FASHION News, Shows, Modeling, Feb 18, 2012

A sex worker's journey back to life at WIFW Times of India This season, the fashion industry has gone an extra mile in establishing itself as a responsible fraternity that is sensitive to issues of humanitarian concerns and well-being. Fashion makes a difference: The special showheld late afternoon took ... See all stories on this topic »

Runway Rookie: A Dude's Take on Fashion Week TIME 17, 2012 Models walk the runway at the Rebecca Taylor Fall 2012fashion show at the Stage at Lincoln Center during New York FashionWeek on Feb. 10, 2012 During my first two years living in Manhattan, a funny thing happened every Valentine's Day. See all stories on this topic »

London Fashion Week autumn/winter 2012 live blog day one Telegraph.co.uk PHOTOS: Getty/PA There was a dark and sometimes hostile mood at Central Saint Martins MA show tonight as the fashion world watched for the next big thing to graduate onto the world's fashion stage. It was Louise Wilson's 20th year as course director at ... See all stories on this topic »

The Day's Best | 02.17.12 News & Observer AFP/Getty Images A model presents a creation during the PPQ 2012 Autumn/Winter show at London Fashion Week in London on February 17, 2012. – AFP/Getty Images Charlotte Bobcats forwards Bismack Biyombo, right, and Corey Maggette, left, celebrate their ... See all stories on this topic » News & Observer

Photo Flash: PRISCILLA's Nick Adams, Scott Mauro at FashionWeek Broadway World Mauro also produced the Red Dress Awards show and festivities that were hosted by "The Today Show's" Hoda Kotb. Earlier in the week Nick Adams also took to the Mercedes-Benz Fall 2012 Fashion Week runway to modeldesigner Malan Breton's new Fantome ... See all stories on this topic » Broadway World

Fashion vs clothing: At Montreal Fashion Week, a tension between couture and ... National Post (blog) By Eva Friede Montreal • Four days; 19 shows; hundreds of kisses on two cheeks; great, good and awful fashion on and off the runway; thousands of tweets (“j'adore” figured prominently); thousands more pictures, pro and blurry iPhoners; and the grand ... See all stories on this topic » National Post (blog)

Pictures of the Day: Friday, Feb. 17, 2012 Bangor Daily News Kirsty Wigglesworth | AP A model displays a creation by designer Corrie Nielsen during a fashion show at London Fashion Week, Friday, Feb. 17, 2012. David Goldman | AP Boston Red Sox pitcher Tim Wakefield, right, kneels next to his family, from right, ... See all stories on this topic »

Passion for Fashion Sweeps War-Weary Afghanistan Jakarta Globe (AFP Photos) Good, hopefully this new generation will grow out of the dark aged myth of their parents. A passion forfashion is not the first image that springs to mind when most people think of Afghan men, usually pictured in war reports with beards, ... See all stories on this topic » Jakarta Globe

Fashion Week Fall Winter 2012 FULL RECAP! ModernSalon.com OPI at Herve Leger: OPI was used on nails for the Herve Leger by Max Azria 2012 autumnl/winter show at Lincoln Center on Saturday. Passion was painted on models' nails for a clean, barely-there nude look that complimented the show's black and ... See all stories on this topic »

'60s Glamor: Zang Toi Fall 2012 StyleBistro A model walks the runway at the Zang Toi Fall 2012 fashion show during Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week at The Studio at Lincoln Center on February 13, 2012 in New York City. (GettyImages)more pics A model walks the runway at the Zang Toi Fall 2012 fashion ... See all stories on this topic » StyleBistro

PHOTOGRAPH BY: Martin Schalk / Getty Images Los Angeles Times London — A model prepares backstage before the Fyodor Golan show during London Fashion Week Autumn/Winter 2012 at Somerset House. Quezon City, Philippines — A Filipino fan signs a message wall with the portrait of the late singer Whitney Houston at a ... See all stories on this topic » Los Angeles Times

2nd Edition: Pre-Prom Event at Stoughton High Brings Fashion, Responsibility ... Patch.com And have some fun—there was also a fashion show, with a group of students modeling the latest prom fashions. The event was hosted by Stephanie Patton, Substance Abuse Prevention Coordinator for Stoughton OASIS. They have tried to make the prom safer ... See all stories on this topic »

What did Alexa & Leigh Lezark make of House Of Holland's AW12 catwalk (slash... Mirror.co.uk Rihanna may have been a no-show at the House of Holland autumn/winter 2012 show this afternoon (sad face) but that didn't put front row favourites Alexa Chung, Pixie Geldof, Poppy Delevingne and even USmodel Leigh Lezark off - they all LOVED the ... See all stories on this topic »

Photos: SI models sizzle on Strip; deal renewed; 50th milestone Las Vegas Weekly (blog) By Robin Leach 2012 Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue cover model Kate Upton at Haze in Aria on Wednesday, Feb. 15, 2012. The stunning 2012 Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue models will be back in Las Vegas next year for the 50th-anniversary ... See all stories on this topic »

Survivors Show Their Strength On The Runway At Fashion Week The Mary Sue “I'm 49, ladies, playing the fashion model … it's such a beautiful moment.” Brown got to wear a custom Nicole Miller gown Thursday at the Empire Hotel. She left her emotionally and physically abusive relationship in 2009 after years of torment. See all stories on this topic »

America's Next Top Model -Samsung Galaxy Note? Wireless and Mobile News Along with the models, Derek Blasberg, one of the fashionindustry's top experts, ditched his pen and pad for the Galaxy Note to keep his fingers on the pulse of the latest news,photos and video footage on an off the runway. See all stories on this topic » Wireless and Mobile News

Colours, contrasts rule on New York runways Independent Online I like transparency next to something strict. I like the mix. It's that tension that makes it fashion for me.” Wang matched each outfit with uncompromisingly chunky platform shoes, while models sported rigid, blown-back jetstream hairstyles. See all stories on this topic » Independent Online

Stunning Scots teenager on how she became an unlikely fashion star Scottish Daily Record “A lot of people think that modelling is empty and vapid but there is far more to it than that. “You have to continually look at photos of yourself and if there is something you don't like, you have to work to change it. “You meet lots of new people ... See all stories on this topic »

Guest Blog From NYFW Show Attendee Cincinnati.com (blog) Then my mind raced back to the modeling class I took and how to best place my feet for the pictures. We'll see if it runs or lands on the editing room floor. The shows were outstanding. Not knowing what to expect, we quickly realized they were starting ... See all stories on this topic » Cincinnati.com (blog)

News of the world in photos: Trouble on Greek streets Seattle Post Intelligencer (AP Photo/Gemunu Amarasinghe) Photo: Associated Press / SL Amodel displays a creation by designer Corrie Nielsen during a fashion show at London Fashion Week. (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth) Photo: Kirsty Wigglesworth, Associated Press / AP2012 Pope ... See all stories on this topic »

Sneak Peek of Karl Lagerfeld's Chanel Campaign Featuring Alice Dellal [PHOTOS ... International Business Times The campaign is regarded as the perfect blend of Chanel glamour and the model rocker's fashion sense. In fact, the campaign showcases Dellal featuring sporty dreadlocks and her trademark leather and ripped tights. The release of the short film was to ... See all stories on this topic » International Business Times

Kristen Jensen, Kristin Bryson combine words and pictures for publicity Ridgefield Press Ms. Jensen, a former international Ford model, launched Kristen JensenPhotography over a decade ago. She attributes her modern, candid style to her vast experience in the fashion modeling industry coupled with years of international travel to many ... See all stories on this topic »

Pink Dolphin Draws Celebs During Magic Show Convention AllHipHop ... who entertained buyers, fashion influencers, celebrities and convention goers at the Pink Dolphin booth, in addition to their afterhours luxury suite. Check out some pics of rapper/Nipsey Hussle, Model/Rosa Acosta and NFL/DeShawn Jackson, ... See all stories on this topic » AllHipHop

The best cameras for Beirut shutterbugs of all ages and tastes The Daily Star By Willow Osgood BEIRUT: From fashion to food and yes,photography too, Beirutis like their trends. And just as students might prefer sneakers and sandwiches, and professionals heels and sushi, there's a camera for every taste. See all stories on this topic » The Daily Star

A much slimmer Crystal Renn in 2012 Plus Size Tall In the past she has been every conceivable fashion size from a 00 to a size 16. She feels the size she is now is an interesting size to be asmodels tend to be at the extremes where as she is now in the middle. She is continuing to enjoy a modeling ... See all stories on this topic »

Toying with Texture: Custo Barcelona StyleBistro A model walks the runway at the Custo Barcelona Fall 2012fashion show during Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week at The Stage at Lincoln Center on February 12, 2012 in New York City. (Getty Images)more pics » See all stories on this topic » StyleBistro

Victoria Beckham Launches New Collection at Harvey Nichols Prior to LFW [PHOTOS] IBTimes.co.uk Although the designer appeared tired from all the traveling and fashion shows, she readily posed for photographers at the London store. She then headed a party to celebrate the launch of the new designs at the Knightsbridge store. See all stories on this topic » IBTimes.co.uk

Wired Exclusive: Lauren Bagliore's A/W Runway Presentation (Photos) Allie Is Wired Allie is Wired was front row last night at Lauren Bagliore's runway presentation during Mercedes Benz Fashion Week. After slipping past the velvet ropes, we squeezed our way through the trendy crowd to our prime seats. Behind a curtain at the head of ... See all stories on this topic »

My Experience Walking the Runway at NYC Fashion Week Babble (blog) I was given the chance to walk down the runway during New York City's Mercedes Benz Fashion Week at the Strut: TheFashionable Mom Show. I was a bit nervous yesterday morning as I walked into Lincoln Center, not knowing what to expect. See all stories on this topic » Babble (blog)

Around Your Town 02/18/12 Sierra Vista Herald 25 at Buena Performing Arts Center. The deadline to register is Feb. 20. The Cinderella Program is a “natural” pageant for “real kids” in “real clothes.” A free workshop and modeling clinic will be held at Joyce Clark Middle School at 9 am Feb. 20. See all stories on this topic »

PHOTOS: Jeremy Scott's NY Fashion Week show (Photo by Slaven Vlasic/Getty Images) A model walks the runway at the Jeremy Scott fall 2012 fashion show during Mercedes-Benz FashionWeek at Milk Studios ... www.9news.com/.../PHOTOS-Jeremy-Scotts-NY-Fashion-Wee...

Model Falls At Dennis Basso Runway Show (PHOTOS) At his Tuesday show, the fur and ready-to-wear designer had a front row.... Fashion & Style Daily News Digest » PHOTOS: Model Falls At Dennis Basso Show ... www.huffingtonpost.com/.../model-falls-at-dennis-basso_n_12...

Fashion models organize to fend off abuses - Yahoo! News News: Models are more than just pretty faces. They're often overworked,... FILE - This Sept. 10, 2006 file photo shows a very thin model on the runway at the … news.yahoo.com/fashion-models-organize-fend-off-abuses-19...

New York Fashion Week: Marc Jacobs hires underage models for ... Marc Jacobs is the latest to enter the underage models debate as he hired two 14 year-olds to walk in his autumn/winter 2012 show, which is against industry guidelines. ... Telegraph.co.uk: news, business, sport, the Daily Telegraph newspaper ... New York Fashion Week: Marc Jacobs autumn/winter 2012 in pictures ... fashion.telegraph.co.uk/.../New-York-Fashion-Week-Marc-Jac...

Flakes outside, style inside at Fashion Week Fashion. SITE BLOGS WEB Search powered by Yahoo! Search Field.News ... A model walks the runway at the Prabal Gurung fall 2012fashion show during Mercedes-Benz ... PHOTOS: The stars - and sheer disasters - of Fashion Week ... www.nydailynews.com/.../fashion-week-2012-snowflakes-hit-...

