Blind China activist Chen says arrested nephew a scapegoat

Blind China activist Chen says arrested nephew a scapegoat

Blind China activist Chen says arrested nephew a scapegoat

Posted: 12 May 2012 11:25 PM PDT

BEIJING (Reuters) - Blind Chinese rights activist Chen Guangcheng said on Sunday that a nephew, arrested on charges of attempted murder, was the victim of vengeance by officials incensed at Chen's escape, which cast a global spotlight on his 19 months in house arrest.

China, SKorea, Japan try to ease NKorea tensions

Posted: 12 May 2012 10:46 PM PDT

South Korea's President Lee Myung-bak, left, China's Premier Wen Jiabao, center, and Japan's Prime Minister Yoshihiko Noda hold their hands together as they pose for photographs ahead of the fifth trilateral summit among the three nations in Beijing, Sunday, May 13, 2012. (AP Photo/Petar Kujundzic, Pool)South Korea's president says China, Japan and South Korea all agree that any further provocations from North Korea would be unacceptable.

Gunmen kill senior Afghan peace negotiator

Posted: 12 May 2012 11:18 PM PDT

KABUL (Reuters) - Gunmen shot dead a top Afghan peace negotiator in the capital Kabul on Sunday, police said, dealing a massive blow to the country's attempts to negotiate a peace deal with Taliban insurgents.

China warns of unstable times at Asian summit

Posted: 12 May 2012 10:54 PM PDT

Country's premiere sounds warning as China, South Korea and Japan meet in Beijing for talks on North Korea and trade.


Merkel risks setback in German state vote

Posted: 12 May 2012 10:26 PM PDT

Germany's most populous state holds an election Sunday, with polls showing good chances of victory for a center-left regional government that Chancellor Angela Merkel has sought to label as irresponsibly spendthrift.


Indonesia airline boom raises new safety questions

Posted: 12 May 2012 10:35 PM PDT

In this May 12, 2012 photo, a Lion Air passenger jet takes off from Juanda International Airport in Surabaya, Indonesia. Dozens of fledgling airlines that have sprung up to serve Indonesia's island-hopping new middle class could jeopardize the archipelago's recently improved safety reputation, aviation experts say. (AP Photo/Trisnadi)Dozens of fledgling airlines that have sprung up to serve Indonesia's island-hopping new middle class could jeopardize the archipelago's recently improved safety reputation, aviation experts say.

IRS on Time's Breastfeeding Issue?

Posted: 12 May 2012 10:12 PM PDT

Time magazine's breastfeeding issue has polarized more than a few people between the twin breasts of natural nurturing and enough?s enough. It's "are you mother enough?" was nicely timed for Mother's Day, and prompted some??Tiger Mom??debates.????While it will be off the coffee table soon, it pumped up many women and some men to talk about ...


East Asian powers agree on trade pact talks

Posted: 12 May 2012 10:37 PM PDT

Japan's Prime Minister Noda looks on as Japan's Trade Minister Edano attends a signing ceremony of the fifth trilateral summit among China, South Korea and Japan at the Great Hall of the People in BeijingBEIJING (Reuters) - Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao urged northeast Asian powers to cooperate more in the face of global economic headwinds, as China, Japan and South Korea agreed at a summit on Sunday to soon launch negotiations on a three-way free trade pact. The three nations are major traders, and together accounted for 19.6 percent of global gross domestic product and 18.5 percent of exports in 2010, according to a feasibility study of that the governments issued last year on the proposed trade pact. But they are divided by political distrust, trade barriers and diverging investment policies. ...

East Asian powers agree on trade pact talks

Posted: 12 May 2012 10:43 PM PDT

BEIJING (Reuters) - Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao urged northeast Asian powers to cooperate more in the face of global economic headwinds, as China, Japan and South Korea agreed at a summit on Sunday to soon launch negotiations on a three-way free trade pact.

Israel envoy meets with Palestinian president

Posted: 12 May 2012 02:27 PM PDT

Palestinians burn an American flag during a rally to demand better conditions for Palestinian prisoners in Israeli jails, in Nablus, West Bank, Saturday, May 12, 2012. (AP Photo/Nasser Ishtayeh)An Israeli envoy met with Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas on Saturday and delivered a letter from Prime Minister Benjamin Netanayahu detailing his government's stance on stalled peace negotiations.

Modest gains mark Haitian leader's first year

Posted: 12 May 2012 01:43 PM PDT

Haiti's President Michel Martelly listens to a question during an interview in Port-au-Prince, Haiti, Friday, May 11, 2012. Despite the nearly 12-month standoff between the Haitian parliament and Martelly, his first year has yielded modest gains despite big obstacles. Asked to name his accomplishments, Martelly pointed out the school-tuition program, the clearing of major camps, the repair of damaged homes and, most controversially, outright evictions from the flimsy shelters of the overcrowded temporary settlements. (AP Photo/Dieu Nalio Chery)In a country where the news is typically bad, if not catastrophic, many people in Haiti look at the past year under a musician-turned-president with guarded surprise.

Tax-Exempt Organization Deadline Nears

Posted: 12 May 2012 08:21 PM PDT

For years, most small tax-exempt organizations were exempt from filing requirements with IRS. This all changed a few years back when The Pension Protection Act of 2006 made it mandatory for tax-exempt organizations to file an annual information return or notice with the IRS regardless of how much (or little) income the organization receives. The ...


At Least 100,000 March in Spain Over Austerity

Posted: 12 May 2012 06:21 PM PDT

At least 100,000 people angered by grim economic prospects and the political handling of the international financial crisis turned out for street demonstrations in the Spain's cities.


VIDEO: Pakistan crisis over power cuts

Posted: 12 May 2012 05:59 PM PDT

People across Pakistan have begun to protest in the streets as they continue to be affected by power cuts of up to 18 hours a day.


VIDEO: Syria releases Turkish journalists

Posted: 12 May 2012 05:56 PM PDT

Two Turkish journalists taken hostage in Syria in early March and detained for two months are on their way home, following a release mediated by Iran.


Breastfeeding And Attachment Parenting: Forbes Talking About Time Cover

Posted: 12 May 2012 07:22 PM PDT

A full round-up of FORBES coverage of the Time issue, "Are You Mom Enough." There was too much to say, and too many point of view, for a single blog post. Here's an easy way to find what we're talking about.


Merkel risks austerity setback in state vote

Posted: 12 May 2012 07:50 PM PDT

Polls show North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany's most populous state, will favour a centre-left legislature.


VIDEO: Pakistan crisis over power cuts

Posted: 12 May 2012 05:59 PM PDT

People across Pakistan have begun to protest in the streets as they continue to be affected by power cuts of up to 18 hours a day.


VIDEO: Syria releases Turkish journalists

Posted: 12 May 2012 05:56 PM PDT

Two Turkish journalists taken hostage in Syria in early March and detained for two months are on their way home, following a release mediated by Iran.


Foreign banks freezing out U.S. millionaires

Posted: 12 May 2012 07:50 PM PDT

Go away, American millionaires.

That's what some of the world's largest wealth-management firms are saying ahead of Washington's implementation of the Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act, known as Fatca, which seeks to prevent tax evasion by Americans with offshore accounts. HSBC, Deutsche Bank, Bank of Singapore and DBS Group all say they have turned away business.

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