Today News, Nov 24, 2010

North Korea: a deadly attack, a counter-strike – now Koreans hold their breath The Guardian The US and other countries around the world pleaded for restraint today after North Korea fired dozens of artillery shells at a South Korean island, killing two soldiers and injuring civilians. With tensions running high on the peninsula, ... See all stories on this topic » The Guardian Pakistan Havens, Taliban Resilience Thwart US in Afghan War Bloomberg By Viola Gienger - Tue Nov 23 19:31:01 GMT 2010 Pakistan's failure to shut down havens for militants and the Taliban's ability to adapt are undermining the mission of 30000 American troops to reverse the momentum in the Afghan war, the Pentagon said. ... See all stories on this topic » Law that would require public vote to surrender land stirs ire in Israel Los Angeles Times Critics say the new law, approved Monday by the Knesset, could block any future peace deal with Palestinians or Syrians by making it harder for Israel to return land. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu backs the referendum. ... See all stories on this topic » European Police Arrest 11 Suspected of Plotting Attack New York Times By STEPHEN CASTLE BRUSSELS — In a series of early morning raids, police in three European countries arrested 11 people Tuesday, including some thought to be part of an international jihadist group that prosecutors said was planning a terrorist attack ... See all stories on this topic » Cambodia doesn't know what set off deadly stampede The Associated Press PHNOM PENH, Cambodia (AP) — At the bridge where investigators poked though the debris of a disaster — abandoned flip-flops and sneakers, water bottles, pieces of sugar cane — Chea Chan lit a Buddhist memorial offering of incense, coconut and lotus ... See all stories on this topic » Bolder climate deal needed to close 'emissions gap,' U.N. says CNN International By Hilary Whiteman, CNN Negotiators will meet in Cancun, Mexico in late November to build on the Copenhagen Accord agreed last December. London, England (CNN) -- Governments must make bolder and more binding commitments to reduce carbon emissions, ... See all stories on this topic » Vatican confirms Pope's shift on condoms Financial Times By Guy Dinmore in Rome The Vatican has clarified Pope Benedict's new stance on the use of condoms to help prevent the transmission of Aids, explaining that the pontiff believes that all those infected with the disease were morally justified in taking ... See all stories on this topic » Pyongyang has the edge Ynetnews North Korea is currently facing major domestic distress. The sanctions imposed on it and its agricultural difficulties have led to serious hunger, the UN reports. Yet instead of suspending its nuclear program and ballistic missiles and resuming talks ... See all stories on this topic » Irish PM faces pressure over budget, early elections CNN International By the CNN Wire Staff Dublin, Ireland (CNN) -- Irish Prime Minister Brian Cowen came under attack from political opponents Tuesday as he faced them in person a day after announcing early elections. Fine Gael leader Enda Kenny and Labour Party leader ... See all stories on this topic » Technical Issues Suspected in Iran Nuclear Suspension BusinessWeek By Jonathan Tirone Nov. 23 (Bloomberg) -- Iran had to suspend its nuclear work earlier this month and delayed plans to make fuel for a reactor, the International Atomic Energy Agency said in a report that shows the country's nuclear drive may have run ... See all stories on this topic » Nadal beats Roddick in ATP World Tour Finals | World News Heard now By Amy Sanders Rafael Nadal won the game over American Andy Roddick but not without causing his fans a bit of a scare during the match. Returning after a five week brake due... World News Heard now - http://www.worldnewsheardnow.com/ Bill Clinton auctions dinner for charity | World News By Shilpa Washington, Nov 23 : Former US President Bill Clinton is auctioning a dinner with him to raise funds for the Clinton Foundation. I'm looking forward to showing the auction winner some of my favorite exhibits and enjoying dinner with ... India Talkies - http://www.indiatalkies.com/ Politics and World News: Unemployment Extension 2010 - 99ers, Tier ... By Lois C. Politics and World News. All the Latest Breaking Political and World News. Pages . Home · Contact Us · Privacy Policy · About Us. Tuesday, November 23, 2010. Unemployment Extension 2010 - 99ers, Tier 5 And Christmas ... Politics and World News - http://politics-and-world-5678.blogspot.com/ Paul Abrams: