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By Steve Huff 5/06/12 9:07pm

International Affairs

So long, Mr. Sarkozy.

Socialist François Hollande Wins French Presidency; Neo-Nazi Golden Dawn Party Advances in Greece

François Hollande beat Nicolas Sarkozy to become the 2nd Socialist French president Sunday night. Mr. Hollande garnered nearly 52% of the vote compared to Mr. Sarkozy’s 48%. Mr. Hollande, who follows in the footsteps of the previous Socialist who led France for most of the 1980s, François Mitterrand, declared himself in a victorious speech “the president of the youth of France.” CBS reports Mr. Hollande’s platform targeted the austerity measures so hated by much of Europe. In a speech Mr. Hollande vowed to increase production, deficit reduction and preservation of equal access to public services.

President Barack Obama has reached out to Mr. Hollande after his win and has invited the president-elect to visit the White House. Read More

By Steve Huff 4/23/12 1:57am

International Affairs

Kim Jong Il is dead but we're sure he approves of the message. (Getty Images)

North Korea Makes Most Serious Threats Against South Korea Since Last Serious Threats

Twitter users were briefly enthralled Sunday night when North Korea issued a notice that they would be making a special statement. As the world waited without sparing a thought as to why the D.P.R.K. might be so inconsiderate of the western news cycle, speculation was rampant: would the new administration announce a nuclear test? Another rocket launch? Perhaps a threat against South Korea or even more shocking, a threat against South Korea? It was, in the end, the latter: Read More