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REUTERS World News, Apr 06, 2012

Anti-Kony group releases follow-up to viral video
Reuters
By Mary Slosson | LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - The makers of the viral "Kony 2012" video that drew world attention to a violent rebel campaign by fugitive Ugandan warlord Joseph Kony released a new film on Thursday, pushing back against criticism that their ...
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Syria pressured from all sides at UN to halt violence
Reuters
By Louis Charbonneau and Michelle Nichols | UNITED NATIONS (Reuters) - Syria faced pressure from all sides at the United Nations on Thursday as UN-Arab League envoy Kofi Annan set a precise deadline for an end to the conflict with clear backing from ...
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Samsung hits a high Note, posts record quarterly profit
Reuters UK
By Miyoung Kim | SEOUL (Reuters) - Samsung Electronics (005930.KS) posted record quarterly profit of $5.15 billion, driven by booming sales of its smartphones and the Galaxy Note 'phablet', which it hopes will show it has a flair for innovation to ...
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Google Project Glass to change the way we see (with video)
Canada.com
By Alexei Oreskovic, Reuters April 6, 2012 12:33 PM Technology should work for you — to be there when you need it and get out of your way when you don't. A team within Google[x] group started Project Glass to build this kind of technology, ...
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Syria violence worsening as deadline nears - UN chief
Reuters India
By Erika Solomon and Louis Charbonneau | BEIRUT/UNITED NATIONS (Reuters) - UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon said on Thursday that Syria's conflict is deepening and attacks on civilian areas show no sign of abating, despite assurances from Damascus that ...
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Google goggles put services in your face
Arab News
By REUTERS San Francisco: Google Inc. is getting into the eyewear business with a pair of thin wraparound shades that puts the company's Web services in your face. The experimental “augmented reality” glasses — from the same team that is developing ...
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Syria violence worsening as deadline nears—UN chief
GMA News
By ERIKA SOLOMON AND LOUIS CHARBONNEAU, Reuters April 6, 2012 7:32am BEIRUT/UNITED NATIONS - UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon said Thursday that Syria's conflict is deepening and attacks on civilian areas show no sign of abating, despite assurances ...
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*China Urges End to Myanmar Sanctions After Suu Kyi Election
Financial Times (blog)
Malawi's president Bingu wa Mutharika has died after a heart attack, according to Reuters and the BBC. Quoting medical and government sources, Reuterssaid the 78-year-old leader was rushed to a Lilongwe hospital on Thursday after collapsing but was ...
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2nd Circ. to Internet (and YouTube): You can't knowingly infringe
Thomson Reuters News & Insight
As Jon Stempel reported for Reuters, the appellate panel remanded the case to Stanton to determine whether YouTube knew infringing material was posted on the site. The most significant aspects of the ruling, according to Premier League counsel Charles ...
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Thomson Reuters News & Insight
Countdown for dying regime
Sydney Morning Herald
Photo: Reuters Despite agreeing to implement the plan negotiated by the United Nations and Arab League special envoy Kofi Annan last week aimed at ending the violence, Syrian forces have continued their street-by-street sweep of one town after another.
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Sydney Morning Herald
Syria attacks continue; peace-plan chances unclear
MarketWatch
(Video: Reuters) The fighting raises the question of whether a peace plan produced by Kofi Annan, former secretary-general of the United Nations and an envoy representing the UN and the Arab League, will hold up, reports say. The government of Bashar ...
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The Post Most: LifestyleMost-viewed stories,videos, and galleries in the past ...
Washington Post (blog)
(Ralph Orlowski - Reuters) RIP Jim Marshall. You were responsible for some of the greatest audio moments in music's history and 50% of all our hearing loss...... RIP Jim Marshall. What a legacy. One of the most iconic companies in music history.
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The future of tennis: Game, set and number-crunch?
NBCSports.com
By Lionel Laurent LYON, France (Reuters) - Budding tennis stars who dream of being the next Novak Djokovic should think twice before shelling out for more coaching when they might better invest in the racket that tracks every move.
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Annan tells Syria that conflict must end on April 12
The West Australian
UNITED NATIONS (Reuters) - UN-Arab League envoy Kofi Annan has told the Syrian government and opposition that the year-long conflict must end at 6:00 am local time on April 12 if the government meets an April 10 deadline to silence its weapons, ...
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In Brief: Expanding Tech Trade Pact Boosts US Economy
Mobiledia
What's Happening: US Trade Representative Miriam Sapiro is pushing for expansion of the Information Technology Agreement, according to Reuters, which removed duties on technology products to boost their trade. The US and 28 other World Trade ...
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Syria crisis - live updates
The Guardian (blog)
From Reuters: Activists reported tank fire in at least three urban centres on Friday - the town of Douma near Damascus, the restive city of Homs and Rastan, north of Homs. "Tanks went into Douma last night, then they left.
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The Guardian (blog)
Court rejects arrest plea for Turkish coup general
Reuters AlertNet
"Every coup maker, every dictator in the world has been jailed pending trial. The failure to have defendants present at the court is the most important shortcoming of this case," lawyer Omer Kavilli told Reuters outside the court.
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Syria violence worsening as deadline nears: UN chief
The West Australian
BEIRUT/UNITED NATIONS (Reuters) - UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon said Thursday that Syria's conflict is deepening and attacks on civilian areas show no sign of abating, despite assurances from Damascus that it has begun withdrawing troops under an ...
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Philippine Christians Nail Themselves to Crosses for Good Friday (VIDEO)
Christian Post
By Stoyan Zaimov , Christian Post Reporter As many Christians around theworld are solemnly marking today the crucifixion of Christ on the cross, Roman Catholic worshipers in the Philippines are engaging in a controversial reenactment event where they ...
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Westwood leads after first round at Masters
Times of India
(Reuters Photo) AUGUSTA (Georgia): Lee Westwood grabbed the lead under the rain and late in the day in the first round of the Masters on Thursday as he set out yet again on his lifelong quest to win a major title. The world number three went out in 32 ...
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The big money men buy a voice in American politics
Sydney Morning Herald
Photo: Reuters As the Republican primaries draw to a close, it is becoming clear that this year's fight for the White House will be an all-guns-blazing naval battle on a heaving sea of cash. But much of that money is neither being given to, ...
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Sydney Morning Herald
Uberflip Gives Magazine Publishers a Retina-Optimized Experience for iPad
San Francisco Chronicle (press release)
"We have publishers such as Thomson Reuters, IT World Canada, and Harris Publishing whose content was ready for the new iPad right out of the gate. They'll also be ready for the next iPad and the one following that," says Uberflip COO Randy Frisch.
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Of Campaigns And Caterpillars (The Note)
ABC News (blog)
She is now his “translator” to the mysterious world of “women voters.” In a recent interview on Fox News, Mitt said: “I've had the fun of being out with my wife the last several days on the campaign trail. And she points out that as she talks to women, ...
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ABC News (blog)
Crackers hitting Macs with malware, say industry experts
The Malaysian Insider
Reuters pic SAN FRANCISCO, April 6 — The computer security industry buzzed yesterday with warnings that more than a half-million Macintosh computers may have been infected with a trojan targeting Apple machines. Flashback Trojan malware tailored to ...
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The Malaysian Insider
Syria conflict worsening despite peace plan: Ban Ki-Moon
Victoria Times Colonist
By Erika Solomon and Louis Charbonneau, Reuters April 5, 2012 Syrian refugees and local residents light candles during a sit-in against Syria's President Bashar al-Assad, outside the Syrian embassy in Amman April 5, 2012. BEIRUT/UNITED NATIONS—UN ...
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Court revives Viacom copyright suit against YouTube
Straits Times
A United States appeals court on Thursday revived a billion-dollar lawsuit filed by entertainment giant Viacom accusing Google-owned website YouTube of knowingly profiting from pirated video clips. -- PHOTO: REUTERS SAN FRANCISCO (AFP) - A United...
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Straits Times
YouTube overruled in $1 billion lawsuit
Examiner.com
According to Reuters, the plaintiffs allege YouTube "pirated" 79000 copyrightedvideos between 2005 and 2008. Meanwhile, YouTube is adding 500 Paramount videos to rent through its website; they will also be available on Google Play.
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As Expected, NBC News Sweeps Edit-Gate Under the Rug
Big Hollywood
Here are the key points in today's Reuters story (pasted in full below) about an internal NBC News probe (is that the same as an investigation?) that found that a "seasoned" producer was responsible for editing the infamous George Zimmerman 911 tape ...
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World News - Sequel to 'Kony 2012' video released
By Reuters
By Reuters. The group Invisible Children released a new video on Thursday as a follow-up to the viral "Kony 2012" film aimed at focusing global awareness on atrocities attributed to Ugandan rebel leader Joseph Kony and his Lord's ...
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World News - Worker at Apple-supplier Foxconn in China: 'We're ...
By Reuters
By Reuters. ZHENGZHOU, China -- In the eight years since Zhang Shuxiang first left her village in the poor interior of central China, she worked in 20 factories before coming to the assembly line of a Foxconn plant making products for tech ...
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AU, US reject Mali rebels' independence declaration - Stabroek News
By Stabroek editor
BAMAKO, (Reuters) - Mali's desert Tuaregs proclaimed independence for what they call the state of Azawad today, a secession bid swiftly rejected by its. ...Stabroek News - Daily Guyana News. Friday 6th April 2012. Georgetown, Guyana. Georgetown, Guyana. Rain. 29°C. facebook ... The 54-state African Union rejected the independence call as “null and of no value whatsoever”, urging the rest of the world to shun the secession bid. Algerian Prime Minister Ahmed Ouyahia said his ...
