Dallas Morning NewsH1N1 flu cases confirmed at Misericordia Hospital, AHS urging people to get flu ...CTV NewsOfficials with Alberta Health Services have confirmed about a number of staff and patients at a west Edmonton hospital have been diagnosed with the flu, and some of those confirmed to be H1N1. AHS officials said the outbreak was first detected earlier in ...At least 5 deaths in Texas blamed on swine fluThe Herald | HeraldOnline.comTexas reports high level of influenza with six deadUPI.comOfficials: Flu Cases Now Widespread Across StateNY1KATUall 250 news articles »

Calgary HeraldU.K. officials inspect London theatresCalgary HeraldLONDON — Authorities inspected all 52 of London's famed West End theatres Friday, trying to reassure theatregoers that the city's elegant but aging venues are safe after chunks of plaster fell from the Apollo Theatre's ceiling, injuring 79 people. Westminster ...LIVE: Balcony collapses in London theatreHamilton Spectatorall 1,881 news articles »

Mirror.co.ukApollo Theatre collapse: The show must go on for London's ageing West End ...Mirror.co.ukThe theatres entertain 32,000 people a night – with people travelling from all over the country to see a show. The Society of London Theatre says 14 million people saw shows at its venues last year, boosting the economy by more than £530million.and more »

Washington PostAngela all aloneThe Economist (blog)MAYBE it is the strongest sign that Europe's leaders think the worst of the euro-zone crisis is over. For nearly four years Angela Merkel, the German chancellor, has been all-dominant in Europe. But at this week's EU summit in Brussels she ran into an almost ...Germany powers on in EU despite government changeBusiness RecorderEuropean Leaders Delay Deal on Incentives for Economic ReformsBusinessweekAngela Merkel faces resistance to eurozone reforms at Brussels summitThe Guardianeuronews -Reuters -New York Timesall 469 news articles »

Calgary HeraldBolivians celebrate the country's first telecoms satellite with indigenous ritualsCalgary HeraldLA PAZ, Bolivia - Bolivians are celebrating the launch of the country's first telecommunications satellite with indigenous rituals dedicated to Pachamama, or Mother Earth. President Evo Morales was in China for the Friday launch of the satellite from that ...Bolivia to launch its first satelliteNew Zealand Heraldall 136 news articles »

Washington PostBrahimi says could work around Iranian absence from Syria talksReutersGENEVA Dec 20 (Reuters) - Iran remains a sticking point in plans for a conference to end the conflict in Syria, international mediator Lakhdar Brahimi said on Friday, with the United States still refusing to let it participate. But Brahimi said he would continue to ...Global envoy holds fresh Syria meet as peace talks loomKhaleej Timesall 413 news articles »

Telegraph.co.ukCarey criticised for Angola president performanceTelegraph.co.ukMariah Carey has been criticised by human rights campaigners for accepting an estimated $1 million (£610,000) to perform for an African dictator. The American singer was accused of selling out to Jose Eduardo dos Santos, the longtime president of Angola, ...Mariah Carey accused of accepting 'dictator cash' for Angola concertThe GuardianMariah under fire for taking 'dictator' moneyJamaica GleanerAll I want for Christmas, Mariah, is you to stop performing for dictators, says ...Washington Post (blog)New York Daily News -ABC News -Montreal Gazetteall 169 news articles »

gulfnews.comMerkel is not a pan-national politiciangulfnews.comThe long-delayed formation of a new German government this week ought to be a pivotal moment of opportunity in Europe. Angela Merkel scored a personal triumph in the 2013 general election and has never been politically stronger. The grand coalition ...We can't rely on Angela Merkel to sort out Europe's problemsThe Guardianall 469 news articles »

Washington PostEU to Set Out Central African Republic Options in JanuaryWall Street JournalBRUSSELS—European Union leaders have tasked the bloc's foreign policy chief to draw up options for an EU mission to the Central African Republic in January, according to two officials briefed on Friday's summit discussions in Brussels. On Monday, EU ...Hollande hopes Poland to join French troops in CARExpatica FranceEU praises new bank body, but analysts skepticalPekin Daily TimesFrench Statistics Bureau Sees Listless Recovery, Rising Unemployment4-traders (press release)all 135 news articles »

Washington PostEU to Set Out Central African Republic Options in JanuaryWall Street JournalBRUSSELS—European Union leaders have tasked the bloc's foreign policy chief to draw up options for an EU mission to the Central African Republic in January, according to two officials briefed on Friday's summit discussions in Brussels. On Monday, EU ...France's Hollande flags need to cut labor costsChicago Tribuneall 137 news articles »

Times of IndiaUganda passes tough new law against homosexualityUSA TODAYKAMPALA, Uganda (AP) — A spokeswoman for Uganda's parliament says lawmakers have passed a long-shelved law that punishes "aggravated homosexuality" with life imprisonment. Helen Kawesa said the anti-homosexuality bill was passed Friday.Vote on Uganda Anti-Homosexuality Law Surprises Country's Prime MinisterU.S. News & World ReportUganda passes tough new bill against homosexualitySeattle Post IntelligencerParliamentarians Pass Anti-Gay BillAllAfrica.comall 247 news articles »

NEWS.com.auMariah Carey criticised for performing for Angolan President Jose Eduardo dos ...NEWS.com.auUS singer Mariah Carey has aroused the indignation of human rights activists after performing in front of Angola's veteran President Jose Eduardo dos Santos for a reported $US1 million ($1.13 million). The Human Rights Foundation accused the All I Want ...Mariah Carey Slammed by Human Rights Group for Collecting 'Dictator Cash'ABC News (blog)all 169 news articles »

NaharnetPoland to Offer France Logistical Support in C.AfricaNaharnetPoland said Friday it would send a manned military transport aircraft to back French troops in the Central African Republic in February. "We will give France logistical support with a military transport aircraft and service crew," of 50 soldiers starting on February ...and more »

France's Hollande flags need to cut labor costsChicago TribuneBRUSSELS (Reuters) - President Francois Hollande said on Friday France needed to cut the high cost of labor in France to bring down stubbornly high unemployment in the euro zone's second-biggest economy. His remarks came as a newspaper reported ...and more »

Indian economy to grow 5.3% in 2014: UNHindustan TimesThe Indian economy is likely to witness an economic growth rate of 5.3% in 2014, while the global economic growth is estimated at 3%, says the UN. The outlook for the world represents a slight improvement compared to the expected growth of 2.1%.and more »

Economic TimesIndian economy to grow 5.3 percent in 2014: UNEconomic TimesThe Indian economy is likely to witness an economic growth rate of 5.3 percent in 2014, while the global economic growth is estimated at 3 percent, says the UN. ET SPECIAL: Save precious time tracking your investments. UNITED NATIONS: The Indian ...and more »

Vancouver SunIran deal removes need for US missile shield, Russia saysDaily News & AnalysisA successful deal to curb Iran's nuclear programme would remove the need for the United States to build an anti-missile shield in Europe, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said on Thursday. Russia strongly opposes the missile defence system, saying it ...Putin tells West to 'calm down'; no missiles in west Russian enclaveFirstpostPutin says missiles not yet deployed to Kaliningrad regionThe Star OnlineLavrov to visit Warsaw on December 19Russia & India Reportall 202 news articles »