Carbon dioxide levels hit historic high

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• Carbon dioxide levels hit historic high
• Saudi threatens illegal workers with prison
• Talking Pakistan politics in Cafe Bol
• Deadlock looms for Bulgaria as election nears
• Dennis Rodman returning to N. Korea to free Kenneth Bae: Could it actually work?
• Violence mars Pakistan's last campaign day
• Italian phone giant fined in market probe
• Obama Makes New Pitch on Health Care Law
• Benghazi emails put pressure on White House
• Pakistan marks democratic milestone in close-fought election
• Guatemala judges weighing Rios Montt genocide trial verdict
• VIDEO: 'Gorgeous' solar eclipse in Australia
• VIDEO: Woman pulled alive from Dhaka rubble
• Common Sense: How Cooper Union’s Endowment Failed in Its Mission
• Nigerian doctors shut hospital
• Judge Refuses to Drop Order on Contraceptive Pill Without Regard to Age
• Texas launches criminal probe into Waco blast
• Tight Race Seen in Pakistan Election
• Trekking in India's Himalayas
• Criminal probe opened in Texas blast

Carbon dioxide levels hit historic high Posted: 10 May 2013 12:36 PM PDT Scientists warn pollution creating prehistoric climate as gases break 400 parts per million threshold for first time.

Saudi threatens illegal workers with prison Posted: 10 May 2013 12:27 PM PDT Riyadh warns foreign workers they will face prison terms and fines after three-month grace period.

Talking Pakistan politics in Cafe Bol Posted: 10 May 2013 12:11 PM PDT Young Pakistanis cafe-goers talk politics on eve of election

Deadlock looms for Bulgaria as election nears Posted: 10 May 2013 12:25 PM PDT VELIKO TARNOVO, Bulgaria (Reuters) - Bulgaria's two main political parties made final pitches to frustrated voters before an election on Sunday that opinion polls show is unlikely to produce a decisive outcome for either side.

Dennis Rodman returning to N. Korea to free Kenneth Bae: Could it actually work? Posted: 10 May 2013 11:55 AM PDT When a TMZ reporter confronted former basketball star Dennis Rodman on the street to ask whether he still communicates with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, whom he met in a February trip to the hermit kingdom, Rodman responded, "Oh, absolutely." He also said that he would be returning to the country Aug. 1. Read full article >>

Violence mars Pakistan's last campaign day Posted: 10 May 2013 12:14 PM PDT Tens of thousands of poll workers and soldiers deployed across the country to keep voters safe and ensure fair voting.

Italian phone giant fined in market probe Posted: 10 May 2013 12:10 PM PDT Telecom Italia receives $135m fine, as anti-trust ruling sets tone for future merger talks.

Obama Makes New Pitch on Health Care Law Posted: 10 May 2013 12:00 PM PDT President Obama is emphasizing the benefits for women and promoting the opportunity for people to sign up for subsidized health insurance in five months.

Benghazi emails put pressure on White House Posted: 10 May 2013 12:22 PM PDT WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The Obama administration denied Republican accusations of a cover-up in last year's deadly attack in Libya, moving on Friday to defuse a renewed political controversy after a news report said memos on the incident were edited to omit references to a CIA warning of an al Qaeda threat.

Pakistan marks democratic milestone in close-fought election Posted: 10 May 2013 12:04 PM PDT ISLAMABAD (Reuters) - Pakistan goes to the polls on Saturday for an election that will bring the first transition between civilian governments, but the milestone's significance may be lost on some voters who have lost faith in politics after years of corruption and misrule.

Guatemala judges weighing Rios Montt genocide trial verdict Posted: 10 May 2013 12:01 PM PDT GUATEMALA CITY (Reuters) - The genocide trial of former Guatemalan dictator Efrain Rios Montt drew to a close on Friday, and a panel of three judges began deliberations on a verdict that could be issued later in the day.

VIDEO: 'Gorgeous' solar eclipse in Australia Posted: 10 May 2013 03:09 AM PDT Scientists and astronomers gathered in Tennant Creek, Australia to watch an annular Solar eclipse on Friday.

