BEIJING — The Great Wall of China was built, rebuilt and maintained between the 5th and 16th centuries in order to protect the northern borders of the Chinese Empire from attacks. For some time now, the nation has been erecting a great firewall of information filtration in...

TOKYO, JAPAN — Japanese software regulators have banned distribution of computer games that encourage players to act out violent sexual fantasies against virtual women.Provoked into action by foreign outcry against RapeLay, a video game that awards points for stalking and...

TOPEKA, KS — Love them or hate them – and most people hate them – billboards are an ugly reality for most of the country, especially along its various high traffic freeways. Greasy food, religion, computers, automobiles, cologne, motion pictures and radio shows are only...

SANTA FE, NM — The New Mexico Court of Appeals has ruled convicted sex offenders who are Native Americans and live on tribal lands are not required to register with the state.The ruling adds to a list of things local and even federal governments are not allowed to impose...

APPENZELL, SWITZERLAND – Most brave souls who choose to hike the Swiss Alps invest a fair amount of money in their gear, including their clothing. However, based on a recent vote, there are apparently enough nature and exercise lovers who enjoy taking in the Swiss mountain sights...

WASHINGTON, DC — Data released June 3rd by the U.S. Census Bureau indicates that of 110.8 million U.S. households headed by an adult age 25 or older, 62-percent (68.7 million) have internet access. The figure represents a tripling from 18-percent in 1997, the first year the...

CAIRO — Everyone’s heard the expression about cutting off one’s nose to spite one’s face – but how about the one about cutting off one’s penis to spite one’s parents?That’s what one broken-hearted fiancé did after his parents put the kibosh on his plans to marry out of his...

BATON ROUGE, LA — The Louisiana Senate voted unanimously on Wednesday to deny the adult entertainment industry tax credits provided to mainstream filmmakers under a state economic incentive plan.No porn producers have availed themselves of the program to date, according to...

VASSALBORO, ME — A topless coffee shop that has been at the center of a local controversy pitting community morality against economic prosperity was destroyed by fire early Wednesday.State fire investigators said the blaze that destroyed the Grand View Topless Coffee Shop...

HOUSTON, TX — Four people were arrested during a raid at an adult store officials accuse of operating illegally. The raid resulted in the closure of the store on Tuesday, but 24 Hour News and Video Emporium was open again Wednesday morning.The adult store has been in...