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Anti-Kony group releases follow-up to viral video | World | Reuters
(Reuters) - The group Invisible Children released a new video on Thursday as a follow-up to the viral "Kony 2012" film aimed at focusing global awareness on...
af.reuters.com/article/worldNews/idAFBRE8340XL20120405
REUTERS WORLD NEWS OUTLOOK | Reuters
Following are some of the main world news events expected inthe next week (all times GMT). Asterisks denote new listings.- - - -FRIDAY, APRIL 6WASHINGTON ...
www.reuters.com/article/2012/.../idUSL6E7HU00R20120406
U.S. puts $10 million bounty on Pakistan militant; India ... - Reuters
NEW DELHI (Reuters) - The United States has posted a $10 million reward for help in the arrest ... World's biggest car delivery centre Wed, Apr 4 2012 ....Thomson Reuters is the world's largest international multimedia newsagency, ... stock market, and mutual funds information available onReuters.com, video, mobile, and ...
www.reuters.com/article/.../us-india-idUSBRE83207Z2012040...
Former Turkish president goes on trial for 1980 coup | Reuters
ANKARA (Reuters) - Retired General Kenan Evren, symbol of an era when the military ... World's biggest car delivery centre Wed, Apr 4 2012 ... The panel of judges ruled that testimony via a video link from the defendants could not be admitted .... Thomson Reuters is the world's largest international multimedianews agency, ...
www.reuters.com/.../us-turkey-trial-evren-idUSBRE83307020...
U.S. seeks missile-defense shields for Asia, Mideast | Reuters
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The United States is seeking to build regional shields ... U.S. officials debate virulence of Iran-backed Hezbollah's threat |Video ... World's biggest car delivery center Wed, Apr 4 2012 .... Related Quotes and News ...
www.reuters.com/.../us-usa-asia-missile-idUSBRE82Q0242012...
French police swoop on more suspected Islamists | Reuters
PARIS (Reuters) - Police arrested 10 suspected Islamist militants in dawn raids across France on ... World's biggest car delivery center Wed, Apr 4 2012...
www.reuters.com/.../us-france-islamists-raids-idUSBRE83306...
Clinton, Saudi's Abdullah discuss world oil balance | Reuters
RIYADH (Reuters) - U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton discussed Saudi Arabia's role in maintaining a stable world oil supply in talks on Friday with Saudi King Abdullah, a U.S. official said. ... Related Video. Video .... ThomsonReuters is the world's largest international multimedia news agency, providing investing news, ...
www.reuters.com/.../us-saudi-clinton-idUSBRE82T1F7201203...
Violence continues as Syria ceasefire nears | Reuters
BEIRUT (Reuters) - Opposition activists accused Syrian troops of shelling two cities on Tuesday in a campaign ... Related Video. Video .... ThomsonReuters is the world's largest international multimedia news agency, providing investing news, ...
www.reuters.com/article/.../us-syria-idUSBRE82U07V201204...
Mexico presidential favorite Pena Nieto has clear lead: poll | Reuters
MEXICO CITY (Reuters) - Mexican presidential front-runner Enrique Pena Nieto has a 10-percentage ... World's biggest car delivery centre Wed, Apr 4 2012 ...
www.reuters.com/.../us-mexico-election-idUSBRE82R0PH201...
Insight: In secret unit, clues to top Israeli duo's chemistry | Reuters
JERUSALEM (Reuters) - Forty years before becoming Israel's top decision- making duo, Benjamin ... World's biggest car delivery center Wed, Apr 4 2012...
www.reuters.com/.../us-israel-netanyahu-barak-idUSBRE82R0...
China sentences Uighur man to death over Xinjiang attacks | Reuters
BEIJING (Reuters) - A Uighur man accused by the Chinese government of being ... Thomson Reuters is the world's largest international multimedianews agency, ... stock market, and mutual funds information available onReuters.com, video, ...
www.reuters.com/.../us-china-xinjiang-idUSBRE82Q04A2012...
Analysis: West waits on Myanmar vote to start sanctions ... - Reuters
BANGKOK (Reuters) - Western countries desperately want Myanmar's by- elections on Sunday to ... Euro zone unemployment reaches near 15-year high | Video .... Thomson Reuters is the world's largest international multimedianews agency, ...
www.reuters.com/.../us-myanmar-election-idUSBRE82Q07B2...
France arrests suspected Islamic militants | Reuters
PARIS (Reuters) - Police commandos arrested 19 suspected Islamic militants in raids on Friday ... Obama takes a shot at Supreme Court over healthcare |Video .... Thomson Reuters is the world's largest international multimedianews agency, ...
www.reuters.com/.../us-france-islamists-arrests-idUSBRE82T0...
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