Exclusive: China tried to convince N.Korea to give up nuclear tests -source

Exclusive: China tried to convince N.Korea to give up nuclear tests -source

Exclusive: China tried to convince N.Korea to give up nuclear tests -source

Posted: 03 Jun 2013 10:55 PM PDT

BEIJING (Reuters) - China told an envoy of North Korean leader Kim Jong-un that Pyongyang should stop conducting nuclear and missile tests, but the North showed little sign of heeding the request, said a source with knowledge of the talks held late last month.

Courtside Jones and Talani Goodson Prove the American Dream Is Alive and Well

Posted: 03 Jun 2013 10:20 PM PDT

With the NBA Finals now teed up, so is Talani Goodson. The creator of "Courtside Jones," which airs new episodes every Sunday on Fox Sports Net, is busy lining up a never-ending parade of basketball legends and hoops fans to share their stories.

Afghan colonel arrested in prisoner torture case; US link suspected

Posted: 03 Jun 2013 10:33 PM PDT

By Dylan Welch MAIDAN SHAH, Afghanistan (Reuters) - An Afghan army colonel has been arrested by the government for illegally handing over prisoners to a man working with a U.S. special forces team that was accused of torture and killings, three sources have told Reuters. The rare arrest of a senior military officer underlines the resolve of Kabul in cracking down on excesses in the 12-year-long civil war ahead of an election next year. ...

"Blade Runner" Pistorius set to return to court in murder case

Posted: 03 Jun 2013 10:01 PM PDT

Pistorius's lawyers Roux and Webber prepare documents before the start of the application to appeal some of his bail conditions at a Pretoria court in PretoriaPRETORIA (Reuters) - South African athletics star Oscar Pistorius is set to attend a court hearing in Pretoria on Tuesday in his first formal appearance since his release on bail in February for the Valentine's Day killing of his girlfriend. Pistorius, 26, has admitted to shooting Reeva Steenkamp, 29, four times through a locked bathroom door on February 14 at his home in an affluent Pretoria community. In pre-trial testimony, his lawyers told the court the shooting was a tragic mistake and Pistorius was acting in self-defence against what he thought was an intruder. ...

Afghan colonel arrested in prisoner torture case; US link suspected

Posted: 03 Jun 2013 10:33 PM PDT

MAIDAN SHAH, Afghanistan (Reuters) - An Afghan army colonel has been arrested by the government for illegally handing over prisoners to a man working with a U.S. special forces team that was accused of torture and killings, three sources have told Reuters.

Bollywood star commits suicide

Posted: 03 Jun 2013 10:29 PM PDT

Police say Jiah Khan, 25, was found hanging by her mother at her Mumbai home.

George Takei On America's Tragic Past And Bright Future

Posted: 03 Jun 2013 10:13 PM PDT

Imagine, being five years old, waking up one morning to see two solider with bayonets at your front door, forcing your family out of the only home you've ever known. Imagine then spending three years as a prisoner in your own country, just because of the way you look.

Relatives scuffle with police after China fire kills 120

Posted: 03 Jun 2013 09:37 PM PDT

A woman sitting in front of a car shouts during a protest by families outside a poultry slaughterhouse where a blaze broke out on Monday, in DehuiBy Maxim Duncan DEHUI, China (Reuters) - Relatives of workers killed as fire swept through a poultry slaughterhouse in rural northeast China blocked traffic and scuffled with police on Tuesday demanding answers to one of China's worst industrial disasters in recent years. At least 120 people died. A handful of men and woman knelt in the middle of the road in Dehui in Jilin province to stop cars, while a crowd of more than 100 people gathered around them. Police dispersed the protesters after about an hour. ...

"Blade Runner" Pistorius set to return to court in murder case

Posted: 03 Jun 2013 10:01 PM PDT

PRETORIA (Reuters) - South African athletics star Oscar Pistorius is set to attend a court hearing in Pretoria on Tuesday in his first formal appearance since his release on bail in February for the Valentine's Day killing of his girlfriend.

Strike called to back Turkey protests

Posted: 03 Jun 2013 09:53 PM PDT

Unions call for two days of action to denounce repression, as prime minister remains defiant in face of protests.

