Nov 19, 2010
Distorting Iranian-Latin American Relations
According to an article in the Israeli daily Haaretz entitled “Iran, Venezuela plan to build rival to Panama Canal”, the current border dispute between Costa Rica and Nicaragua—in which the former country has accused the latter of sending military troops into its territory along the San Juan River during a river dredging project—is a “trial balloon” for a new Iranian-funded “‘Nicaragua Canal’ linking the Atlantic and Pacific oceans.” The article takes care to specify that Costa Rica is “a country without an army” but does not suggest whether the announcement earlier this year regarding U.S. naval militarization of the Central American nation might also have constituted a trial balloon for something.
BBC News - Argentina and Uruguay settle seven-year pulp mill row
Argentina and Uruguay both say they are happy after a deal was reached to end their long-running row over a pulp mill on the banks of their shared river.
BBC News - Brazilian police crack international drug network
Police in Brazil say they have arrested 22 people as part of an 18-month effort to break an international drug syndicate.
BBC News - Colombian man shot dead in Medellin church
A Colombian man has been murdered inside a church as he attended a memorial mass for a relative who had also died violently, police say.
Colombia holds interest rate steady at 3%
The central bank's decision to keep the rate at 3% was widely expected by the market, with seven analysts surveyed by
Colombia, US renew human rights agreement
The purpose of the agreement is to "renew a framework for international cooperation" between the Office of the
Russia releases Israeli mercenary
Israeli mercenary Yair Klein has been released from prison in Russia and is being repatriated to Israel despite repeated efforts by Colombian authorities to have him extradited, reports Caracol Radio.
"Klein has been released and is currently en route to Israel," an unnamed source told Interfax news agency.
Gov’t to invest $356 million to develop northern tourism route
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Peru’s government is planning to invest 1.0 billion soles ($356 million) over the next 3 years in the country’s northern regions on infrastructure to develop tourism, Foreign Trade and Tourism Minister Eduardo Ferreyros said.Government tourism promotion agency PromPeru previously announced that it would start a marketing campaign in 2011 to promote tourism to the Moche Route, which includes sites in Lambayeque and La Libertad.
Pizango launches presidential campaign
Alberto Pizango, the head of the Interethnic Association for the Development of Peru’s Jungle (Aidesep), has launched his campaign for the presidential elections in April 2011, daily La Republica reported.
The indigenous leader made the announcement on Thursday backed by representatives from Aidesep. His party, an Alliance for an Alternative for Humanity, or Aphu, will make official his candidacy.
“This morning I assume an enormous commitment and I swear to our ancient spirits to take on this assignment with honour… I promise to make Peru a multicultural state, for which we are organizing our party,” Pizango said.
Peru to receive Yale delegation to discuss Machu Picchu artifacts
A delegation from Yale University is expected to be arriving in Lima by the weekend to meet with local authorities to discuss the return of archaeological artifacts taken from Machu Picchu by American historian Hiram Bingham almost 100 years ago, President Alan Garcia said.
81 million Chinese need aid this winter
BEIJING, AFP - China says more than 81 million of its people will need government relief this winter, after it suffered one of its worst years for natural disasters in two decades.
China has been particularly badly hit by natural disasters this year, experiencing an earthquake that killed nearly 2700 people, the worst inundations in a decade and a huge mudslide that killed 1500.
Monaco princess-to-be in charity wokr plan
PARIS, AFP - Monaco's future princess, South African swimming champion Charlene Wittstock, plans to launch into humanitarian work after her wedding next year, her fiance Prince Albert II said in an interview on Thursday.
Battle of two cities, Fiji
LAUTOKA has taken a surprise lead after Day One of the FMF Chow Games at the tfl National Stadium yesterday.
The Sugar City side bagged seven gold, three silver and one bronze medals heading into the final day today.
Torres seeks Kilili help on nuclear power impact study
Rep. Stanley Torres (Ind-Saipan) has sought Delegate Gregorio Kilili Sablan's help in pursuing a federal technical assistance grant for the conduct of an impact study to pave the way for a “passive” nuclear power generation for the CNMI.
The Fitial administration has been pushing for the use of eco-friendly and alternative sources of energy, which includes nuclear power generation. With the high cost of fuel, the administration also wants to reduce reliance on fossil fuel.
