Nov 10, 2010
Palestinians say it's time to recognise their state
ISRAEL'S plan to build new homes on occupied land should be countered by international recognition of a Palestinian state, the chief Palestinian negotiator said yesterday.
George Clooney | Sudan
Yemen ups security, but skeptics remain
RSS feed for United Kingdom Ireland slowly locates its "disappeared"
Indonesia Visit | Barack Obama | Jakarta
JAKARTA, Indonesia — Dany looks nervously over his shoulder: “Come on, we have to move.”
A few feet behind the slender 25-year-old, two policemen are approaching, clapping their hands and barking at the street vendors,
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Israel devouring East Jerusalem
Flying in the face of the international community, including its own guardian-ally, the United Sates, Israel has approved a wide-ranging plan to obliterate the remaining vestiges of the traditional Arab-Islamic identity of East Jerusalem.
Consumer debt tumbles $100B
Household debt shrank by about 1 percent, or $100 billion, in the third quarter, according to a report released yesterday by the Federal Reserve Bank of New York. That means in the two years since the bottom dropped out of the economy, about $1 trillion, or 7.9 percent of consumer buying power, has been sucked out of the US economy.
Heading Towards the End of Globalisation?
A "grave recession" in the world economy may lie ahead, with a profusion of new barriers to trade and capital flows, if the Group of 20 major economies (G20) fail to come up with solutions to the present crisis. The G20 will probably begin to suffer "progressive fragmentation" at its Nov. 11-12 summit in Seoul, because it is based on "unsustainable coalitions" and there are insurmountable conflicts between members, according to Fernando Cardim, a professor at the Federal University of Rio de Janeiro. Only "a remarkable diplomatic initiative" at this point could bring about the common understanding needed for "a collective solution," which would be the only way out of the global economic crisis, he said. "Perhaps the vision of the abyss" will stimulate a spirit of cooperation among government leaders, the Brazilian professor added.
Bush book defends waterboarding - Video
Former US president says in his new book that techniques such as waterboarding helped saved lives. George Bush, the former US president, has reopened the debate on the legality of the use of torture in his newly published book Decision Points, in which he defends his "war on terror" in Afghanistan and the decision to invade Iraq. Bush invaded two countries and killed over a million human beings, but rest assured he saved lives through torture.
Nov 9, 2010
Janet Jackson On Being The 'Cool' Aunt & Heading Back To The Studio
LOS ANGELES, Calif. -- Janet Jackson has gotten a reputation among the children of her siblings as a bit of an advice-giver.
"They call me the 'cool' aunt," Janet told George Lopez in an interview set to air on Monday's "Lopez Tonight."
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- Nearly 4,500 stranded on cruise ship off Mexico (AP)
- At home in Indonesia, Obama reaches out to Muslims (AP)
- No charges for destroying CIA interrogation videos (AP)
- GOP investigators take aim at health care overhaul (AP)
- Bad news Democrats — 2012 could be worse than 2010 (AP)
- Fate of Alaska race hinges on write-in count (AP)
Six Ways to Profit as Consumerism Supplants Exports and China Throttles Up GDP Growth, Nov 09, 2010
BEIJING, People's Republic of China – There's something inherently satisfying about waking up on a clear, crisp fall day in this bustling capital city, and seeing this headline atop the lead story in this morning's China Daily newspaper:
Obama takes sentimental journey to Indonesia - The Oval: Tracking the Obama presidency
President Obama's trip to Indonesia is bringing back childhood memories -- at least some of them."Obviously much has been made of the fact that this marks my return to where I lived as a young boy," Obama told reporters today. "I will tell you though that I barely recognized it as I was driving down the streets."
Boyhood memories...Deadly house fire...Cruise ship fire
JAKARTA, Indonesia (AP) — President Barack Obama has returned to Indonesia, where he spent four years as a young boy. The trip was scheduled to last less than 24-hours and may be abbreviated because of concerns about volcanic ash. Obama is using the visit to address relations between the West and the Muslim world. He'll attend economic meetings beginning Thursday in South Korea and Japan.
Obama nostalgic on return trip to Indonesia
JAKARTA, Indonesia (AP) — Barack Obama marveled at the sights and sounds — the rickshaws, the cramped taxis — still vivid in his memories of boyhood in this Asian nation. More than four decades later, the president said it was "a little disorienting" to see the sprawling, built-up capital.
Stock Market Faces Critical Test This Week
Stocks rose gently like heat waves off a radiator over the past week, as traders guessed, assessed and processed the results of the midterm elections and the Federal Reserve's decision to try to light a fire under the U.S. economy by buying a $75-billion pile of fresh, new Treasury bonds every 30 days for the next eight months.
Cameron in China, FT
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.
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
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