Media Should Set "Rules" for 2012: "No Interviews, No ... By admin It is time for the rest of the media--network news, local affiliates, radio, television, print news, this newspaper-- to reclaim at least part of their role in a democracy to perform responsible journalists. One powerful way to do so is ... World News Mania - http://www.worldnewsmania.com/ All Kids Hub Kids World News » Buy Parenting Books And Discover ... By AllKids All Kids Hub Kids World News. Check the Kids World Announcements ! English flag · Chinese (Simplified) flag · Chinese (Traditional) flag · Dutch flag · French flag · German flag · Greek flag · Italian flag · Japanese flag · Korean flag ... All Kids Hub Kids World News - http://www.allkidshub.com/blog/ N. Korea incident prompts Obama, staff to shift priorities USA Today By J. Scott Applewhite, AP By Mimi Hall, USA TODAY WASHINGTON — President Obama was awakened at 3:55 am Tuesday to a fresh foreign policy problem: North Korea's deadly artillery attack against a South Korean island. It wasn't enough of a disaster to ... See all stories on this topic » Petraeus Suggests US Suspected 'All Along' Taliban Negotiator Was a Fake Fox News Gen. David Petraeus speaks during a news conference with German Defence Minister Karl-Theodor zu Guttenberg in Berlin Nov. 23. (AP Photo) The top commander in Afghanistan suggested Tuesday that the United States suspected all along that a man leading ... See all stories on this topic » Fox News Palestinian officials fund schools, fill potholes in E. Jerusalem. Are they ... Christian Science Monitor Palestinian Authority Prime Minister Salam Fayyad is spearheading an effort to improve public services for Arab areas of East Jerusalem, long neglected by municipal officials. The east Jerusalem neighborhood of Pisgat Zeev is seen behind a section of ... See all stories on this topic » Christian Science Monitor Belgian Investigators Bust Islamic Terror Network; 10 Arrested AHN | All Headline News Brussels, Belgium (AHN) - Amid mounting terrorism fears in Europe, investigators on Tuesday arrested 10 suspects after busting an Islamic extremist network, which plotted to attack a Belgian port-city. The Belgian prosecutor's office said that an ... See all stories on this topic » DiCaprio Donates $1 Million to Save Tigers ABC News LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Leonardo DiCaprio on Tuesday donated $1 million toward efforts to save tigers from extinction as he arrived in Moscow to take part in an international "tiger summit." The star of movies "Titanic" and "Inception" made the $1 ... See all stories on this topic » Cambodia's grief BBC News By Guy De Launey BBC News, Phnom Penh Calmette Hospital is rarely a happy place at the best of times. It may be Phnom Penh's flagship healthcare centre but facilities are basic. Now the Diamond Island bridge disaster may have turned it into the saddest ... See all stories on this topic » After Condom Remarks, Vatican Confirms Change New York Times A bishop read a book of interviews with Benedict published on Tuesday called “Light of the World: The Pope, the Church, and the Sign of the Times.” By RACHEL DONADIO VATICAN CITY — Pope Benedict XVI's recent comments about the use of condoms in select ... See all stories on this topic » New York Times Dire warning on eve of climate change summit Independent By Michael McCarthy, Environment Editor The world is now firmly on the path for dangerous climate change in the coming century, a major new assessment reveals today on the eve of the forthcoming UN climate conference which opens next week in Mexico. ... See all stories on this topic » Report Suggests Problems with Iran's Centrifuges New York Times By WILLIAM J. BROAD Atomic inspectors reported Tuesday that Iran mysteriously stopped feeding uranium into thousands of centrifuges at its main enrichment plant this month, and independent experts suggested that the computer worm suspected of being ... See all stories on this topic » 2 Die in Haiti election violence Fox News Port-au-Prince – Police confirmed Tuesday that two people died as a result of incidents in which a delegation of ruling-party presidential candidate Jude Celestin was implicated. An official at police headquarters in Jeremie, capital de Grand'Anse ... See all stories on this topic » Alpha-Carotene Could Possibly Prolonge Life | World News Heard now By Kara.Thomas During the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey, Chaoyang Li, MD, PhD of the CDC´s Division of Behavioral Surveillance in Atlanta and his... World News Heard now - http://www.worldnewsheardnow.com/

