Brazil soccer federation confirms return of ScolariFox NewsTo nobody's surprise, the Brazilian Soccer Confederation announced Thursday that Luiz Felipe Scolari is returning as coach of the national team as it prepares for the 2014 World Cup tourney here in the South American nation. Scolari, 64, was at the helm in ...and more »
CBC.caUN vote is a boost to Palestinian statehood hopesHuffington PostJERUSALEM — The expected admission of Palestine as a nonmember state in the United Nations is far more than a symbolic vote. For the Palestinians, the move gives them an important boost of international legitimacy in their quest for independence.Journalists and terroristsJewish Telegraphic Agency (blog)Palestinians set to win UN voteIrish ExaminerRamifications of the UN vote on Palestinian statehoodNBCNews.comCBC.ca -CNNall 9,246 news articles »
ABC NewsRomney Arrives to Dine With ObamaNew York Times (blog)Former Gov. Mitt Romney arrived at the White House on Thursday for a private lunch with President Obama, their first encounter since the presidential election as both men try to put the bitterness of a hard-fought and often nasty campaign behind them.Mitt Romney arrives at White House for lunchNDTVObama and Romney Eat Lunch: The ScreenplayABC News (blog)'Fiscal cliff' talks stall on Capitol HillUSA TODAYWashington Post (blog) -JDJournal.com -Hot Air (blog)all 7,100 news articles »
DAWN.comBallon d'Or finalists: Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo, IniestaFox NewsArgentine striker Lionel Messi, Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo and Spaniard Andres Iniesta are the finalists for the 2012 Ballon d'Or as the world's best soccer player, FIFA and France Football announced here Thursday. Messi has won the award three years ...Lionel Messi best priced 1/4 to win fourth consecutive Ballon d'orGoal.comMessi, Ronaldo among finalists for FIFA Ballon d'OrMiamiHerald.com (registration)Messi and Ronaldo battle for Ballon d'OrCNN InternationalSambafoot.com -Barca Blaugranes (blog) -MARCA.comall 489 news articles »
BBC NewsLeveson report recommends sweeping reformTVNZThe long-awaited report into media ethics in the united kingdom has been released and is scathing about the behaviour of Britain's newspapers. Lord Justice Leveson says he believes "dark arts" such as phone hacking have been more widespread than was ...Leveson: New regulator proposedBBC NewsCameron puts principle before pleasing Clegg. This is progressTelegraph.co.uk (blog)Leveson: NoW was not responsible for raising Dowler family's hopesThe GuardianThe Independent (blog) -Independent Online -Bloombergall 4,055 news articles »
San Francisco ChronicleMicrosoft prices Pro version of Surface at $899Huffington PostLOS ANGELES — Microsoft says its Surface tablet running a full version of Windows 8 will start selling in January for $899 and up. The current Surface uses the slimmed down Windows RT operating system. As a result, it doesn't run applications written for ...Microsoft Surface Pro to Launch in January Starting at $899Cleveland LeaderMicrosoft Surface Pro tablet to start at $899Stark InsiderMicrosoft Puts Price Tag on Intel-Powered Surface Pro With Models Starting at ...All Things DigitalLAPTOP Magazine (blog) -Paul Thurrott's SuperSite for Windows -Ars Technicaall 1,672 news articles »
CBS NewsThe three big questions on Syria's Internet blackoutWashington Post (blog)This morning, an entire country was effectively cut off from the Internet. Web traffic in and out of Syria dropped to zero abruptly, a drastic development more than a year into a conflict that has claimed tens of thousands of lives. Cellphone service also appears to ...Syria Internet Cut as Battle Rages Near Damascus AirportBloombergSyria says Damascus airport road safeReutersSyria: Internet Cut Off Amid Airport ClashesSky NewsTVNZ -NPR (blog) -CNN Internationalall 1,697 news articles »
Risk of childhood obesity can be predicted at birthNew ScientistAt risk of obesity or just big boned? A new tool that calculates a baby's risk of becoming obese may settle the matter at birth. The creators of the tool hope that it will encourage parents to take early action to improve their children's health. To develop their tool, ...and more »
ANALYSIS-Soccer-Brazil remain the masters of improvisationYahoo! Eurosport UKRIO DE JANEIRO, Nov 29 (Reuters) - Brazilians are proud of their ability to pull improvised solutions out of a hat and Thursday's appointment of Luiz Felipe Scolari as national team coach was a classic case of "jeitinho brasileiro". At the start of the week, 2014 ...and more »
MiamiHerald.comHillary Clinton unveils 'blueprint' to combat AIDSCNN InternationalNew York (CNN) -- U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton Thursday unveiled what she described as a "blueprint" to guide global efforts in wiping out the AIDS virus, focusing on improving treatment and prevention practices to "get ahead of the pandemic." ...Architecting the End of AIDSHuffington Post (blog)Clinton releases road map for AIDS-free generationSan Francisco ChronicleAIDS emphasis is now on testing and treatment, not preventionNew Haven RegisterTheBody.com -C-SPAN -The Guardianall 446 news articles »
The GuardianBritish judge urges new press regulator due to hacking scandalLos Angeles TimesLONDON – In a highly anticipated and lengthy report, a senior judge Thursday recommended that a new, independent regulatory authority be set up to monitor Britain's raucous press and to crack down on media abuses such as phone hacking and other ...Leveson report proposes tougher self-regulation for UK mediaBusiness StandardLeveson tells Cameron to get on with it.Channel 4 News (blog)Leveson report: Press failed itself by not investigating hacking from withinThe IndependentIrish Independent -Politico (blog) -CTV Newsall 2,959 news articles »
Sydney Morning HeraldPalestine warns those who vote against UN bidgulfnews.comRamallah: The Palestinian Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced on Thursday that Palestine will study, review and reassess its relationships with all the countries which vote against or abstain from the Palestinian resolution draft at the UN General Assembly in ...Italy will approve Palestinian stateHuffington PostIrwin Cotler: Palestinian search for UN status will undermine hopes of statehoodNational PostOf Bids And BoycottsDaily BeastJewish Telegraphic Agency -The Australian Financial Review -Brisbane Timesall 3,474 news articles »
CBS NewsWindows 8 off to a slow start with consumers in month one, says NPDZDNet (blog)Summary: Retail sales of Windows 8 in its first month have been nothing to write home about, according to analysts with NPD. Mary Jo Foley. By Mary Jo Foley for All About Microsoft | November 29, 2012 -- 14:30 GMT (06:30 PST). Follow @maryjofoley ...Microsoft shareholders ask: Why should we own the stock?KPLU News for Seattle and the NorthwestMicrosoft: Windows 8 selling well despite PC slumpYahoo! News (blog)Microsoft has sold 40 million Windows 8 licensesVIP BreakdownThe Vergeall 1,297 news articles »
Irish IndependentMessi, Ronaldo and Iniesta to fight it out for Ballon d'OrIrish IndependentLIONEL Messi is in contention for a fourth successive FIFA Ballon d'Or crown after being named on a three-man shortlist today alongside Cristiano Ronaldo and Andres Iniesta. Barcelona superstar Messi has enjoyed an incredible year and stands on the ...Messi Joins Ronaldo, Iniesta as Finalists for FIFA Player AwardBloombergMessi is aiming to win his fourth successive Ballon d'OrThe Times (subscription)Spanish League Sweeps Board in FIFA NominationsSky NewsMyjoyonline.com -Business Recorder (blog) -San Francisco Chronicleall 188 news articles »
Ahram OnlineLetters: To rule in EgyptLos Angeles TimesRe "Egypt's 'moderate' despot," Opinion, Nov. 27 and "A compromise in Egypt," Editorial, Nov. 27. Jonah Goldberg's discovery of a "moderate" despot in Egyptian President Mohamed Morsi and The Times' advocacy of compromise are examples of shameless ...Demonstrations in CairoWashington PostUnited but dividedAhram OnlineIslam's status unchanged in Egypt draft constitutionDaily News & AnalysisNew York Times -Wall Street Journal -CBC.caall 322 news articles »
Ahram OnlineUnited but dividedAhram OnlineIt took leaders of key liberal and leftist parties only a few hours to lash out at President Mohamed Morsi's latest series of constitutional and legal decrees. They immediately decided to form the National Salvation Front (NSF), whose main aim is to force the ...Egypt Rushes to Vote on New ConstitutionNew York TimesEgypt's Constitutional Assembly begins voting on draft documentWashington PostPanel begins vote on final draft of new Egyptian constitutionFox NewsVoice of America (blog) -RT -Huffington Postall 10,025 news articles »
ABC NewsStuart Stevens Sticks With Message: Our Ideas 'Carried The Day'Huffington PostMitt Romney adviser Stuart Stevens defended the failed GOP presidential candidate and himself on Thursday, repeating an argument from his Wednesday Washington Post op-ed that the candidate carried the day, but still didn't win. That op-ed was met with ...Obama, Romney to talk about leaner government over lunchCNN (blog)Obama having Romney to White House lunchChicago TribuneSnatching Defeat out of the Jaws of VictoryThe American ProspectSalon -HispanicBusiness.com -TPMall 6,112 news articles »
Independent OnlineDale out to prove a pointIndependent OnlineDale Steyn doesn t enjoy admitting that he s had a fairly ordinary tour of Australia to date, but he promises that he s going to bust a gut to help South Africa win the series in the third Test starting tomorrow. Photo by Matt Roberts. Dale Steyn doesn't enjoy ...Australian cricket's soul, mateESPNcricinfo.comPunter's farewell catches us all outThe AustralianHighs and lows of an Australian cricket greatThe AgeNEWS.com.au -IBNLive -Indian Expressall 3,323 news articles »
Channel 4 NewsLeveson Report Published: New Law Regulating British Press RecommendedHuffington PostThe long-awaited report from the Leveson Inquiry into the ethics and practices of the British media was published on Thursday. In the report, Lord Justice Leveson calls for a new government law to back an independent regulatory body overseeing the press.Leveson calls for legislation to stop press "havoc"ITNLeveson delivers long awaited report on British newspapersThe SunLeveson: the press will be horrified by this radical change in the way that ...The IndependentFinancial Times -Reuters -CBS Newsall 2,664 news articles »
PoliticoRep. Tom Cole: Boehner will negotiate 'tough' deal on fiscal cliffPoliticoRepublican Rep. Tom Cole, the Oklahoma congressman who has called for a quick extension of middle class tax cuts, offered praise on Thursday for House Speaker John Boehner. “I think the Speaker's doing a great job,†Cole said on CNN's “Starting Point.Snatching Defeat out of the Jaws of VictoryThe American ProspectWhite House, Congress talk as 'fiscal cliff' nearsWIVBWhite House: Obama Flexible on Tax RatesHispanicBusiness.comThe Jewish Week (blog) -NBCNews.com -Huffington Postall 6,084 news articles »
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