian workers and outsources tech jobs to India. Unions threaten to withdraw pensions.

Canadians furious as hugely profitable Royal Bank fires Canadian tech workers and hires “temporary foreign workers” from India to replace them.

Studies show meat is bad for brain health

"We're in clover. Veggies are the future! No more baconaters."

“We’re in clover. Veggies are the secret to good health! [No more baconators].”