Rep. Dennis Kucinich: Fake Taliban Leader, Fake Elections, Fake ... By admin Evidence abounds that the Karzai regime in Kabul is among the most corrupt in the world. President Karzai rules through crony capitalism. He works to protect his cronies rather than the Afghan people. Our tax dollars are going to the ... World News Mania - http://www.worldnewsmania.com/

Asia Currencies Rebound After `Knee-Jerk Reaction' to Korea Artillery Fire Bloomberg By Patricia Lui - Wed Nov 24 03:49:11 GMT 2010 Asian currencies rose for the first time in four days, rebounding after an exchange of artillery fire between North and South Korea yesterday triggered losses. The Asia Dollar Index, which tracks Asia's 10 ... See all stories on this topic »

29 miners confirmed dead after New Zealand mine explosion CNN International By the CNN Wire Staff Flowers and a note lay at the foot of the Strongman Mine Memorial on Monday in Greymouth, New Zealand. (CNN) -- All 29 miners trapped underground in a New Zealand mine are dead, the official in charge of a the rescue attempt said ... See all stories on this topic » CNN International

Theologians try to divine the intent of pope's comment on condoms Washington Post By Michelle Boorstein and William Wan The Vatican appeared to open the door Tuesday to a broader discussion about the acceptable uses of condoms, saying people in sexual relationships can use them as a last resort when one partner is infected with HIV. ... See all stories on this topic »

Forewarned? Germany Heightens Security in Response to Terror Threat TIME By Tristana Moore / Berlin Tuesday, Nov. 23, 2010 Masked police escort an arrested man from a house in Antwerp Belgium. Germany and the Netherlands arrested at least ten people on suspicion of planning an Islamist militant attack in Belgium. ... See all stories on this topic »

Taliban impostor reveals perils of negotiation Washington Post US Army soldiers from Charlie Company, First Battalion, 502nd Infantry Regiment of The 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division with Afghan policemen prepare themselves for a foot patrol in West Now Ruzi village, district Panjwai, Afghanistan, ... See all stories on this topic » Washington Post

Israel to PA: Reject 'findings' on claims to Kotel Jerusalem Post By BY HERB KEINON, GIL HOFFMAN AND KHALED ABU TOAM Israeli peace activist calls Palestinian Authority's denial of Jewish ties to site a "stain" and a "serious mistake." Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu's spokesman Mark Regev called on the Palestinian ... See all stories on this topic »

Expectations for Climate Change Conference Limited Voice of America Many environmentalists were disappointed last year when the United Nations Climate Change Conference in Copenhagen did not end with a broad agreement to combat climate change, and they do not expect a major agreement to come out of the upcoming meeting ... See all stories on this topic »

Haiti cholera 'worse than feared' BBC News The cholera epidemic in Haiti is spreading twice as fast as had been estimated and is likely to result in hundreds of thousands of cases in the coming months, the UN says. The UN's humanitarian co-ordinator for Haiti, Nigel Fisher, said aid agencies ... See all stories on this topic »

Report Says Computer Worm Stymied Iran Nuclear Sites Wall Street Journal By DAVID CRAWFORD And JAY SOLOMON AP Iran's nuclear-fuel production facilities were temporarily suspended this month, the United Nations nuclear watchdog said, in the latest sign of the difficulties Tehran is facing in advancing its atomic work. ... See all stories on this topic »

  

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Theologians try to divine the intent of pope's comment on condoms

The Vatican appeared to open the door Tuesday to a broader discussion about the acceptable uses of condoms, saying people in sexual relationships can use them as a last resort when one partner is infected with HIV.

