Explosion rocks Somali capital: witnesses

Explosion rocks Somali capital: witnesses

Explosion rocks Somali capital: witnesses

Posted: 20 Mar 2012 11:21 PM PDT

MOGADISHU (Reuters) - A loud blast was heard in the centre of the Somali capital on Wednesday and gunfire rang out from the same area immediately afterwards, Reuters witnesses said.

Syrian forces assault opposition strongholds

Posted: 20 Mar 2012 11:09 PM PDT

Amid continuing bloodshed, Moscow hardens stance and criticises Damascus for making "lot of mistakes" in handling unrest


VIDEO: US tariff on Chinese solar panels

Posted: 20 Mar 2012 08:00 PM PDT

The United States has imposed a tariff on Chinese solar panels saying Chinese firms are unfairly benefiting from export subsidies.


Silicon Valley's Hottest VC Is a Rug Dealer

Posted: 20 Mar 2012 11:03 PM PDT

How one guy who barely spoke English landed in the Bay area, sold Persian rugs to venture capitalists -- and became one of the most successful angels in tech.


U.S. sets 'surprisingly low' China solar panel duties

Posted: 20 Mar 2012 09:17 PM PDT

A worker cleans solar panels at a solar energy plant in JinzhouWASHINGTON/NEW YORK (Reuters) - The United States on Tuesday dealt a blow to U.S. manufacturers of solar panels and boosted shares in Chinese rivals when it imposed unexpectedly low preliminary punitive duties on imports from China, though the move still drew fire from China industry representatives. The action adds to trade tensions between the world's two largest economies and threatens cooperation in the burgeoning clean-energy sector, which both say they want to promote. A Chinese industry group said despite the low duties the decision was unfair and went against international trade laws. ...

Andy Samberg Has A Startup

Posted: 20 Mar 2012 10:38 PM PDT

Saturday Night Live star Andy Samberg is apparently the co-founder of Canary Hop, a recently launched Web site that offers listings for real-world experiences. Take skateboard lessons. Get a tour of Silicon Valley. Learn to play harmonica. Or ? this is disturbing ? sign up for four hours of ?discrete men?s grooming.? The site doesn?t ...


Police surround suspect in French killings

Posted: 20 Mar 2012 10:58 PM PDT

Surrender being negotiated in Toulouse, as bodies of those killed outside Jewish school arrive in Israel.


Suspect in French shootings claims al Qaeda link: minister

Posted: 20 Mar 2012 10:30 PM PDT

A woman mourns near a hearse transporting coffins bearing slain children from the Ozar Hatorah Jewish school, a day after a shooting in ToulousePARIS (Reuters) - A man engaged in a shoot-out with French police on Wednesday, suspected of killing four people at a Jewish school this week, claims to be linked to al Qaeda, Interior Minister Claude Gueant said. "He claims to be a mujahideen and to belong to al Qaeda," Gueant told journalists at the scene of the siege. He also said the man had been in Afghanistan. "He wanted revenge for the Palestinian children and he also wanted to take revenge on the French army because of its foreign interventions," Gueant said. ...

Protests loom as Hong Kong braces for new leader

Posted: 20 Mar 2012 08:52 PM PDT

To match story HONGKONG-LEADERSHIP/HONG KONG (Reuters) - Thousands of protestors could take to the streets of Hong Kong on Sunday to demonstrate against the scandal-ridden selection of the city's next chief executive, angry they had no say in the vote and at Beijing's stifling of full democracy for the territory it regained from Britain in 1997. "You'll get another mass demonstration," a senior civil servant with a key policy portfolio told Reuters on condition of anonymity. More than 30 civic, student and pro-democracy groups are planning to demonstrate. ...

U.S. exempts 11 states from Iran sanctions; China, India exposed

Posted: 20 Mar 2012 08:04 PM PDT

The SPQ1 gas platform is seen on the southern edge of Iran's South Pars gas field in the Gulf, off AssalouyehWASHINGTON (Reuters) - The United States exempted Japan and 10 EU nations from financial sanctions because they have significantly cut purchases of Iranian crude oil, but left Iran's top customers China and India exposed to the possibility of such steps. The decision announced on Tuesday is a victory for the 11 countries, whose banks have been given a six-month reprieve from the threat of being cut off from the U.S. financial system under new sanctions designed to pressure Iran over its nuclear program. ...

Australian Resource Exports to Slow

Posted: 20 Mar 2012 08:22 PM PDT

Australia's mineral and energy exports will rise at a slower pace in the next fiscal year, weighing on the resource-rich nation's economic growth.


Solar-Trade Fight Flares Up

Posted: 20 Mar 2012 09:49 PM PDT

U.S. trade officials slapped modest tariffs on imports of Chinese solar panels, giving a partial victory to solar-equipment manufacturers in the U.S. but stopping short of harsh duties that could spark a trade war.


Thon Fundraising: A Rich Source Of Dollars And Inspiration

Posted: 20 Mar 2012 10:05 PM PDT

Virtual events may be considered cutting edge these days, but bringing people together to burn some calories for a good cause remains a healthy source of funds and inspiration for a wide range of nonprofit groups. The recently released Run Walk Ride Fundraising Thirty study indicates nearly $1.7 billion were raised by just the 30 ...


Not Just No, Hell No!

Posted: 20 Mar 2012 09:50 PM PDT

A colleague sent me a link to a recent New article that suggested that job seekers are getting asked for their Facebook passwords as part of the interview process within some organizations. I had to do a double take???I couldn?t believe what I had just read. I understand that employers want to makes sure they?re ...


VIDEO: Romney outlines vision for America

Posted: 20 Mar 2012 08:38 PM PDT

Mitt Romney has won the Republican primary in Illinois, his latest win on the road to decide who will contest November's poll against Barack Obama


VIDEO: Romney outlines vision for America

Posted: 20 Mar 2012 08:38 PM PDT

Mitt Romney has won the Republican primary in Illinois, his latest win on the road to decide who will contest November's poll against Barack Obama


Protests loom as Hong Kong braces for new leader

Posted: 20 Mar 2012 09:20 PM PDT

HONG KONG (Reuters) - Thousands of protestors could take to the streets of Hong Kong on Sunday to demonstrate against the scandal-ridden selection of the city's next chief executive, angry they had no say in the vote and at Beijing's stifling of full democracy for the territory it regained from Britain in 1997.

Dionne Warwick's View of World Hunger Day 2012

Posted: 20 Mar 2012 09:15 PM PDT

I recently had the honor of interviewing the legendary Dionne Warwick. Dionne ranks among the 40 biggest hit makers of the entire rock era (1955-1999), based on the Billboard Hot 100 Pop Singles Charts. Warwick ranks second only to Aretha Franklin as the most-charted female vocalist with 56 singles making the Billboard Hot 100 between ...


What A Difference A Year Makes: GE, Whistleblowers, And The Wrong Corporate Message

Posted: 20 Mar 2012 09:08 PM PDT

One of the more controversial elements of the Dodd-Frank Reform and Consumer Protection Act is the whistleblower incentives. ??And within the whistleblower incentives, there?s an even more controversial issue: should SEC rules require potential whistleblowers to report internally, through corporate compliance programs, first? ??It seems like business interests?the Chamber of Commerce comes to mind?want the ...


Morocco's Aviation Industry Takes Off

Posted: 20 Mar 2012 08:56 PM PDT

Across Morocco, millions of people lack jobs, basic education and even running water. Yet over the past decade, Boeing, Safran of France and others have built increasingly sophisticated factories here.


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