Battle to keep the remainder of the Berlin Wall

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• Battle to keep the remainder of the Berlin Wall
• Thomas McEvilley, Critic and Scholar of Non-Western Art, Dies at 73
• Sudanese rebel group releases 31 kidnapped Darfuris
• Phil Ramone, Record Producer and Winner of 14 Grammys, Dies at 79
• Kosovo Albanians angered by Serbia talks
• Protest simmers nonstop in New Delhi street
• Opponents of 'bedroom tax' protest
• Turin Shroud shown live on Italy TV
• Serena storms to record Miami win
• Juventus pull clear in Italy
• Maduro calls Venezuela opposition "heirs of Hitler"
• VIDEO: New rules hit Italy's race tracks
• São Paulo Journal: Lowrider Culture Spreads to Brazil and Beyond
• Egypt's prosecutor general orders arrest of well-known satirist
• Scores killed in Nigeria religious violence
• VIDEO: Scientists study starving sea lion pups
• Late bogeys spoil McIlroy's round
• Teachers back strike action on pay
• Former ETA head, blamed for airport bomb, dies in hospital
• Music producer Phil Ramone dies

Battle to keep the remainder of the Berlin Wall Posted: 30 Mar 2013 12:19 PM PDT BERLIN — The workers used the early morning darkness to obscure their secretive task: removing pieces of the longest-remaining stretch of the Berlin Wall. When the wall fell in 1989, Berlin's residents were eager to clear away the hated divider as quickly as they could. Now many of the people who fought to scrub it from the map are scrambling to preserve what remains. This week, they came up against a developer determined to build on his property, situated in the former no man's land between East and West Berlin. Read full article >>

Thomas McEvilley, Critic and Scholar of Non-Western Art, Dies at 73 Posted: 30 Mar 2013 12:02 PM PDT Mr. McEvilley's evisceration of a Museum of Modern Art show on "primitivism" in 1984 put curators on the defensive and changed the debate about multiculturalism in art.

Sudanese rebel group releases 31 kidnapped Darfuris Posted: 30 Mar 2013 12:21 PM PDT CAIRO (Reuters) - Sudanese rebels have released 31 Darfuris who they had kidnapped a week ago on their way to a conference for people displaced by the region's decade-long war, the International Committee for the Red Cross (ICRC) said on Saturday.

Phil Ramone, Record Producer and Winner of 14 Grammys, Dies at 79 Posted: 30 Mar 2013 12:18 PM PDT Mr. Ramone, who worked with some of the biggest stars of the last 50 years, defined the role of record producer as being roughly equivalent to that of a movie director.

Kosovo Albanians angered by Serbia talks Posted: 30 Mar 2013 12:21 PM PDT Demonstrators in Mitrovica raise anti-government slogans in lead-up to meeting to decide fate of Serb-dominated north.

Protest simmers nonstop in New Delhi street Posted: 30 Mar 2013 12:17 PM PDT NEW DELHI — The massive protests that swept India after the gang rape of a paramedical student in the capital last year may seem to have disappeared from the headlines here. The young woman who was assaulted died; the government gave her family a new apartment and financial compensation. The accused are on trial and a new law has stiffened the penalties for sexual assault. Read full article >>

Opponents of 'bedroom tax' protest Posted: 30 Mar 2013 08:54 AM PDT Thousands of people demonstrate against changes to the benefits system which they describe as a "bedroom tax".

Turin Shroud shown live on Italy TV Posted: 30 Mar 2013 11:52 AM PDT The Turin Shroud - which is revered by many Christians as the burial cloth of Jesus Christ - is shown live on Italian TV and modern media platforms.

Serena storms to record Miami win Posted: 30 Mar 2013 12:03 PM PDT Serena Williams beats Maria Sharapova in the Sony Open final to become the fourth woman to win an event six times.

Juventus pull clear in Italy Posted: 30 Mar 2013 12:48 PM PDT Serie A leaders extend their lead at the top after downing hosts Inter Milan 2-1 in thrilling Derby d'Italia.