VIDEO: Woman pulled alive from Dhaka rubble Posted: 10 May 2013 11:59 AM PDT A woman has been pulled alive from the rubble of a clothing factory in a suburb of the Bangladeshi capital, Dhaka, 17 days after it collapsed.

Common Sense: How Cooper Union’s Endowment Failed in Its Mission Posted: 10 May 2013 11:31 AM PDT Cooper Union recently announced that it would begin charging tuition, a decision made after decades of bad financial decisions and recent treacherous markets.

Nigerian doctors shut hospital Posted: 10 May 2013 11:48 AM PDT Doctors close the main hospital in Nigeria's north-eastern city of Maiduguri in protest at alleged police assaults on staff and patients.

Judge Refuses to Drop Order on Contraceptive Pill Without Regard to Age Posted: 10 May 2013 10:59 AM PDT In a scathing ruling, the judge said the process of denying broad distribution of the drug has been "corrupted by political interference" for years.

Texas launches criminal probe into Waco blast Posted: 10 May 2013 11:35 AM PDT Officials first believed deadly explosion at fertiliser plant last month was an industrial accident.

Tight Race Seen in Pakistan Election Posted: 10 May 2013 12:23 PM PDT The election in Pakistan on Saturday is a fiercely contested three-way race that could solidify the nuclear-armed nation's transition to democracy even as it could further dent fragile relations with the U.S.

Trekking in India's Himalayas Posted: 10 May 2013 11:30 AM PDT The three-day hike to Har Ki Doon offers a high-mountain experience minus the tourist hordes and steep climbs.

Criminal probe opened in Texas blast Posted: 10 May 2013 12:44 PM PDT Authorities launch a criminal investigation into a huge explosion at a fertiliser plant in Texas in April.

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EU-bound Croatia craves investors but drags feet on reforms

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• EU-bound Croatia craves investors but drags feet on reforms
• Penang Sentral project to start this year: NCIA
• Too many female marathon runners experience breast pain: study
• Musicians find fame and fortune at YouTube
• BN must analyse its trust deficit: Khairy
• North Korea says jailed American missionary plotted downfall of state
• Insight - In eastern Syria oil smugglers benefit from chaos
• Nokia debuts $99 smartphone in emerging market struggle
• YouTube launches paid channels, promises more
• Google to showcase new tablets and operating system update at May conference
• Venice removes controversial Boy with Frog statue
• Rome river judged too dirty for tourist cruises
• More urgent than protesting and giving vent
• Philippines admits to shooting at Taiwan boat
• Bangladesh building collapse death toll tops 1,000
• VIDEO: Rebuilding lives after Sichuan quake
• VIDEO: 'I set myself on fire as a cry for help'
• Balloon arts
• Bangladesh toll passes 1,000 as stacks of bodies found
• India's rebels in red take on sexual predators

EU-bound Croatia craves investors but drags feet on reforms Posted: 10 May 2013 12:38 AM PDT DUBROVNIK, Croatia (Reuters) - The barren Srdj plateau overlooking the mediaeval city of Dubrovnik is a real estate developer's dream, offering breath-taking views of Croatia's top tourist destination.

Penang Sentral project to start this year: NCIA Posted: 10 May 2013 12:29 AM PDT The long-awaited Penang Sentral project is likely to start in the fourth quarter of this year, says the Northern Corridor Implementation Authority (NCIA). read more

Too many female marathon runners experience breast pain: study Posted: 10 May 2013 12:09 AM PDT A new British study finds that more than a third of women who run marathons suffer from breast pain when jogging -- and that four out of 10 do nothing about it. But researchers say women could improve their odds with a better sports bra. read more This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now

Musicians find fame and fortune at YouTube Posted: 10 May 2013 12:00 AM PDT YouTube is proving to be a powerful launch pad for a new generation of Internet-savvy music stars from Psy to Macklemore and beyond. read more This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now

BN must analyse its trust deficit: Khairy Posted: 09 May 2013 11:49 PM PDT The Barisan Nasional (BN) must do an in-depth study and analysis on its trust-deficit if it wants to restore voter trust and confidence within the next five years. read more

North Korea says jailed American missionary plotted downfall of state Posted: 09 May 2013 11:38 PM PDT SEOUL (Reuters) - A Korean-American sentenced to 15 years hard labour in North Korea was a missionary who used his tourism business to form groups to overthrow the government, the state's Supreme Court said.

