Europe 'will continue to shiver'

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• Europe 'will continue to shiver'
• Japan whalers accused of sinking protesters' boat
• Asian markets tempered by mixed US economy figures (AP)
• Australia defends student safety after India caution (AFP)
• Anti-whalers hurl stink bombs at Japanese fleet
• Britain warns Iceland of isolation over Icesave
• Obama halts Yemen transfers but vows Guantanamo closure
• FACTBOX - Possible successors to Japan Finance Minister Fujii
• Cold snap spurs power rationing in China
• British, French embassies in Yemen reopen (AFP)
• Report: Death threats for Israeli defense minister (AP)
• Boat sinking after whaling clash in Antarctica (AP)
• U.S. end Canadian reign with overtime winner (Reuters)
• Powerboat destroyed in Japan whaling clash (AFP)
• The Negative Side Of Positive Thinking
• America's Workforce Blues
• The Real Bank Pay Scandal
• Paging Darth Vader
• Pod People, Guitar Hero And Van Halen
• Cold snap spurs power rationing in China

Europe 'will continue to shiver' Posted: 05 Jan 2010 10:30 PM PST Europe continues to shiver as one of the coldest winters in the past century shows no sign of easing.

Japan whalers accused of sinking protesters' boat Posted: 05 Jan 2010 10:28 PM PST CANBERRA (Reuters) - Anti-whaling activists accused Japanese whalers of ramming and sinking a high-tech protest boat in the frigid Southern Ocean on Wednesday, as tensions mounted over accusations of "spy flights" mounted from Australia.

Asian markets tempered by mixed US economy figures (AP) Posted: 05 Jan 2010 10:21 PM PST AP - Asian stock markets inched higher Wednesday with gains tempered by muddled U.S. economic figures that added to ambiguity about the strength of recovery in the world's No. 1 economy.

Australia defends student safety after India caution (AFP) Posted: 05 Jan 2010 10:15 PM PST AFP - Australia insisted Wednesday it was a safe place for foreign students after India issued a travel warning urging its citizens to be extra careful there following the murder of a young expatriate.

Anti-whalers hurl stink bombs at Japanese fleet Posted: 05 Jan 2010 08:07 PM PST SYDNEY -Activists Wednesday hurled stink bombs at Japanese whaling ships after finally catching up with the fleet, blaming "spy planes" for disrupting their Antarctic harassment campaign. Read more...

Britain warns Iceland of isolation over Icesave Posted: 05 Jan 2010 05:49 PM PST LONDON -Britain has warned Iceland it risks international financial isolation if it votes against a bill to compensate Britain and the Netherlands over the failure of Icesave bank. Read more...

Obama halts Yemen transfers but vows Guantanamo closure Posted: 05 Jan 2010 11:18 AM PST WASHINGTON -US President Barack Obama said he has suspended transfers of freed Guantanamo Bay inmates to Yemen following the Christmas Day airliner attack, but renewed his vow to close the notorious prison. Read more...

FACTBOX - Possible successors to Japan Finance Minister Fujii Posted: 05 Jan 2010 10:00 PM PST TOKYO (Reuters) - Japan looks set to need a new finance minister, with ill health likely to force out Hirohisa Fujii, leaving Prime Minister Yukio Hatoyama with a difficult choice as he struggles with a weak economy and huge public debt.

Cold snap spurs power rationing in China Posted: 05 Jan 2010 10:00 PM PST BEIJING (Reuters) - Cities across eastern and central China are rationing power for industry and urging residents to limit gas use after a wave of icy weather sent energy demand soaring while straining supplies of coal that were already tight.

British, French embassies in Yemen reopen (AFP) Posted: 05 Jan 2010 09:52 PM PST AFP - The British and French embassies in Sanaa reopened Wednesday after being closed due to the threat of an attack by Al-Qaeda, the missions said.

Report: Death threats for Israeli defense minister (AP) Posted: 05 Jan 2010 09:37 PM PST AP - Army Radio says Israeli Defense Minister Ehud Barak has received dozens of death threats since the government decided to slow construction in Jewish West Bank settlements.

Boat sinking after whaling clash in Antarctica (AP) Posted: 05 Jan 2010 10:20 PM PST AP - A conservation group's boat had its bow sheared off and was taking on water Wednesday after it collided with a Japanese whaling ship in the frigid waters of Antarctica, the group said. The boat's six crew members were safely rescued.

U.S. end Canadian reign with overtime winner (Reuters) Posted: 05 Jan 2010 09:49 PM PST Reuters - John Carlson fired the overtime winner to claim a dramatic 6-5 victory for the United States and deny Canada a record sixth consecutive gold at the world junior ice hockey championships on Tuesday.

Powerboat destroyed in Japan whaling clash (AFP) Posted: 05 Jan 2010 09:52 PM PST AFP - A futuristic powerboat sent to harass Japanese whalers has been sliced in two and is sinking after a clash in Antarctic waters, activists said on Wednesday.

The Negative Side Of Positive Thinking Posted: 05 Jan 2010 09:01 PM PST Barbara Ehrenreich's ''Bright-Sided.''

America's Workforce Blues Posted: 05 Jan 2010 09:01 PM PST The global economy is recovering, but U.S. workers remain at risk.

The Real Bank Pay Scandal Posted: 05 Jan 2010 09:01 PM PST Shareholders' and managers' interests are already better aligned than you think.

Paging Darth Vader Posted: 05 Jan 2010 09:01 PM PST Dick Cheney just might be the Democrats' saving grace in 2010.

Pod People, Guitar Hero And Van Halen Posted: 05 Jan 2010 09:01 PM PST How the digital revolution is keeping the music industry alive.

Cold snap spurs power rationing in China Posted: 05 Jan 2010 09:00 PM PST BEIJING (Reuters) - Cities across eastern and central China are rationing power for industry and urging residents to limit gas use after a wave of icy weather sent energy demand soaring while straining supplies of coal that were already tight.

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