Washington PostThe Frances Phenomenon and America's Yearning for Values, Leadership and ...Huffington PostThere is much vigorous discussion about what the election of Pope Francis will mean for the future of the Catholic Church. Speculation about such matters and all matters of Church doctrine and theology are best left to Catholic believers to address.Home Depot founder: Pope Francis ruffling rich donorsSeattle Post Intelligencer (blog)Father Raymond J. de Souza: Making a place for God on campusNational PostAre rich Catholics mad at the Pope?CNN (blog)The Independent -The Sun Daily -gulfnews.comall 291 news articles »
Telegraph.co.ukSouth Sudan rebel leader agrees to peace talks in EthiopiaLos Angeles TimesJOHANNESBURG, South Africa – South Sudan's rebel leader agreed to begin talks with the government Tuesday, a tentative step toward peace though one hampered by continued fighting in the world's newest country. The talks are due to take place in ...Life for South Sudanese refugees uncertain, harshUSA TODAYS. Sudan government, rebels set for New Year's Day talksThe Daily StarSouth Sudan rivals agree to peace talks as fighting continuesABC OnlineNEWS.com.au -Deutsche Welle -New Straits Timesall 1,752 news articles »
National PostFather Raymond J. de Souza: Making a place for God on campusNational PostIs it possible to understand Rome better in Ottawa? In news reviews of 2013, Pope Francis was universally counted as one of the year's most fascinating figures. The Church always has to be circumspect when the world takes an interest in the things of God ...Pope's mission is to cast the Church in new lightgulfnews.comPope wins unexpected honor: Best Dressed Man 2013New York Daily NewsTwo popes eat holiday lunch togetherThe AustralianHerald Scotland -CNN (blog)all 279 news articles »
Irish IndependentDoctor admits baby theft in ChinaThe Guardian NigeriaA Chinese obstetrician is on trial for stealing newborn babies and selling them to child traffickers, a court and state media report. Zhang Shuxia was accused of selling seven babies. She told the parents their infants were sick, and convinced them to give them ...China: Baby-stealing Obstetrician Faces Death PenaltyVoice of AmericaChinese doctor admits selling patients' newbornsTVNZDoctor Admits Selling Patients' NewbornsABC Newsall 198 news articles »
euronewsFrance's Hollande offers tax-cutting 'pact' to companiesReuters UKPARIS (Reuters) - President Francois Hollande on Tuesday offered French companies what he called "a responsibility pact" to tackle unemployment under which they would reap the benefit of lower labour taxes in return for hiring more workers. "It is based on ...Top French Court Upholds 75% Tax While Footballers Eye ExitForbesFrance rules 'millionaire's tax' legalNew York Daily NewsFrench supertax gets go-aheadThe AustralianVancouver Sun -The Independent -ABC Onlineall 254 news articles »
AsiaOneSingapore Growth Quickened in 2013 as Lee Pursues Economic ShiftBloombergPrime Minister Lee Hsien Loong said, “The European and American economies are stabilizing. Asian prospects are still positive, but there are problems and tensions.†Close. Close. Open. Photographer: Kiyoshi Ota/Bloomberg. Prime Minister Lee Hsien ...Singapore economy grows 4.4 percent in Q4Business StandardRiots in Little India inexcusable: Singapore Prime MinisterNDTVRiots in Little India inexcusable: Singapore PMEconomic TimesChannel News Asia -Bernamaall 72 news articles »
The HinduSyria chemical weapons plan misses deadlineCBC.caSecurity concerns and bureaucracy have caused President Bashar al-Assad's government to miss Tuesday's deadline for the removal of deadly toxins from Syria under an international effort to remove its chemical arsenal, the global chemical weapons ...Ships return to port without Syrian chemical weapons, delay in first stepIndian ExpressSyria misses deadline to remove chemical weaponsMail & Guardian OnlineSyria misses chemical weapons deadlineThe GuardianXinhua -gulfnews.comall 411 news articles »
Channel News AsiaSingapore's economy did well in 2013, say economistsChannel News AsiaEconomists believe the Singapore economy did well in 2013, growing by 3.7 per cent amid economic restructuring efforts and labour constraints. But some feel the growth is slightly below expectations. Many economists had expected Singapore's GDP to ...Singapore economy rebounds in 2013, PM sees need for foreign workersReuters UKSingapore's economy grows 3.7 percent in 2013Vancouver Desiall 39 news articles »
ABC NewsGoogle Expected to Partner With Audi to Put Android in New CarsABC NewsFirst came the smartphones. Then came the tablets. But soon, Google will be taking its Android operating system and putting it in a much bigger package. The Wall Street Journal reports that Google plans to partner with Audi to develop Android-based ...Report: Google, Audi Want to Bring Android to Your CarReutersApple and Google teaming up with automakers?Fox BusinessCar companies are picking sides between Apple and GoogleWashington Post (blog)USA TODAY -Ghana Broadcasting Corporation -Jalopnikall 217 news articles »
BBC NewsFrance's 75% tax rate gains approval by top courtBBC NewsThe initial proposal to tax individual incomes was ruled unconstitutional by the Constitutional Council almost exactly one year ago. But the government modified it to make employers liable for the 75% tax on salaries exceeding 1m euros (£830,000). The levy ...France's Hollande Gets Court Approval for 75% Millionaire TaxBloombergFrance's Hollande offers tax-cutting 'pact' to companiesReuters UKFrench court approves new 'millionaire tax' on the wealthyLos Angeles TimesForbes -Financial Postall 252 news articles »
The Phnom Penh PostProtests Continue in Cambodia Despite Government Threat of Legal ActionWall Street JournalCambodian garment workers chanted slogans through barbed wire set up by police near Phnom Penh's Council of Ministers building on Dec. 30. Associated Press. PHNOM PENH, Cambodia—Cambodian authorities plan to take legal action against ...Refuge on margins of societyThe Phnom Penh PostGarment Workers in Cambodia, Bangladesh Protest Minimum Wage Amount ...Fashion TimesCambodian garment workers to receive $100 per month from Feb.GlobalPostTrustLaw -Global Timesall 75 news articles »
Irish IndependentZhang faces fine over one-child breachNinemsnChinese film director Zhang Yimou is ready to accept the consequences of breaking the country's strict one-child policy after confessing to fathering three kids with his current wife. Spiderman drops reporter in TV stunt One hour ago · David Beckham. (Getty).€837357 fine for director in Chinese child caseIrish IndependentChina Exclusive: Film director could face huge fine for birth violationXinhuaZhang Yimou's mistake has 'huge impact' on childrenWantChinaTimesLos Angeles Times -Slate Magazine (blog) -CNNall 57 news articles »
Sky News AustraliaClean-up begins after WA cycloneSky News AustraliaClean-up begins after WA cyclone. Updated: 16:13, Tuesday December 31, 2013. Clean-up begins after WA cyclone. Destruction caused by Tropical Cyclone Christine in Western Australia's Pilbara region appears to be largely limited to superficial damage to ...Christine slowly weakeningFarm WeeklyCyclone Christine batters WA's Pilbara coastThe GuardianCyclone Christine hits Pilbara coastThe Australian Financial ReviewABC Onlineall 330 news articles »
Sudan TribuneUganda says Machar telling lies on jet bombing rebel positions in JongleiSudan TribuneDecember 30, 2013 (KAMPALA) - A Ugandan minister has described as ''unfortunate'' accusations against Uganda by former South Sudan vice president Riek Machar that a Ugandan jet bombed positions of forces loyal to him in Bor, the capital of Jonglei ...South Sudan army says fighting rebels in flashpoint state capitalReutersUganda says region ready to take on, defeat South Sudan rebel leaderReuters Canadaall 1,184 news articles »
CNNOfficial expects 'safe and secure' Olympics in SochiTVNZIOC President Thomas Bach has expressed full confidence that Russian authorities will deliver a "safe and secure" Olympics in Sochi despite the two deadly suicide bombings in southern Russia that heightened concerns about the terrorist threat to the Winter ...Despite Russia suicide attacks, IOC confident of safe Sochi GamesZee NewsSochi Winter Olympics: Travel restrictions placed on Australian athletes after ...Sydney Morning HeraldAfter twin blasts ahead of Winter Olymipcs, Russia on high alertIBNLiveNew York Daily News -Philippine Star -Toledo Bladeall 2,829 news articles »
AFPPM looking to soothe right-wing fears on US-brokered 'framework agreement'HaaretzMost ministers seem to underestimate significance of the outline: Kerry won't let Netanyahu pull the Israeli trick of saying yes but meaning no. By Barak Ravid | Dec. 31, 2013 | 5:22 AM. Tweet. Benjamin Netanyahu and John Kerry in Jerusalem, Dec. 13, 2013.Israel frees more Palestinian prisonersThe AgePalestinians convicted in terror attacks released as part of peace dealFox NewsIsrael frees Palestinian prisoners, pushes settlement planThe Star OnlineAFP -Washington Postall 1,146 news articles »
Bangkok PostNew Year on ice as weather stalls Antarctic air-sea rescueBangkok PostPassengers on an icebound Russian research vessel are preparing to ring in the New Year in remote Antarctica after blizzards hampered a helicopter rescue planned when several icebreaking attempts failed. Passengers from the MV Akademik Shokalskiy ...Passengers on ship trapped in Antarctic ice to be evacuated by helicopterCTV NewsPassengers on ship trapped in Antarctic ice to be evacuated by helicopter when ...Fox NewsHelicopter rescue for ice-bound ship Akademik ShokalskiyBBC NewsNew York Times -New Straits Timesall 1,500 news articles »
NDTVSyria blamed for missed deadline on chemical arsenalWashington PostThe Obama administration Monday called on Syria to honor promises to surrender its chemical weapons stockpile, a day after international experts acknowledged delays in removing some of the most lethal toxins from the country. U.S. officials conceded that ...Deadline to Remove Syria's Chemical Weapons May PassVoice of AmericaShips return to dock as Syria chemical deadline missedZee NewsSyria Has Yet to Move Arms as Deadline Draws NearNew York TimesWall Street Journal -Jerusalem Postall 369 news articles »
CNN InternationalDRC army repels rebel attacks in Kinshasa, dozens killedSouth China Morning PostDemocratic Republic of Congo (DRC) troops killed dozens of armed youths who attacked the airport, a military barracks and state television headquarters in the capital Kinshasa on Monday in incidents claimed by a disgruntled religious leader.Quelling Attacks in the Capital, Congolese Troops Kill DozensNew York TimesCongo forces repel attacks at 3 sites in capitalCNN InternationalCongo army and attackers clash in capital, killing dozensLos Angeles TimesABC Online -New Straits Timesall 296 news articles »
Washington PostCoulthard backs old rival to win fight for lifeHerald ScotlandDavid Coulthard is backing his old rival Michael Schumacher in the "greatest challenge of his life" as the star fights for his survival after a skiing accident. David Coulthard is backing his old rival Michael Schumacher in the "greatest challenge of his life" as the ...'Next 48 hours will determine whether Schumacher survives'Irish IndependentSchumacher doctors working 'hour by hour'TVNZMerkel extremely dismayed over Schumacher's fallBusiness StandardIrish Times -Hindustan Times -GMA Newsall 2,286 news articles »
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