China conducts first manual space docking

China conducts first manual space docking

China conducts first manual space docking

Posted: 23 Jun 2012 10:23 PM PDT

The "kiss in space" was the main goal of the current manned mission, which began over a week ago.


Foreclosure, Deficiency Judgments and the Perils of Anti-Deficiency Statutes

Posted: 23 Jun 2012 09:49 PM PDT

Assume that you own a piece of property, and there is a mortgage against that property. Let?s further assume that the amount remaining on the mortgage exceeds the fair market value of the property ? what is commonly known as a property ?under water?. Now let?s say that you either cannot or don?t want to ...


Magnitude 6.1 quake strikes far eastern Russia

Posted: 23 Jun 2012 08:41 PM PDT

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - A magnitude 6.1 earthquake struck off the coast of far eastern Russia on Sunday, the U.S. Geological Survey said. The quake was centered 166 miles south-southwest of Il'pyrskiy, Russia, in the northern Pacific Ocean, the USGS said. There was no immediate tsunami alert issued, according to the Pacific Tsunami Warning Center. (Writing by Doina Chiacu; Editing by Paul Simao)


Paraguayan protesters demand Lugo's return

Posted: 23 Jun 2012 09:58 PM PDT

Paraguay's new President Federico Franco gives a thumbs up as he arrive to give a news conference at the presidential palace in Asuncion, Paraguay, Saturday, June 23, 2012. Paraguay's newly sworn in president is promising to honor foreign commitments and reach out to Latin American leaders after the Senate removed President Fernando Lugo from office in a rapid impeachment trial on Friday. (AP Photo/Jorge Saenz)The ouster of Paraguayan President Fernando Lugo sparked a unique protest as a long line of speakers queued up late into Saturday night for a special televised "open microphone" program to vent their frustration over what they called an institutional coup, calling for strikes and protests to demand his return.

Sudan sees rise in anti-government protests

Posted: 23 Jun 2012 10:06 PM PDT

Following days of unrest sparked by rising food prices, protests demanding regime change have widened over the week.


Not Just California Dreamin': Detroit 3 Conquesting The Surf

Posted: 23 Jun 2012 09:19 PM PDT

First in a series about the Three?s growing incursions in the California auto market. California has emerged as a top target for some of the newest and most important vehicles in the Three?s product portfolio these days, and the Golden State has been returning the favor: , Ford and Chrysler each has picked up notable ...


Putin Wrong As Russia Submits To Higher Deficit

Posted: 23 Jun 2012 09:16 PM PDT

Falling oil prices means Russia will have a fiscal account deficit this year, and one greater than president Vladimir Putin predicted earlier in the month. Putin signed amendments to the 2012 budget only a couple of weeks ago, considerably increasing the projected oil price for 2012 even when oil prices were in decline with no ...


India Leader In Panic Mode, Promises 'Any Means Necessary' Growth Initiative

Posted: 23 Jun 2012 09:07 PM PDT

India's Prime Minister tries to reassure the market that his country is still a growth story.


Is World Sliding Into Another Recession? This Guy Thinks So.

Posted: 23 Jun 2012 08:37 PM PDT

Here comes the handbasket again. Dare to hop in?


Magnitude 6.1 quake strikes far eastern Russia

Posted: 23 Jun 2012 08:41 PM PDT

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - A magnitude 6.1 earthquake struck off the coast of far eastern Russia on Sunday, the U.S. Geological Survey said.

Look For China To Buy More U.S. Companies

Posted: 23 Jun 2012 08:01 PM PDT

Why China buying more U.S. assets is good for America.


More China Retail Woes: Hypermarket Chain C.P. Lotus Warns Of 1st-Half Loss

Posted: 23 Jun 2012 07:56 PM PDT

In the latest sign of trouble for retailers in China, C.P. Lotus, a hypermarket chain in the country led by the billionaire family of Thai??businessman Dhanin Chearavanont, said on Friday that it expects to report a loss for the first six months of 2012. The loss is the connected to a slowdown in same-store sales, ...


China Vice Busts Human Trafficking Ring

Posted: 23 Jun 2012 07:37 PM PDT

China Vice: Episode I. The Vietnamese Traffic Jam.


How Disney???Pixar's Brave Big Opening Weekend Box Office Will Benefit Scotland

Posted: 23 Jun 2012 07:35 PM PDT

Families and kids of all ages flocked to visit a virtual Scotland in Disney?Pixar's latest masterpiece, Brave, earning it the top spot at the box office for June 22-24. The heartfelt mother-daughter tale pushes the envelope of computer animation, while sticking with an original story that turns the classic Disney faerie tale inside out. Brave ...


Paraguay under pressure after Lugo ousted

Posted: 23 Jun 2012 09:55 PM PDT

Newly appointed Paraguayan President Federico Franco speaks as he is flanked by Senator Miguel Saguier and Congressman Salustiano Salinas during a news conference at the Presidential PalaceASUNCION (Reuters) - Paraguay's new president said on Saturday he would ask his impeached predecessor to help quell regional tensions after Argentina withdrew its ambassador in protest at what it said was a coup and Brazil recalled its top diplomat for consultations. South American neighbors and key trading partners are taking Paraguay to task for the unprecedented speed with which the opposition-dominated Congress removed President Fernando Lugo on Friday, saying he had failed to fulfill his duties to maintain social harmony. ...

Massacre tests judicial reform in the Philippines

Posted: 23 Jun 2012 07:27 PM PDT

MANILA (Reuters) - Esmael Enog heard crackling gunfire and saw men armed with high-powered rifles carry out one of the most heinous crimes in Philippine history: the massacre of 57 people, including 31 journalists, on a November morning three years ago. But nine months after testifying in court last July and pointing a finger at a politically powerful family, Enog vanished. His body was found in a sack near marshland last month, chain-sawed into pieces, according to his lawyer. ...


VIDEO: Battle rages against US wildfires

Posted: 23 Jun 2012 07:29 PM PDT

Thousands of people are forced from their homes in the US states of Utah and Colorado, after wildfires spread in high winds.


VIDEO: What are the Greek government's aims?

Posted: 23 Jun 2012 07:18 PM PDT

The new government in Greece says it needs more concessions over the austerity measures demanded by the European Union and International Monetary Fund.


VIDEO: Battle rages against US wildfires

Posted: 23 Jun 2012 07:29 PM PDT

Thousands of people are forced from their homes in the US states of Utah and Colorado, after wildfires spread in high winds.


VIDEO: What are the Greek government's aims?

Posted: 23 Jun 2012 07:18 PM PDT

The new government in Greece says it needs more concessions over the austerity measures demanded by the European Union and International Monetary Fund.


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