BBC NewsGovt U-turn isn't enoughBangkok PostWhen the self-serving amnesty bill put the country on the brink of a new round of political crisis, the government quickly backtracked to appease public anger. It was the right thing to do. The question, however, is whether or not the government can stem the ...Baht Outlook Dims as Amnesty Bill Sparks Unrest: Southeast AsiaBusinessweekThailand's amnesty billThe EconomistUnder Pressure From Many Sides, Yingluck Announces Amnesty Bill WithdrawalBernamaFox News -The Star Online -TIMEall 229 news articles »
Wall Street JournalECB surprises markets with cut to key interest rateUSA TODAYLONDON — The European Central Bank surprised markets Thursday by cutting its benchmark interest rate 25 basis points to a record low 0.25%, a move that surprised economists and took the wind out of the euro currency. "This seems to be primarily about ...ECB rate cut – shock and awe for the euro.ForexLive (blog)Euro Bulls Crack as Odds of Return to 2013 Lows Jump: CurrenciesBloombergA weak euro is Europe's best means of beating deflationFinancial Timesall 739 news articles »
Toronto StarEvidence of foul play in Arafat's deathgulfnews.comAfter nine years of speculation, there now seems to be conclusive evidence that Palestinian leader Yasser Arafat was deliberately poisoned using highly toxic radioactive polonium. The conclusions come following an extensive examination of Arafat's ...Arafat's widow awakens old ghosts with murder chargeThe Star OnlineCalls for Arafat 'killing' probe after poison reportMa'an News Agencyall 462 news articles »
BBC NewsGreek police clear former broadcaster ERT's officesBBC NewsGreek riot police have cleared the headquarters of the former state broadcaster ERT, using tear gas to gain entry and arresting several people. Police formed a cordon round the building in Athens, before going from room to room to evacuate protesters.Greek government to face no-confidence vote after ERT police raideuronewsGreek police armed with teargas end state television sit-inThe Times (subscription)Greece: Riot Police In Broadcaster RaidSky NewsBelfast Telegraph -The Independent -The Globe and Mailall 91 news articles »
Irish IndependentTop #Twitter facts ahead of its IPOIrish IndependentWith the Twitter initial public offering (IPO) expected to raise at least €1.8bn on the New York Stock Exchange today, here are some facts about the social networking site, from the first tweet to our favourite Irish historical characters on Twitter.Twitter shares priced at $26 ahead of IPOMetroChallenges abound as Twitter heads for IPODeutsche WelleTwitter aims to raise at least $1.8bn as shares hit the marketIrish TimesPhilly.com -DAWN.com -Sky Newsall 648 news articles »
The GuardianPhilippines Braced For Typhoon HaiyanSky NewsThe military is on full alert as the region prepares for one of the most powerful typhoons in Asia so far this year. 9:33am UK, Thursday 07 November 2013. Satellite image of Typhoon Haiyan. Forecasters say Haiyan could become even more powerful. Tweet ...Thousands flee in Philippines as Typhoon Haiyan nearsThe HinduCebu Pacific, TigerAir cancel flights due to Typhoon YolandaGMA NewsPhilippines Braces For Wrath of Super Typhoon HaiyanTIMERappler -Times of India -InterAksyonall 333 news articles »
Capital FM KenyaGuarded hopes as Iran nuclear talks kick off in GenevaCapital FM KenyaIn their second meeting here in less than a month, negotiators from the United States and five other world powers will sit down with Iranian officials for two days in the hopes of hammering out a framework agreement. Officials have said the contours of the “first ...Iran says nuclear deal possible this week in Geneva talksThe Globe and MailPowers seek 'first-step' nuclear deal with Iran in Geneva talksIrish TimesUS seeks 'first step' in high-stakes nuclear talks with IranFox NewsTVNZ -New York Times -Indian Expressall 777 news articles »
Sydney Morning HeraldThai Senate brings forward debate on controversial amnesty billStraits TimesA protester holds a Thai national flag as others face police during a rally against an amnesty bill, on the main road near the government and parliament buildings in central Bangkok on Thursday, Nov 7, 2013. Thailand's senate will on Friday begin ...UTCC: Most Thais opposed to amnesty billThailand National News BureauThaksin needs to make the sacrificeBangkok PostThailand's Color War: Why Red Hates YellowTIMEBBC News -Wall Street Journal (blog)all 209 news articles »
Sydney Morning HeraldShanxi locals suspect anger at government behind Taiyuan blastsAsahi ShimbunTAIYUAN, China--Residents of this northern city say local grievances against the Communist Party may be behind a series of bombings outside a government office on Nov. 6. The Chinese government has yet to speculate on possible motives for what has ...Chinese leaders face pressure for economic changeHouston ChronicleChina media: Taiyuan blastsBBC NewsChinese Leadership Expected to Deepen Reforms to Spur GrowthCRIENGLISH.comThe Daily Star -Xinhuaall 367 news articles »
Chelsea enjoy new slice of luck at the old Shed EndZee NewsLondon: Chelsea took advantage of a goalkeeper`s mistake for the third time in three successive matches at Stamford Bridge to score at the old Shed End on Wednesday. The goal came after 31 minutes of their Champions League Group E match against ...and more »
The Standard Digital NewsVenezuela Revamps Dollar DistributionWall Street JournalCARACAS—Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro on Wednesday said the government was reorganizing its system for distributing dollars to importers as part of an effort to combat shortages of basic goods and what he calls an "economic war" against the ...Venezuelan President changes Christmas celebration from December to ...Ghana Broadcasting CorporationChristmas Will Come Early To Venezuela, But Is It Just A Ploy?NPRFor The Sake Of Happiness, Venezuela's Maduro Moves Up ChristmasPublic Radio TulsaLatinos Postall 82 news articles »
BBC NewsConcentrations of warming gases break recordBBC NewsThe levels of gases in the atmosphere that drive global warming increased to a record high in 2012. According to the World Meteorological Organization (WMO), atmospheric CO2 grew more rapidly last year than its average rise over the past decade.The Truth About Climate ChangeOpEdNewsRecord level of greenhouse gases raise concern over climate changeeuronewsGlobal warming gases concentrations reach new record – WMOGhana Business NewsTimes of India -Irish Times -Metroall 86 news articles »
NorthJersey.comNew Milford man allegedly carried loaded gun to Garden State Plaza during ...NorthJersey.comA New Milford man faces a weapons charge for carrying a loaded weapon to the Westfield Garden State Plaza mall on Monday night after telling police he wanted to help them apprehend the gunman who fired shots inside the Paramus shopping center, ...Shots fired: Behind the scenes of the police response to Garden State PlazaNew York's PIX11 / WPIX-TVGarden State Plaza mall reopens with extra security after shootingNews 12 New JerseyGarden State Plaza mall shooter was carrying several magazines of ammunitionThe Star-Ledger - NJ.comNew York Daily News -CNN -ITNall 776 news articles »
Goan held in Nigerian death caseCalcutta TelegraphMumbai, Nov. 5: Police have arrested a 24-year-old Goan in connection with last week's killing of a Nigerian in a clash over drug-peddling about 4km from Calangute beach. The move comes a day after the arrests of 50 Nigerians protesting the murder ...and more »
US gives $75 million in aid to Palestinians, promotes peace talksThe AdvocatePalestinian supporters of the Democratic Front for the Liberation of Palestine, chant slogans against U.S. Show caption Palestinian supporters of the Democratic Front for the Liberation of Palestine, chant slogans against U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry's ...and more »
The GuardianBerlusconi sparks outrage by likening pressures of legal woes to HolocaustThe GuardianSilvio Berlusconi has been accused of going too far by comparing his treatment to that of Jewish people under the Nazis. Photograph: Stefano Montesi/Demotix/Corbis. The former Italian prime minister Silvio Berlusconi has caused outrage after likening the ...Berlusconi's children 'feel like the Jews under Hitler'FRANCE 24Italy Senate to vote on Berlusconi expulsion November 27Zee NewsBerlusconi: Kids feel like Jews under Hitler because of judiciaryUPI.comGlobalPost -Adnkronos International Englishall 51 news articles »
The GuardianHagel Falls Into the Palestinian TrapBloombergWhen Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel talked to me last week about the broad challenges facing the U.S. in the Middle East, one question loomed over the conversation: What does the Barack Obama administration believe the U.S.'s overarching strategic ...US considers colonies as illegitimate, John Kerry saysgulfnews.comUS Unveils $75 Million for Palestinian EconomyVoice of AmericaGrappling with troubled peace process, Kerry urges Israeli settlement limitsNBCNews.com (blog)Jerusalem Post -BBC News -Deutsche Welleall 642 news articles »
iAfrica.comPolice on crime stats: We dismiss flawed argument by ISSMail & Guardian OnlineThe police ministry has dismissed the Institute for Security Studies' criticism that the latest crime statistics were flawed. National commissioner Riah Phiyegah.(Paul Botes, M&G). The police ministry dismissed the Institute for Security Studies' (ISS) criticism on ...ISS finds 'statistical error' in crime statsEyewitness NewsCrime stats not correct: ISSThe New Age Onlineall 10 news articles »
The HinduMonster typhoon roars toward VisayasPhilippine StarMANILA, Philippines - Storm Haiyan intensified yesterday into a Category 4 “monster typhoon†as it roared toward the Philippines. The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) warned that Haiyan was poised ...PAGASA raises Public Storm Warning Signal 1 over parts of Visayas, MindanaoGMA NewsYolanda puts gov't on alertBusinessWorld Online EditionGovt agencies scramble as 'yolanda' enters PARManila Standard TodayRappler -Inquirer.net -Channel News Asiaall 157 news articles »
Sydney Morning HeraldActivision's 'Call of Duty: Ghosts' Tops $1B on First DayFox BusinessActivision Blizzard (ATVI) said “Call of Duty: Ghosts,†the latest title in its popular gaming franchise, surpassed $1 billion in sales on the first day. Demand for the video game broke a record set in September by Take-Two Interactive Software's (TTWO) “Grand ...Call of Duty: Ghosts PS4 faces frame-rate complaintsBBC NewsCan latest 'Call of Duty' overtake GTA's blockbuster opening?euronewsGamers Brave Cold To Buy Call Of Duty: GhostsMTV UKEntertainment Weekly -Gamasutraall 801 news articles »
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