Asian stocks down on Europe debt plan doubts (AP)

Asian stocks down on Europe debt plan doubts (AP)


Asian stocks down on Europe debt plan doubts (AP)

Posted: 31 Oct 2011 10:30 PM PDT

People are reflected on an electronic board of a securities firm, which shows the yen-dollar foreign exchange rate, a day after after the Bank of Japan weakened its currency to help Japanese exporters,  in Tokyo, Japan, Tuesday, Nov. 1, 2011. On Monday, The Bank of Japan says it sold yen and bought dollars during Tokyo trading in order to pull the yen down from a post-World War II high against the dollar.   (AP Photo/Koji Sasahara)AP - Asian stock markets fell Tuesday as new concerns emerged about the viability of a much-heralded plan to contain Europe's debt crisis.



China sends outspoken artist $2.4 million tax bill (AP)

Posted: 31 Oct 2011 10:49 PM PDT

AP - Outspoken artist Ai Weiwei said Tuesday that Chinese authorities are now seeking $2.4 million in back taxes and fines from him, a sign that the government is not easing pressure on the dissident who was detained for nearly three months this year.


Argentina toughens rules on dollar trades

Posted: 31 Oct 2011 10:47 PM PDT

Argentina imposes tough new regulations on exchanging pesos for dollars in bid to curb tax evasion and money laundering.


VIDEO: India's growing obesity problem

Posted: 31 Oct 2011 10:00 PM PDT

Medical experts in India say rising incomes in the country are leading to expanding waistlines.


Oil near $92 as faith in Europe debt plan fades (AP)

Posted: 31 Oct 2011 10:10 PM PDT

Alaska Gov. Sean Parnell sits at the head table of the Alaska Oil and Gas Association annual luncheon on Thursday, Oct. 27, 2011, in Anchorage, Alaska. Parnell told the audience that Alaska must be prepared to sell liquefied natural gas overseas if demand has shifted away from other states. (AP Photo/Dan Joling)AP - Oil prices fell to near $92 a barrel Tuesday in Asia amid signs that last week's optimism about Europe's debt crisis plan may have been overblown.



Small bomb breaks windows at Chilean newspaper (AP)

Posted: 31 Oct 2011 09:54 PM PDT

AP - A Chilean newspaper says a small bomb has exploded outside its building in the capital, breaking several large windows but causing no injuries.


Drug trial opens for Australian teen on Bali (AP)

Posted: 31 Oct 2011 10:06 PM PDT

AP - A trial has opened for a 14-year-old Australian boy arrested on Indonesia's resort island of Bali for allegedly possessing marijuana.


10 Reasons The Deficit Super Committee Should Cut Medicare

Posted: 31 Oct 2011 11:01 PM PDT

More Medicare cuts are coming. Let?s focus on the positive. The Super Committee has until November 23 to come up with a way to reduce the budget deficit by $1.5 trillion over 10 years. Medicare is expected to bear about $400 billion of cuts to reach that target. It?s a few whiskers under a 10% ...


VIDEO: India's growing obesity problem

Posted: 31 Oct 2011 10:00 PM PDT

Medical experts in India say rising incomes in the country are leading to expanding waistlines.


If Senate's Anti-Yuan Bill Becomes Law, China Will Retaliate

Posted: 31 Oct 2011 10:08 PM PDT

China says it will retaliate if the Senate's anti-yuan bill passes into law.


Happy Halloween, Let's Think About Thanksgiving

Posted: 31 Oct 2011 10:01 PM PDT

? There is plenty to be scared about these days. But if you start to list it all out, I?m afraid you?ll find that what is scary leads you to something that is wrong, and what is wrong will lead you to somehow be angry, and what makes you angry could snowball into some sort ...


VIDEO: US drone victims plan legal action

Posted: 31 Oct 2011 09:02 PM PDT

In Pakistan survivors of US drone strikes, and families bereaved by them, are planning legal action in the country's Supreme Court.


VIDEO: Jackson 'failed to get proper care'

Posted: 31 Oct 2011 04:51 PM PDT

Dr Conrad Murray deviated from accepted medical standards in his care for Michael Jackson, a medical expert said.


Greek referendum threatens new euro zone crisis (Reuters)

Posted: 31 Oct 2011 08:46 PM PDT

Reuters - Greek Prime Minister George Papandreou has threatened the euro zone with a new crisis with his shock announcement that he will hold a referendum on the last-minute bailout deal struck only last week to try to contain the bloc's debt mountain.


Greek referendum threatens new euro zone crisis

Posted: 31 Oct 2011 08:46 PM PDT

ATHENS (Reuters) - Greek Prime Minister George Papandreou has threatened the euro zone with a new crisis with his shock announcement that he will hold a referendum on the last-minute bailout deal struck only last week to try to contain the bloc's debt mountain.


The Best Ghost Hunting Apps

Posted: 31 Oct 2011 09:49 PM PDT

If there?s one thing I?m carrying in my pocket tonight it?s an iPhone full of ghost hunting apps. On a recent Saturday, I tested them out with the Para-Boston Society, a team of about 12 investigators that look into paranormal activity in and around Boston. My guides, Scott Trainito and Mike Baker, have investigated over ...


Russia Inching Closer To WTO Membership

Posted: 31 Oct 2011 09:42 PM PDT

Russia inching closer to WTO membership.