Model Audrey Kitching Channels Effie Trinket! Show Us Your - News Welcome back to Celebuzz's 100 Days of Hunger Games celebration! Today, we' re bringing you an in depth look at fashion model Audrey Kitching's take on. www.celebuzz.com/.../model-audrey-kitching-channels-effie-t...

Model Falls At Dennis Basso Runway Show (PHOTOS) - StyleList Fashion & Style Daily News Digest » PHOTOS: Model Falls At Dennis Basso Show · PHOTOS: Model Falls At Dennis Basso Show #style ... www.stylelist.com/.../model-falls-at-dennis-basso_n_1277601...

Celebs bare legs, wear red at charity fashion show | Mercury News ... Actress Linda Evans models Tadashi Shoji during the Heart Truth Red Dress fashion show in New York, Wednesday, Feb. 8, 2012. (APPhoto/Kathy Willens) ... photos.mercurynews.com/2012/02/celebs-show.../4323/

Photos: Fashion models not always so graceful ... - KVAL 13 Eugene 16, 2010 file photo, a model takes a tumble on the runway during the Marc by Marc Jacobs fall 2010 fashion show, during Fashion Week in New York. ... By KPIC News Published: Feb 16, 2012 at 1:42 PM PST Last Updated: Feb 16, 2012 at ... www.kval.com/.../Heels-so-high-sometimes-the-models-fall-do...

Rebecca Romijn on Why Models Should Start Working at 18 and the ... Photo: Getty. So the big model news this Fashion Week, aside from Karlie Kloss not walking any shows, is that the CFDA's new guidelines require catwalkers to ... fashionista.com/.../rebecca-romijn-on-why-models-should-star...

Model Falls at Fashion Week | Photos - ABC News Model Falls at Fashion Week. ... 14's Dennis Basso show when she fell in a bright orange skirt and sequined top. Show goers ... (Stan Honda/AFP/Getty Images) ... abcnews.go.com/.../uma-thurman-adriana-lima-celebs-attend-y...

Lifestyles from AP | The Dallas Morning News, dallasnews.com 10, 2006 file photo shows a very thin model on the runway at the Rosa Cha spring 2007 fashion show in New York. The Council of FashionDesigners of ... hosted2.ap.org/.../id-6d2046323f164481a39a1d31c9ea0340

Models aren't 'coat hangers,' new rights group says - style - TODAY ... Models launched a new rights group ahead of New York Fashion Week to seek ... to stop unauthorized nude photos, age limits and a program to provide confidential ... New group seeks workplace standards including backstage privacy, age ... today.msnbc.msn.com/.../models-form-rights-group-ahead-fas...

New app complements New York fashion shows - Science ... The app called Made Fashion Week is companion app for people attending the shows, delivering instant content including images ofmodels, item information ... townhall.com/.../new_app_complements_new_york_fashion_s...

Libertine Fashion Week show big on embellishment | accessAtlanta 9, 2012, handout photo provided by Libertine, the Libertine Fall/Winter 2012 collection is ... At the end of the show, the models danced down the runway two and three at a time, jumping and ... Get the latest news on ajc.com and wsbtv.com ... www.accessatlanta.com/.../libertine-fashion-week-show-13441

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EUROPE News, Fed 18, 2012

Europe on a $23.71 a day . . . or maybe $118.78 Toronto Star The European Backpacker Index has been updated for 2012, giving folks an idea as to what cities are the most expensive. Top of the bargain list was Sofia, Bulgaria, while the city most likely to drain your bank account is Zurich, Switzerland. See all stories on this topic » Toronto Star

GLOBAL MARKETS-Stocks, euro rise on Greek bailout optimism Reuters * European shares led higher by banks * Wall Street muted after strong rally * Treasury prices ease as Greece hopes curb safety bid By Walter Brandimarte NEW YORK, Feb 17 (Reuters) - World stocks hit a 6-1/2-month peak and the euro gained on Friday on ... See all stories on this topic »