Relatives scuffle with police after China fire kills 120

Posted: 03 Jun 2013 09:37 PM PDT

DEHUI, China (Reuters) - Relatives of workers killed as fire swept through a poultry slaughterhouse in rural northeast China blocked traffic and scuffled with police on Tuesday demanding answers to one of China's worst industrial disasters in recent years. At least 120 people died.

What Do PR Agencies Do? Can You Do It Too?

Posted: 03 Jun 2013 09:13 PM PDT

PR professional Robert Wynne began a very useful dialogue in his column about what PR Agencies do. I enjoyed his follow up, too.

The 5 Essential Resources Every Chief Marketing Officer Needs

Posted: 03 Jun 2013 09:05 PM PDT

While so much emphasis has been placed on the importance of CMOs managing big data, measuring marketing outcomes, and adapting to new responsibilities, there has been little discussion regarding the critical behind-the-scenes resources that can enable a CMO to more effectively manage their job performance, career progression and overall success. In a conversation with Dave Minifie, a prior executive from Procter and Gamble and the current EVP, CMO and Business Integration Officer for Centene Corporation, a $10B multi-line health care enterprise, we identified 5 key resources that every CMO – and future CMO -- needs to navigate both their career and jobs effectively.

SAPVoice: Bold Predictions For The Social Web By 2018

Posted: 03 Jun 2013 09:01 PM PDT

Guest Post by Adam Gismondi

US announces bounty for African group leaders

Posted: 03 Jun 2013 08:47 PM PDT

Government offers unprecedented $23m reward for heads of ultra-conservative armed groups in West Africa.

What Do PR Agencies Do? Can You Do It Too?

Posted: 03 Jun 2013 08:46 PM PDT

PR professional Robert Wynne began a very useful dialogue in his column about what PR Agencies do. I enjoyed his follow up, too.

Seven Tips To Get More Social Media Followers

Posted: 03 Jun 2013 08:46 PM PDT

Asia stocks up slightly on Fed hopes

Posted: 03 Jun 2013 08:24 PM PDT

A man looks at an electronic stock board outside a securities firm Monday, June 3, 2013, in Tokyo. Uncertainty about the U.S. Federal Reserve's next course of action and a sharp, sudden plunge on Wall Street sent Asian stock markets lower Monday. Japan's Nikkei 225 index lost 2.2 percent to 13,475.64, echoing U.S. stock markets losses Friday. The Dow dropped more than 200 points, its worst drop in six weeks. (AP Photo/Junji Kurokawa)BANGKOK (AP) — Asian stock markets recovered modestly Tuesday, after negative economic news out of the U.S. was neutralized by the belief among many investors that the U.S. central bank would maintain its stimulus program to help the economy.

Ecuador to talk with Britain on Assange on June 17

Posted: 03 Jun 2013 10:30 PM PDT

QUITO/LONDON (Reuters) - Ecuadorean Foreign Minister Ricardo Patino said on Monday he would meet Britain's Foreign Secretary William Hague this month to discuss a possible solution to the year-long diplomatic standoff over WikiLeaks' founder Julian Assange.

Looking For Mr. Sin Stock

Posted: 03 Jun 2013 08:13 PM PDT

Interested in learning more online about sin stocks? You'd be hard pressed. But one site is devoted to covering publicly-traded companies that sell what may or may not be good for you: Sin Stocks Report.
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Djokovic and Nadal reach quarters

Djokovic and Nadal reach quarters

Djokovic and Nadal reach quarters

Posted: 03 Jun 2013 10:09 AM PDT

Novak Djokovic reaches 16th consecutive Grand Slam quarter-final at the French Open as birthday boy Nadal also wins.

Why it's good news for the U.S. that China is snapping up Iraq's oil

Posted: 03 Jun 2013 12:32 PM PDT

If you thought that the U.S.-led Iraq War would at least open up the country's vast oil reserves to American firms, perhaps defraying some of the war's enormous costs, then the New York Times has some bad news for you: Iraqi oil is increasingly flowing east, to China.

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Frying With Gas Is Not a Mistake

Posted: 03 Jun 2013 12:56 PM PDT

A propane burner can be a versatile addition to your outdoor cooking repertory.
    

