IMF to Downgrade New Zealand Growth

IMF to Downgrade New Zealand Growth


IMF to Downgrade New Zealand Growth

Posted: 02 Mar 2011 10:44 PM PST

The IMF said it will revise lower its economic growth forecast for New Zealand, on the same day that rescuers gave up hope of finding survivors in the rubble of earthquake-ravaged Christchurch.


Pakistan media warns of growing chaos as minister slain (Reuters)

Posted: 02 Mar 2011 10:42 PM PST

Reuters - Pakistan is being swept toward violent chaos by a growing wave of Islamist extremism, newspapers said on Thursday, a day after Taliban militants killed the country's only Christian government minister.


ECB's rhetoric on inflation in focus (AP)

Posted: 02 Mar 2011 10:45 PM PST

AP - The European Central Bank's rhetoric on inflation is in focus as the bank meets Thursday to set interest rates, with markets watching for any shift in message that could pave the way for a rate hike sooner than expected.


Pakistan media warns of growing chaos as minister slain

Posted: 02 Mar 2011 10:42 PM PST

ISLAMABAD (Reuters) - Pakistan is being swept toward violent chaos by a growing wave of Islamist extremism, newspapers said on Thursday, a day after Taliban militants killed the country's only Christian government minister.


VIDEO: Italy prepares for wave of refugees

Posted: 02 Mar 2011 10:37 PM PST

In the last two days hundreds of illegal migrants have arrived by sea on the Italian island of Lampedusa after setting sail from the Tunisian coast.


When Governors Say No to Federal Crack

Posted: 02 Mar 2011 09:08 PM PST

Some governors are refusing federal money as Washington tries to push even more.


Bangladesh's Microfinance Pioneer Muhammad Yunus Faces a Political Battle to Survive (Time.com)

Posted: 02 Mar 2011 10:05 PM PST

Time.com - Dhaka sacks microcredit guru Mohammed Yunus from his position at the head of Grameen Bank, but the Nobel Laureate is fighting back


Dutch government dealt election blow in Senate (AFP)

Posted: 02 Mar 2011 10:05 PM PST

Officials in Arnemuiden count ballots. The rightist Dutch government, backed by an anti-Islam party, appeared headed for a historic minority in the Senate which analysts have warned could paralyse its policy-making.(AFP/ANP/Marco de Swart)AFP - The rightist Dutch government, backed by an anti-Islam party, appeared headed for a historic minority in the Senate which analysts have warned could paralyse its policy-making.



China rights group slams 'repression', web curbs (AFP)

Posted: 02 Mar 2011 10:15 PM PST

A man surfs the web at an internet cafe in Beijing. Rights campaigners face AFP - Rights campaigners in China are facing a "new wave of frenzied repression" after an anonymous online call for anti-government rallies echoing those in the Arab world, a Hong Kong-based group said Thursday.



Trial for accused CIA shooter resumes in Pakistan (Reuters)

Posted: 02 Mar 2011 09:40 PM PST

Jesse Bender, seen here in an undated photo provided by the San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department, was taken into child protective custody Wednesday, March 2, 2011, as authorities decide whether to recommend filing charges against her family. Investigators who spent more than a week searching for the 13-year-old girl her family feared had run away with someone she met online found her unharmed in a hotel Wednesday, where she said she had been hiding to avoid being forced into an arranged marriage in Pakistan. (AP Photo/San Bernadino County  Sheriff's Department)Reuters - A Pakistani court resumed on Thursday the trial of CIA contractor accused of killing two Pakistanis in a case that has strained relations between the United States and its important Asian ally.



Trial for accused CIA shooter resumes in Pakistan

Posted: 02 Mar 2011 09:40 PM PST

LAHORE, Pakistan (Reuters) - A Pakistani court resumed on Thursday the trial of CIA contractor accused of killing two Pakistanis in a case that has strained relations between the United States and its important Asian ally.


Color Photos Of Shackleton Voyage

Posted: 02 Mar 2011 08:08 PM PST

From my new favorite blog How To Be A Retronaut: These are Frank Hurley's famous early colour photo


Why Pfizer's Biggest Experimental Drug Got A Name Change

Posted: 02 Mar 2011 07:28 PM PST

Why one of Pfizer's experimental medicines had its generic name changed.


US whistleblower faces new charges

Posted: 02 Mar 2011 09:43 PM PST

Bradley Manning, accused of leaking secret documents, could face life in prison if found guilty of "aiding the enemy".


Mugabe threatens foreign firms

Posted: 02 Mar 2011 09:04 PM PST

Zimbabwean leader says businesses will be seized and their products boycotted to avenge sanctions against his country.


Another Christian Martyred in Pakistan (Time.com)

Posted: 02 Mar 2011 10:05 PM PST

Time.com - Minorities Minister Shahbaz Bhatti knew he was in the crosshairs of Muslim extremists, but refused to back down in his fight for the rights of the country's religious minorities


Japan, Korea Firms Take $1.95 Billion Rare-Metal Stake

Posted: 02 Mar 2011 08:46 PM PST

A consortium of Japanese and South Korean companies plans to take a 15% stake in Brazilian rare-metal mining company CBMM for $1.95 billion, a move apparently aimed at securing supplies of a key rare metal.


Commitment Self-Exam: Avoid Self-Sabotage

Posted: 02 Mar 2011 08:10 PM PST

Examine your habits and past behaviors to help discover what part you played in sabotaging your goal


Ten Steps to Screen Your Fit for Entrepreneurship

Posted: 02 Mar 2011 07:51 PM PST

Making the decision to become an entrepreneur is a major commitment, with huge implications for skil


Banking pioneer challenges sacking

Posted: 02 Mar 2011 08:48 PM PST

Muhammad Yunus takes legal action after his removal as head of micro-lender Grameen Bank by Bangladesh's central bank.