VIDEO: US reaction to Megrahi death

VIDEO: US reaction to Megrahi death


VIDEO: US reaction to Megrahi death

Posted: 20 May 2012 10:34 PM PDT

The death of the Libyan man convicted of the 1988 Lockerbie bombing has been received with mixed emotions by the relatives of the victims.


VIDEO: Afghan exit dominates Nato meeting

Posted: 20 May 2012 10:29 PM PDT

Nato's Secretary General Anders Fogh Rasmussen says there will be 'no rush for the exits' by the countries who have troops deployed in Afghanistan.


Greek leftist brings message to Europe: "Let's talk"

Posted: 20 May 2012 10:36 PM PDT

Head of Greece's Left Coalition party Alexis Tsipras arrives for a meeting in AthensATHENS (Reuters) - The charismatic Greek leftist who could determine the fate of the euro begins a tour of European capitals on Monday carrying a single message: it's time to talk. In an interview on the eve of his first visit abroad since his surprise rise in a May 6 election, Alexis Tsipras veered occasionally into the combative rhetoric that has seduced disaffected Greek youth and alarmed Brussels and Berlin. But he also stressed repeatedly that he wants negotiations to keep Greece in the euro. ...



5 Tips for Launching a Volunteer Program

Posted: 20 May 2012 10:33 PM PDT

??Organizations come in all shapes and sizes but when it comes to giving back to the community there's a common path to success. ??Whether your group is a school or church with hundreds of members, or a corporation or website portal with tens of thousands, you can better impact your chosen cause ? and your ...


In Final Hurdle, Google Wins China's OK On Motorola Deal

Posted: 20 May 2012 10:27 PM PDT

Google?s long pending $12.5 billion acquisition of Motorola Mobility is finally nearing completion. According to the Wall Street Journal, China?s antitrust regulators have approved the deal, with the proviso that Google keep Android broadly available to handset manufacturers. The Journal notes that the requirement appears to be intended to bolster the position of China-based handset ...


Two killed, 18 wounded in Beirut clashes: agency

Posted: 20 May 2012 10:48 PM PDT

BEIRUT (Reuters) - Two people were killed and 18 were wounded in overnight clashes in Beirut, Lebanon's National News Agency said on Monday, the latest bloodshed fuelled by tensions over the uprising in neighboring Syria.


Greek leftist brings message to Europe: "Let's talk"

Posted: 20 May 2012 11:18 PM PDT

ATHENS (Reuters) - The charismatic Greek leftist who could determine the fate of the euro begins a tour of European capitals on Monday carrying a single message: it's time to talk.


Millions look skyward as eclipse crosses Asia, US

Posted: 20 May 2012 10:22 PM PDT

An annular solar eclipse is seen in the sky over Yokohama near Tokyo Monday, May 21, 2012. The annular solar eclipse, in which the moon passes in front of the sun leaving only a golden ring around its edges, was visible to wide areas across the continent Monday morning. (AP Photo/Koji Sasahara)Skywatchers from Mount Fuji to the Grand Canyon enjoyed a treat: the moon nearly blotting out the sun to create a dramatic "ring of fire" over a narrow strip of eastern Asia and the western United States.



Dominican ruling party candidate headed for win

Posted: 20 May 2012 10:18 PM PDT

A woman mark her ballot during the presidential election in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, Sunday May 20, 2012. (AP Photo/Manuel Diaz)A governing party official appeared headed for a first-round win in the Dominican Republic's presidential election as supporters of his opponent complained of rampant vote-buying and other forms of fraud.



VIDEO: Filipinos protest at Lady Gaga gigs

Posted: 20 May 2012 10:22 PM PDT

Filipino Christians have protested against Lady Gaga's planned concerts in Manila.


Why Chelsea Is Glad Roman Abramovich Never Listened To WC Fields

Posted: 20 May 2012 09:57 PM PDT

Since rescuing a side that sat on the brink of creditor protection nearly nine years ago has sunk well over $1B dollars into . Along the way has won the Barclay?s Premier League, the FA Cup and the Carling Cup multiple times but until Saturday his dream of winning the UEFA Champions League had proven ...