You Think Europe Is Stuck In A Ditch? We See Growth Everywhere Business Insider Putting the bleak macro data to one side, we have looked at the revenues of the European technology portfolio companies in our latest fund. So what can we see there? Growth! Growth everywhere to be precise. In bad times and in good times, ... See all stories on this topic » Business Insider

Experience Europe with the River Yacht RIVER CLOUD II Bradenton Herald Discover Europe with a difference! With the river yacht RIVER CLOUD II, which is at home on Europe's most beautiful rivers. The luxurious river yacht with the flair of 1930s travel is on course from the Netherlands to the Black Sea, on the Danube, ... See all stories on this topic »

China Cuts Banks' Reserve Ratios a Second Time as Europe Threatens Growth Bloomberg Play Video China cut the amount of cash that banks must set aside as reserves for the second time in three months to spur lending asEurope's debt crisis and a cooling property market threaten economic growth. Reserve ratios will fall 50 basis points, ... See all stories on this topic » Bloomberg

ECB's Visco Says Europe Must Counter Contagion Risk Threat BusinessWeek 18 (Bloomberg) -- European Central Bank council member Ignazio Visco said it's important to counter the “threat of dangerous contagion” by resolving the Greek crisis. “The difficulty in resolving the Greek crisis, evident in recent days, ... See all stories on this topic »

Greek Bailout Edges Nearer After Germany Signals Backing BusinessWeek For more on Europe's debt crisis, see EXT4.) Feb. 18 (Bloomberg) -- Euro-area governments closed in on a deal to unlock a 130 billion-euro ($171 billion) aid package for Greece, seeking to avert the region's first sovereign default. See all stories on this topic »

Gas prices are highest ever for this time of year USA TODAY Its price has risen 11 percent so far this year, to around $119 a barrel, because of tensions with Iran, a cold snap in Europe and rising demand from developing nations. West Texas Intermediate, used to price oil produced in the US, is up 4 percent to ... See all stories on this topic » USA TODAY

US and EU cautious on Iran's talks proposal Financial Times By Geoff Dyer in Washington The US and European Union gave a guarded welcome on Friday to the Iranian proposal this week offering to reopen talks with world powers. Hillary Clinton, US secretary of state, and Catherine Ashton, European foreign policy ... See all stories on this topic » Financial Times

Europe is in dire need of lazy spendthrifts The Guardian Germany's flawed policies for the eurozone are bound to backfire.Europe is in dire need of new lazy spendthrifts. Unfortunately, today nobody is willing to play that part. • Follow Comment is free on Twitter @commentisfree A factory in Germany. See all stories on this topic » The Guardian

Top European leaders confident on Greek deal Philadelphia Inquirer BRUSSELS - Greece's hopes to finally get its bailout and dodge default next month were boosted Friday, when key European leaders, including German Chancellor Angela Merkel, sounded confident a deal could be reached. The leaders of Germany, Italy, ... See all stories on this topic »

Conrad Says Economic Crisis Would Be Prod to Lawmakers on Debt BusinessWeek 18 (Bloomberg) -- An economic catastrophe like the debt crisis in Europe or a Middle East conflict may be the only way to get congressional action this year on a broad reduction of the US deficit, Senate Budget Committee Chairman Kent Conrad said. See all stories on this topic »

Greek Cabinet Mulls Austerity Mandates Voice of America The austerity measures are needed in order to secure a $170 billion bailout from the European Union and again prevent Greece from defaulting on its debt. But ministers are also expressing concerns about just how much more the Greek people can take. See all stories on this topic »

Asia Stocks Equal Record Win Streak as China Pledges Help on Europe Crisis Bloomberg Asian stocks rose this week, with the MSCI Asia Pacific Index equaling its longest streak of advances, as China pledged to do more to help Europe cope with the debt crisis and Japan boosted asset purchases. Cosco Pacific Ltd. (1199), ... See all stories on this topic »

Countries Seek Retaliation to Europe's Carbon Tax on Airlines New York Times BRUSSELS — China, the United States and two dozen other countries are looking at coordinated retaliation — including putting pressure onEuropean airlines and other industries — if Europe tries to enforce a law requiring airlines to pay for their ... See all stories on this topic » New York Times