Robot breakdown delays rescue of trapped NZ miners

GREYMOUTH, New Zealand —The bid to rescue 29 New Zealand coal miners trapped underground by a massive gas explosion for nearly five days hit new problems Tuesday as a mechanical robot broke down inside a tunnel and hard rock layers slowed progress on gas testing.

TSA chief calls for understanding; pat-down leaves Michigan man covered in urine

ATLANTA —The U.S. airport security chief pleaded with Thanksgiving travelers for understanding and urged them not to boycott full-body scans on Wednesday, lest their protest snarl what is already one of the busiest, most stressful flying days of the year.

Myanmar democracy leader Suu Kyi reunited with son

YANGON —Myanmar’s pro-democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi was reunited Tuesday with her youngest son she last saw a decade ago, in an emotional moment at the Yangon airport 10 days after she was released from detention.

North, South Korea exchange fire;

SEOUL —North and South Korea exchanged artillery fire Tuesday after the North shelled an island near their disputed sea border, killing at least two South Korean marines, setting dozens of buildings ablaze and sending civilians fleeing for shelter.

Harry Potter stars sad to say goodbye › Japan Today

From left: Evanna Lynch, Rupert Grint and Bonnie Wright.

By Chris Betros

TOKYO —With “Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 1” opening around the world simultaneously over the weekend, the series’ youthful stars fanned out on publicity tours around the globe. Star Daniel Radcliffe stayed in the UK, Emma Watson was in the U.S., Tom Felton went to Mexico, while Japan played host to Rupert Grint (Ron Weasley), Bonnie Wright (Ginny Weasley) and Evanna Lynch (Luna Lovegood).

Japanese firms lobby British government to rethink immigration plans

LONDON —Japanese firms are threatening to review future investments in Britain if the government goes ahead with plans to put an annual cap on immigration levels.

Women of the year, Japan

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From left: Singer Miliyah Kato, actress Meisa Kuroki, actress Shinobu Terajima, actress Tamiyo Kusakari, cartoonist Eriko Saibara, actress Satomi Ishihara and model Tao Okamoto pose at the Vogue Nippon Women of the Year 2010 award ceremony at the Grand Hyatt Tokyo on Monday night.

3 hikers rescued, 4th in critical condition in Shizuoka

SHIZUOKA —A woman was found in a critical condition while three others were rescued on Tuesday in a mountainous area of Shimada, Shizuoka Prefecture, after they went missing Monday. Police found Fusae Goto, 80, in a state of cardio-respiratory arrest by a mountain river during a search for the missing hikers on Tuesday morning.

4 bodies found in car in Saitama; suicide suspected, Japan

SAITAMA —

Three men and one woman were found dead Tuesday in a parked car at a parking lot of a temple in Saitama, Saitama Prefecture, police said.

Police believe the four, believed to be in their 20s to 40s, committed group suicide, as a charcoal stove of the type often used in carbon monoxide poisoning suicides was found on the back seat of the van. The car was locked and the windows were sealed with tape from the inside but no suicide notes were found, according to police.

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Susan Boyle Takes Over the “Today” Show

Bringing some holiday cheer to the airwaves, Susan Boyle gave a marvelous performance on the “Today” show this morning (November 23).

The “I Dreamed a Dream” songstress looked joyous as she took the stage at Rockefeller Center to the delight of the massive crowd that had gathered.

Simon Cowell Opines On New “Idol” Judge Steven Tyler

He walked away from one of the most successful shows on network television, and looking back Simon Cowell thinks things will be fine without him.

The former “American Idol” stud told press he doesn’t mind being replaced by Aerosmith frontman Steven Tyler.

Taylor Swift Dishes On "Back to December"

She’s known for putting her thoughts and emotions in her music, and Taylor Swift recently opened up about what’s behind her song, “Back to December.”