Maduro calls Venezuela opposition "heirs of Hitler" Posted: 30 Mar 2013 11:50 AM PDT CARACAS (Reuters) - Venezuela's acting President Nicolas Maduro on Saturday called the country's opposition "heirs of Hitler," accusing them of persecuting Cuban doctors working in the South American country the way Jews were persecuted in Nazi Germany.

VIDEO: New rules hit Italy's race tracks Posted: 30 Mar 2013 11:45 AM PDT Horse-racing tracks around Italy are facing the threat of closure, and many of the animals who race at them could be destroyed.

São Paulo Journal: Lowrider Culture Spreads to Brazil and Beyond Posted: 30 Mar 2013 09:48 AM PDT A subculture with roots in East Los Angeles is spreading in parts of Asia and Europe, and is raising eyebrows in South America's largest city.

Egypt's prosecutor general orders arrest of well-known satirist Posted: 30 Mar 2013 11:39 AM PDT CAIRO (Reuters) - Egypt's prosecutor-general on Saturday ordered the arrest of the country's best-known satirist, Bassam Youssef, for making fun of Islamist President Mohamed Mursi and his Muslim Brotherhood.

Scores killed in Nigeria religious violence Posted: 30 Mar 2013 12:34 PM PDT Security tightened after Christian villagers in Plateau state accuse ethnic Fulani Muslims of burning their homes.

VIDEO: Scientists study starving sea lion pups Posted: 30 Mar 2013 11:28 AM PDT Efforts are being made to find out why hundreds of starving sea lion pups are washing up on the beaches of California.

Late bogeys spoil McIlroy's round Posted: 30 Mar 2013 11:35 AM PDT Three bogeys in the final six holes check Rory McIlroy's progress at the Houston Open after an impressive front nine.

Teachers back strike action on pay Posted: 30 Mar 2013 11:24 AM PDT Teachers chant 'Gove must go' as the NUT conference supports plans for industrial action over pay and pensions.

Former ETA head, blamed for airport bomb, dies in hospital Posted: 30 Mar 2013 11:18 AM PDT MADRID (Reuters) - The former head of Basque separatist group ETA believed to have ordered the Madrid airport bombing that ended a truce in 2006 has died while serving a prison term in France, an ETA prisoner support group said on Saturday.

Music producer Phil Ramone dies Posted: 30 Mar 2013 11:15 AM PDT US Grammy Award-winning producer and compact disc pioneer Phil Ramone has died aged 72, his son says.

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Timeline of escalating threats on Korean peninsula

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• Timeline of escalating threats on Korean peninsula
• Bullet in the arm reminds Bulgaria Muslims of repression
• North Korea says enters "state of war" against South
• No survivors yet found in Tibet landslide search
• Chinese stylist Lu Weixing presents new women's collection
• From bedroom to boardroom: UK teen turns tech millionaire
• Michelee Yeoh to continue acting career
• Cheaper BlackBerry handset confirmed
• Share prices likely to trend lower next week
• Is Facebook about to launch its own version of Android?
• Galaxy SIV Mini coming in June
• Muslims vanish as Buddhist attacks approach Myanmar’s biggest city
• Pope leads traditional Good Friday rite at Rome Colosseum
• North Korea says enters "state of war" against South
• N.Korea says to enter ‘state of war’ against South Korea — KCNA
• N. Korea declares 'state of war' with South
• China adopts new vision for world peaceful development
• Cyprus hopes to see more cash controls lifted
• 28 dead, 13 injured in China colliery blast
• Papal ritual raises hope for better ties with Islam

Timeline of escalating threats on Korean peninsula Posted: 29 Mar 2013 11:51 PM PDT North Korea's announcement Saturday that it had entered a "state of war" with South Korea was the latest in a long line of escalating threats and postures adopted by all sides in the current crisis on the Korean peninsula. read more

Bullet in the arm reminds Bulgaria Muslims of repression Posted: 29 Mar 2013 11:12 PM PDT "Here, feel the bullet, it was never taken out," says Ibrahim Byalk, presenting his arm where a bullet is still lodged 40 years after he was shot at for refusing to change his name to a non-Muslim one. read more

North Korea says enters "state of war" against South Posted: 29 Mar 2013 09:08 PM PDT SEOUL (Reuters) - North Korea said on Saturday it was entering a "state of war" with South Korea in a continuing escalation of angry rhetoric directed at Seoul and Washington, but the South brushed off the statement as little more than tough talk.

