EUROPEAN UNION News, May 10, 2012

Toy shelves in Europe are home to fewer toxic toys. New York Daily News "The fact that fewer dangerous items enter the EU market is good news for consumers, but we must remain committed," said Health Commissioner John Dalli on presenting the European Union's latest report on efforts to enforce product safety. See all stories on this topic »

USA News, May 10, 2012

Insight: Afghan women fade from White House focus as exit nears Reuters Today's White House has a more limited definition of that purpose, one that eschews his predecessor's "nation-building." In February, White Housespokesman Jay Carney stated that US troops were in Afghanistan to root out al Qaeda militants and their ... See all stories on this topic »

Former White House hopeful Bachmann now Swiss citizen Chicago Tribune WASHINGTON, May 9 (Reuters) - Republican US Representative Michele Bachmann, a former White House hopeful and a favorite of the conservative Tea Party movement, has a new political option: she can run for office in Switzerland. See all stories on this topic »

UNICEF News, May 10, 2012

Barilla Sets Guinness World Record MarketWatch (press release) ... the world's number one pasta brand, has captured the Guinness WorldRecord for the biggest pasta box. Unveiled in Istanbul, the boxes weigh a half metric ton and benefit the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) to help enroll underprivileged ... See all stories on this topic »

World's biggest boxes of pasta on sale in Turkey Reuters All revenues from the sales of the massive cartons will go to the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF). Turkey consumes 450000 tons of pasta per year, and is the world's No. 5 producer. (Reporting by Steve Scherer, editing by Paul Casciato) See all stories on this topic »

UNESCO News, May 10, 2012

Norwich named as UNESCO City of Literature BBC News Norwich has been named as England's first City of Literature by the United Nation's organisation, UNESCO. The Writers' Centre Norwich (WCN) said Norwich was where the first book in English by a woman and the first provincial newspaper were published. See all stories on this topic »

SYRIA News, May 10, 2012

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GRAPHIC CONTENT: Damascas rocked with explosions Baltimore Sun Twin blasts by suicide car bombers killed 55 people and wounded hundreds of others on Thursday during morning rush hour traffic according to the Syrian Arab News Agency. The UN observer chief appealed for help to put an end to the bloodshe that has ... See all stories on this topic » Baltimore Sun

Syria suicide bombers kill 55, ceasefire in tatters Reuters "This (Thursday's attacks) is yet another example of the suffering brought upon the people of Syria from acts of violence," said Major-General Robert Mood, leader of the UN monitors, who visited the scene. Opposition to Assad, which began with peaceful ... See all stories on this topic »

FASHION Models News, May 10, 2012

South African fashion models reconcile after Twitter battle over race National Post JOHANNESBURG — Two models at the eye of a race storm that has exposed the thin veneer of social harmony in South Africa 18 years after the end of apartheid shook hands on Thursday and vowed to work towards Nelson Mandela's vision of a non-racial ... See all stories on this topic »

LONDON OLYMPICS 2012 Preparations, News, May 10, 2012

Countdown to London 2012 as Olympic torch is lit in Greece New York Post Actress Ino Menegaki, in the role of the High Priestess, lights the torch of the Olympic Flame during the lighting ceremony leading up to the London Summer Olympics. OLYMPIA, Greece -- The final preparations for the London 2012 Olympic Games began ... See all stories on this topic »

2012 London Games: Organizers Say Olympic Venues Ready Huffington Post This March 9, 2012 file photo shows swimmers competing in the men's 1500 meter freestyle during the British Swimming Championship selection trials andOlympic test event at the London 2012 Olympic Aquatics Centre at theOlympic Park in London. See all stories on this topic »

EARTHQUAKE News, Mar 10, 2012

After The Quake, Japanese Shop For Survival NPR Such items have become popular in Japan following last year's hugeearthquake and tsunami. Store manager Naoto Higashi models a helmet, a fully stocked kit in his backpack, and a windup flashlight. Such items have become popular in Japan following last ... See all stories on this topic »

Low intensity quake shakes Kashmir TwoCircles.net Sonam Lotus, director of the local meteorological office told IANS: "A light intensity earthquake occurred at 11.35 pm last night. The magnitude of thequake was 3.4 on the Richter scale while its coordinates were 74.5 degrees east and 34.3 degrees ... See all stories on this topic »