The country-singing cutie says the tune “is an apology in the form of a song. You know, in life, you learn lessons. And sometimes you learn them the hard way. Sometimes you learn them too late.”

Olivia Palermo: Ready for Her Own Show

Stepping out for the screening of “I Love You Phillip Morris,” Olivia Palermo was spotted at the New York's School of Visual Arts Theater on Monday night (November 22).

Upon arrival, the reality TV star babe looked fabulous while showing off her freshly cut and colored locks and posing for pictures alongside her hunky beau, Johannes Huebl.

"True Blood" Adds Hot New Cast Members

It’s one of HBO’s most popular shows, and now “True Blood” have added a few new members to its cast.

Janina Gavankar, who may know from “The Gates” and “The L Word,” is set to play Luna, a sexy public school teacher and shapeshifter.

Katie Holmes and Suri: Farewell, Ft. Lauderdale

Finishing up her work in paradise, Katie Holmes was joined by daughter Suri Cruise boarding a private jet in Fort Lauderdale, Florida on Tuesday (November 23).

The former "Dawson's Creek" star was been busily working on scenes aboard the Allure of the Seas cruise ship alongside Adam Sandler for their new film "Jack and Jill".

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Nations condemn deadly North Korean artillery attackCNN International By the CNN Wire Staff (CNN) -- Nations reacted swiftly Tuesday in condemning a North Korean artillery attack that South Korea said killed two marines and wounded 15 soldiers and civilians. The strongest reaction came from South Korean President Lee ... See all stories on this topic »

Nicki Minaj Opens Up About Dad's Crack Addiction

Giving a raare glimpse into her days growing up, Nicki Minaj opened up in an emotional forthcoming MTV News documentary titled "My Time Now".
Airing on Sunday (November 28) at 10 p.m. ET/PT on MTV, the "Your Love" singer begins the show by telling, "Everything in Trinidad reminds me of my family that is no longer here."

Miley Cyrus' Star-Studded 18th Birthday Bash

Making for quite the memorable evening, Miley Cyrus followed up her 2010 American Music Awards performance with a night of celebration at Trousdale in Los Angeles on Sunday (November 21).
Donning a black bra-like top and matching leather pants, the "Hannah Montana" star was greeted by a slew of Hollywood stars including Demi Moore and Rumer Willis while ringing in an early 18th birthday fete.

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Israel Is The Tail That Is Wagging The World

Since the world was introduced to Israel, the entire world has been upended. In the case before the world today of TSA's outrageous behavior, that flies in the face of all-humanity, we can easily see that this tyranny will lead directly to the enslavement of the American public if these policies are not brought to complete halt.

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Cambodia Water Festival turns tragic with deadly stampede Christian Science Monitor At least 339 people died in the stampede, according to Prime Minister Hun Sen, who called it a terrible tragedy. The Water Festival has seen troubles in past years. An injured Cambodian is carried by police and other visitors after a stampede onto a ... See all stories on this topic » Christian Science Monitor

Gas levels still too toxic for mine rescue New Zealand Herald By Susie Nordqvist, Paul Harper and Jarrod Booker The level of toxic gas in the Pike River mine remains too high after last Friday's blast for rescue teams to be sent in to find 29 trapped miners, authorities said this morning. ... See all stories on this topic »

Osborne vows not to push for Irish tax reform BBC News The government does not intend to ask Ireland to raise its 12.5% corporation tax rate in return for Britain's support for a bail-out of the Irish economy, Chancellor George Osborne has told MPs. In a Commons statement on 22 November 2010, ... See all stories on this topic »

US Calls North Korea's Nuclear Revelation a 'Publicity Stunt' ABC News By KIRIT RADIA The United States today called North Korea's decision to unveil a new uranium enrichment program to a group of visiting American scientists a "publicity stunt" and said it will take some time to consult with allies about how to proceed. ... See all stories on this topic »

Obama committed to a Lebanon free of 'terrorism' AFP WASHINGTON — US President Barack Obama, in a markedly personal statement, said Monday he was committed to keeping Lebanon free of "terrorism" as tensions and fears of violence rose sharply in Beirut. Obama marked Lebanon's Independence Day by firmly ... See all stories on this topic »

