Europe

French Demonstrations Mark the End of an Era

William Pfaff / Truthdig Oct 21, 2010 It is not pension claims that are driving the current political uproar. It is popular fury at the people who created the present economic crisis and have been rewarded, with everyone else left to face the consequences. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

God Save the Queen … and Room for Dessert

Staff / Truthdig Feb 17, 2010 America isn't the only country trying to eat its way to happiness. A new study predicts that by the year 2020, 81 percent of adult British men and 68 percent of women will be obese or overweight. (continued) Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Daffy Ducks Peck at Corrupt Politicians

Staff / Truthdig Oct 20, 2009 By far the best thing to come out of Britain's expenses scandal is this video series of ducks lampooning the shenanigans of elected officials. It's part of a campaign to bring an open primary to the U.K., but forget the politics and enjoy the poultry. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )