UPDATE 2-South African gold producers gear up for strikes from Sunday - Reuters Africa
UPDATE 2-South African gold producers gear up for strikes from SundayReuters AfricaWed Aug 28, 2013 11:45am EDT. * NUM to issue 48-hour strike notice on Friday - source. * Companies make plans for protracted stoppages. * Industry lost around $500 mln to strikes last year. * Security beefed up, cash cushions will help. By Ed Stoddard ...and more »
Israel in partial army reserve call-up over Syria - Ma'an News Agency
Ma'an News AgencyIsrael in partial army reserve call-up over SyriaMa'an News AgencyJERUSALEM (AFP) -- The Israeli cabinet authorized on Wednesday a partial call-up of army reservists amid growing expectations of a foreign military strike on neighboring Syria, army radio reported. The unspecified number of troops are attached to units ...and more »
Madonna's still the Material Girl - Herald.ie
The NationMadonna's still the Material GirlHerald.ieAdam Sherwin – 28 August 2013 02:30 PM. WHEN Madonna told fans grumbling about the €145 price of tickets for her concerts to "start saving" because "I'm worth it", she had a point. Also in this section. I thought I'd be just like Anneka, not an Idiot Abroad ...Madonna named highest-earning celebrity of 2013 by ForbesNME.comMadonna top of the cash popseuronewsMadonna named highest earning celebrityIndia TodayThe Daily Star -Business Standard -Sky Newsall 180 news articles »
Syrian group cited as New York Times outage continues - CNN
Syrian group cited as New York Times outage continuesCNN(CNN) -- As an outage of the New York Times website stretched into its second day Wednesday for many users, evidence continued to mount that it was the result of an attack by the Syrian Electronic Army. The group, loyal to Syrian President Bashar Al-Assad, ...and more »
Madonna Tops Highest Paid Entertainers List - Voice of America
Brisbane TimesMadonna Tops Highest Paid Entertainers ListVoice of AmericaMadonna tops Forbes magazine's 2013 list of the highest-paid celebrities in the world. In total, the 14 celebrities making the top 10 earned more than $1 billion. Madonna certainly has reason to smile. With an extra $125 million to her name between June ...Madonna top-earning celebritySouth African Broadcasting CorporationMadonna named highest-earning celebrity of 2013 by ForbesNME.comMadonna top of the cash popseuronewsCBC.ca -RollingStone.com -MTV UKall 180 news articles »
Defending the indefensible in Syria - The Hindu
Brisbane TimesDefending the indefensible in SyriaThe HinduAn air strike on Damascus and other strongholds of the Bashar al-Assad regime in Syria, led by the U.S, U.K. and France, seems imminent. In the days and weeks to come, we will be duly informed by pundits that Syria is not Iraq - and hence not a shambolic ...Creating a case defending Western intervention in the fight against AssadJerusalem Postall 18 news articles »
Madonna named highest-earning celebrity of 2013 by Forbes - NME.com
NME.comMadonna named highest-earning celebrity of 2013 by ForbesNME.comAs the BBC reports, the singer raked in $125m (£80m) over the past year due to the success of her 'MDNA' tour as well as her clothing and fragrance lines. It is reportedly the most money the pop star has made in a single year since Forbes began calculating ...Madonna still the Material Girl as income tops $125mIrish ExaminerMadonna tops Forbes' list of highest-earning celebritiesCBC.caMadonna is Forbes top earning starIrish IndependentNational Post -RTE.ie -Indian Expressall 180 news articles »
Madonna top of the cash pops - euronews
The NationMadonna top of the cash popseuronewsThe 55-year-old raked in an estimated 93 million euros in the past year, mainly from her MDNA tour, but helped by sales of clothing, fragrance and various investments. Movie director Stephen Spielberg came in second with earnings of 74 million euros, most ...Madonna top-earning celebrity, trumping Spielberg, WinfreyArab NewsMadonna tops Forbes' list of highest-earning celebritiesCBC.caMadonna is Forbes top earning starIrish IndependentNational Post -RTE.ie -RollingStone.comall 180 news articles »
Creating a case defending Western intervention in the fight against Assad - Jerusalem Post
Creating a case defending Western intervention in the fight against AssadJerusalem PostAnalysis: A 'kitchen sink' list of arguments would provide Washington with legal footing for any actions in Syria. Syrian civilians take part in a candlelight vigil in solidarity with Syrian civilians killed. Photo: REUTERS. The drumbeat to war in Syria (or at least ...and more »
President Barack Obama Reviews The Butler: "Oprah, My Girl, She Can Act" - Us Magazine
Us MagazinePresident Barack Obama Reviews The Butler: "Oprah, My Girl, She Can Act"Us MagazineOprah Winfrey's performance in The Butler has gotten the Presidential stamp of approval. Speaking with radio vet Tom Joyner and co-host Sybil Wilkes on Tuesday, Aug. 27, President Barack Obama offered up his thoughts on Winfrey's new movie, which ...Obama teared up watching 'The Butler'Politico (blog)Obama Meets With 18 Mayors To Discuss Youth ViolenceHuffington Post'The Butler' finds a fan in Barack ObamaBayoubuzzThe Root -The Daily Camera -Digital Spyall 251 news articles »
Heather Watson out of US Open but shows promise against Simona Halep - The Guardian
The GuardianHeather Watson out of US Open but shows promise against Simona HalepThe GuardianHeather Watson strikes a return during her US Open defeat by an in-form Simona Halep. Photograph: Carl Recine/Action Images. Heather Watson lost, but somehow she won. Even though she took the junior girls title here in 2009, she has not won at Flushing ...US Open: Heather Watson crashes out to Simona HalepThe SunResult: Heather Watson suffers first-round US Open defeatSports MoleWatson looking for fresh startOrange UK Newsall 11 news articles »
Former champion Stosur stunned by qualifier - Reuters Canada
NEWS.com.auFormer champion Stosur stunned by qualifierReuters CanadaNEW YORK (Reuters) - Former champion Sam Stosur was bundled out of the U.S. Open by American teenager Victoria Duval on Tuesday. The 11th seeded Australian was defeated 5-7 6-4 6-4 by the 17-year-old qualifier in the first major upset of the women's ...Sam Stosur out of US Open after first-round loss to American teenager Victoria ...The Daily Telegraphall 9 news articles »
US, Allies Prepare to Act as Syria Intelligence Mounts - Wall Street Journal
Telegraph.co.ukUS, Allies Prepare to Act as Syria Intelligence MountsWall Street JournalPositions hardened in the international standoff over Syria, as U.S. officials said privately that a flood of previously undisclosed intelligence, including satellite images and intercepted communications, convinced them the Syrian regime had used chemical ...Syria: Connecting the DotsFox NewsCountdown to war with Syrian tyrant approachesThe SunA Grave, Obscene, but Separate MatterNational JournalWashington Post (blog) -New Yorker (blog) -Evansville Courier & Pressall 6,256 news articles »
Yosemite fire shows water resources at risk - San Francisco Chronicle
San Francisco ChronicleYosemite fire shows water resources at riskSan Francisco ChronicleAs the record-breaking Rim Fire continues to consume power lines and structures in its path, the bigger story is its effect on water and power for San Francisco, the East Bay and hundreds of square miles of California farmland. The largest fire in Sierra Nevada ...Cockpit view of Yosemite fire makes for a stunning videomsnNOWAs wildfires burn, air tankers in short supplyAccess AtlantaYosemite to close Tioga Road for Rim fire defenseMerced Sun-StarFirst Coast News -Patch.comall 1,792 news articles »
West gears up for Syria showdown - Arab News
Telegraph.co.ukWest gears up for Syria showdownArab NewsThe coming hours will prove crucial in determining the nature of the American military response to last week's chemical attack against rebel-held areas near Damascus in which at least 1,000 people, including children, perished. The US administration has ...Does Obama need Congress to approve Syria strike?Christian Science MonitorDavid Cameron: Britain must bomb Syria to prevent more devastating chemical ...Mirror.co.ukMain US targets in Syria are military sitesUSA TODAYPower Line (blog) -Scotsman -Washington Post (blog)all 6,145 news articles »
Governments made 38000 requests to Facebook - San Francisco Chronicle
San Francisco ChronicleGovernments made 38000 requests to FacebookSan Francisco ChronicleFacebook said Tuesday that it has received government requests for information on more than 38,000 members worldwide - and as many as 21,000 in the United States - in just the first six months of 2013. The Menlo Park company released its first ...Facebook pays $20 million to users over privacy breach, reveals cooperation ...ABC OnlineFacebook Issues First of Regular Reports on Data RequestsSci-Tech TodayFacebook reports 26000 government requests for user dataCNN InternationalReuters -U.S. News & World Report -NPR (blog)all 239 news articles »
Facebook pays $20 million to users over privacy breach, reveals cooperation ... - ABC Online
NPRFacebook pays $20 million to users over privacy breach, reveals cooperation ...ABC OnlineAn American court has ordered Facebook to pay $20 million in compensation to users affected by a privacy flaw, as the social media giant revealed the extent of its compliance with governments seeking information on individual users. About 600,000 ...Facebook discloses government requests for dataSan Jose Mercury NewsFacebook: Government agents in 74 countries demanded data on 38000 usersCalgary HeraldFacebook says countries sought data on 38000 users in first half of 2013The Globe and MailtechPresident -Investor's Business Daily -U.S. News & World Reportall 234 news articles »
Rodgers: Liverpool might have to Notts County a year ago! - Goal.com
Telegraph.co.ukRodgers: Liverpool might have to Notts County a year ago!Goal.comLiverpool boss Brendan Rodgers believes that his side's extra-time victory over Notts County on Tuesday is evidence of their progress under his stewardship. The Reds were cruising at half-time in their Capital One Cup encounter at Anfield but saw their ...Soccer: Palace knocked out of League Cup by third tier sideNew Zealand HeraldCapital One Cup: Liverpool need extra-time to see off Notts CountySkySportsall 283 news articles »
NYTimes Site Inaccessible, 2nd Disruption In Aug. - NPR
ABC NewsNYTimes Site Inaccessible, 2nd Disruption In Aug.NPRSAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) — The New York Times' website was inaccessible Tuesday afternoon in its second major disruption this month, with a group calling itself "The Syrian Electronic Army" claiming responsibility. Visitors who visited the NYTimes.com ...Twitter: no data breach from possible Syrian Electronic Army hackCNETTwitter, NY Times in domain hijackRegisterSyrian Electronic Army Twitter Account Claims Twitter.com TakeoverABC NewsABS CBN News -Wall Street Journal -Wiredall 195 news articles »
Pro: No alternative to military action - Deutsche Welle
ABC NewsPro: No alternative to military actionDeutsche WelleBy allegedly using chemical weapons against Syria's civilian population, the Assad regime has crossed Obama's "red line." As a result, the West must take military action in Syria, says DW's Loay Mudhoon. There is no longer any doubt that chemical weapons, ...Any US strike against Syria likely to last 'hours not days'Fox NewsStrike on Syria: Could it undermine efforts to end the civil war?Christian Science MonitorMain US targets in Syria are military sitesUSA TODAYSky News Australia -National Post -CHANNELSall 6,114 news articles »
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