Pope seeks to start debate on condoms and AIDS The Associated Press VATICAN CITY (AP) — Pope Benedict XVI sought to "kick-start a debate" when he said some condom use may be justified, Vatican insiders say, raising hopes the church may be starting to back away from a complete ban and allow condoms to play a role in the ... See all stories on this topic »

Ukraine Leader Pushes Triangular Partnership New York Times By STEPHEN CASTLE BRUSSELS — In a strong defense of his rapprochement with Moscow, Ukraine's president, Viktor F. Yanukovich, said Monday that his policy had bolstered Europe's security, improved all-round cooperation with Russia and consigned to ... See all stories on this topic »

The new Nato pact Financial Times The cold war is over – for the moment, at least. The North Atlantic Treaty Organisation, formed to counter the Soviet Union's post-war expansion, this weekend made a pact with Russia to share its missile defence. The 28-member alliance, whose obituary ... See all stories on this topic »

Cancun Climate Talks Can Yield 'Significant' Accords, UN Says Bloomberg By Bill Varner - Mon Nov 22 19:35:34 GMT 2010 The next round of climate-change talks, beginning Nov. 29 in Cancun, Mexico, can produce “significant” progress on forest protection, aid for developing nations and technology sharing, a senior United ... See all stories on this topic »

Pike River mine crisis: Five things you need to know
New Zealand Herald
Greymouth. This drizzly weather from Sunday has cleared and the forecast is good for the next few days. Photo / Mark Mitchell 1. So exactly where is the rescue operation at now? Police say the drilling operation to complete a 162-metre bore-hole is ...
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Europe greets Pope Benedict's condom remarks as 'evolution, not revolution' Christian Science Monitor Pope Benedict's view that there might be rare cases where condom use is acceptable comes at a time when the Catholic church's image in Europe has been battered by child abuse scandals. Pope Benedict XVI waves as he arrives to celebrate a mass in Saint ... See all stories on this topic »

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Saudi King's Travel to US for Medical Treatment Raises Succession Issue
Bloomberg
By Glen Carey - Mon Nov 22 17:36:49 GMT 2010 Saudi Arabian King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz left for the US today for medical treatment, raising the issue of succession in the world's largest oil exporter. King Abdullah delegated the management of the ...
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Hundreds killed as crowd stampede at Cambodia water festival The Guardian More then 180 people have died in a stampede at a water festival in Phnom Penh tonight, according to Cambodia's prime minister. Hundreds more were hurt at the event on a small island, as the crowd panicked and pushed over a bridge to the mainland. ... See all stories on this topic »

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High-seas piracy drama plays out in U.S. courtroom Los Angeles Times Five Somalis accused of attacking a Navy ship await their fate in the first such trial in almost 200 years. Reporting from Norfolk, Va. — The moon was bright, the sea was calm, and the pirates easily spotted their prey — a large gray ship plodding ... See all stories on this topic »

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US: NKorean uranium disclosure is 'not a crisis'
Washington Post
By MATTHEW LEE AP WASHINGTON -- The State Department says North Korea's claim of a new uranium enrichment facility is a matter of concern but "not a crisis." Department spokesman PJ Crowley says if the claim is true it would violate Pyongyang's ...
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Leonardo DiCaprio on Delta Plane That Made Emergency JFK Landing Fox News AP "Titanic" actor Leonardo DiCaprio was a passenger aboard the Delta flight bound for Moscow that was forced to return to New York's JFK airport after engine failure, Us Weekly reported Monday. DiCaprio "wishes to commend the actions of the pilot and ... See all stories on this topic »