CANADA Ski, Snow, Resorts News, May 10, 2012

Fly to Chile Aboard LAN Airlines and Save up to 30% Off Package Stays at Valle ... Albany Times Union ... flying Lan Airlines to Chile from the US or Canada. LAN Airlines and Valle Nevado ski resort have partnered to offer North American skiers and snowboarders outstanding deals for the upcoming 2012 southern hemisphere season, which kicks off June 29. See all stories on this topic »

Bride and groom get away STLtoday.com Today's honeymooners spend time together in places where they may swim, sail, boat, snorkel, hike, ski or bask in the sun, but their prime pleasure is devoting precious time to enjoying the company of their one-and-only. Mike Schellhase, president of ... See all stories on this topic »

ASEAN News, Mar 10, 2012

Aquino's challenge: creating jobs Inquirer.net ... 1 percent unemployment; Vietnam and Brunei have 2.7 percent; Singapore 2.8 percent; and Malaysia 3.4 percent. Even Cambodia, Laos and Burma (Myanmar), ...

Asean seen as economic growth force by 2015 Malaysia Chronicle ... economic organization called Asean, are Singapore, Indonesia, Vietnam,Malaysia, Thailand, Cambodia, Laos, Brunei, Burma (Myanmar) and thePhilippines.

BLOOMBERG News, May 10, 2012

European Stocks Climb; Deutsche Telekom, Repsol Rise on Earnings San Francisco Chronicle May 10 (Bloomberg) -- European stocks rose, erasing an earlier decline, as companies from Deutsche Telekom AG to Repsol YPF SA posted better-than-estimated quarterly profit. Deutsche Telekom AG added 3.7 percent and Repsol jumped 8.7 percent as the ... See all stories on this topic »

DIED, May 10, 2012

Vidal Sassoon Dies at 84, Fashion And Beauty World Mourns Death of The ... International Business Times By IBTimes Staff Reporter: Subscribe to IBTimes's RSS feed Legendary hairstylist responsible for pioneering the bob haircut, Vidal Sassoon, died in his home Wednesday at age 84, prompting the fashion and beauty world to mourn the death of the man known ... See all stories on this topic » International Business Times

Nicholas Katzenbach dies; Kennedy, Johnson aide Fox News TRENTON, NJ – Nicholas Katzenbach, whose eight years in the Kennedy and Johnson administrations helped shape some of the most important events of the 1960s, has died. He was 90. Katzenbach died Tuesday night at his home in Skillman, NJ His career was... See all stories on this topic »

RUSSIA Ski, Snow, Resorts News, May 10, 2012

Lindsey Van's push for Olympic women's ski jumping finally flies Denver Post By John Meyer Lindsey Van stayed true to her sport and her commitment to get women's ski jumping included as an Olympic sport. The women's event will be part of the 2014 Games in Sochi, Russia. (Stanko Gruden, Getty Images) Early in the film ... See all stories on this topic »

Vladimir Putin sworn in as president for third time Baltimore Sun Vladimir Putin was sworn in as Russia's next president despite clashes between helmeted riot police and anti-Putin protestors outside the Kremlin Monday. This is Putin's third stint as president, previously he was serving as Prime Minister. See all stories on this topic »

NEW ZEALAND HERALD News, May 10, 2012

PRESS DIGEST-New Zealand newspapers - May 10 Reuters NEW ZEALAND HERALD (www.nzherald.co.nz) Air NZ sees bright horizon in Oz mining boom: Air New Zealand is hoping to cash in on the West Australian minerals boom by offering more seats and luxury to rich, fun-loving miners on its Perth services. See all stories on this topic »

Pilot of balloon that crashed in New Zealand had cannabis in system Herald Sun Lead investigator Ian McClelland said the commission has not yet made any findings linking cannabis use to the accident, "although the test results are concerning to the commission''. Read the full report at The New Zealand Herald. See all stories on this topic »

LATEST World News, May 09, 2012

Iran May Be Erasing Nuclear Work Evidence, Analysts Say BusinessWeek By Gopal Ratnam on May 09, 2012 Iran may be erasing evidence of nuclear weapons work at its Parchin military complex southeast of Tehran, according to an analysis of satellite imagery by a Washington-based research institute. See all stories on this topic »