Rick Perry's Bad Behavior Helps Barack Obama

Posted: 31 Oct 2011 09:41 PM PDT

? ? Rick Perry's campaign is in danger of "flaming out," going down in a blaze of mean-spirited claims as he attacks and tries to trash Mitt Romney with only modest success. Perry is also the best thing that?s happened for Herman Cain, because he keeps trashing Romney, driving GOP voters his way. ?? Newt ...


World's "Seven Billionth" Baby Born In Russia

Posted: 31 Oct 2011 09:28 PM PDT

UN welcomes the world's seven billionth baby in Russia.


MF Global : 99 Problems And Auditor PwC Warned About None

Posted: 31 Oct 2011 08:00 PM PDT

Oh no they didn?t? ??Please tell me they didn?t? Update, The New York Times, 9:55 pm Monday: Federal regulators have discovered that hundreds of millions of dollars in customer money has gone missing from MF Global in recent days, prompting an investigation into the brokerage firm, which is run by Jon S. Corzine, the former ...


Saudi police release Canadian Shia imam

Saudi police release Canadian Shia imam


Saudi police release Canadian Shia imam

Posted: 31 Oct 2011 12:41 PM PDT

Witnesses say officers beat prominent Muslim leader from Edmonton who had travelled to the kingdom for pilgrimage.


Chemicals industry hacking attack

Posted: 31 Oct 2011 12:56 PM PDT

Security firm Symantec says at least 48 firms were targeted by a cyber-attack linked to China, earlier this year.


VIDEO: Palestinians win Unesco membership

Posted: 31 Oct 2011 01:00 PM PDT

The UN cultural body Unesco has voted in favour of membership for the Palestinians, a move that bolsters the Palestinian bid for internationally recognised statehood.


Tunisia Seeks to Question Suha Arafat in Corruption Inquiry

Posted: 31 Oct 2011 12:50 PM PDT

The Tunisian government is seeking to question Suha Arafat in an investigation into corruption by government officials, including the country's ousted president.


Nan bread factory jobs face axe

Posted: 31 Oct 2011 12:49 PM PDT

A total of 108 bakery jobs face the axe in Cumbernauld, under plans to close the factory where Patak's nan bread is made.


Greece to Hold Referendum on New Debt Deal

Posted: 31 Oct 2011 12:21 PM PDT

Prime Minister George Papandreou said that the decision on the deal, which includes fresh financial assistance but also imposes unpopular austerity measures, belonged to the Greek people.


FBI releases Russian spy videos

Posted: 31 Oct 2011 12:14 PM PDT

The FBI releases video showing how Anna Chapman and other members of a Russian spy ring secretly exchanged information and money.


VIDEO: Contradictions in a world of seven billion

Posted: 31 Oct 2011 12:20 PM PDT

Countries all over the world are marking the global population reaching seven billion by each nominating a child born on 31 October.


Greece Calls for Referendum on EU Deal

Posted: 31 Oct 2011 12:27 PM PDT

Prime Minister George Papandreou called for a popular vote on a newly minted aid-and-debt deal for Greece, while also demanding a fresh vote of confidence in his embattled Socialist government.


Palestinian seat cuts Unesco dues

Posted: 31 Oct 2011 11:59 AM PDT

The US announces it is cutting its dues to the UN's cultural body Unesco, after the agency votes to grant the Palestinians full membership.


Libya names academic as fresh PM

Posted: 31 Oct 2011 12:50 PM PDT

Libya's interim authorities name Tripoli-based academic Abdel Rahim al-Kib as the new prime minister.


Airlines Are Trying to Cut Boarding Times on Planes

Posted: 31 Oct 2011 12:31 PM PDT

Boarding times at airports have doubled since the 1970s, prompting airlines to try all kinds of elaborate tricks to get passengers in speedily and leave the gate on time.


Bosnia court orders detention for U.S. Embassy attacker

Posted: 31 Oct 2011 12:03 PM PDT

SARAJEVO (Reuters) - A state court in Bosnia ordered on Monday the detention on terrorism charges of a gunman who opened fire with an assault rifle on the U.S. embassy in the capital Sarajevo.


Greece to hold referendum on EU aid package

Posted: 31 Oct 2011 12:57 PM PDT

Prime Minister George Papandreou asks citizens to vote on whether country should adopt $140bn eurozone bailout deal.


Libya's NTC elects new interim prime minister

Posted: 31 Oct 2011 01:02 PM PDT

National Transitional Council chooses university professor Abdurrahim El-Keib to replace Mahmoud Jibril.


UN: World population reaches seven billion

Posted: 31 Oct 2011 11:26 AM PDT

World body says demographic milestone has now been reached, as communities across the globe honour symbolic newborns.


Live - Monday football

Posted: 31 Oct 2011 11:54 AM PDT

Stoke play high-flying Newcastle in Monday's Premier League fixture at the Britannia Stadium.


China to hold sway at G20 Cannes summit

Posted: 31 Oct 2011 12:03 PM PDT

PARIS (Reuters) - Efforts to coax China into throwing the euro zone a lifeline will dominate this week's G20 Summit and leave Beijing holding the cards as world leaders try to restore market confidence with pledges to reduce economic imbalances.


Attack Near U.N. Office Kills 5 in Afghanistan

Posted: 31 Oct 2011 09:00 AM PDT

Insurgents driving a suicide truck bomb and attacking on foot killed five people including three United Nations employees in the southern city of Kandahar.


Merkel's Party Weighs Minimum Wage

Posted: 31 Oct 2011 11:29 AM PDT

German Chancellor Angela Merkel's Christian Democrats were embroiled in a row over whether to introduce a government mandated minimum wage.