VIDEO: Greece's problem with immigration

VIDEO: Greece's problem with immigration


VIDEO: Greece's problem with immigration

Posted: 09 Jun 2012 12:41 AM PDT

As new elections approach in Greece, immigration is proving to be one of the key issues for voters within the country.


U.N. says seven peacekeepers killed in Ivory Coast

Posted: 08 Jun 2012 03:41 PM PDT

ABIDJAN (Reuters) - Seven United Nations peacekeepers were killed in an ambush in Ivory Coast on Friday while on patrol near the border with neighbouring Liberia, the U.N. mission said.


No men allowed, the first 'women only' coffee shop in Ramallah

Posted: 09 Jun 2012 12:33 AM PDT

A few meters away from the popular men's coffee shop of Baladna in downtown Ramallah lays a new rebellious concept: a 'women only' coffee shop.

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Beauty consultants are armed with tablets and digital diagnostic tools

Posted: 09 Jun 2012 12:08 AM PDT

Tablets and screens are playing a bigger role in the beauty industry, with retailers equipping sales associates with iPads and computers being installed on store shelves to add an extra level of customized service.

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UN says 7 peacekeepers killed in Ivory Coast

Posted: 08 Jun 2012 07:34 PM PDT

ABIDJAN (Ivory Coast), June 9 — Seven United Nations peacekeepers were killed in an ambush in Ivory Coast on Friday while on patrol near the border with neighbouring Liberia, the world body said. It was not immediately clear who attacked the UN troops or if any Ivorian troops they were patrolling with were harmed. The United Nations said the ...



Unrest in western Myanmar worrying

Posted: 08 Jun 2012 10:18 PM PDT

Unrest in Myanmar's western coastal Rakhine state in Maungtaw township bordering Bangladesh has drawn serious public concern, Xinhua news agency reported.

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Bursa to trend lower on global uncertainties

Posted: 08 Jun 2012 08:47 PM PDT

Uncertainties in the global economy are expected to drag the FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) lower next week.

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Indonesia readies stimulus to spur growth

Posted: 08 Jun 2012 10:34 PM PDT

The Indonesian government is scaling back its annual economic growth target and drafting a stimulus plan to sustain exports and the rupiah against slowing demand and the flight of foreign funds, local media reported here on Saturday.

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Euro 2012: Citta the elephant sees Poland victory

Posted: 08 Jun 2012 10:09 PM PDT

(Poland-AFP) - Citta, a 33-year old Indian elephant living in the zoo of Krakow, Poland, has forecasted a victory for Poland in their opening Euro-2012 match against Greece. Given a choice between two melons, the elephant gobbled up the one with the Polish flag first. Copyright (AFP RELAXNEWS/ AFPTV), 2012.

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Spain's weak banks need 40 billion euros: IMF

Posted: 08 Jun 2012 10:04 PM PDT

Spain's weak banks need at least 40 billion euros ($50 billion) in new capital to strengthen against severe financial shocks, the International Monetary Fund said.

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China to launch manned spacecraft this month: Xinhua

Posted: 08 Jun 2012 09:50 PM PDT

China will launch a manned spacecraft this month, state news agency Xinhua said Saturday, in the latest step in a programme aimed at giving the country a permanent space station by 2020.

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China's inflation eases to 3.0% in May

Posted: 08 Jun 2012 09:29 PM PDT

China's inflation rate eased to 3.0 percent in May, its lowest level since June 2010, official data showed Saturday, giving the government further room to loosen credit to boost flagging growth.

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Europe is 'at a crossroads': Lagarde

Posted: 08 Jun 2012 09:28 PM PDT

International Monetary Fund Managing Director Christine Lagarde on Friday urged European leaders to act without delay to overcome the eurozone crisis.

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'Anonymous' hackers to protest Indian Internet laws

Posted: 08 Jun 2012 09:24 PM PDT

Global hacking movement Anonymous has called for protesters to take to the streets in 16 cities around India on Saturday over what it considers growing government censorship of the Internet.

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Chileans split over plans to honor ex-dictator Pinochet

Posted: 08 Jun 2012 08:31 PM PDT

A weekend ceremony honoring the late dictator Augusto Pinochet has triggered a firestorm of controversy, pitting the right to free speech against relatives of regime victims who would like to see the event banned.

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Hemingway haunt in Madrid threatened with closure

Posted: 08 Jun 2012 08:30 PM PDT

Once a haunt of the greats from Ernest Hemingway to Salvador Dali and Hollywood beauty Eva Gardner, Madrid's famous Cafe Gijon may be nearing the end of its 120-year history.

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VIDEO: At the scene of Qubair massacre

Posted: 08 Jun 2012 03:03 PM PDT

UN monitors have been in the Syrian village of Qubair to investigate the scene of a massacre which took place on Wednesday.


U.N. says 7 peacekeepers killed in Ivory Coast

Posted: 08 Jun 2012 07:23 PM PDT

ABIDJAN/UNITED NATIONS (Reuters) - Seven United Nations peacekeepers were killed in an ambush in Ivory Coast on Friday while on patrol near the border with neighbouring Liberia, the world body said.



Fan Zone

Posted: 08 Jun 2012 07:34 PM PDT

People gather at the official opening of the Fan Zone in Warsaw, Poland, on the eve of the Euro 2012 football championships opening match

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100 years of Muar history

Posted: 08 Jun 2012 07:15 PM PDT

Chung Hwa High School in Muar, which is geared up to celebrate its 100th year in operation soon, is closely knit with the town's Chinese community. In view of the advent of the school's centennial celebration, Sin Chew Daily is looking back at the historical events within the Chinese community of Muar in a bid to enliven the past memories of local residents.

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