David Cameron’s first visit to Beijing is an opportunity to reflect on the foreign policy of the UK’s governing coalition. The prime minister came into office promising to build Britain’s economic ties with the fast-growing economies of Asia. While a worthwhile objective, this should not be the sole policy aim with these nations.
Nov 9, 2010
W3C WAI User Agent Working Group Face-to-face Meeting, 9 & 10 November, 2010
Participation is open to participants of W3C WAI User Agent Accessibility Guidelines Working Group (UAWG). If you are not currently an UAWG participant and want to attend, contact Jeanne Spellman, Staff Contact.
Yahoo News, Nov 09, 2010
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- Next stop on Obama's Asia tour: Indonesia (AP)
- Obama makes long-awaited return to Indonesia (AP)
- Shippers fought full screening of cargo planes (AP)
- Sex, drugs more common in hyper-texting teens (AP)
- As boomers age, 1 in 5 drivers will be oldsters (AP)
- Cholera confirmed for resident of Haiti's capital (AP)
Nov 8, 2010
World Cup beckons, Fiji
RISING New Zealand Fijian rugby star Savenaca Toakula has called on Flying Fijians new cap Albert James Vulivuli to play his heart out and be part of the World Cup squad in New Zealand next year.
A New Zealand sevens representative and Waikato outside centre, Toakula was among a number of well-wishers across the globe who sent words of support to the
Media cheers close relations
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NEW DELHI, AFP - The Indian media has hailed a new closeness between New Delhi and Washington, with US President Barack Obama's courtship of India seen as reflecting the country's rise to power.
Rivals agree to share
BAGHDAD, AFP - Iraq's political rivals have reached a breakthrough power-sharing deal in which Nuri al-Maliki, a Shi'ite, retains the premiership, exactly eight months after inconclusive elections.
14 dead in drone strikes
PESHAWAR, Pakistan, AP - Two US drone strikes killed 14 suspected militants in northwestern Pakistan yesterday, local intelligence officials said, in the latest attacks against al-Qaeda and Taliban militants seeking sanctuary in the region.
Obama renews calls to free Suu Kyi
MUMBAI, AFP - US President Barack Obama has called for the release of democracy icon Aung San Suu Kyi, criticising the first elections in Burma for 20 years as neither free nor fair.
"We renew our calls for the authorities to free Aung San Suu Kyi and all other political prisoners immediately and unconditionally," Obama said in a statement released in Mumbai.
Referendum on indigenes
CANBERRA, AAP - Prime Minister Julia Gillard says an expert panel will be set up to lead a national discussion on a referendum on recognising indigenous people in the Australian Constitution.
Burma counts votes
RANGOON, AFP - Burma counted ballots yesterday in its first vote in 20 years as western governments lashed out at the military-ruled nation for orchestrating an election that junta-backed parties look set to easily win.
Anti-nuclear activists holdup train
DANNENBERG, Germany, AFP - Anti-nuclear activists have abseiled over train tracks to block a cargo of nuclear waste from France as protesters stepped up preparations to halt the controversial cargo.
Yahoo News, Nov 08, 2010
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- US and India to work closely on terrorism problem (AP)
- Republicans in charge take aim at health overhaul (AP)
- Gates, Obama urge repeal of military's gay ban (AP)
- 20 killed over weekend in Mexican border city (AP)
- Many flee Indonesia volcano amid fears of eruption (AP)
- VP Biden pledges unwavering support for Israel (AP)
Protest against G-20 in S Korea
SEOUL - Thousands of people chanted anti-globalisation slogans in South Korea's capital to protest this week's Group of 20 summit.
Part of the crowd attempted to march down nearby streets but were stopped by riot police, who fired pepper spray.
Pompeii relics under threat
This house in the ancient Roman city of Pompeii, once used by gladiators in training, has collapsed. Photo / AP Shrink
This house in the ancient Roman city of Pompeii, once used by gladiators in training, has collapsed. Photo / AP
A 2,000-year-old house in the Roman city of Pompeii has collapsed into rubble.And experts have warned
Charm offensive: Clinton down under
Australia and the United States are today expected to further tighten defence co-operation as part of a shift in focus to counter the rise of China and strengthen America's strategic position in the region.
