Sep 5, 2010
LE FIGARO International News in French, Sep 05, 2010
Proche-Orient : les nouvelles règles du jeu des négociations
Les Américains interviennent pour la première fois dès le début dans les tractations entre Israéliens et Palestiniens.
International Events, Der Spiegel
An Unsettled Issue
Israeli Settlement Construction Booms Despite Ban
In Washington, the Israelis and Palestinians are discussing peace, but in the Jewish settlements in the West Bank, construction is proceeding at full speed. A legal ban is being ignored and the government is looking away. The thousands of new homes could hinder reconciliation. By Juliane von Mittelstaedt in Jerusalem more...Readers Respond to Criticism of Obama
'Remaking the US into Europe Would Be a Disaster'
Has US policy become too European in its approach to fighting the crisis? A German economist's criticism of President Obama's European-style stimulus package has prompted a flood of letters from SPIEGEL ONLINE readers. Here's a selection of the best comments. more...The Czar's Lost Gold
Russian Submarine Hunts Clues to Century-Old Mystery
Legend has it that almost a century ago a series of railway wagons stuffed with gold sank into the depths of a lake in Siberia. This week, researchers, exploring the depths by submarine, may have found the Russian royals' lost gold. By Benjamin Bidder in Moscow more...World News, Washington Times
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NATO deputy rues early optimism on Marjah
By Kimberly Dozier - Associated PressNATO commanders were overly optimistic when they predicted quick success taking the key Taliban-held town of Marjah last winter, the outgoing deputy commander said. Published 12:00 a.m. September 5, 2010 - 0 Comments
Shoes, eggs hurled at Tony Blair in Dublin
By John Heaney - Associated PressProtesters hurled shoes and eggs Saturday at Tony Blair who held the first public signing of his memoir amid high security in Ireland's capital. Hundreds more people lined up to have their books autographed — evidence that the divisions left by Blair's decade as British leader have yet to heal. Published 2:07 p.m. September 4, 2010 - 2 Comments
U.N. report on Congo genocide strengthened
By Ashish Kumar Sen - The Washington TimesA draft U.N. report accusing the Rwandan army of massacring Hutus in the Democratic Republic of the Congo in the 1990s is corroborated by findings of an international human rights group. Published 2:55 p.m. September 3, 2010 - 5 Comments
- New Zealand hit by 7.1 quake; 2 injured
By Robert Griffith - Associated Pressupdated 19 hours, 56 minutes agoChimneys and walls crumbled to the ground, roads cracked in half and residents were knocked off their feet as a powerful magnitude-7.1 earthquake rocked New Zealand's South Island early Saturday. The prime minister said it was a miracle no one was killed. Published 2:12 p.m. September 3, 2010 - 2 Comments
- Death toll rises to 65 in attack on Pakistanis
By Abdul Sattar - Associated Pressupdated 19 hours, 30 minutes agoThe death toll from a Pakistani Taliban suicide attack on a Shiite Muslim procession rose from 43 to 65 overnight as critically wounded people died in hospitals, police said Saturday. Published 9:27 a.m. September 3, 2010 - 4 Comments
- Judge orders alleged kingpin 'La Barbie' held
By Associated PressA judge has ordered a U.S.-born suspected drug lord known as "La Barbie" held for 40 days pending an investigation into organized crime and other possible charges, authorities announced Saturday. Published 11:16 a.m. September 4, 2010 - 1 Comments
- U.N. nuclear chief asks Israel to join treaty
By Veronika Oleksyn - Associated PressThe head of the International Atomic Energy Agency has asked Israel to consider signing up to the nuclear Nonproliferation Treaty, according to a report made public Friday, in a boost to Arab-led pressure on the Jewish state to join the pact. Published 1:50 p.m. September 3, 2010 - 5 Comments
Sep 4, 2010
International News - The New York Times
In Middle East Peace Talks, Clinton Faces a Crucial Test
By MARK LANDLER 16 minutes ago
Syria’s Solidarity With Islamists Ends at Home
By KAREEM FAHIM
2 Bombings Kill 10 People in Afghanistan
By ADAM B. ELLICK 14 minutes ago
U.N. Raises Concerns as Global Food Prices Jump
By NEIL MacFARQUHAR
30 False Fronts Won Contracts for Blackwater
By JAMES RISEN and MARK MAZZETTI
- Times Topic: Blackwater Worldwide
South Korea’s Foreign Minister Offers Resignation
By CHOE SANG-HUN 1:27 AM ET
Italian Cities Plan to Shut Roma Camps
By ELISABETTA POVOLEDO
7.1 Earthquake Hits New Zealand
By REUTERS
Military Memo
Defense Secretary Offers Cautious Views on Wars
By ELISABETH BUMILLER
H.I.V. Prevention Gel Hits Snag: Money
By CELIA W. DUGGER
Pessimism Permeates Mideast Media on Talks
By ETHAN BRONNER
Suicide Bomber Kills 53 at Shiite Protest
By SALMAN MASOOD
U.S. Withholds Millions in Mexico Antidrug Aid
By ELISABETH MALKIN and RANDAL C. ARCHIBOLD
Turkey May Let U.S. Equipment Pass
By THE NEW YORK TIMES
Six Convicted of Sexual Crimes at Portuguese Children’s Home
By RAPHAEL MINDER
Attack in Tajikistan Highlights Fears of Militancy
By THE NEW YORK TIMES
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Lindsay Lohan said mother and child “didn’t move out of the way”
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Pixar offers fans a look at “Newt” … which no longer is in development at the studio
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“Lethal Weapon” series coming to Blu-ray with bonus material
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“Never Let Me Go” splits Telluride critics
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Jerry O’Connell glad to split duties with Jim Belushi on “The Defenders”
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Lindsay Lohan said mother and child “didn’t move out of the way”
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Pixar offers fans a look at “Newt” … which no longer is in development at the studio
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“Lethal Weapon” series coming to Blu-ray with bonus material
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“Never Let Me Go” splits Telluride critics
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Jerry O’Connell glad to split duties with Jim Belushi on “The Defenders”
By Marilyn Beck and Stacy Jenel Smith
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HOLLYWOOD News
Lady Gaga Channels Lady Liberty
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ROLL CALL: Britney & Jason Taking It ‘Day By Day’
Your Daily Dispatch of Celebrity Shenanigans!
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ROLL CALL: Is A Teresa Relative Coming to Jersey ‘Housewives’?
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Ex-CBS Producer Who Tried To Blackmail David Letterman Released After 4 Months In NYC Jail
Robert “Joe” Halderman served four months of his six-month sentence in the case, which exposed Letterman’s personal life to public scrutiny. Halderman got time off for good behavior during his stint at the Rikers Island jail complex, but he isn’t done with his sentence: He still has to complete 1,000 hours of community service.
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Bethenny Frankel Quits ‘Real Housewives Of NYC’
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Snooki And Cast Of ‘Jersey Shore’ Helping Lift MTV And Parent Viacom Out Of Ratings Slump
Ever since its December debut, the show’s buzz has been huge — even making it into one of President Barack Obama’s speeches. The July 29 start of the second season, shot in Miami, drew 5.3 million viewers, nearly quadruple the original opener. And audiences have been staying put ever since.
“Jersey Shore” is just one contributor to a ratings rebound that MTV has enjoyed since January. It marks MTV’s first consistent gainin three years.
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Lindsay Lohan Wants Her Career Back; Says ‘You Learn From Your Mistakes’
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ENTERTAINMENT
Snoop To Reteam With Perry [read more]Snoop To Reteam With Perry
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T.I. 'Ordered to Atlanta' After Drugs Possession Arrest [read more]T.I. 'Ordered to Atlanta' After Drugs Possession Arrest
Saturday 4th September 2010 - 10:45:00
Emma Watson has sunk her teeth into the Twilight movies insisting the final Harry Potter films will not be ... [read more]Watson Slates 'Sex Selling' Twilight Films
Saturday 4th September 2010 - 06:30:53
The TV producer who attempted to extort millions of dollars from David Letterman has been freed from prison af... [read more]Letterman's Blackmailer Freed
Saturday 4th September 2010 - 06:30:42
British singer Cheryl Coles marriage to soccer ace Ashley was officiallydeclared dead on Friday 03Sep10 whe... [read more]Cole's Divorce Granted
Saturday 4th September 2010 - 06:30:37
Lady Gaga was hospitalised six times in 2009 with the illeffects of a string of drastic diets, according to h... [read more]Gaga Embroiled in Drastic Diet Claims
Saturday 4th September 2010 - 06:30:24
Actress Annalynne Mccord has thanked her Twitter.com fans for their support after her favoured charity won a ... [read more]McCord Delighted With Charity's $250,000 Grant
Saturday 4th September 2010 - 06:30:22
Katy Perry is planning to become a British citizen after she marries funnyman Russell Brand.... [read more]Perry Eyeing British Citizenship
Saturday 4th September 2010 - 06:30:16
Sir Michael Gambon prefers the West End to Hollywood insisting he feelswrong if hasnt got a theatre role... [read more]Gambon Thrives on Theatre Work
Saturday 4th September 2010 - 06:30:15
Neverbeforeseen paintings by folk music icon Bob Dylan are set to go ondisplay for the first time in a Danis... [read more]Dylan Paintings on Display in Denmark
Saturday 4th September 2010 - 06:30:10
A former BritainS Got Talent contestant has failed in her bid to take music mogul Simon Cowell to court.... [read more]Cowell Tribunal Dropped
Saturday 4th September 2010 - 04:35:55
Zsa Zsa Gabors daughter has accused her stepfather, Prince FREDERIC VON ANHALT, of creating a circus atmosph... [read more]Gabor's Daughter 'Von Anhalt Is Creating a Media Circus'
Saturday 4th September 2010 - 04:31:04
Nicole Scherzinger has blasted rumours her former DANCING WITH THE STARS partner Derek Hough is secretly gay... [read more]Scherzinger 'Hough Likes the Ladies'
Saturday 4th September 2010 - 04:30:43
Lindsay LOHANs estranged father is in talks to undergo paternity testingas part of a dramatic U.S. TV reveal... [read more]Lohan's Dad to Test Illegitimate Child Claims on U.S. TV?
