Analysis: French EU-wariness complicates life for Hollande
Source: Reuters
Brussels :: Belgium | updated 2013-06-19 00:33:11 -0700 | political-news
Topics France's President Francois Hollande gives a news conference after the G8 summit in Lough Erne, Northern Ireland June 18, 2013. A feeling in France that the European Union no longer works in its interest is fueling tensions between Paris...
Global refugee numbers at 19-year high
Source: Al Jazeera
Aleppo :: Syria | updated 2013-06-19 01:21:33 -0700 | travel-news
00 More than 1.6 million Syrians have fled the conflict in their country, according to the latest figures [EPA] The number of people who have been forcibly displaced by war and other crises worldwide has risen to its highest level...
Newcastle United MD Llambias resigns
Source: BBC
Newcastle :: Australia | updated 2013-06-19 02:03:21 -0700 | sports-news
Derek Llambias resigns as managing director Newcastle United managing director Derek Llambias has resigned, the day after Joe Kinnear's return to the club as director of football. Kinnear has taken charge of all football-related matters at the club.
Moyes faces tough start at Man Utd
Source: BBC
Southampton :: United Kingdom | updated 2013-06-19 02:28:22 -0700 | sports-news
Man Utd start at Swansea New manager David Moyes begins his reign as Manchester United manager with a trip to Swansea on the opening weekend of the season. Jose Mourinho starts his second spell at Chelsea with a home game...
Michigan dig resumes in latest hunt for Hoffa
Source: CNN
New York City :: NY :: USA | updated 2013-06-19 01:16:15 -0700 | political-news
It's unclear whether the slabs were foundations for a barn that once stood there. Scientists from Michigan State University were at the site Tuesday to help with soil analysis. Agents are expected to finish the search this week, possibly in...
World Bank highlights climate-poverty link
Source: Associated Press
Stockholm :: Sweden | updated 2013-06-19 01:32:40 -0700 | green-news
The World Bank says it will increasingly view its efforts to help developing countries fight poverty through a "climate lens." In a report released Wednesday, the international lending institution warned that heat waves, rising seas, more severe storms and other...
SPEAKING FREELY : Modernity makes a mark in Iran vote
Source: Asia Times Online
Tehrān :: Iran | updated 2013-06-19 01:43:14 -0700 | political-news
Modernity makes a mark in Iran vote Speaking Freely is an Asia Times Online feature that allows guest writers to have their say...The June 14 election in Iran has not only shattered many prejudgments about the supposedly predetermined results of...
Cambodian opposition calls foul on election
Source: Asia Times Online
Phnom Pénh :: Cambodia | updated 2013-06-19 02:00:04 -0700 | political-news
Jun 19, '13 Cambodian opposition calls foul on election Leaders of Cambodia's main opposition group said Tuesday that they will reject the results of upcoming national elections if the ruling party, which is widely expected to win, continues to disrupt...
Attack on Al Jazeera cameramen condemned
Source: Al Jazeera
İstanbul :: Turkey | updated 2013-06-19 02:33:20 -0700 | disasters-news
51 Media groups say police have been targeting journalists with a view to silence them [AFP] The Turkish Journalists' Association (TGC) has condemned the recent assault on two Al Jazeera journalists by riot police in Istanbul's Taksim Square.
One-in-5 employees age 45-74 must quit work for caregiving
Source: United Press International
Upi :: Philippines | updated 2013-06-19 00:09:54 -0700 | technology-news
The Family and Medical Leave Act doesn't help much for caring for the elderly...Public Policy Institute and author of the report, said in a statement. "Even as workforce participation and caregiving demands are increasing for caregivers, workplace policies protecting or...
Developer agrees to reduce height of Hollywood skyscrapers
Source: Los Angeles Times
Los Angeles :: CA :: USA | updated 2013-06-19 00:00:40 -0700 | technology-news
The developer of a skyscraper project in the heart of Hollywood agreed Tuesday to reduce the height of two residential towers that have generated heated opposition, but residents say the roughly 25% reduction still does not address traffic concerns. Millennium...
IHT Rendezvous: Sending a Signal, Philippines to Destroy Ivory Stock
Source: Newyork Times
Quezon :: Philippines | updated 2013-06-19 00:32:02 -0700 | technology-news
Romeo Ranoco/Reuters Workers arrange some of five tons of confiscated ivory at the Ninoy Aquino Parks and Wildlife center in Quezon city. This Friday officials in the Philippines will destroy five tons of ivory in public, crushing it beneath industrial...
Top US journalist dies in car crash
Source: BBC
Los Angeles :: CA :: USA | updated 2013-06-19 01:02:02 -0700 | political-news
Michael Hastings, top US journalist, killed in crash Award-winning journalist Michael Hastings began his career at Newsweek magazine in 2002 Top US journalist and war correspondent Michael Hastings has died in car crash in Los Angeles aged 33, his employer,...
Police overtime payments increase
Source: BBC
London :: United Kingdom | updated 2013-06-19 00:37:26 -0700 | political-news
Overtime payments by three of Wales' four police forces have risen substantially in the last financial year amid UK government efforts to cut costs, BBC Wales has learned. Overtime costs rose in the South Wales, Dyfed-Powys and Gwent areas but...
10. White House Down ticket giveaway
Source: The Star
Kuala Lumpur :: Malaysia | updated 2013-06-19 00:02:48 -0700 | entertainment-news
00 PM Updated: Wednesday June 19, 2013 MYT 2:46:37 PM White House Down ticket giveaway Police officer John Cale has just been denied his dream job with the Secret Service. Not wanting to let down his little girl with the...
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