Insight - In eastern Syria oil smugglers benefit from chaos Posted: 09 May 2013 11:30 PM PDT BEIRUT (Reuters) - In Syria's eastern province of Deir al-Zor, a network of tribes and smugglers has exploited the chaos of war to create an illicit oil trade that makes European hopes of buying crude from President Bashar al-Assad's opponents a distant prospect.

Nokia debuts $99 smartphone in emerging market struggle Posted: 09 May 2013 11:58 PM PDT Struggling Finnish mobile giant Nokia unveiled Thursday a $99-touchscreen smartphone as it battles to gain traction in India and other emerging markets to reverse falling sales. read more This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now

YouTube launches paid channels, promises more Posted: 09 May 2013 11:57 PM PDT YouTube on Thursday launched a pilot program of paid channels for its online video service, calling it part of an effort "that enables content creators to earn revenue for their creativity." read more This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now

Google to showcase new tablets and operating system update at May conference Posted: 09 May 2013 11:55 PM PDT With one week to go until Google's annual developers' conference kicks off, the rumors surrounding new products, features and services is reaching fever pitch, and new tablets and an updated operating system are widely expected by those in the know. read more This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now

Venice removes controversial Boy with Frog statue Posted: 09 May 2013 11:51 PM PDT Venice removed a controversial white statue of a naked boy holding a frog by US sculptor Charles Ray from the entrance of the Grand Canal on Wednesday, sparking criticism from art lovers. read more This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now

Rome river judged too dirty for tourist cruises Posted: 09 May 2013 11:46 PM PDT Tourist cruises along Rome's Tiber River have been suspended indefinitely for the first time since they began a decade ago because the waterway is judged too dirty. read more

More urgent than protesting and giving vent Posted: 09 May 2013 11:37 PM PDT What the political parties accusing it should do now is to collect evidence, including photos and videos, as well as witnesses and material evidence, before bringing it to the court. Verbal accusations and demonstrations would not be able to change the fait accompli. read more

Philippines admits to shooting at Taiwan boat Posted: 09 May 2013 11:09 PM PDT The Philippines admitted Friday that its coastguard fired at a Taiwanese fishing boat in an incident that authorities in Taipei said left a crewman dead and triggered widespread outrage on the island. read more

Bangladesh building collapse death toll tops 1,000 Posted: 10 May 2013 12:05 AM PDT DHAKA (Reuters) - The death toll from the catastrophic collapse of a Bangladesh factory building, the world's worst industrial accident since the Bhopal disaster in India in 1984, has climbed above 1,000 and more bodies might still be trapped inside as rescuers struggle to end the salvage operation.

VIDEO: Rebuilding lives after Sichuan quake Posted: 09 May 2013 07:06 PM PDT On the fifth anniversary of the Sichuan earthquake of 2008, the BBC's John Sudworth has been to the area to find out how the region and its people have managed to rebuild their lives.

VIDEO: 'I set myself on fire as a cry for help' Posted: 09 May 2013 11:11 PM PDT In Bulgaria, six people have burned themselves alive in protest at worsening poverty levels since the start of the year.

Balloon arts Posted: 09 May 2013 10:20 PM PDT Sculptures by artist Jeff Koons related to the Celebration series: Balloon Swan (Blue), Balloon Rabbit (Yellow), and Balloon Monkey (Red) are on display during a press preview for Koons' first major exhibition over the last decade at Gagosian New York. read more This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now

Bangladesh toll passes 1,000 as stacks of bodies found Posted: 09 May 2013 10:13 PM PDT The death toll from last month's collapse of a garment factory complex in Bangladesh rose past 1,000 Friday as piles of bodies were found in the ruins of a stairwell where victims had sought shelter. read more

India's rebels in red take on sexual predators Posted: 09 May 2013 10:13 PM PDT India's "Red Brigade" is a group of angry young women with a simple message for the country's sexual predators: change your ways or be ready to face the consequences. read more This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now

