Sep 27, 2010
Nokia’s New Chief Faces a Culture of Complacency
A few years before Apple introduced the iPhone, research engineers at Nokia prepared a prototype of an Internet-ready, touch-screen handset with a large display, which they thought could give the company a powerful advantage in the fast-growing smartphone
Baghdad Journal - Iraq Waits for a Government on a Long Vacation
BAGHDAD — More than six months ago, millions of Iraqis cast aside fears about bombs and bullets to vote. In households without a reliable supply of water, the indelible purple ink on the voters’ index fingers did not wear off for more than a week.
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For Carl Paladino, Early Lessons Forged Combative Style
Family Photo
Carl P. Paladino with his wife, Cathy, and their children in 1988.
When his troubled son spent a night in the Erie County lockup on drunken-driving charges, Carl P. Paladino parked outside the jail and slept in his car, just to be close to him.
Carl P. Paladino with his wife, Cathy, and their children in 1988.
When his troubled son spent a night in the Erie County lockup on drunken-driving charges, Carl P. Paladino parked outside the jail and slept in his car, just to be close to him.
Chavez Allies Win Majority in Venezuelan Congress - NYTimes.com
CARACAS, Venezuela (AP) — President Hugo Chavez's opponents blocked him from capturing an overwhelming majority in Venezuela's congressional election, making gains that could challenge the firebrand leader's iron grip on power.
U.S. Is Working to Ease Wiretaps on the Internet - NYTimes.com
WASHINGTON — Federal law enforcement and national security officials are preparing to seek sweeping new regulations for the Internet, arguing that their ability to wiretap criminal and terrorism suspects is “going dark” as people increasingly communicate online instead of by telephone.
Sep 26, 2010
Miliband attacks deficit cut plans | Reuters
MANCHESTER, England | Sun Sep 26, 2010 2:22pm BST
MANCHESTER, England (Reuters) - The Labour Party's new leader Ed Miliband attacked government plans for deep spending cuts and signalled a tough line on banks on Sunday but denied he would "lurch to the left" or be a stooge of the unions.
Nani and Owen salvage draw for Man United | Reuters
Credit: Reuters/Brian Snyder
By Martyn Herman
LONDON | Sun Sep 26, 2010 3:02pm BST
Miliband backs cautious deficit cuts | Reuters
LONDON (Reuters) - The new Labour Party leader Ed Miliband said on Sunday he supported "cautious" cuts in the budget deficit, saying government plans for spending cuts were economically dangerous and could inflict huge damage on society.
Netanyahu urges settler restraint as moratorium ends | Reuters
JERUSALEM | Sun Sep 26, 2010 1:58pm BST
JERUSALEM (Reuters) - Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu urged Israeli settlers to act with restraint after a limited construction moratorium expires on Sunday, a plea that appeared aimed at keeping Middle East peace talks alive.
India makes mad dash to ready Games Village | Reuters
NEW DELHI | Sun Sep 26, 2010 11:32am BST
NEW DELHI (Reuters) - Workers removed rain water, scraped dirt and painted walls at the Commonwealth Games Village on Sunday as India raced to address complaints of filth and hygiene a week before the start of the showpiece event.
New York Fashion Week: what's hot on runway?
Models present creations from the Rosa Cha Spring 2011 collection show during New York Fashion Week September 14, 2010. (Xinhua/Reuters Photo)
New York Fashion Week: what's hot on runway? (II)
Models present creations at the Milly by Michelle Smith Spring 2011 collection during New York Fashion Week September 15, 2010. (Xinhua/Reuters Photo)
Bohento takes food to runway at Madrid Fashion Week
A model displays a creation from Spanish brand BOHENTO Spring/Summer 2011 collection during a show of Madrid Fashion Week, Sept. 17, 2010. (Xinhua/Chen Haitong)
Posters of "Detective Dee"
A poster of film "Detective Dee-The Mystery of Phantom Flame." (Photo: agencies)
Public fascination with Monroe endures
BEIJING, Sept. 24 (Xinhuanet) -- Toni Westbrook-VanCleave was only 6 years old at the time, but she still remembers Marilyn Monroe strapping on a toy gun belt and playing cowboys and Indians with her young brother during a break in filming of "The Misfits."
Green Design Festival launched in Athens to promote environment-friendly urban lifestyle
ATHENS, Sept. 24 (Xinhua) -- The third annual Green Design Festival opened in Syntagma Square in the center of Athens on Friday with the aim to promote an environment-friendly urban lifestyle.
The open-air event, which runs till Oct. 10 under the auspices of the City of Athens and the Greek Ministry of Environment, Energy and Climate Change, invites Greek citizens and foreign visitors to take a look at experts' suggestions regarding everyday practices that protect the environment.
