Berlusconi in Dire Straits

Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi is under unprecedented pressure. He is to face a vote of no confidence in parliament on December 14. What's more, his former ally Gianfranco Fini is leading the challenge.Berlusconi is facing a wide range of problems. Mara Carfagna, a former showgirl appointed minister for equal opportunities by Berlusconi in 2008, has threatened to resign. Gianfranco Fini, once Berlusconi's coalition partner, has withdrawn four ministers from the cabinet. Opposition politicians are not quite sure what to think: many are skeptical of Fini's alleged transformation from neo-fascist to mainstream conservative. But they appear to need him of they are to depose Berlusconi.

C-17 Crash Footage

The military has released video showing the moments just before a a C-17 crashed. Four people were killed in the July incident in Alaska. A pilot's overly aggressive maneuvering and overconfidence were blamed in an investigative report. (Dec. 11)

Video of outraged football fans clashing with police in Moscow

Thousands of football fans have gathered in Moscow and St. Petersburg to commemorate the death of a Spartak Moscow supporter, Yegor Sviridov. The 28-year old was shot dead in a brawl last Sunday. What started as a peaceful rally in the heart of Moscow outside the Kremlin on Saturday, descended into a riot. Many people were wearing masks and were seen ripping out park benches, street signs, and throwing bottles and flares at police. The flares were quickly extinguished. Some protesters have been detained.

One on One - Zbigniew Brzezinski

The former US national security adviser and geostrategist shares his experiences and views with Riz Khan.

Bernie Madoff s Son Found Dead

Mark Madoff died of an apparent suicide..there's always more to the story...If you're the son of someone like Bernie Madoff, you would try to change your name, at the least. But maybe he felt he couldn't do anything and took "the easy way out."



Yeah if you want to Ponzi scheme someone don't Ponzi the rich and powerful now let that be a lesson to you boys..."