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Guatemalan ex-ruler denies massacre charges

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• Guatemalan ex-ruler denies massacre charges
• Bangladesh building collapse death toll tops 1,000
• Manila seeks Golan Heights peacekeeper pullout after abductions
• Philippines mulls pullout of Syria peacekeepers
• Bangladesh building collapse death toll tops 1,000
• Oil falls below $96 per barrel as dollar rises
• Yen breaks through 100, Abenomics hits another milestone
• Germany: Chancellor Merkel on visit to Afghanistan
• Turn Your Kids into Millionaires
• There is No Such Thing as a Dumb Idea
• From Hospital Bed, Pakistani ‘Change’ Candidate Imran Khan Aims for Victory
• Japan's Nikkei jumps as dollar passes 100-yen mark
• Charges for Tunisian Accused in Bomb Plot
• Boehner Seeks Release of Benghazi Emails
• Olympian Dies in Capsize of America's Cup Boat
• Insider's Guide to Cannes
• We Love Paris in the...
• Dragon's Maze: Evaluating Selesnya
• Manila seeks Golan Heights peacekeeper pullout after abductions
• VIDEO: New aircraft carrier takes shape

Guatemalan ex-ruler denies massacre charges Posted: 09 May 2013 10:53 PM PDT Efrain Rios Montt says his involvement in killings of Ixil Mayas during 1980s civil war has not been proven.

Bangladesh building collapse death toll tops 1,000 Posted: 09 May 2013 10:59 PM PDT DHAKA (Reuters) - The death toll from the catastrophic collapse of a Bangladesh factory building, the world's worst industrial accident since the Bhopal disaster in India in 1984, climbed above 1,000 and more bodies might still be trapped inside as rescuers struggle to end the salvage operation.

Manila seeks Golan Heights peacekeeper pullout after abductions Posted: 09 May 2013 09:58 PM PDT MANILA (Reuters) - The Philippines aims to pull out 342 soldiers on peacekeeping duties in the Golan Heights, nearly half the number of its U.N. peacekeepers worldwide, after the abduction of four Filipinos near the Syrian border, the foreign minister said on Friday. Albert del Rosario said he had sent a recommendation to President Benigno Aquino to withdraw the peacekeepers from the Israeli-occupied area, explaining that the four peacekeepers were being held by Syrian rebels as human shields against attack by government forces. The four were taken hostage on Tuesday. "Our recommendation ... ...

Philippines mulls pullout of Syria peacekeepers Posted: 09 May 2013 10:42 PM PDT MANILA, Philippines (AP) — The Philippine foreign secretary says he is recommending to President Benigno Aquino III to pull out all Filipino U.N. peacekeepers from the Golan Heights following the abduction of four by Syrian rebels.

Bangladesh building collapse death toll tops 1,000 Posted: 09 May 2013 10:59 PM PDT DHAKA (Reuters) - The death toll from the catastrophic collapse of a Bangladesh factory building, the world's worst industrial accident since the Bhopal disaster in India in 1984, climbed above 1,000 and more bodies might still be trapped inside as rescuers struggle to end the salvage operation. More than two weeks after the accident, bodies were still being pulled from the rubble of the Rana Plaza complex, and on Friday a spokesman at the army control room coordinating the operation said the number of people confirmed to have been killed had reached 1,038. ...

Oil falls below $96 per barrel as dollar rises Posted: 09 May 2013 10:52 PM PDT BANGKOK (AP) — The price of oil fell below $96 per barrel on Friday after signs of improvement in U.S. employment sparked speculation that the Federal Reserve might scale back its aggressive monetary policy.

Yen breaks through 100, Abenomics hits another milestone Posted: 09 May 2013 10:51 PM PDT By Hideyuki Sano TOKYO (Reuters) - Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe scored another small victory as the yen broke below major support of 100 to the dollar, with markets bracing for further declines over the course of the year that would underpin the export-reliant economy. The yen fell to as low as 101.20 per dollar, down more than two percent from Thursday's high around 98.65, and the lowest level in over four and a half years. ...