Summer of 1953: Marilyn Monroe's happy vacation in Canada
Actress Marilyn Monroe is seen in this handout image from a collection of previously unpublished photos of her in Alberta, Canada taken in the summer of 1953. The collection of more than 100 previously unpublished photos of Monroe can be seen for the first time in a new book "Marilyn: August 1953." The book, published this week by Calla Editions, features digitally restored black and white images of a then 27-year-old Monroe. (Xinhua/Reuters Photo)
New York Film Festival kicks off
NEW YORK, Sept. 24 (Xinhua) -- The 48th New York Film Festival opened on Friday night at Lincoln Center with David Fincher's latest movie "The Social Network" as the premier screening.
The film, which follows then-Harvard undergrad Mark Zuckerberg' s path to fame and riches, is about the founding of Facebook and is one of the most anticipated releases of the year.
Hawthorn Tree to close Hong Kong Asian Film Festival
Directed by Zhang Yimou, Under The Hawthorn Tree, is a pure love story that strikes a chord with the audience. (Photo: CNTV.cn)
BEIJING, Sept. 26 (Xinhuanet) -- Director Zhang Yimou's latest romance film "Under the Hawthorn Tree" will be screened at the closing of this year's Hong Kong Asian Film Festival, mtime.com reports.
World Heart Day observed in Nepal
KATHMANDU, Sept. 25 (Xinhua) -- The World Heart Day 2010 is being observed across the world on Saturday, with the theme " Workplaces Wellness: Take responsibility for your own heart health ".
In Nepal, this day is being marked organizing various programs such as conferences, seminar and workshop to create awareness about heart problems.
Czech Republic urges to use atomic energy for peaceful purposes
UNITED NATIONS, Sept. 25 (Xinhua) -- The Czech Republic said here Saturday that "it is not possible for some countries to ignore the agreed and respected international standards" when it comes to using atomic energy for peaceful purposes.
Somali pirates hijack ship with 12 Ukrainians
NAIROBI, Sept. 25 (Xinhua) -- Somali pirates have hijacked a Panama-flagged ship in the Somali Basin, about 900 nautical miles East of Eyl, Somalia with 12 Ukrainians, EU anti-piracy force said on Saturday.
Yemen hunts 8 Qaida suspects over Sanaa agents attack: ministry
SANAA, Sept. 26 (Xinhua) -- Yemeni Interior Ministry issued on Sunday an eight-man list of most-wanted al-Qaida operatives suspected of being behind Saturday's attack on a police bus carrying 10 intelligence agents in the capital Sanaa, a statement of the ministry said.
Pakistan plane leaves Sweden after no explosives found, Sep 26, 2010
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Profile: Russian President Dmitry Medvedev
Russia's President Dmitry Medvedev speaks during the St. Petersburg International Economic forum in St. Petersburg June 18, 2010. (Xinhua/Reuters File Photo)
BEIJING, Sept. 26 (Xinhua) -- Russian President Dmitry Medvedev on Sunday started a three-day visit to China. This is Medvedev's second state visit to the country since he assumed presidency in May 2008.
Panama seizes some 8 tons of cocaine in 48 hours
PANAMA CITY, Sept. 25 (Xinhua) -- The Panamanian police have seized nearly eight tons of cocaine in two operations in the past 48 hours, said a spokesman of the National Aeronavel Service (SENAN) on Saturday.
According to the SENAN, the second seizure occurred Friday on the Atlantic coast with an amount of almost five tons of cocaine, a record quantity so far this year, following a seizure of three tons of cocaine on Thursday.
2 killed in suspected honor killing in northern India
NEW DELHI, Sept. 26 (Xinhua) -- In a suspected case of honor killing, two decomposed bodies of a couple have been found in the northern Indian state of Haryana, a senior police official said Sunday.
"The bodies were of a couple who had recently eloped. The bodies were found in a field in the state's Sirsa district. The victims have been identified as Inderpal and Maya who were last seen on Sept. 17. The case seems to be that of honor killing," the official said.
At least eight shot in Los Angeles party gunfire, one dead
LOS ANGELES, Sept. 25 (Xinhua) -- One person was killed and another seven or eight people were wounded in a gunfire ...
Pakistanis show rare unity to criticize U.S. court verdict
ISLAMABAD, Sept. 25 (Xinhua) -- Pakistanis have taken to the streets across the country in recent days to criticize a United States court verdict to hand down 86-year jail term to a Pakistani neuroscientist, in which a widespread anti-American feeling emerges in Pakistan, experts say.
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