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Afghans: Divided Over NATO's New 2014 Target
TIME
By Jason Motlagh / Ghazni Monday, Nov. 22, 2010 US Soldiers take their position on the roof during the foot patrol as an elderly Afghan man, foreground, looks on in West Now Ruzi village in the district Panjwai, Sunday, Nov. 21, 2010. ...
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Death toll from cholera rises to 1250 in Haiti
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Port-au-Prince – The death toll from the cholera epidemic in Haiti has risen to 1250, with a total of 52715 people being treated at medical facilities in the Caribbean nation, the Public Health Ministry said in its latest bulletin. ...
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Why India offers tepid response to Burma's release of Suu Kyi Christian Science Monitor In its relationship with Burma (Myanmar), India is caught between its commitment to principles of democracy and its desire to counter China's rising power in the region. Burma(Myanmar)'s pro-democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi leaves her National League ... See all stories on this topic »	Christian Science Monitor
Wall Street Falls After Ireland Receives a Bailout New York Times By DAVID JOLLY and CHRISTINE HAUSER Wall Street indexes fell on Monday, following the lead of European exchanges, as enthusiasm over a plan to bailout Ireland started to wane and traders began to worry about the problem spreading. ... See all stories on this topic »
Pope: bullish on agriculture Christian Science Monitor Pope Benedict XVI delivers his message from his studio window, overlooking the Vatican's St. Peter's Square, Nov. 14, Italy's Thanksgiving Day. He addressed modern agriculture and its growing popularity. Alessandra Tarantino / AP By Joshua M. Brown, ... See all stories on this topic » Christian Science Monitor
Historic Somali piracy trial in US wrapping up as German one opens Christian Science Monitor The Somali piracy trials, the first in centuries, have shed light on counterpiracy efforts. But some say the trials will not deter pirates, who have hijacked 37 ships in 2010 alone. In this courtroom sketch, five suspected Somali pirates listen to the ... See all stories on this topic » Christian Science Monitor
Factbox: Key players in the ruling Saudi family Reuters JEDDAH (Reuters) - Concerns over succession and distribution of key government positions in Saudi Arabia are rising with octogenarian ruler King Abdullah leaving Monday for medical treatment in the United States. His deputy, Crown Prince Sultan, ... See all stories on this topic »
Good news for trapped Chinese miners ABC Online MARK COLVIN: And in China, where mine disasters happen very regularly, they've just managed to save all the miners trapped in an underground flood. Coincidentally, the number of men trapped was the same as in New Zealand; 29. ... See all stories on this topic »
Suu Kyi's Son Allowed a Visit Wall Street Journal AP YANGON, Myanmar—Myanmar pro-democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi will be allowed to see her son for the first time in 10 years after the country's ruling junta granted him a visa, her lawyer said Monday. Kim Aris, 33 years old, lives in Britain and has ... See all stories on this topic »
Battered Haiti attempts elections in time of cholera Reuters PORT-AU-PRINCE (Reuters) - Impoverished Haiti, long afflicted by political turmoil and natural disasters, will hold presidential and legislative elections on Sunday under the scourge of a deadly cholera epidemic. With dozens of cholera victims dying ... See all stories on this topic »
Germany Closes Reichstag Dome to Tourists Amid Heightened Terrorism Alert Bloomberg By Patrick Donahue - Mon Nov 22 13:37:03 GMT 2010 Germany's Reichstag dome, which contains a spiral walkway from which tourists have a panoramic view of the German capital, will be closed until further notice, parliament said in a statement. ... See all stories on this topic »
Japan's justice minister resigns over joke Financial Times By Mure Dickie in Tokyo Japan's justice minister has resigned after making an unwise joke, giving opposition parties the last laugh in a political sideshow that has highlighted the slumping popularity of the ruling Democratic party-led government. ... See all stories on this topic »

Argentina Shipping Report Q1 2011

Argentina´s maritime sector is one of several industries whose immediate future will depend to a large extent on the outcome of the country´s general elections, which are scheduled for the end of the year.

