NYPD will not provide defense for Police Officer Anthony Bologna

Police Officer Anthony Bologna of the NYPD was caught on video, pepper-spraying two female Occupy Wall Street members and now faces a civil lawsuit.

Bologna was seen on a YouTube video (above), spraying at least two girls, who had been kettled at the Occupy Protest on September 24, 2011. The girls fell to the ground, screaming and crying in pain, and Bologna purportedly turned and walked away.

A month after the incident, a police investigation found that, in his actions, the police officer had violated New York Police Department guidelines.... read more.

Video: Sexy advert urges Spaniards to rent properties

A Spanish property company has launched a unique advertising campaign, targeting young Spaniards and telling them to "get a room" on their website.

As the housing crisis in Spain increases, more and more people are renting properties, with the young sharing apartments... read more and watch ad.

Kofi Annan resigns as Syria envoy at UN Security Council

Citing finger-pointing and name-calling within the UN Security Council, Kofi Annan has resigned his position as Syria envoy.

UN chief, Ban Ki-moon says that Annan, who has been mediating the Syrian crisis as a special UN-Arab League Envoy, is stepping down from his post.

"Mr. Annan has informed me, and the Secretary-General of the League of Arab States, Mr. Nabil Elaraby, of his intention not to renew his mandate when it expires on 31 August 2012," Ban Ki-moon said in a statement... read more.