Putting the 'Insurance' Back in Health Insurance

Posted: 20 May 2012 09:55 PM PDT

We understand that it would make no sense to buy auto insurance after we've already crashed our car. We appreciate that it would be strange to buy homeowner's insurance after our house has already burned down. And yet, when it comes to health coverage, many of us think that it makes perfect sense to wait until we're sick to buy health insurance. If we really want to make health insurance affordable and accessible to everyone, we need to go back to basics, and understand all of the government-induced distortions that have made health insurance look nothing like actual insurance.


Why Billion Dollar Law Firms Fail and How to Avoid Their Fate

Posted: 20 May 2012 09:52 PM PDT

Over at Above the Law??last week,??Mergers and Acquisitions specialist John Altorelli, talked about his escape from the Dewtanic, which is still sporting a schnitzy video splash page despite predictions that it could file for bankruptcy any day now. In response to questions about Dewey?s entry into contracts guaranteeing certain partners compensation the firm has no ...


Apple: iPhone 3GS May Get New Life In Prepaid Markets

Posted: 20 May 2012 09:52 PM PDT

Don?t write off the Apple iPhone 3GS just yet. With the iPhone 4S jumping off the shelves, and buzz about the iPhone 5 continuing to mount, no one spends much time talking or thinking about the lowly 3GS, which you can get for free with a two-year service contract. But the phone, now almost 3 ...


The Gluttons of Natural Gas

Posted: 20 May 2012 09:52 PM PDT

In 2010, a small number of very large electric power generators accounted for roughly one third of all natural gas delivered to consumers. Who are these gas gluttons? Oddly enough, World Resort is probably the most widely recognized name on the list. The Reedy Creek Improvement District (RCID), which spans an area of about 40 ...


Microsoft Launches New Social Network To Compete With Google

Posted: 20 May 2012 09:37 PM PDT

In the shadow of a week (and weekend) filled with -related news, has quietly launched its own social network that has been in development for almost a year. This social network, called So.cl, is said to help students connect with one another ? a concept that early adopters of know well (and often miss). However, ...


Analysis: China reformer sees his opportunity after Bo's fall

Posted: 20 May 2012 09:31 PM PDT

To match analysis CHINA-LEADERSHIP/SHANGHAI/BEIJING (Reuters) - One of China's most conspicuously reform-minded leaders has stepped back into the spotlight after the nation's biggest political convulsion in a generation, positioning himself to gain from the fall of populist politician Bo Xilai. Wang Yang, leader of Guangdong province and well known for his deft handling of recent civil unrest there, is the first of three provincial-level party bosses who stand to benefit after a murder scandal snuffed out Bo's career last month. ...



China Internet Billionaire Jack Ma's Wealth Steady Under Yahoo Deal

Posted: 20 May 2012 09:40 PM PDT

The wealth of Jack Ma, the billionaire chairman and CEO of China e-commerce giant Alibaba Group, wouldn't change appreciably in connection with its plan to buy a 20% stake in the company from Yahoo announced today. Ma holds more than 7% of Alibaba Group, and the valuation of the company under the initial Yahoo transaction ...


The Connection between Lawrence Taylor's $230 K Super Bowl Ring and Baseball's Steroid Sluggers

Posted: 20 May 2012 09:40 PM PDT

Troubled retired Giants linebacker Taylor saw his Super Bowl XXV ring sold for more than $230,000 at auction this past week, a price that was three times greater than the online auction house SCP anticipated the ring would sell for. If the ring sold for considerably more than its expected value, this raises interesting insights ...


Analysis: China reformer sees his opportunity after Bo's fall

Posted: 20 May 2012 10:00 PM PDT

SHANGHAI/BEIJING (Reuters) - One of China's most conspicuously reform-minded leaders has stepped back into the spotlight after the nation's biggest political convulsion in a generation, positioning himself to gain from the fall of populist politician Bo Xilai.