Europe's Failed Course New York Times Demanding rigid austerity from them as the price of European support has lengthened and deepened their recessions. It has made their debts harder, not easier, to pay off. This is not an issue of philosophical debate. The numbers are in. See all stories on this topic »

US, Europe cautious on Iran offer for nuke talks Sacramento Bee By MATTHEW LEE AP WASHINGTON -- The United States and European Union on Friday expressed cautious optimism that Iran is serious about returning to talks with world powers over its nuclear program. Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton and European ... See all stories on this topic »

Europe Faces Larger Bill for Greece Wall Street Journal Dow Jones Reprints: This copy is for your personal, non-commercial use only. To order presentation-ready copies for distribution to your colleagues, clients or customers, use the Order Reprints tool at the bottom of any article or visit ... See all stories on this topic »

Communist past fuels fight in Eastern Europe for Internet freedoms Washington Post There have been street protests across Eastern Europe, attacks on government websites in the Czech Republic and Poland, even a heartfelt apology from a Slovenian ambassador who signed it and then decried her act as “civic carelessness. See all stories on this topic »

U.S., Europe welcome plan for new nuclear talks with Iran Bend Bulletin By Joby Warrick / The Washington Post US and European officials on Friday cautiously welcomed a 200-word letter from Iran proposing talks about its nuclear program, a request that appeared to spark a flicker of hope for resuming long-stalled diplomatic ... See all stories on this topic »

Germany versus the rest of Europe Business Standard While the rest of Europe staggered, German unemployment fell to the lowest level in decades. This week the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development, the club of developed economies around the world, issued a new "Economic Survey of Germany ... See all stories on this topic »

UPS Makes Grab for Europe Rival Wall Street Journal By BOB SECHLER and ROBIN VAN DAALEN United Parcel Service Inc. launched a bold bet to expand in Europe with an unsolicited bid worth about $6.4 billion for Dutch package shipper TNT Express NV, which UPS and rival FedEx Corp. have long coveted. See all stories on this topic » Wall Street Journal

Euro, stocks surge on Greek bailout optimism Arab News Prices of safe-haven US and German government bonds fell asEuropean leaders expressed optimism that the Greek deal could be struck on Monday. Equities in Europe hit a six-month high as shares of euro-zone banks shot up. But on Wall Street key indexes ... See all stories on this topic » Arab News

Apple lodged FRAND abuse complaint against Motorola with European Commission Apple Insider By Josh Ong A regulatory filing from Motorola Mobility has revealed that Apple has complained to the European Commission over the handset maker's efforts to obtain injunctions against its rival by wielding standards-essential patents with FRAND ... See all stories on this topic »

Europe shares hit 6-1/2 month high as banks rally Reuters By Blaise Robinson | PARIS (Reuters) - European stocks rallied on Friday, with a key index hitting a level not seen since before the market's early August nosedive, fuelled by renewed expectations of a bailout deal for Greece that would further ease... See all stories on this topic »

Tanzanian cardinal fears too many African priests serving in US ... Catholic World News. Tanzanian cardinal fears too many African priests serving in US, Europe. RSS Facebook February 17, 2012 ... If you found this helpful, our daily emails can notify you of key news items. Also, please support this apostolic ... CatholicCulture.org - Catholic...

US, Europe cautious on Iran offer for nuke talks - Home » Other ... The United States and European Union on Friday expressed cautious optimism that Iran is serious about returning to talks with world powers over its nuclear program. ...READ OTHER NEWS. SHARE ... philstar.com - Breaking News

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Super Poker Event of Europe satellites this week » Bluff Europe ... Players can bag a seat in next week's €600000 Dublin extravaganza courtesy of BoylePoker's daily qualifiers. BluffEurope.com: Poker News

'Opportunity for Indian leather exports in Europe, US' 'Opportunity for Indian leather exports ..."Cost of production (of leather goods) has go...With China struggling, there was opportunity for I...He said the country was looking to tap new markets...India's leather goods exporters are eyeing new e... Prokerala.com - Daily News Stories

