The Baltic Crusades left major ecological and cultural scars on medieval pagan villages, and new archaeological evidence shows the campaign caused deforestation, pushed species to extinction and may have even ended a pagan practice of eating dogs. (S... [Full Article]
Since launching his own political party this month, a fiery former tax officer has become the bane some of India's most powerful politicians, publicly accusing them - by name - of corruption. (Source: Associated Press)... [Full Article]
From a science-packed work on the world's booming population to a quiet meditation on a beloved landscape, British director Katie Mitchell is on a green crusade at this month's Avignon festival. (Source: AFP)... [Full Article]
The photographer gingerly places a small, mixed-breed puppy on a platform in his makeshift studio at an animal shelter in northern Taiwan. The dog looks about 2 months old, with alert, trusting eyes and a shiny black coat. (Source: Associated Press)... [Full Article]
The Canterbury Crusaders exacted revenge in their grudge match against reigning champions Queensland Reds with a hard-fought 15-11 victory Sunday. (Source: AFP)... [Full Article]
Outgoing President Dmitry Medvedev laid blame for the failure of his anti-corruption drive on tightly knit world of bureaucrats who resist change and outside interference. (Source: Associated Press)... [Full Article]
(AP) - Indian supporters of anti-corruption crusader Anna Hazare burn an effigy representing corruption during a protest in Ahmedabad, India,Wednesday, Aug. 17, 2011. Police arrested Hazare on Tuesday to scuttle his plans to hold a public fast and tr... [Full Article]
(AP) - Supporters of India’s most prominent anti-corruption crusader Anna Hazare gather in a show of support near the India Gate memorial in New Delhi, India, Wednesday, Aug. 17, 2011. Police arrested Hazare on Tuesday to scuttle his plans to h... [Full Article]
(AFP) - Crusaders prop Wyatt Crockett scores a try against the Stormers during their Super 15 rugby match at Newlands stadium in Cape Town, South Africa.(AFP/Gianluigi Guercia)... [Full Article]
(Reuters) - A member of "Muslims Against Crusades" holds a poster as he stands between Westminster Abbey (UNSEEN) and the Houses of Parliament, in central London April 27, 2011. Britain's Prince William will marry Kate Middleton at We... [Full Article]