SOCCER News, May 09, 2012

Will C. Wood High School girls soccer loses playoff opener to St. Francis TheReporter.com (Joel Rosenbaum/JRosenbaum@TheReporter.com) Mario Landeros couldn't help but wonder where the momentum went. Landeros watched his Will C. Wood High School girls soccer team roll through the last round of Monticello Empire League games with five ... See all stories on this topic »

Girls soccer: North, South battle to 1-1 draw The Sheboygan Press Photo by Gary C. Klein/The Sheboygan Press How appropriate that the Sheboygan North and South soccer teams, a pair of titans charging for the Fox River Classic Conference's top echelon this season, ended their face-off this year in a 1-1 split? See all stories on this topic »

USA TODAY News, May 09, 2012

Analysis: Grizzlies must stop Chris Paul to stop Clippers USA TODAY By J. Michael Falgoust, USA TODAY The Memphis Grizzlies have lost two playoff games by one point to the Los Angeles Clippers and another in overtime and find themselves on the brink of first-round elimination going into Wednesday night's Game 5 at home ... See all stories on this topic » USA TODAY

Rory and Rickie: Golf's next big rivalry? USA TODAY By Steve DiMeglio, USA TODAY PONTE VEDRA BEACH, Fla – Golf's future first faced each other in the 2007 Walker Cup, the historic biennial matches between the top amateurs of the US against those from Great Britain and Ireland. See all stories on this topic »

OPINIONS, May 09, 2012

Additional Thoughts on the Chen Guangcheng Episode. The Moderate Voice China watchers and non-watchers have differing opinions on China's decision to let activist Chen Guangcheng apply to leave China for the United States, on the trustworthiness of the Chinese government and on the pros and cons of Chen's acceptance of ... See all stories on this topic »

Get Your Thoughts to the Building Committee Patch.com According to the Somers Congregational Church Web site, time is running out for the congregation to express their opinions on what they want to see with the new meeting house. By Erin Quinlan Hugh Schweitzer, from CHK architects, ... See all stories on this topic »

NASA News, May 09, 2012

2001: A Space Odyssey: Art vs. 2012 Reality Huffington Post Space travel. Perhaps the biggest disappointment since the movie was released has been our failure to seriously embark on space travel. We have an International Space Station orbiting the planet, but it is a far cry from the huge double-wheel structure ... See all stories on this topic »

GET UPDATES FROM Richard Garriott de Cayeux Huffington Post The fleet has launched satellites, interplanetary probes, orbital laboratories andspace telescopes, and most all of the non-Russian parts of the InternationalSpace Station were lifted to orbit aboard shuttles. These amazing successes have been marred ... See all stories on this topic »

FASHION Models News, May 09, 2012

Stick-Thin Model Anja Rubik's Hip Bone Flash Encourages 'Starvation Tactics' Radar Online In a pose that was reminiscent of Angelina Jolie's bizarre leg flash at the Oscars, model Anja Rubik deliberately stood with her razor-sharp hip jutting out of her skimpy cut-out white silk Anthony Vaccarello gown to accentuate her stick-thin figure. See all stories on this topic »

Israel's Ban on Ultra-Thin Models The Atlantic Aya Barazani, who suffers from anorexia, points at Israeli fashion models Noga Dekel, left, and Shira Amikam, as fashion photographer Adi Barkan looks on during a photo shoot in his studio for a campaign promoting anorexia awareness. See all stories on this topic »

EARTHQUAKE News, May 09, 2012

EARTHQUAKE Chile Earthquake And Tsunami Dramatically Altered Ecosystems Huffington Post The magnitude 8.8 earthquake that hit Chile struck off an area of the coast where 80 percent of the population lives. The massive quake triggered a tsunami reaching about 30 feet (10 meters) high that wreaked havoc on coastal communities: It killed ... See all stories on this topic »

3.8 earthquake strikes Baja, Mexico Sacramento Bee The National Earthquake Center in Golden, Colo., says a preliminary magnitude 3.8 earthquake struck Baja, Mexico, early Wednesday morning about 36 miles southwest of San Luis, Ariz. There were no immediate reports of any damage from either quake. See all stories on this topic »