No survivors yet found in Tibet landslide search Posted: 29 Mar 2013 10:11 PM PDT A huge search and rescue operation failed to locate any survivors by Saturday morning, more than a day after a giant landslide in Tibet buried 83 mine workers under two million cubic metres of earth. read more

Chinese stylist Lu Weixing presents new women's collection Posted: 29 Mar 2013 10:07 PM PDT Chinese stylist Lu Weixing presented his new women's collection called Lu Classic on Thursday, at Beijing Fashion Week. Copyright (AFP RELAXNEWS/ AFPTV), 2013. read more This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now

From bedroom to boardroom: UK teen turns tech millionaire Posted: 29 Mar 2013 09:55 PM PDT Like many British teenagers, Nick D'Aloisio has a hole in the knee of his jeans and gets in trouble when his bedroom is untidy. Unlike most, the 17-year-old has just sold an app to Yahoo! for tens of millions of pounds. read more This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now

Michelee Yeoh to continue acting career Posted: 29 Mar 2013 09:36 PM PDT Despite receiving numerous lifetime achievement awards, international movie star Datuk Seri Michelle Yeoh said she would continue her acting career for it was her true passion. read more

Cheaper BlackBerry handset confirmed Posted: 29 Mar 2013 09:04 PM PDT BlackBerry CEO Thorsten Heins has confirimed that a mid-range phone running the company's latest operating system will debut later this year. read more This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now

Share prices likely to trend lower next week Posted: 29 Mar 2013 08:36 PM PDT Share prices on Bursa Malaysia will likely trend lower next week due to an overbought situation. Affin Investment Bank Vice President and Head of Retail Research Dr Nazri Khan said the benchmark FBM KLCI is now ripe for a pullback after hitting an all-time high of 1,688 last year. read more

Is Facebook about to launch its own version of Android? Posted: 29 Mar 2013 08:28 PM PDT The invitation to an April 4 event suggests Facebook could be set to reveal its own mobile operating system built around the social media network's features and services. read more This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now

Galaxy SIV Mini coming in June Posted: 29 Mar 2013 08:19 PM PDT A smaller version of Samsung's upcoming flagship phone will launch in Europe in June. read more This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now

Muslims vanish as Buddhist attacks approach Myanmar’s biggest city Posted: 29 Mar 2013 09:50 PM PDT SIT KWIN (Myanmar), March 30 — The Muslims of Sit Kwin were always a small group who numbered no more than 100 of the village's 2,000 people. But as sectarian violence led by Buddhist mobs spreads across central Myanmar, they and many other Muslims are disappearing. Their homes, shops and mosques destroyed, some end up in refugee camps or hide in ...

Pope leads traditional Good Friday rite at Rome Colosseum Posted: 29 Mar 2013 09:25 PM PDT ROME, March 30 — Thousands of people holding candles turned out at Rome's Colosseum to see Pope Francis mark the first Good Friday of his pontificate with a traditional "Way of the Cross" procession around the ancient amphitheatre. Francis, who was elected on March 13, sat under a red canopy on Rome's Palatine Hill as representatives of the ...

North Korea says enters "state of war" against South Posted: 29 Mar 2013 09:08 PM PDT SEOUL (Reuters) - North Korea said on Saturday it was entering a "state of war" with South Korea in a continuing escalation of angry rhetoric directed at Seoul and Washington, but the South brushed off the statement as little more than tough talk.

N.Korea says to enter ‘state of war’ against South Korea — KCNA Posted: 29 Mar 2013 09:01 PM PDT SEOUL, March 30 — North Korea said today it was entering a "state of war" with South Korea in a continuing escalation of tough rhetoric against Seoul and Washington after coming under international sanctions for its nuclear test. "From this time on, the North-South relations will be entering the state of war and all issues raised between the North ...

N. Korea declares 'state of war' with South Posted: 29 Mar 2013 08:27 PM PDT North Korea on Saturday declared it had entered into a "state of war" with South Korea and warned Seoul and Washington that any provocation would swiftly escalate into an all-out nuclear conflict. read more This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now

China adopts new vision for world peaceful development Posted: 29 Mar 2013 08:22 PM PDT The "China threat" and "neo-colonialism" remain cemented in the minds of those who view China's rapid development with doubt, misunderstanding or hostility, but these terms are really outdated. read more

Cyprus hopes to see more cash controls lifted Posted: 29 Mar 2013 08:13 PM PDT Cypriots hoped for further relaxation of the first capital controls in the eurozone Saturday after authorities on the bailed-out island dropped domestic restrictions on credit card payments. read more

28 dead, 13 injured in China colliery blast Posted: 29 Mar 2013 08:02 PM PDT Twenty-eight people were confirmed dead and 13 others injured in a coal-mine gas blast late Friday in northeast China's Jilin Province, authorities said Saturday. read more

Papal ritual raises hope for better ties with Islam Posted: 29 Mar 2013 07:41 PM PDT The inclusion of two Muslims in a foot-washing ceremony by Pope Francis is one of several gestures of openness towards the Muslim world that could change perceptions of the Vatican, observers said. read more

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Shooting at Mexico bar leaves many dead

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• Shooting at Mexico bar leaves many dead
• 'Space Architecture' Comes Of Age: View Condos From Low Earth Orbit Or Beyond
• Here's North Korea's official declaration of 'war'
• How to Use Temptation to Strengthen Your Willpower
• In Mexico, A Dartmouth Grad Fights Poverty Through Capitalism
• How Astronauts Got From Kazakhstan To The Space Station In Six Hours
• Stunning Photos Of The International Space Station
• U.S. B-2 bombers sent to Korea on rare mission: diplomacy not destruction
• Muslims vanish as Buddhist attacks approach Myanmar's biggest city
• Argentina offers to pay debts with cash & bonds
• Muslims vanish as Buddhist attacks approach Myanmar's biggest city
• Argentina Files Payment Plan
• Central African Republic coup leader says will review resource deals
• VIDEO: Rebel leader to review mining deals
• Facebook's Next Big Step: Its Own Phone
• Taxes From A To Z (2013): P Is For Passive Activity Rules
• NKorea says it's in state of war with SKorea
• Inside Obama's Syria Debate
• Kenyans await ruling in disputed presidential race
• VIDEO: Pope Francis leads Good Friday rite

Shooting at Mexico bar leaves many dead Posted: 29 Mar 2013 10:58 PM PDT At least seven killed after gunman opens fire in Chihuahua state in north, which has seen uptick in violence.

'Space Architecture' Comes Of Age: View Condos From Low Earth Orbit Or Beyond Posted: 29 Mar 2013 10:29 PM PDT The virtual tin cans that took us to the moon and back, and have kept us in Low Earth Orbit (LEO) ever since, will eventually be replaced with real space architecture of the sort that will turn mere low gravity modular habitats into full-scale space cities.

Here's North Korea's official declaration of 'war' Posted: 29 Mar 2013 09:51 PM PDT A few notes about this document just released by North Korean state media. First, North and South Korea have technically been at a state of war since the Korean War began six decades ago. So, while this "declaration of war" certainly sounds scary, the rhetoric alone does not change anything substantial. Read full article >>

How to Use Temptation to Strengthen Your Willpower Posted: 29 Mar 2013 09:51 PM PDT I was running a leadership offsite at The Allison Inn and Spa in Oregon — one of my favorite hotels — and the food, as always, was exquisite. The carrot cake at lunch was so delicious that I ate two pieces. And when the staff brought out big, thick, gooey, homemade cookies during a break, I was already so far outside my circle of guilt that I ate three of them.