China Cuts Banks' Reserve Ratios a Second Time as Europe ... By nyse - Google News China Cuts Banks' Reserve Ratios a Second Time as Europe Threatens GrowthBloombergChina cut the amount of cash that banks must set aside as reserves for the second time in three months to spur lending as Europe's debt crisis and a ... Daily Financial News

FRONTIERPOST.COM | Latest news, Breaking news, Pakistan ... By imran So Americans' lack of attention to Europe's problems is a bit of a chicken-and-egg debate. Is lack of news coverage because of lack of public interest? Or is lack of interest a product of lack of coverage? There is no way to know for sure, but the ... FRONTIERPOST.COM | Latest news,...

High Speed Rail News #22: High Speed Design Europe on Track By Lothaire Architectural and industrial design is on display in our round-up of high speed railnews, with a look at the world's fastest trains and a new design for Paris' Austerlitz station. Rail Europe

Spanish national rugby team defeat European champions | Olive ... By Axarquia Rugby Club THE national Spanish rugby team played their first game in the European Nations Cup on Saturday, 11 February, in Madrid, against the reigning champions, Olive Press Newspaper Spain

GMO Produce Opposition Could Ultimately Hurt European Farmers By The Huffington Post News Editors By Sybille de La Hamaide PARIS, Feb 17 (Reuters) - European farmers are likely to fall behind in the competitive world grain market as EU consumer hostility to genetically modified organisms (GMOs) drives away research and prevents cultivation of high-yield and pest-resistant crops. ...http://www.responsibletechnology.org/news/544 For a couple of years, the Institute for Responsible Technology has predicted that the US would soon experience a tipping point of consumer rejection. The Full Feed from HuffingtonPost.com

Gay Rights Under Threat In Aftermath of Arab Spring! | EuropeNews Pink News a gay news service based in the United Kingdom has highlighted a situation that seems to be emerging in Tunisia indicating that homosexuals do not... europenews.dk/en/node/52107

Global hotel pulse: Europe news HotelNewsNow.com each week features a news roundup from a different region of the world. Today's review covers Europe. Broke Europe calls for bed taxes ... www.hotelnewsnow.com/.../Global-hotel-pulse-Europe-news

Dutch website causes stir in Central Europe | EurActiv Independent specialised European Union affairs portal for EU policy professionals. Expert EU policy journalists follow a wide range of European legislation and ... www.euractiv.com/.../dutch-website-causes-stir-central-europe...

Nintendo of Europe Opens Twitter Accounts - News - Nintendo ... For a full scope of all the European news, a follow to @NintendoEurope is in order. However, if you want more local news and all of it in your very own language, ... www.nintendoworldreport.com/news/29297

Acta: European Parliament's Schulz criticises treaty The controversial Anti-Counterfeiting Trade Agreement is criticised by the president of the European Parliament, Martin Schulz. www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-17012832

European and Chinese leaders meet in Beijing to discuss open ... European Union leaders urged China on Tuesday to open its markets, join in persuading Iran to negotiate over its nuclear program and help end bloodshed in ... www.thestar.com/.../1131318--european-and-chinese-leaders-...

BBC News - Europe cold snap death toll rises The death toll from freezing weather across Europe continues to climb, with transport links also badly affected. www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-16897068

Europe's cold spell hits Turkey's quake survivors The cold snap, which began in Europe in late January, has left some families in Turkey's quake relief centers trying to stay warm by using coal stoves or electric ... www.cbsnews.com/.../europes-cold-spell-hits-turkeys-quake-s...

Futures Turn Lower After Mixed Europe News US stock futures are turned down Tuesday morning and now point to a lower open on Wall St. Last night futures were a bit under pressure after Moody's ... wallstreetpit.com/89441-futures-turn-lower-after-mixed-europ...

Exclusive: Recruitment consultancy "outs" 200 ... - Europe News News, views and gossip on leading law firms (including what they pay). The latest legal news and salary information and everything else the slightly bored ... www.rollonfriday.com/TheNews/EuropeNews/.../Default.aspx

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