Lebanese army deploys to Tripoli

Lebanese army deploys to Tripoli

Lebanese army deploys to Tripoli

Posted: 04 Jun 2013 12:50 PM PDT

Northern city tense day after eight were killed in clashes between residents backing rival sides in neighbouring Syria.

France: Tests show sarin used in Syria

Posted: 04 Jun 2013 12:47 PM PDT

Sarin gas has been used in Syria several times, French Foreign Minister Laurent Fabius said Tuesday, citing results from test samples in France's possession.

Protest at Iran dissident's funeral

Posted: 04 Jun 2013 12:29 PM PDT

Tens of thousands of people attend the funeral of a senior dissident cleric in the city of Isfahan, chanting anti-government protests.

Suicide bomber botches attack in Mali

Posted: 04 Jun 2013 12:12 PM PDT

BAMAKO (Reuters) - A suspected Islamist suicide bomber blew himself up but caused no other casualties in an attack in the northern Malian town of Kidal, the bastion of Tuareg separatist MNLA rebels, witnesses said on Tuesday.

U.S., Russia tangle on the U.N. stage, despite shared interests

Posted: 04 Jun 2013 10:46 AM PDT

UNITED NATIONS — With the Syrian refugee population swelling in his home country, Jordan's envoy to the United Nations made a desperate plea during a meeting of diplomats last month: Visit the squalid camps and help Jordan cope with the crisis.

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French lawmakers thwart Hollande's transparency drive

Posted: 04 Jun 2013 11:45 AM PDT

PARIS (Reuters) - French lawmakers diluted President Francois Hollande's plans to force politicians to declare their wealth and are pushing instead to penalize reporters who publish such information.

France Dares to Dream as Tsonga Defeats Federer

Posted: 04 Jun 2013 11:40 AM PDT

The quarterfinal win by Jo-Wilfried Tsonga of France over Roger Federer, a 17-time Grand Slam champion, thrilled the crowd.
    

British drive to blacklist Hezbollah hits EU opposition

Posted: 04 Jun 2013 11:33 AM PDT

BRUSSELS (Reuters) - A British request to blacklist the armed wing of Hezbollah ran into opposition in the European Union on Tuesday, with several governments expressing concern that such a move would increase instability in the Middle East.

Suspect in Colorado Movie Killings Enters Insanity Plea

Posted: 04 Jun 2013 11:24 AM PDT

A judge accepted James E. Holmes plea of not guilty by reason of insanity, setting the stage for a lengthy evaluation of his mental condition at the time of the shooting last year.
    

Will D. Campbell, Maverick Minister and Civil Rights Stalwart, Dies at 88

Posted: 04 Jun 2013 12:09 PM PDT

Mr. Campbell, a rare white cleric with an extensive field record as a civil rights activist, also wrote books that explored the human costs of racism.
    

Congo Republic suspends four independent newspapers

Posted: 04 Jun 2013 11:22 AM PDT

BRAZZAVILLE (Reuters) - Congo Republic has suspended several independent newspapers for offences including reprinting an article linking President Denis Sassou Nguesso to the assassination of military ruler Marien Ngouabi in 1977.

NATO to decide post-2014 force after Afghan fighting season

Posted: 04 Jun 2013 11:19 AM PDT

BRUSSELS (Reuters) - NATO is likely to wait until after this year's fighting season in Afghanistan before deciding the size of the international military force that will remain behind after 2014 to train and assist Afghan troops, a U.S. general said on Tuesday.

Los Angeles air 'loses its sting'

Posted: 04 Jun 2013 11:48 AM PDT

Los Angeles air pollution - and its infamous eye sting - have declined due to California's strict vehicle emission controls, US scientists say.

Mexico 'not tackling disappearances'

Posted: 04 Jun 2013 11:03 AM PDT

Amnesty International accuses the authorities in Mexico of failing to investigate the disappearance of some 26,000 people in the last six years.

Analysis: Putin gambles by taking down Dagestan strongman

Posted: 04 Jun 2013 11:27 AM PDT

MOSCOW (Reuters) - A commando raid to detain the man who ran Russia's most violent big city is one of the boldest gambles in years by President Vladimir Putin to assert control over Dagestan, a region spiraling into organized crime and Islamist insurgency.

Adultery punished with stoning

Posted: 04 Jun 2013 05:53 AM PDT

Stoning remains the way Iranians -- overwhelmingly women -- are punished for committing adultery, Human Rights Watch said Monday. The international group blasted a judicial council in Iraq, made up of 12 religious jurists, for inserting a stoning provision into a draft law where it had been previously removed.

Fort Hood Suspect Says He Was Defending Taliban Leaders

Posted: 04 Jun 2013 10:47 AM PDT

Maj. Nidal Malik Hasan, who is accused of killing 13 people in 2009, said he believed he was defending the lives of Taliban leaders from American military personnel.
    

Christie Calls October Election for Lautenberg Seat

Posted: 04 Jun 2013 11:08 AM PDT

Gov. Chris Christie of New Jersey said he would set a special election on Oct. 16 to fill the seat left vacant by the death of Frank R. Lautenberg, a decision expected to draw criticism from Democrats.
    

Mali wants Sahel nations to do more about Islamist threat

Posted: 04 Jun 2013 11:00 AM PDT

PARIS (Reuters) - Mali's foreign minister said on Tuesday that nations in the Sahara were not doing enough to stop an Islamist threat spreading across the region and urged more intelligence-sharing and joint military operations.