Saturday 4th September 2010 - 04:30:21
Rapper Kia Shine has been accused of ruining a Sweet 16 birthday bash after turning up several hours late for... [read more]Shine Blamed for Ruined Birthday Bash
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New Zealand earthquake: state of emergency declared
Curfew announced in Christchurch after magnitude 7.1 earthquake destroys hundreds of buildings.Protest over French Roma policy
French trade unions took to the streets against the government's policy on immigrants, tightening security and pension reforms on which Sarkozy has staked his political reputation.Jacob Zuma to become a father for the 22nd time after he has wed his next wife
South Africa's polygamous president, Jacob Zuma, is to become a father for the 22nd time after news that his fiancée is pregnant.Hamid Karzai sets up 'peace council' to pursue talks with the Taliban
Hamid Karzai, the Afghan president, has set up a peace council to pursue talks with the Taliban, his palace has announced.British skydiver among nine killed in New Zealand plane crash
A British holidaymaker was among nine people who died when a light aircraft crashed and burst into flames in New ZealaWill Prince Charles finish what he has started?
He's the second most senior member of one of the highest-consuming families on the planet, and yet he is about to launch a campaign to persuade us to "lead more sustainable lives". It's no surprise that the Prince of Wales is already being berated for so-called "Let them eat Duchy Original cake" comments as he embarks ....
Tony Blair: the best President the United States never had?
Photo: EPA
It was fitting that Tony Blair should have been in Washington taking part in the Middle East summit when his startlingly candid memoir A Journey was published in the USA.
Barriers to access for EU businesses in China
BA-Iberia could buy Indian airline, says Willie Walsh
Mr Walsh, speaking in the Indian city of Mumbai, said he would not dampen speculation International Airlines Group (IAG) – to be formed from the merger of BA and Iberia – would be interested in investing in the Indian market.
EU austerity policies risk civil war in Greece, warns top German economist Dr Sinn
Hans-Werner Sinn, head of Germany's prestigious IFO Institute, said it was impossible to cut wages and prices by 30pc without major riots.
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“This tragedy does not have a solution,” said Hans-Werner Sinn, head of the prestigious IFO Institute in Munich.
Primary schools short of 350,000 places
The projected rise in numbers has led to warnings that children starting school in the next few years will face classes of more than 30 pupils Photo: ALAMY
Michael Gove, the Education Secretary, has been told by Whitehall officials that a surge in the birth rate has increased demand for places by about 15 per cent a year, The Daily Telegraph has learnt.
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How to Become an Internet Land Baron
When entrepreneur Juan Diego Calle asked the Colombian government to let him sell their Internet real-estate, he knew it was a long shot. The Harvard-educated Colombian native was battling over only two letters of the alphabet, but his request was tall: Let me commercialize the nation's Internet identity.
Another loss for Tuvalu
Tahiti returned to winning form at the Oceania Futsal Championships after beating Tuvalu 4-0 on Monday night.
Tahiti after losing to Fiji 0-2 in its opening match on Sunday showed in the win over Tuvalu that they should not be taken lightly by the other teams.
Kurukuru crippled Tuvalu
Kurukuru sensation Elliot Ragomo, 19, put away seven goals – six of which came in the first period.
It is the third consecutive title for the Solomon Islands, who represented Oceania at the FIFA Futsal World Cup in 2008.
Coach Dickson Kadau said the results and the performances all week have confirmed they are on the right track.
New Visions of the Apocalypse (VIDEO)
A recent surge in apocalyptic films indicates the mood of the zeitgeist. With 2012 fast approaching, our oceans at peril and the gloom of global warming, the average recession-hit consumer cannot see past their shrinking funds to worry about other mammals going extinct.