Drug Squad Incinerates Marijuana and Cocaine in Paraguay

ASUNCION - Paraguay''s National Anti-Drug Secretariat burned Monday more than four thousand kilograms of marijuana and 50 capsules of cocaine seized in procedures performed from 2009 to 2010.
The drugs were burned in the furnaces of Aceros de Paraguay, in the town of Villa Hayes, 34 miles north of Asuncion, and officials of the Public Ministry attended, National Anti-Drug Secretariat said in a statement.
The 4.6 tons of marijuana were seized in an operation in the city of Pilar, 382 kilometers south of Asuncion, and cocaine capsules in the Silvio Pettirossi international airport, the agency IPParaguay said.
The approximate value of the drugs incinerated is close to 200 thousand dollars, according to the source.

News focus: Brazil's quantiQ to grow profits by 20%/year

Brazilian chemicals distributor quantiQ believes that, with support from parent company Braskem, it can increase its profits by 20%/year. Last year, Braskem decided to keep quantiQ in its portfolio, and made it a strategic business in the first quarter of this year, said Fernando Abrantes, quantiQ's president.

Venezuela: Opposition and Government Regional Leaders Meet to Discuss Budget | venezuelanalysis.com

During its first annual ple­nary session held last Monday, the Venezuelan gov­ernment’s Federal Governing Council (CFG) met to discuss the methods and the manner in which national financial re­sources will be disbursed to the country’s distinct localities over the course of 2011.

Shakira 'Favorite Latin Artist' at AMA

Colombian singer Shakira on Sunday received the "Favorite Latin Artist Award" at the annual American Music Awards ceremony.
The Colombian pop idol beat Puerto Rican reggaeton star Daddy Yankee and Spanish pop singer Enrique Iglesias, who were nominated for the same award.
In her 20-year long career, Shakira previously won three American Music Awards, five Billboard Music Awards, two Grammies and 12 Premios MTV Latinoamerica.

Six countries confirm attendance to chess championship in Bolivia - People's Daily Online

The Bolivian Chess Federation (FBA) said on Sunday that six countries have confirmed their attendance to the 7th South American Festival of Chess Youth, to be hosted from Dec. 1 to 6 in Sucre's Olympic Village in Bolivia.

Ecuador: 2 foreign oil companies could leave - MarketWatch

QUITO (MarketWatch) -- President Rafael Correa said on Saturday that two foreign oil private companies could leave Ecuador due to disagreements with the government on changing its oil-sharing deals to services contracts.

Chile's First Energy Efficiency Expo Begins Friday

On Friday and Saturday, Chile will host Latin America's first Efficient Energy Expo, which will showcase seminars, speakers, competitions and other activities to promote energy efficiency and sustainable development in the country.

Extinct Toromiro Tree To Be Cloned, Restored To Chile’s Easter Island

The Toromiro - a small tree once endemic to Easter Island but declared extinct in 1978 – may soon be “reborn,” with more than 5,000 trees to be planted on the island in 2011.
The last time the tree was seen on Easter Island was in 1962 in the Ranu Kao crater, when the last remaining exmple of the species on the island was cut for firewood.

Hundreds Across Chile Protest HidroAysen Project

Defying a morning rainstorm and a government that appears dead set in green-lighting the controversial HidroAysen dam project, more than 500 people and 50 vehicles paraded through the streets of Coyhaique on Saturday morning to show their rejection of the proposed energy project that would put build five dams in Chile’s pristine Patagonia region.

Chile Experiencing ‘Baby Boom’ Nine Months After February Earthquake

This week will mark nine months since the 8.8-magnitude earthquake struck central Chile on Feb. 27. And, according to officials, central Chile can expect a baby boom in the coming months.

“We have found a marked increase in obstetric consultations in the areas most damaged by the earthquake," said Health Minister Jaime Mañalich.

Can Chile Get Back Into The Antarctica Tourism Market?

Photo courtesy of IAATOTwenty years ago, Punta Arenas in southern Chile was the primary departure point for expeditions to Antarctica. But Ushuaia, the capital of the Argentine province of Tierra del Fuego, has developed and surpassed Punta Arenas to where it now controls 99 percent of tourism travel to Antarctica.