The theory that men first assess women based on their figure has been repeatedly confirmed. However, it turns out that women look at each other the same way. A group of psychologists from the University of Nebraska (Lincoln, USA) led by Sarah Gervais concluded that women assess the appearance of other women from the point of view of men. Scientists have long been interested in the so-called phenomenon... 

The popularity of French President Francois Hollande has hit an all-time low as France continues to struggle with economic problems, a new poll shows. According to the survey conducted by French Institute of Public Opinion (IFOP), Hollande’s approval rating has dropped to 20 percent. The survey, published by the French weekly newspaper Le Journal du Dimanche on Sunday, found that the reported 20... 

The World Economic Forum (WEF) has warned that a lost generation of jobless youth in the eurozone could tear Europe apart if policymakers fail to address the chronic levels of unemployment. The warning came on Friday, as the WEF presented its outlook on the global agenda for 2014. “There is a growing consensus on the fact that unless we address chronic joblessness we will see an escalation in social... 

A new survey shows that Germans’ trust in Washington has plummeted with only one-third viewing their longtime ally as a reliable partner, amid recent reports showing the US extensively spied on the country. The study, commissioned by the public broadcaster, ARD, and the daily Die Welt, showed that only 35 percent of Germans consider the US government trustworthy. In addition, the poll showed that... 

Spain’s unemployment has increased sharply in October, leaving some 87,000 more Spaniards without work, data from the labor ministry shows. The ministry released the data on Tuesday, putting the number of registered jobless last month at 4.81 million. The increase followed another rise in September of over 25,000 people. Analysts say the reason for the two months of decline is due to layoffs in... 

Newly-released figures show that Italy’s economy is expected to shrink more than expected in 2013, continuing the country’s longest recession since the World War II. A report by Italy’s National Institute for Statistics (Istat) said on Monday that the country’s gross domestic product (GDP) will contract by 1.8 percent compared to a previous estimate of 1.7 percent contraction. Istat... 

US President Barack Obama’s approval rating has declined to an all-time low, amid deep and widespread dissatisfaction with US political system and the nation’s direction, a new poll shows. For the first time since Obama emerged as a national political candidate, more Americans now view him negatively than positively, according to the NBC News/Wall Street Journal poll. Just 42 percent of Americans... 

A Siemens worker in Germany works on a turbine. Leading economic think tanks have slashed this year’s annual growth forecast for Germany by half, as uncertainty in the eurozone continues. On Thursday, the Munich-based Ifo together with Berlin-based DIW, Halle-based IW, and Essen-based RWI economic research institutes estimated that Germany’s gross domestic product (GDP) would grow by 0.4... 

How can Americans even begin to understand Obamacare or the government shut down? In his latest ‘man on the street’ video, Mark Dice talks to Obama supporters in San Diego who struggle to work out which political party Obama is actually affiliated with. The majority of the people Dice talked to didn’t know which party Obama was associated with and some even thought he was in fact a Republican. One... 

Latest Census results show that nearly two thirds of Scots identify themselves as “Scottish only”. Nearly two thirds of Scotland’s population identify themselves as “Scottish only”, latest Census results show. According to results of the 2011 survey on national identity released on Thursday, 62.4 percent of Scotland’s 5.3 million residents feel they are “Scottish only”,... 

Rethink911.org billboard in Dallas. The Federal Bureau of Investigation is reportedly considering those Americans who harbor “conspiracy theories” about the September 11, 2001 attacks as a potential terrorist. The FBI has instructed local police departments about the case in a circular, Digital Journal reported. “The memo thus adds 9/11-official-story skeptics to a growing list of targets... 

A new report by the Daily Mail reveals Facebook users are abandoning the social media giant at an unprecedented rate over privacy concerns. New research shows Facebook has lost a total of eleven million users, nine million in the US and two million in Britain. Researchers at the University of Vienna analyzed 600 users and found they quit for the following reasons: Privacy concerns – 48.3 percent General... 

Poll: Less Americans trust government than ever before. Amid confusion caused when gunmen opened fire at the Washington Navy Yard in D.C. this morning, the White House attempted to take control of the situation by issuing an anonymous statement telling citizens to unquestionably obey orders from so-called “authorities.” “We urge citizens to listen to the authorities and follow directions from... 

The trust and confidence of the American public in their federal government’s ability to deal with international and domestic problems has hit a record low, a new poll reflects. Gallup’s annual Governance survey shows that just 49 percent of Americans say they have confidence in the federal government’s ability to handle international problems, an all-time low. The previous record low... 

Official data shows Greece’s unemployment rate rose to a new record high in July as the country continues to grapple with a recession-hit economy following the implementation of tough austerity measures. The Greek Statistical Authority said on Thursday that the jobless rate rose to 27.9 percent in July from 27.6 percent in June, marking a sharp rise compared to last year when the jobless rate stood...