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Israel attacks Hamas media operations in Gaza

Israel attacks Hamas media operations in Gaza
ASEAN Summit kicks off in Cambodia
Another US Marine arrested in Okinawa
Japan opposition LDP keeps lead before vote: poll
Fire forces evacuation of high-rise in Dubai
Israel pounds Gaza Strip from air and sea
Lull in Gaza rocket fire, Israel keeps up strikes
Southeast Asia to adopt human rights declaration
Japan opposition LDP keeps lead before vote: poll
VIDEO: Israel-Gaza: Arab League meeting
VIDEO: Israel-Gaza: Arab League meeting
Michigan Ross MBAs Find Faith in Ford and Win $5,000
6 Right Times to Be a Ready-Fire-Aim Entrepreneur
10 Things You Should Never Say To Your Boss
Syrian rebels 'seize airport near Iraq'
Well-equipped rebels advance in eastern Congo: U.N.
VIDEO: German surface mines expanding
VIDEO: Kurds clash with Turkish police
VIDEO: Echidna study unlocks mating habits
Obama embarks on post-election trip to Asia

Israel attacks Hamas media operations in Gaza

Posted: 17 Nov 2012 10:20 PM PST

The Israeli military widened its range of targets in the Gaza Strip on Sunday to include the media operations of the Palestinian territory's Hamas rulers, sending its aircraft to attack two buildings used by both Hamas and foreign media outlets.

ASEAN Summit kicks off in Cambodia

Posted: 17 Nov 2012 10:24 PM PST

Southeast regional leaders to discuss territorial disputes in the South China Sea, Myanmar and human rights.

Another US Marine arrested in Okinawa

Posted: 17 Nov 2012 09:47 PM PST

Japanese police have arrested a U.S. Marine on suspicion of trespassing on the southern island of Okinawa amid anger over military crimes and demands for stricter regulations for U.S. troops.

Japan opposition LDP keeps lead before vote: poll

Posted: 17 Nov 2012 09:05 PM PST

TOKYO (Reuters) - Japan's opposition Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) maintained its lead over the ruling party, a public opinion poll showed on Sunday, strengthening its case to reclaim control of the government in a December election after a three-year absence. Of those surveyed, 26 percent said they would vote for the LDP in a lower house election scheduled for December 16, while 13 percent said they would vote for the ruling Democratic party of Japan (DPJ), according to a Yomiuri newspaper poll taken on November 16-17. ...

Fire forces evacuation of high-rise in Dubai

Posted: 17 Nov 2012 09:36 PM PST

Rescue crews in Dubai have evacuated a 34-story residential tower after a fire gutted portions of the building. There was no immediate word on casualties.

Israel pounds Gaza Strip from air and sea

Posted: 17 Nov 2012 10:45 PM PST

Security building and media centres among targets hit as Israel keeps up bombardment for fifth straight day.

Lull in Gaza rocket fire, Israel keeps up strikes

Posted: 17 Nov 2012 09:05 PM PST

Rocket fire from the Hamas-run Gaza Strip has subsided as cease-fire efforts appear to be gaining momentum.

Southeast Asia to adopt human rights declaration

Posted: 17 Nov 2012 09:27 PM PST

Diplomats say Southeast Asian leaders have decided to launch a human rights declaration despite last-minute calls for a postponement by critics, including Washington, who say the pact contains loopholes that can allow atrocities to continue.

Japan opposition LDP keeps lead before vote: poll

Posted: 17 Nov 2012 09:05 PM PST

VIDEO: Israel-Gaza: Arab League meeting

Posted: 17 Nov 2012 08:38 PM PST

In diplomatic efforts to end the Israel-Gaza violence, Arab League ministers have been meeting in Cairo, where they've backed Egyptian efforts to secure a ceasefire.

VIDEO: Israel-Gaza: Arab League meeting

Posted: 17 Nov 2012 08:38 PM PST

In diplomatic efforts to end the Israel-Gaza violence, Arab League ministers have been meeting in Cairo, where they've backed Egyptian efforts to secure a ceasefire.

Michigan Ross MBAs Find Faith in Ford and Win $5,000

Posted: 17 Nov 2012 03:03 PM PST

Ross MBAs Win $5,000 -- photo by Kai Petainen When 11 schools pitch Ford's stock, what price target do they get? Many years ago a gentleman walked into the lab that I manage, and asked for my opinion on Ford (NYSE:F). Turns out, he was a high level director at Ford. In [...]

6 Right Times to Be a Ready-Fire-Aim Entrepreneur

Posted: 17 Nov 2012 02:58 PM PST

Image via Tumblr.com I know entrepreneurs who have suffered from the dreaded premature execution syndrome often associated with the ready-fire-aim approach. Yet I believe that many more have benefited from this approach, especially in early startup stages. If your product is highly innovative, and speed to market is critical, you won't [...]

10 Things You Should Never Say To Your Boss

Posted: 17 Nov 2012 02:55 PM PST

Oops! I love the things Jenna Goudreau said in last week's article about the 10 Worst Communication Mistakes for your career – particularly her notes about what it takes to be viewed as a leader. As Jenna notes, it requires "executive presence," which includes having gravitas, excellent communication skills and a [...]

Syrian rebels 'seize airport near Iraq'

Posted: 17 Nov 2012 07:36 PM PST

Syrian rebels claim to have captured an airport used as a military base in Deir al-Zor province near Iraqi border.

Well-equipped rebels advance in eastern Congo: U.N.

Posted: 17 Nov 2012 07:07 PM PST

KINSHASA/UNITED NATIONS (Reuters) - U.N. attack helicopters hit rebel positions in eastern Congo on Saturday after insurgents equipped with sophisticated night-vision equipment and mortars gained ground in heavy clashes with government troops and took control of a town, the U.N. said. The clashes to the south of the town Kibumba meant the rebels have advanced to within 30 km (18 miles) of Goma, the closest they have been to North Kivu's provincial capital since a rebellion exploded in the eastern provinces eight months ago. ...

VIDEO: German surface mines expanding

Posted: 17 Nov 2012 07:07 PM PST

One of Germany's biggest power companies is now producing 12% more electricity from coal than in 2011.

VIDEO: Kurds clash with Turkish police

Posted: 17 Nov 2012 07:01 PM PST

Demonstrators clash with police in a Kurdish-majority area of south-east Turkey.

VIDEO: Echidna study unlocks mating habits

Posted: 17 Nov 2012 07:13 PM PST

Scientists in Australia have unlocked the breeding habits of a small animal called the echidna, opening the way for them to save a range of endangered mammals in the wild.