Danish Paper Apologizes for Cartoon

Staff / Truthdig Feb 26, 2010 A Danish newspaper that published a cartoon of the Prophet Muhammad wearing a bomb-shaped turban has apologized for offending Muslims. The penitence was part of a settlement between the paper and eight Muslim groups. The apology has been denounced by other members of the Danish media, which previously stood united in rejecting calls to back down in the face of Islamic outrage over the cartoon. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

What Went Awry in Copenhagen?

Staff / Truthdig Dec 23, 2009 A lot of hoopla, and even hope, went into this month's Copenhagen climate convention, and leaders from a slew of nations showed up to try to strike an agreement. So why wasn't a bigger, better deal reached by the end of their power huddle? Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Forecast Uncertain at Copenhagen Conference’s End

Staff / Truthdig Dec 19, 2009 The world leaders who showed up for the final stretch of the Copenhagen climate summit, perhaps assuming that their lesser representatives would have paved the way for a relatively easy finale, were in for some long hours and tough talks lasting into the night. Things didn't go as planned, it seems, and rifts between countries weren't being resolved in time Friday to strike the deals they sorely needed to make. Updated Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

U.S. Tries to Break Copenhagen Deadlock

Staff / Truthdig Dec 17, 2009 In a move to ostensibly "save" the United Nations' climate talks in Copenhagen, the U.S. has pledged to support a $100 billion multilateral fund to help poor countries adapt to climate change and develop environmentally friendly technologies. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Copenhagen Protests Call for Emission Cuts

Staff / Truthdig Dec 12, 2009 The Copenhagen climate conference brought not only heads of states to discuss the environment but tens of thousands of demonstrators demanding action by the leaders to cut emissions Later, violence led to arrests Update . Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Danish PM Hopeful About Copenhagen Climate Summit

Staff / Truthdig Nov 3, 2009 Even if all the countries slated to show up in Copenhagen for next month's climate talks are represented around the negotiating table, there remains a huge amount of work to do. For one, a legally binding measure to replace the Kyoto Treaty has yet to be created. Still, Danish Prime Minister Lars Lokke Rasmussen is "optimistic" about the summit. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Two Arrested for Alleged Plot on Danish Paper

Staff / Truthdig Oct 28, 2009 Two men from Chicago were arrested recently for allegedly plotting to attack overseas targets, including the Danish newspaper that sparked a huge controversy in 2006 by running the now-infamous cartoon of the prophet Mohammed sporting an explosive turban. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Arctic Land Grab Update: Russia Claims Victory

Staff / Truthdig Sep 21, 2007 Russian officials say they have proof to back up Moscow's claim to the north pole -- and nearly half a million square miles of neutral Arctic territory -- but don't expect Denmark, Canada and the U.S. to go down without a fight. It's all part of a nakedly opportunistic attempt to cash in on energy resources made available by global warming and melting ice caps. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Not So Fast, Putin

Staff / Truthdig Aug 11, 2007 For years the North Pole has been considered international territory, and that seemed to suit everyone just fine until global warming came along, making it theoretically easier to extract oil and gas from the region. The Russians kicked off the land grab by planting an underwater flag, and now Denmark is launching a similar expedition. Canada, Norway and the U.S. also have territory disputes in the Arctic. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Why Danes Are So Happy

Staff / Truthdig Jan 23, 2007 Multiple studies have suggested that Danes are the happiest people on the planet, but an article in the medical journal bmj.com goes one step further and attempts to understand why. Most likely reason they're so satisfied: low expectations. (h/t boingboing.net) Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Denmark Is Happiest Country, Study Says

Staff / Truthdig Jul 29, 2006 According to a scientist at the University of Leicester in England, Burundi is the unhappiest country in the world, and the U.S. came in 23rd out of 178 countries ranked. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Denmark, Iran Near War Over Pastry Naming Rights

Staff / Truthdig Feb 18, 2006 Riots sweep the streets of Denmark after Iranians rename Danish pastries "roses of the Prophet Muhammad." (satire) Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )