What do we often hear nowadays about Italy in the press?
Well there’s Berlusconi and his cronies, showgirls, mafia and the like along with a general rundown of associated subjects ranging from lack of freedom of the press due to his media empire, to Italian voters electing ‘Lega Nord’ ( Italy’s version of the BNP) because those eastern European workers are out to steal all their jobs!! And blah blah blah…..

Millions of Americans in the United States and abroad consider the Fourth of July as America’s Day of Independence and celebrate it as the most patriotic festival. Everything did not happen back then exactly as millions believe nowadays. Besides the myths, there are also many little known facts.

President Obama upon entering office changed the way America dealth with other nations. Gone are the days of either you are with us or against us. The day of handshake diplomacy has begun. But does this approach work better than George Bush's tough love approach? Come learn about President Obama's handshake diplomacy and share your thoughts.