In Mexico, A Dartmouth Grad Fights Poverty Through Capitalism Posted: 29 Mar 2013 09:31 PM PDT Fernando Orta had remarkable drive and ingenuity even when I first met him as a freshman at Dartmouth.  It's no surprise that five years after graduation, he is making things happen.  Upon receiving degrees in both Economics and Electronic Engineering, he returned to his hometown of Mexico City and in 2010 founded a financial services company called Podemos Progresar.  Its name means "We can move forward," its symbol is a seedling, and its philosophy is one of growth and empowerment.  In an effort to solve the multi-dimensional problem of poverty in Mexico, Podemos has a mission to create products and services that change people's lives. Orta is trying a different approach with his business, one which measures success by the level of impact in a community.  He hopes to be a model for other corporations and for young people who are frustrated by the lack of job opportunities.  "There is a big disconnect," Orta says.  "Young people are not finding the jobs they want.  We can challenge what's being offered to us, reject the paths being given to us, and start our own with new philosophies of how business should be done."  His experience sets an example. When he started the company, Orta admits he had a naïve view of poverty and that it has been a journey in understanding what life is like for the poorest segments of society.  There are an estimated 45 million Mexicans living on less than four dollars a day.  Microfinancing has grown in the last few years to reach many of these people, but Orta believes it can be expanded further. "As the company has evolved, the idea has evolved because of the needs we see in the community.  Microcredit is not enough," he explains.  Orta's vision is to create an organization that betters people's lives across the board.  By establishing an economic and social center for the most marginalized classes, Podemos makes a connection with its clients that goes beyond microfinancing. The goal is to liberate people from the cycle of poverty.  To do this, Podemos aims to increase interaction between businesses and what Orta calls "the bottom of the pyramid" and to provide the poor with access to what they most need.  Through its community centers and coordinators, Podemos offers social services, such as assistance navigating Mexico's healthcare system.  On the economic side, in addition to solidarity loans, the company has set up a microfranchise program that allows members to buy wholesale products to distribute in their communities. Orta explains, "Microcredit is not just about giving people money.  It's about giving people a chance to pursue opportunities. We want to become the platform that provides the products and services that allow people to make rewarding transactions."  When people are thus brought into the formal economy, they are free to be much more productive.  To help others achieve this, the company itself has to reflect the value of purposeful employment.  When Orta founded Podemos it was with the question in mind: "Why do you do the work you do?"   He says, "Work is your identity.  You are what you do.  I want my work to help me become a better person.  It's fundamental to my existence that my job means something.  I want to create a place where people can feel the sense of empowerment I feel." Orta has faced frustrating challenges in managing the development of his business, but his enthusiasm for it is infectious.  He is ambitiously hopeful and hopefully ambitious and to talk with him is to be enlivened and enlightened.  He is truly passionate in his desire to free people from poverty in his country, yet shrewd and realistic as the young CEO of a young company. He admits that Podemos is small.  Alone it can't do everything he envisions.  Yet by providing a platform for change that is meant to inspire not only his company's clients, but other businesses, he is trying to make the most of their limited resources.  Once people see what can be done, they will want to join.  The seedling of Podemos will grow. There is a message in that for other members of our generation.  Orta notes, "People are coming out of college and realizing, they told me I could get a job if I studied something and it's not true.  But in this new economy, you're free. You can offer a service through new ways, you don't need big corporations to be useful."  Businesses today are not changing fast enough, yet young people have the opportunity to satisfy needs that aren't being met by existing institutions. With technology, we have extraordinary tools for sharing our talents if we can adapt them to our advantage.  By thinking and acting creatively, we may employ our skills not only for our own fulfillment, but for the benefit of others. For more about Podemos Progresar and their work in Mexico, visit their website.

How Astronauts Got From Kazakhstan To The Space Station In Six Hours Posted: 29 Mar 2013 09:16 PM PDT On Thursday, March 28, a Russian Soyuz carrying two Russian cosmonauts and an American astronaut launched from Baikonur Cosmodrome at 4:43 p.m. EDT. Six hours later, the Soyuz was docked with the International Space Station. That trip usually takes about two days, but after tests with three previous cargo vessels, the trip was made for the first time with a manned flight and set a new record.

Stunning Photos Of The International Space Station Posted: 29 Mar 2013 09:16 PM PDT

U.S. B-2 bombers sent to Korea on rare mission: diplomacy not destruction Posted: 29 Mar 2013 09:40 PM PDT WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The stealthy, nuclear-capable U.S. B-2 bomber is a veteran of wars in Iraq and Libya, but it isn't usually a tool of Washington's statecraft.