Growing Left, Growing Right – How a Body Breaks Symmetry

Posted: 03 Jun 2013 12:41 PM PDT

Our bodies start out symmetrical, but then things start moving. How this happens (and how it can go wrong) is a rich field of study.
    

Guinea media set strike after government shuts opposition radio

Posted: 03 Jun 2013 01:17 PM PDT

CONAKRY (Reuters) - Guinean media called a 24-hour strike for Thursday in protest at the government's closure of an opposition-owned radio station for one month in the run-up to an election after a listener had called on air for an uprising.

Mali government accuses Tuareg rebels of ethnic violence

Posted: 03 Jun 2013 01:02 PM PDT

BAMAKO (Reuters) - The Malian government on Monday accused Tuareg separatist rebels of violence against non-Tuaregs in the northeastern town of Kidal and said the army would retake it before a presidential election in July.

U.S. targets Iran with currency, auto-sector sanctions

Posted: 03 Jun 2013 01:01 PM PDT

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The United States on Monday ratcheted up its efforts to isolate Iran, targeting Tehran with currency and auto-sector sanctions.

10 children, 2 ISAF soldiers killed in Afghan suicide bombing

Posted: 03 Jun 2013 12:21 PM PDT

Ten schoolchildren and two soldiers with NATO's International Security Assistance Force were killed Monday in a bombing in Afghanistan, officials said.

Turkey protests turn violent for fourth day

Posted: 03 Jun 2013 01:24 PM PDT

Riot police fire tear gas to disperse crowds in Istanbul and Ankara after PM blames unrest on "extremist elements".

Dozens killed in missile strike on Aleppo

Posted: 03 Jun 2013 12:58 PM PDT

Activists say 26 people killed in Syria's largest city as rebels continue to defend beleaguered border town of Qusayr.

In pictures: Computex 2013 press day

Posted: 03 Jun 2013 08:49 AM PDT

Smartwatches and mind-reading headsets at Taiwan's tech show

China poultry plant fire raises safety standards concerns

Posted: 03 Jun 2013 07:54 AM PDT

China fire raises factory safety fears, says Celia Hatton

In pictures: Computex 2013 press day

Posted: 03 Jun 2013 08:49 AM PDT

Hybrid laptops and mind-reading headsets at Taiwan's tech show

Italy origin for French winemaking

Posted: 03 Jun 2013 12:11 PM PDT

Researchers studying Italian pottery vessels found in France from 500 BC establish that they contained wine - and the beginnings of France's wine culture.

Everton agree Martinez compensation

Posted: 03 Jun 2013 12:42 PM PDT

Everton reach an agreement with Wigan over compensation for Roberto Martinez and could name him as manager by Wednesday.

Shifting Cargo May Have Doomed Plane That Crashed Near Kabul

Posted: 03 Jun 2013 12:05 PM PDT

Afghan investigators said quickly shifting cargo of heavy military vehicles contributed to the crash of a civilian cargo plane on April 29 in which all seven people aboard were killed.
    

Nations line up to sign U.N. arms trade treaty, U.S. not yet

Posted: 03 Jun 2013 12:18 PM PDT

UNITED NATIONS (Reuters) - Delegates from dozens of countries gathered in New York on Monday and signed the first treaty to regulate the $70 billion global conventional arms trade, but the United States was not among them.

Auto Sales, Led by Trucks, Jump in May

Posted: 03 Jun 2013 12:04 PM PDT

Ford and Chrysler reported double-digit overall gains, with Ford's F-Series trucks jumping 31 percent and Chrysler's Ram brand rising 24 percent.
    

French conservatives pick woman for Paris mayor race

Posted: 03 Jun 2013 12:08 PM PDT

PARIS (Reuters) - The spokeswoman for Nicolas Sarkozy's re-election campaign last year won a primary election on Monday to become the conservative UMP party's candidate for the 2014 Paris mayoral race.

Jordan Blocks Local Access to 300 News Web Sites

Posted: 03 Jun 2013 11:46 AM PDT

The sites were blocked inside the country under a law that was enacted in September as opposition to King Abdullah II grew more outspoken.
    
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