VIDEO: Pirates win German protest votes

VIDEO: Pirates win German protest votes

VIDEO: Pirates win German protest votes

Posted: 10 May 2012 10:41 PM PDT

Across Europe, there has been a flight from established parties and Germany is no exception, where the Pirate Party now has seats in three regional parliaments.


VIDEO: US Iranian TV show causing a stir

Posted: 10 May 2012 10:44 PM PDT

Los Angeles is home to the largest number of Iranians or Persians, outside Iran, and a new reality TV show follows the lives of a wealthy group.


VIDEO: Pasok upbeat on Greece coalition talks

Posted: 10 May 2012 10:39 PM PDT

The leader of Greece's Socialist Party, Evangelos Venizelos, says he has made progress in efforts to form a coalition after inconclusive elections on Sunday.


Analysis: China's Hu could cast long shadow if top table trimmed

Posted: 10 May 2012 10:11 PM PDT

China's Premier Wen Jiabao (R) walks past President Hu Jintao as he arrives for the opening ceremony of the National People's Congress (NPC) at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing in this March 5, 2012 file photoBEIJING/HONG KONG (Reuters) - A push by Chinese President Hu Jintao to shrink the size of the nation's nine-member leadership body, as revealed by Reuters this week, could have far-reaching implications for his anointed successor and for future economic and political reform. Outgoing leaders in China can cast a long shadow, and Hu's desire to cut the politburo standing committee to seven in the twilight of his decade-old administration has fuelled talk that he wants his allies to influence the next one to preserve his legacy. ...

Protests in Philippines over China dispute

Posted: 10 May 2012 10:43 PM PDT

Hundreds take to streets in Manila to protest against Beijing's claim to South China Sea islands.


Leadership Contributor to Forbes.com Fires Back at Staff Writer RE: Star Hughes

Posted: 10 May 2012 10:07 PM PDT

Yep. That contributor is me. But I'll get to that in a moment. On May 9th, writer , who writes about "navigating success for professional women", published a guest post on her column titled How I Became A 21-Year-Old Business Executive. The piece was written by Star Hughes, who recently ploughed through her BA and ...


British played central role in foiled bomb operation: sources

Posted: 10 May 2012 09:44 PM PDT

GENERAL VIEW OF HEAD OFFICE FOR BRITAIN'S MI6 AT VAUXHALL CROSS.WASHINGTON (Reuters) - British intelligence played a central role in the undercover operation to foil an underwear bomb plot involving al Qaeda's Yemeni offshoot, counterterrorism sources told Reuters. The undercover informant in the plot linked to Al Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula, or AQAP, was a British citizen, possibly of Saudi origin, the sources said on condition of anonymity. The informant was working in cooperation with Britain's two principal spy agencies. U.S. ...

Lawyers for China dissident's nephew say they face threats

Posted: 10 May 2012 09:31 PM PDT

To match Interview CHINA-DISSIDENT/CHENBEIJING (Reuters) - Chinese legal authorities have confiscated the license of one lawyer and threatened to do the same to another after they volunteered to defend Chen Kegui, the nephew of blind Chinese activist Chen Guangcheng. The moves come as Chen Guangcheng, whose escape last month sparked an international furor, said Chinese officials were "going crazy" with reprisals against his family in eastern Shandong province in revenge for his recent escape from house arrest. Chen Guangcheng's escape caused embarrassment for China and led to a diplomatic crisis in U.S.-Sino relations. ...

Analysis: China's Hu could cast long shadow if top table trimmed

Posted: 10 May 2012 10:24 PM PDT

BEIJING/HONG KONG (Reuters) - A push by Chinese President Hu Jintao to shrink the size of the nation's nine-member leadership body, as revealed by Reuters this week, could have far-reaching implications for his anointed successor and for future economic and political reform.

New Alec Baldwin-Blake Lively Movie Gets a Zero on Rotten Tomatoes

Posted: 10 May 2012 09:43 PM PDT

First was the Eddie Murphy comedy, ?A Thousand Words.? Now ?Hick,? a horrendous piece of junk I saw at the Toronto Film Festival last September, has gotten a zero rating from the critics on Rottentomatoes.com. I?d forgotten about ?Hick,? directed by Derick Martini and starring , Blake Lively, Eddie Redmayne, and Chloe Grace Moretz playing ...


Should Pharmacists Prescribe Prescription Medications?

Posted: 10 May 2012 09:26 PM PDT

? Pharmacists serve a very important function in our healthcare system. With their guidance and expertise, they monitor and dispense millions of medications that medical providers prescribe daily. Their expertise regarding drug interactions and dosing schedules serve as a careful check and balance system to identify dangerous and potentially fatal interactions. ? Recently, a proposal ...


May 12th Is National Train Day

Posted: 10 May 2012 09:25 PM PDT

Amtrak may not be perfect???far from it, actually???but I, for one, remain a loyal, longtime fan (especially of the Acela, for which I?ve got plenty of tips for improving your journey). And, come this weekend, National Train Day will bring celebrations and exhibits to communities all across the country to honor the 143rd anniversary of ...


British played central role in foiled bomb operation: sources

Posted: 10 May 2012 09:45 PM PDT

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - British intelligence played a central role in the undercover operation to foil an underwear bomb plot involving al Qaeda's Yemeni offshoot, counterterrorism sources told Reuters.

Lawyers for China dissident's nephew say they face threats

Posted: 10 May 2012 09:31 PM PDT

BEIJING (Reuters) - Chinese legal authorities have confiscated the license of one lawyer and threatened to do the same to another after they volunteered to defend Chen Kegui, the nephew of blind Chinese activist Chen Guangcheng.

Global push for marriage equality

Posted: 10 May 2012 08:55 PM PDT

U.S. President Barack Obama has voiced his support for same-sex marriage, but across the world many gays and lesbians still face an uphill battle to be afforded the same rights as heterosexual couples.

$16 Million Basquiat Sets New World Record At Phillips Art Sale

Posted: 10 May 2012 08:48 PM PDT

Last night in New York, Phillips de Pury took in $TK at its annual contemporary art sale.


Argentina gender rights law: A new world standard

Posted: 10 May 2012 09:08 PM PDT

Erica Castiglia, right, and Yolanda Kozak, kiss outside Congress in Buenos Aires, Argentina, Wednesday, May 9, 2012. Argentina's Congress is set to approve on Wednesday the Gender Identity Law, which allows citizens to change their gender in public records, including birth certificates and national identity cards. (AP Photo/Natacha Pisarenko)Activists say Argentina now leads the world in transgender rights after giving people the freedom to change their legal and physical gender identity simply because they want to, without having to undergo judicial, psychiatric and medical procedures beforehand.

War Photographer Faas Dies

Posted: 10 May 2012 09:24 PM PDT

Horst Faas, a Pulitzer Prize-winning combat photographer who carved out new standards for covering war with a camera and became one of the world's legendary photojournalists, died Thursday at 79.


Swim lessons help kids break cycle

Posted: 10 May 2012 03:51 PM PDT

Mexican airport reopens after volcano activity

Posted: 10 May 2012 08:55 PM PDT

MEXICO CITY (Reuters) - The airport in the central Mexican state of Puebla reopened on Thursday night after it was closed briefly by an ash cloud from a nearby volcano, said an official from the local government.
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