UK artist Ovenden gets suspended sentence for child sex crimes

Posted: 04 Jun 2013 10:50 AM PDT

LONDON (Reuters) - British artist Graham Ovenden was given a 12-month suspended jail sentence on Tuesday after being found guilty of a string of sex offences against child models.
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VIDEO: Bus recovered from Lake Geneva

VIDEO: Bus recovered from Lake Geneva

VIDEO: Bus recovered from Lake Geneva

Posted: 03 Jun 2013 11:36 AM PDT

A coach is recovered after it rolled into Lake Geneva in Switzerland.

VIDEO: Fourth night of protests in Turkey

Posted: 03 Jun 2013 10:48 PM PDT

Turkish protesters have clashed with police for a fourth night, while public sector workers are starting a two-day strike in support of the anti-government demonstrations.

VIDEO: Wildfires force thousands from homes

Posted: 03 Jun 2013 07:23 PM PDT

Three thousand people have been forced to flee their homes as a huge wildfire sweeps across part of southern California.

Red Cross to withdraw foreign staff from Afghanistan following attack

Posted: 04 Jun 2013 12:48 AM PDT

KABUL (Reuters) - The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) is removing some international staff and curtailing operations in Afghanistan following last week's fatal attack on their Jalalabad compound, a spokesman said on Tuesday.

'Blade Runner' Pistorius murder trial postponed until August

Posted: 04 Jun 2013 12:41 AM PDT

PRETORIA (Reuters) - A South African judge on Tuesday postponed until August 19 the murder trial of global athletics star Oscar Pistorius, who has been charged with shooting dead his girlfriend on Valentine's Day.

Spotlight on wearable tech at Asia's biggest IT fair

Posted: 04 Jun 2013 12:57 AM PDT

Wearable computing, the next great frontier in consumer electronics, is expected to draw crowds to Taipei's Computex trade fair this week as interest in the nascent technology surges.

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Yahoo! Mail to analyze users emails

Posted: 04 Jun 2013 12:56 AM PDT

On Monday, June 3, the previous "classic" version of Yahoo! Mail will be superseded once and for all by a new interface, which has been available since December 2012 and through which Yahoo! takes the liberty of scanning and analyzing the content of all email correspondence.

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Watch: first marriage proposal through Google Glass

Posted: 04 Jun 2013 12:54 AM PDT

Tech-forward couples have been incorporating internet and video technology into their marriage proposals for a while now, but now one woman has the honor of being the first person to be proposed to through Google Glass.

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Acer launches world's first 8-inch Windows tablet

Posted: 04 Jun 2013 12:51 AM PDT

Acer's Iconia W3 squeezes notebook performance into a device no bigger than an iPad Mini.

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Dad dresses as Nazi for court hearing over infant son

Posted: 04 Jun 2013 12:43 AM PDT

A man who gave his children Nazi-inspired names dressed up in full fascist regalia on Monday as he appeared in a US court seeking to secure visitation rights to his youngest son.

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New York police called in line: women can go topless

Posted: 04 Jun 2013 12:39 AM PDT

As the summer sun shines in New York, many city dwellers will head to Central Park to soak up some vitamin D. And if police see topless female sunbathers, they have been reminded to let them be.

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Cat caught smuggling cell phones into Russian jail

Posted: 04 Jun 2013 12:38 AM PDT

The Russian prison service said Monday it had caught a cat being used as a courier to smuggle banned cell phones and chargers into a prison camp in the country's remote far north.

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Saudi prince forks out 15 mn euros at Paris Disneyland

Posted: 04 Jun 2013 12:38 AM PDT

A Saudi prince spent 15 million euros ($19.5 million) for three days of fun at Disneyland near Paris to celebrate his degree, the group that runs the theme park said Monday.

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Hong Kong man finds he is a woman after doctor visit

Posted: 04 Jun 2013 12:37 AM PDT

A 66-year-old who lived his whole life as a man was given a surprising diagnosis after visiting the doctor in Hong Kong with a swollen abdomen -- he was a woman.

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Questionable plan to increase property tax for foreigners

Posted: 04 Jun 2013 12:36 AM PDT

They think that in addition to increasing the property tax for foreigners, the government should actually review some outdated protection policies

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Fresh call in Taiwan for ex-leader's parole

Posted: 04 Jun 2013 12:07 AM PDT

Supporters of Taiwan's ex-president Chen Shui-bian renewed calls Tuesday for the government immediately to parole him for medical treatment after Chen attempted suicide in prison.

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Turkish unions join fierce protests in which two have died

Posted: 04 Jun 2013 12:00 AM PDT

ISTANBUL (Reuters) - Pockets of protesters clashed with Turkish riot police overnight and a union federation began a two-day strike on Tuesday as anti-government demonstrations in which two people have died stretched into a fifth day.

"Blade Runner" Pistorius back in court in murder case

Posted: 03 Jun 2013 11:56 PM PDT

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

VIDEO: Japanese singer on instant stardom

Posted: 03 Jun 2013 10:37 PM PDT

The pop star emblem of Japan's kawaii- or cute - culture Kyary Pamyu Pamyu talks to the BBC.

Learn from others

Posted: 03 Jun 2013 10:52 PM PDT

In the Internet age, everything, including the government and leaders, will be supervised and criticised. As for what direction should the BN take, it can actually get inspiration from the US and Singapore.

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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

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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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