Muslims vanish as Buddhist attacks approach Myanmar's biggest city Posted: 29 Mar 2013 08:48 PM PDT By Jason Szep SIT KWIN, Myanmar (Reuters) - The Muslims of Sit Kwin were always a small group who numbered no more than 100 of the village's 2,000 people. But as sectarian violence led by Buddhist mobs spreads across central Myanmar, they and many other Muslims are disappearing. Their homes, shops and mosques destroyed, some end up in refugee camps or hide in the homes of friends or relatives. Dozens have been killed. ...

Argentina offers to pay debts with cash & bonds Posted: 29 Mar 2013 10:17 PM PDT BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (AP) — Argentina proposed a creative way out of its debt showdown Friday night, describing a mix of cash and bonds that it suggested would amount to a huge profit, but not a gargantuan one, for the investors it calls "vulture funds."

Muslims vanish as Buddhist attacks approach Myanmar's biggest city Posted: 29 Mar 2013 08:48 PM PDT SIT KWIN, Myanmar (Reuters) - The Muslims of Sit Kwin were always a small group who numbered no more than 100 of the village's 2,000 people. But as sectarian violence led by Buddhist mobs spreads across central Myanmar, they and many other Muslims are disappearing.

Argentina Files Payment Plan Posted: 29 Mar 2013 09:23 PM PDT Argentina is prepared to offer a mix of par or discount bonds to a group of holdout creditors who have been battling for years to force the South American country to repay money on bonds it defaulted on more than decade ago.

Central African Republic coup leader says will review resource deals Posted: 29 Mar 2013 08:15 PM PDT BANGUI (Reuters) - Central African Republic's new President Michel Djotodia, who seized power last week, said on Friday he would review resource deals signed by the previous government and promised to step down at elections in 2016.

VIDEO: Rebel leader to review mining deals Posted: 29 Mar 2013 08:14 PM PDT The rebel in charge of the Central African Republic, Michel Djotodia , says his government will look into mining contracts signed with South African and Chinese companies by the ousted leader.

Facebook's Next Big Step: Its Own Phone Posted: 29 Mar 2013 07:42 PM PDT After years of denying it would, Facebook now plans to introduce a smartphone designed for its social network. The Android-based device will be made by HTC, according to the New York Times and it will be unveiled on Thursday.

Taxes From A To Z (2013): P Is For Passive Activity Rules Posted: 29 Mar 2013 07:22 PM PDT P is for Passive Activity Rules. The Internal Revenue Service likes to match up income with deductions. And in most cases, when in comes to individuals, if deductions (or losses) exceed income, those deductions are either lost or limited.

NKorea says it's in state of war with SKorea Posted: 29 Mar 2013 10:04 PM PDT SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — North Korea issued its latest belligerent threat Saturday, saying it has entered "a state of war" with South Korea a day after its young leader threatened the United States because two American B-2 bombers flew a training mission in South Korea.

Inside Obama's Syria Debate Posted: 29 Mar 2013 09:15 PM PDT With the death toll mounting in the Syrian rebellion, the Obama administration has stepped up calls for Assad to give up power.

Kenyans await ruling in disputed presidential race Posted: 29 Mar 2013 07:20 PM PDT By Edmund Blair NAIROBI (Reuters) - Kenya's Supreme Court rules on Saturday on a challenge to Uhuru Kenyatta's presidential election win, a judgment seen as a test of the democratic system five years after another disputed vote triggered tribal bloodshed. The country's outgoing president called for calm ahead of the decision that will either confirm the victory of Kenya's richest man Kenyatta or force another vote. Defeated candidate Raila Odinga says the March 4 poll was marred by technical problems and widespread rigging. Both politicians have promised to abide by the court's final word. ...

VIDEO: Pope Francis leads Good Friday rite Posted: 29 Mar 2013 07:15 PM PDT Pope Francis is presiding over Easter services for the first time as the head of the Catholic Church.

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