Germany: Chancellor Merkel on visit to Afghanistan Posted: 09 May 2013 10:47 PM PDT KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) — Germany says its leader is in Afghanistan to on a surprise visit to the nation's troops serving with NATO's force in a war against Taliban insurgents.

Turn Your Kids into Millionaires Posted: 09 May 2013 10:23 PM PDT

There is No Such Thing as a Dumb Idea Posted: 09 May 2013 10:23 PM PDT I often come across people who have a deep desire to be an entrepreneur and start their own business, but who haven't done so yet because they "can't come up with a good idea."  Too often I hear: "All of my ideas are dumb." And in those moments, I cannot help but say: "Define a dumb idea."

From Hospital Bed, Pakistani ‘Change’ Candidate Imran Khan Aims for Victory Posted: 09 May 2013 10:30 PM PDT The front wall of Lahore's Shaukat Khanum hospital has come to resemble a shrine. Scores of bouquets of flowers are arrayed amid a sprinkling of "get well soon" cards. On the walls, posters appear with messages ranging from the plaintive to the stirring. "When a leader falls," says one, "the nation rises for the leader." The object of this devotion is Imran Khan, Pakistan's World Cup–winning cricket captain turned politician. Just days before the end of campaigning, Khan suffered a dangerous fall from an overloaded lift that tipped over on its way up to a campaign-event stage. ...

Japan's Nikkei jumps as dollar passes 100-yen mark Posted: 09 May 2013 10:54 PM PDT BANGKOK (AP) — Japan's benchmark stock index surged Friday after the dollar hit a four-year high against the yen. Gains were modest elsewhere as traders digested a positive U.S. jobs report.

Charges for Tunisian Accused in Bomb Plot Posted: 09 May 2013 07:31 PM PDT U.S. authorities filed visa-fraud charges against a Tunisian man who they allege was part of a plot disrupted last month in Canada to derail a passenger train traveling between Toronto and New York City.

Boehner Seeks Release of Benghazi Emails Posted: 09 May 2013 09:01 PM PDT John Boehner demanded the release of emails he said would show the Obama administration had political motives for overlooking early reports that last year's attack on U.S. posts in Libya was terror-related.

Olympian Dies in Capsize of America's Cup Boat Posted: 09 May 2013 10:12 PM PDT A 72-foot-long, high-tech catamaran sailboat capsized Thursday in San Francisco Bay while practicing for the America's Cup races this summer, killing an Olympic gold medalist from England.

Insider's Guide to Cannes Posted: 09 May 2013 07:46 PM PDT An insider's guide to the famed Riviera town, with picks from Marc Levy, Marina Picasso, Chris tian Sinicropi and Jean-Charles Lévy.

We Love Paris in the... Posted: 09 May 2013 06:32 PM PDT From cafés that capture the spirit of Paris to shops where you'll find items with that certain je ne sais quoi, a connoisseur's guide to embracing your inner bon vivant.

Dragon's Maze: Evaluating Selesnya Posted: 09 May 2013 09:52 PM PDT Dragon's Maze prerelease events in the real world have come and gone, but they're just getting started on Magic: The Gathering Online.  Not only can players participate in the same sealed style events that took place weeks ago, but there's an opportunity to engage in the bizarre environment that is DGM-DGM-DGM draft.  These special small set drafts are generally not balanced in any way, as the set is designed to be drafted DGM-GTC-RTR, but they can be a unique experience while they last.  It's time to take a look at the Selesnya sealed and draft lineup for Dragon's Maze.

Manila seeks Golan Heights peacekeeper pullout after abductions Posted: 09 May 2013 09:58 PM PDT MANILA (Reuters) - The Philippines aims to pull out 342 soldiers on peacekeeping duties in the Golan Heights, nearly half the number of its U.N. peacekeepers worldwide, after the abduction of four Filipinos near the Syrian border, the foreign minister said on Friday.

VIDEO: New aircraft carrier takes shape Posted: 09 May 2013 05:04 PM PDT Work on the first of the Royal Navy's two new aircraft carriers is well under way at a dockyard in Rosyth.

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