Obama calls for India - Pakistan peace
Barack and Michelle Obama mark the Diwali festival at Holy Name High School in Mumbai. Photo / AP Shrink
Barack and Michelle Obama mark the Diwali festival at Holy Name High School in Mumbai. Photo / AP
Barack Obama has called on India and Pakistan to renew their efforts to find peace, even as he said Islamabad was not
Chilean miner completes another battle
Engine oil found 'where it shouldn't be'
Firefighters surround the Qantas passenger plane which made an emergency landing in Singapore. Photo / AP. Shrink
Firefighters surround the Qantas passenger plane which made an emergency landing in Singapore. Photo / AP.
Qantas A380 jets will remain
Nov 7, 2010
Yahoo News
- Obama: US elections force 'midcourse corrections' (AP)
- Republicans in charge take aim at health overhaul (AP)
- 2 US drone strikes kill 14 militants in Pakistan (AP)
- Gates urges Congress to repeal gay ban now (AP)
- Slim hope for change in 1st Myanmar vote since '90 (AP)
- US worries that terrorism on upswing in Indonesia (AP)
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Obama's India trip seals £6bn in US deals
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Nuclear material 'for sale in Georgia'
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Burma election turnout remains low
Officials outnumber voters at some polling stations as Burmese opposition leaders call for boycott of first elections in 20 years
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Papandreou turns local elections into referendum on his economic policies
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Bondholders may take legal action against Iceland over failed banks
7 Nov 2010: Bondholders in the collapsed banks – Landsbanki, Kaupthing and Glitnir argue that nationalising the Icelandic banking system was unlawful
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European court demands halt to forcible return of Iraqi asylum seekers
5 Nov 2010: • Human rights court cites 'deteriorating security' in Iraq
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Interrogation techniques at 'Britain's Abu Ghraib' revealed
5 Nov 2010: Video showing brutal mistreatment is submitted during high court proceedings brought by former Iraqi inmates
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Indonesia's victims of Mount Merapi buried in mass grave
7 Nov 2010: Authorities give relatives three days to identify corpses as volcano continues to fire hot ash and gases into atmosphere
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The Mandela clan: South Africa's answer to the Kennedys
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Letter from Africa: The heritage of the Mandela family
4 Nov 2010:
David Smith reflects on Nelson Mandela's family heritage, as his book Conversations with Myself is published
Lindsay Lohan takes shopping break during rehab - CNN.com
Molinari claims victory as Westwood cements No.1 status
(CNN) -- Italy's Francesco Molinari held off the challenge of new world number one Lee Westwood to win the WGC-HSBC Champions tournament in Shanghai by a single shot.
Dubai officials dismiss claim of blast on plane
(CNN) -- No evidence has surfaced of an explosion aboard a UPS cargo plane that crashed in Dubai last September, officials in the United Arab Emirates said Saturday.
Rescuers recover 'black box' of crashed plane in Cuba
Havana, Cuba (CNN) -- Search crews have found the flight data recorder in the charred remains of a fiery plane crash in central Cuba that left 68 people dead, state media reported Friday.
The Aerocaribbean plane was carrying 40 Cubans and 28 foreigners, the state-run website Cubadebate said. None of them survived the crash, the website said.
Man arrested in shootings targeting immigrants in Sweden
(CNN) -- Swedish police have arrested a 38-year-old man suspected in a series of shootings targeting immigrants, they said Sunday.
"The man was arrested late Saturday night on suspicion of murder and attempted murder,"
Polls open in Myanmar for first election in 20 years
Yangon, Myanmar (CNN) -- Polls opened Sunday in Myanmar as the nation holds its first election in 20 years -- an electoral contest critics say is aimed at creating a facade of democracy.
Guinea presidential candidates sign peace agreement
Conakry, Guinea (CNN) -- Both candidates in Guinea's presidential runoff election signed an agreement Friday aimed at keeping the peace ahead of Sunday's vote.
Nuns get $220,000 from sale of rare baseball card
Only 50 to 60 T206 Honus Wagner cards are believed to exist.
(CNN) -- Years after his death, baseball legend Honus Wagner hit a home run for a group of nuns, who will use proceeds from the sale of his extremely rare baseball card to do charitable work.
(CNN) -- Years after his death, baseball legend Honus Wagner hit a home run for a group of nuns, who will use proceeds from the sale of his extremely rare baseball card to do charitable work.
Obama starts second day in India on lighter note
President Obama boogies in India
Mumbai, India (CNN) -- U.S. President Barack Obama started his second day in India on a lighter note: pulling a few dance moves and celebrating a major religious festival with local students.
Mumbai, India (CNN) -- U.S. President Barack Obama started his second day in India on a lighter note: pulling a few dance moves and celebrating a major religious festival with local students.
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