The Fitial administration has been pushing for the use of eco-friendly and alternative sources of energy, which includes nuclear power generation. With the high cost of fuel, the administration also wants to reduce reliance on fossil fuel.
Medical referral program remains stalled
World Tour and Travel and Wings Travel continue to refuse processing passengers under the CNMI's medical referral program, citing the non-payment of arrears owed them by the government.
Medical referral patients in the CNMI routinely seek treatment in Manila, Hawaii, Guam, and the U.S. hospitals, paid for by the CNMI government.
Medical referral patients in the CNMI routinely seek treatment in Manila, Hawaii, Guam, and the U.S. hospitals, paid for by the CNMI government.
SSHS students watch premiere of new 'Potter' film
Over 150 Saipan Southern High School students packed the Hollywood Theaters Friday morning to watch the premiere of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1.
Saipan Southern High School Book Club has been promoting the event through literature connection in Book Club discussions, blog, and Facebook page.
Saipan Southern High School Book Club has been promoting the event through literature connection in Book Club discussions, blog, and Facebook page.
Kyoto Gaidai Nishi cultural exchange this year could be last
Sixty-four students from Japan's Kyoto Gaidi Nishi High School arrived on Saipan yesterday for their annual exchange program with Grace Christian Academy.
The group, which also included four teachers, conveyed to GCA officials that this year could be the last of their annual visit to Saipan, which started in 2003.
They said the decision to stop the cultural exchange program is due to the lack of direct flights from Kyoto to Saipan
The group, which also included four teachers, conveyed to GCA officials that this year could be the last of their annual visit to Saipan, which started in 2003.
They said the decision to stop the cultural exchange program is due to the lack of direct flights from Kyoto to Saipan
Senate kills marijuana bill
The Senate rejected yesterday a controversial House bill that seeks to legalize marijuana in the CNMI for medical and recreational use, but the bill's author said he plans to introduce a separate “medical marijuana” legislation.
House Bill 17-47 was killed on a 7-0 vote during a Senate session held at the Northern Marianas College campus on Rota yesterday afternoon.
House Bill 17-47 was killed on a 7-0 vote during a Senate session held at the Northern Marianas College campus on Rota yesterday afternoon.
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Consumers International Blog: Financial consumer protection: a ray of light in the G20 gloom?
CI's Robin Simpson gives a blow by blow account of the G20 commitment to financial consumer protection.
While the world’s press and the financial markets were raining on the G20's parade, we poor toilers at Consumers International (CI) were enjoying a moment of satisfaction at the outcome. Lobbying by our members in the G20 countries seems to have paid off.
While the world’s press and the financial markets were raining on the G20's parade, we poor toilers at Consumers International (CI) were enjoying a moment of satisfaction at the outcome. Lobbying by our members in the G20 countries seems to have paid off.
Bernanke defends Fed action, calls for unity
Oprah considering snapping up new home with a $68 million price tag, Nov 19, 2010
The five-story English manor style property boasts nineteen bathrooms and 12 bedrooms is valued at a cool $68 million.
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Winfrey arrived at the property in an entourage
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Alleged cannibal Nicolas Cocaign's French prison a 'failure'
A PRISONER on trial for allegedly pulling out his cellmate's lung while he was still alive has put France's troubled prison system under new scrutiny. Nicolas Cocaign, 39, is charged with murdering Thierry Baudry by punching him, stabbing him with a pair of scissors and suffocating
Nov 18, 2010
Norfolk Island: Painful past in paradise - Travel - NZ Herald News
No visit to Norfolk Island is complete without a good look at its history.
There are few places where you can pack so much action into a relatively short time, and even fewer have so many reminders of their history - family names, original buildings, unique dialect and early graves - still intact.
Norfolk Island is small, just 35sq km, so touring the island is easy. Car hire is straightforward (the only lesson required is how to wave to the locals), speed limits are low and there is little traffic.
Norfolk Island
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Election problem, Cook Islands
Northern group islands could be deprived of their right to vote at the November 17 general election if a solution to get the ballot forms and boxes to them is not found soon.
Secretary of Justice Mark Short is warning it will be a national crisis if major problems with logistics of transport to the north are not sorted out within the week.
The Electoral Office needs to send about three electoral officers, ballot boxes, and ballot papers to the northern group islands.
Secretary of Justice Mark Short is warning it will be a national crisis if major problems with logistics of transport to the north are not sorted out within the week.
The Electoral Office needs to send about three electoral officers, ballot boxes, and ballot papers to the northern group islands.
Let’s get behind the sevens!
“My challenge to the candidates from the three other parties – please put down the campaign apron and put on a blue and gold jersey representing our village and let’s get down there to the stadium to support our team,” says Nicholas, president of the Avatiu Sports Association.
Tourism NZ office stays
Carmel Beattie, CEO of Cook Islands Tourism (CIT), has dismissed claims that CIT could be closing its office in Auckland.
An advertisement for the New Zealand Manager post appeared in an email publication called Travel Memo on Friday. It stated in the last sentence: “Submissions from destination marketing companies will also be considered.”
Cook Islands goes to the polls
PEOPLE in the Cook Islands will go to the polls today, with 10,000 people registered to vote in the Pacific nation's general elections, according to local officials.
The two major parties are the Cook Islands Party and the Democratic Party, but a record number of 16 Independents are also contesting the 24 seats in the Pacific nation's parliament.
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- Ethics chief counsel recommends censure for Rangel (AP)
- Jobless claims rise but broader trend offers hope (AP)
- General Motors shares jump on Wall Street return (AP)
- Obama calls ratifying START treaty US imperative (AP)
- Ex-auto czar paying $6.2M in SEC settlement (AP)
- Irish head toward bailout; Portugal next in line? (AP)
Anthony Malkin Interview on Election, Obama from Nov. 3 - Video - Bloomberg
(Bloomberg) -- Anthony Malkin, president of Malkin Properties LLC, discusses yesterday's midterm election and the potential impact on U.S. businesses and the economy. Richard Grasso, former chief executive officer of the New York Stock Exchange, also speaks. They talk with Betty Liu on Bloomberg Television's "In the Loop."
Morgan Stanley's Flanagan Interview - Video
(Bloomberg) -- Kevin Flanagan, chief fixed-income strategist at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney, talks about Federal Reserve monetary policy and the impact quantitative easing measures may have Treasuries. Flanagan speaks with Betty Liu on Bloomberg Television's "In the Loop."
Darling Interview on Irish Banks , Nov 18, 2010
(Bloomberg) -- Former U.K. Chancellor of the Exchequer Alistair Darling talks about the prospects for a proposed bailout to shore up Ireland's finances and banks. Irish Finance Minister Brian Lenihan said in Dublin today that he would welcome the creation of “substantial contingency capital funding” for
GE Survey Finds Midsize Companies See Better Economy
GE Capital, one of the biggest lenders to small and midsize U.S. companies this year, said a survey showed most chief financial officers see improved capital access, low to moderate economic growth and “healthy” hiring.
Google Boost Expands To New Cities | SmallBusinessNewz
Google Boost, the search advertising program meant to give participating local businesses an edge, is on the move. This week, the beta test expanded to include 11 new cities, along with the entire state of Illinois.
The cities are Atlanta, Boston, Chapel Hill, Charlottesville (Virginia), Cross Plains (Texas), Orlando, Portland (Maine), San Jose, Seattle, Washington D.C., and Wichita. Business owners in those areas might want to keep an eye on their Google Places dashboards for an invitation to arrive sometime in the next few days.
The cities are Atlanta, Boston, Chapel Hill, Charlottesville (Virginia), Cross Plains (Texas), Orlando, Portland (Maine), San Jose, Seattle, Washington D.C., and Wichita. Business owners in those areas might want to keep an eye on their Google Places dashboards for an invitation to arrive sometime in the next few days.
Report: Iraqi athlete stabbed at Asian Games
According to unconfirmed reports, an Iraqi athlete has been stabbed by a fellow competitor in the athletes' village.
His condition is unknown but the wounds are not believed to be life threatening.
Further details are yet to emerge but it is understood that the incident occurred on Wednesday and involved a team mate.
The 'Harry Potter' phenomenon: 7 surprising facts
Friday's box office debut of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, Part 1 marks the beginning of the end of J.K. Rowling's beloved fantasy saga. (Watch the movie trailer.) In the real world, however, the Harry Potter phenomenon will inevitably keep generating ripple effects. The series' impact can already be seen in everything from a spike in owl poaching in India to the creation of a earthbound Quidditch league in U.S. colleges. Here are seven other ways that Potter mania has played out in the real world:
The NYT's 'sympathetic' Palin profile: 5 key takeaways
The New York Times has published a 7,800-word profile of Sarah Palin by writer Robert Draper who spent time with the Alaskan conservative during the weeks leading up to the 2010 midterm elections. It's an "excellent piece of reporting," says Matthew Continetti at the Weekly Standard, a "sympathetic" take on Palin that really "gets the governor right." The article is certainly no hit job, says Greg Mitchell at The Nation. In fact, Draper "barely presses her on key issues, and doesn't talk to a single critic." But he does dig up plenty of details about what life is like in "Palin World." Here's a rundown of 5 key talking points:
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- Smith's 'Just Kids' is award winner for nonfiction (AP)
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AP - Patti Smith is a literary star. - Report: Online video providers not protecting kids (AP)
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AP - Mainstream online video destinations don't do enough to keep explicit content from kids, the Parents Television Council said in a report released Wednesday. - Wis. man accused of shooting TV over Palin dance (AP)
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AP - A rural Wisconsin man apparently enraged by Bristol Palin's "Dancing with the Stars" routine blasted his television with a shotgun, leading to an all-night standoff with a SWAT team, investigator... - Patti Smith wins book award; Tom Wolfe honored (omg!)
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omg! - Reuters - Rocker Patti Smith was among the major winners of the U.S. National Book Awards on Wednesday for her memoir "Just Kids," choking up with tears before urging book publishers not to let... - Real Housewives of Beverly Hills' Kyle Richards: I Will Never Know What Pushed Camille (omg!)
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- Uneasy House Democrats keep Pelosi as their leader (AP)
- Murkowski becomes 1st write-in senator since '54 (AP)
- Gitmo detainee acquitted of all but 1 charge in NY (AP)
- Facing setbacks, Obama presses his foreign policy (AP)
- Feds holding firm on intrusive airport security (AP)
- GM launching IPO, ending government majority stake (AP)
- Qantas: 40 engines on A380s need to be replaced (AP)
Should Bristol Palin have been kicked off 'Dancing With the Stars'?
Sarah Palin supporters have reportedly taken to Twitter to help shimmy Bristol Palin into a "Dancing with the Stars" win.
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The midterm elections may be behind us, but we're still a country divided. Last night, on "Dancing with the Stars", Bristol Palin made it to the finals while competitor Brandy was sent home in what's being called "the most shocking — and
Nov 17, 2010
FoxNews.com - Israeli Strike Kills 2 Accused in BBC Kidnapping
Nov. 17: Palestinians gather around a destroyed car after an explosion in Gaza City.
GAZA CITY, Gaza Strip – An Israeli airstrike ripped through a car in Gaza City on Wednesday, killing two militants accused of helping kidnap a British Broadcasting Corp. journalist in March 2007, officials said.
Iraq president opposes Tariq Aziz's death sentence
BAGHDAD–Iraq's president declared on Wednesday that he will not sign off on the hanging of Tariq Aziz, joining the Vatican and others in objecting to the death sentence for a man who for years was the international face of Saddam Hussein's regime.
House Democrats keep Nancy Pelosi as their leader
By CHARLES BABINGTON, Associated Press Charles Babington, Associated Press – 35 mins ago
WASHINGTON – House Democrats elected Nancy Pelosi to remain as their leader Wednesday despite massive party losses in this month's congressional elections that prompted some lawmakers to call for new leadership. Pelosi, the nation's first female House speaker, will become minority leader when Republicans
Eva Longoria Files For Divorce
The actress filed for divorce Wednesday from basketball star Tony Parker, People magazine reports.
Eva’s documents were filed in Los Angeles Superior Court just one day after her rep denied that Parker had done the same in a Texas court.
The cause of the split wasn’t immediately revealed, but reports earlier today claimed Eva discovered Tony had been exchanging personal texts with a mutual female friend for nearly a year.
Prince William & Kate Middleton’s Wedding: Place Your Bets!
According to a report, British oddsmaker Ladbrokes is accepting bets on the specifics surrounding the month and location of the Royal wedding.
Katie Price: Precious Love Lady
The model/author posed in a busty top and short pink wig at the Worx as the paparazzi snapped up plenty of pics.
Green Lantern: Brand New Trailer Released
With the flick hitting theaters on June 17, the trailer shows the “Van Wilder” stud playing a cocky human test pilot named Hal Jordan.
Lindsay Lohan: On the Path to Wellness
The “Mean Girls” babe looked cute in workout gear and shades as she carried a cup of joe to an awaiting vehicle that whisked her away for the day’s addiction treatment.
Emma Watson's Pixie Cut Inspiration
Once production for “Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part Two” was a wrap, the “Ballet Shoes” beauty paid a visit to the salon to have her hair chopped.
Eva Longoria Files for Divorce from Tony Parker
According to insiders, the "Desperate Housewives" actress has filed paperwork on Wednesday (November 17) to end her three and a half year marriage with the San Antonio Spurs guard.
Cheerful Britney Spears: Calabasas Chick
The "Gimme More" singer toted an iced coffee and a pastry snack while taking in the holiday lights at the west coast retail locale.
Kim Kardashian: Dash SoHo Sexy
The "Keeping Up with the Kardashians" darling looked flawless as she offered up a wave to gathered fans and photogs during a visit to her recently opened NYC Dash boutique.
Semi-Final Round Ends In Shocking Elimination On ‘Dancing’os & Videos
She left her Alaska life and family behind and spent days driving her truck to Los Angeles to compete on “Dancing with the Stars,” and it appears Bristol Palin made the right choice.
The 20-year-old single mom, and daughter of former Vice Presidential hopeful Sarah Palin, is heading to next week’s “Dancing with the Stars” final round.
Brad Pitt wants to make Chilean miners film
The trapped Chile miners
The 33 men were trapped underground for more than two months after their mine collapsed in Copiapó, northern Chile Photo: EPA
By Jon Swaine in New York 5:45PM GMT 15 Nov 2010
Brad Pitt is hoping to turn the story of the trapped Chilean miners
Iraq president refuses to sign execution order for Tariq Aziz
Jalal Talabani, the Iraqi president, has said he will not sign an execution order for Tariq Aziz, the former deputy of dictator Saddam Hussein sentenced to death last month over the persecution of Islamic parties.
Iraq's high tribunal passed a death sentence on Aziz, once the international face of Saddam's government, in late October.
Qantas plane turned back after bird strike
A Qantas jet was forced to return to Johannesburg after a bird strike damaged one of its engines, the latest in a series of incidents at the Australian airline since an engine failure on an Airbus A380 nearly two weeks ago.
Nazi spaceship film sparks UFO debate
The Finnish sci-fi comedy 'Iron Sky' centres on real-life SS officer Hans Kammler who was said to have made a significant breakthrough in antigravity experiments towards the end of WW2.
Germany raises security alert after attack warnings
BERLIN (Reuters) - Germany said on Wednesday it had strong evidence Islamist militants were planning attacks in the next two weeks and ordered security at potential targets such as train stations and airports to be tightened.
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- TSA boss: New pat-downs are more invasive (AP)
- Consumer prices rise moderately but inflation tame (AP)
- Murkowski Alaska-bound as vote counting winds down (AP)
- Pelosi expected to remain House Democrats' leader (AP)
- European officials to lift lid on Irish banks (AP)
- Feds: Russian arms suspect not beyond law's reach (AP)
China's Hairy Crab Prices Indicate Strong Economic Growth
BEIJING, People's Republic of China – While other investors are busy rounding up all sorts of economic data, tea leaves and fortune cookies in an attempt to figure out China's economic situation next year, I'm heading out the door once again to take a look at hairy crab prices.
Chile: The One Emerging Market That Investors Can't Afford to Ignore in 2011
When I review each of the world's emerging markets in order to decide which ones to buy in 2011, I start with two questions:
But with every rule, there are also exceptions. As we will see.
- Is the market cheap?
- And has it under-performed over the past year?
But with every rule, there are also exceptions. As we will see.
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- Europe seeks concrete response to Irish crisis (AP)
- Pelosi expected to remain House Democrats' leader (AP)
- Russian arms trafficking suspect arrives in NY (AP)
- Senate Democrats swim against anti-earmark tide (AP)
- Experts: BP ignored warning signs on doomed well (AP)
- Haiti president appeals for calm in cholera riots (AP)
Britain Pledges to Support Ireland in Debt Crisis - NYTimes.com
BRUSSELS — The British government signaled Wednesday that it could offer direct financial assistance to Ireland even though Britain is outside the euro zone, as the European Union struggled to contain a resurgent debt crisis.
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