UN: Israeli forces abuse Palestinian children

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• UN: Israeli forces abuse Palestinian children
• Toronto mayor survives ejection bid
• Ethiopia opposition threatens protests over anti-terrorism law
• Montreal-area fireworks factory explodes, two dead
• Guinea opposition suspends talks with government
• The U.S. military is scrapping up to 2,000 of its mine-resistant vehicles, which cost $1 million each
• Iran 'seizes UAE fishing boats in Gulf'
• Samsung unveils two-system tablet
• Pakistan, Afghanistan trade accusations at U.N. over extremist havens
• To Match Its Rivals, Facebook Adds Video Sharing
• The Obama Campaign’s Digital Masterminds Cash In
• BBC class calculator wins award
• Quebec fireworks blast kills two
• Clock ticking for Snowden
• Turkey warns Germany as Berlin obstructs its EU path
• House Rejects Farm Bill as Food Stamp Cuts Prove Divisive
• Crash gives Aussie a French accent
• Crash gives Aussie a French accent
• Taliban make changes at Qatar office
• 2 dead in fireworks plant explosion near Montreal

UN: Israeli forces abuse Palestinian children Posted: 20 Jun 2013 12:43 PM PDT Report by UN rights group finds Israeli police and army guilty of torture and abuse of children in occupied West Bank.

Toronto mayor survives ejection bid Posted: 20 Jun 2013 10:31 AM PDT Embattled Toronto Mayor Rob Ford survives an attempt to oust him from office after Canada's Supreme Court declined to intervene in a case against him.

Ethiopia opposition threatens protests over anti-terrorism law Posted: 20 Jun 2013 12:49 PM PDT ADDIS ABABA (Reuters) - An Ethiopian opposition party called on Thursday for the government to scrap an anti-terrorism law it says is used to stifle dissent, threatening a repeat of protests that brought thousands onto the streets of Addis Ababa early this month.

Montreal-area fireworks factory explodes, two dead Posted: 20 Jun 2013 12:47 PM PDT OTTAWA (Reuters) - Two people were killed on Thursday in a massive explosion and fire at a fireworks plant near Montreal, provincial police in Quebec said.

Guinea opposition suspends talks with government Posted: 20 Jun 2013 12:40 PM PDT CONAKRY (Reuters) - Guinea's opposition parties on Thursday pulled out of U.N.-mediated election talks with the government, accusing police and youths of attacking one of their leaders and his supporters.

The U.S. military is scrapping up to 2,000 of its mine-resistant vehicles, which cost $1 million each Posted: 20 Jun 2013 11:55 AM PDT It was a very different world for the U.S. military in 2007, when the Pentagon rolled out its first Mine-Resistant, Ambush-Protected vehicles. Known as MRAPs, the expensive, heavy-duty four-wheelers were meant to protect American soldiers in Iraq and Afghanistan from roadside bombs, a high-tech answer to a low-tech adversary. In those days, the military practically had a blank check, few ideas were too ambitious for aiding the war effort and, more to the point, investing in protracted combat against Middle Eastern insurgents seemed like a safe bet. Read full article >>

Iran 'seizes UAE fishing boats in Gulf' Posted: 20 Jun 2013 12:16 PM PDT Twelve UAE nationals detained after two boats crossed into what Iran claims as its territorial waters, Press TV reports.

Samsung unveils two-system tablet Posted: 20 Jun 2013 12:28 PM PDT Samsung reveals a tablet that runs both Microsoft's Windows 8 and Google's Android operating systems, unveiling it at an event in London.

Pakistan, Afghanistan trade accusations at U.N. over extremist havens Posted: 20 Jun 2013 12:23 PM PDT UNITED NATIONS (Reuters) - Afghanistan and Pakistan traded accusations in the U.N. Security Council on Thursday over the whereabouts of Islamist extremists on their porous border as the United Nations described increased tensions between the neighbors as "unfortunate and dangerous."

To Match Its Rivals, Facebook Adds Video Sharing Posted: 20 Jun 2013 11:30 AM PDT The company will add an instant 15-second video service to Instagram, in an answer to Twitter's Vine feature.

The Obama Campaign’s Digital Masterminds Cash In Posted: 20 Jun 2013 02:00 AM PDT How the precision targeting of "persuadable" voters that put Obama over the top in 2012 could revolutionize the advertising industry.

BBC class calculator wins award Posted: 20 Jun 2013 12:00 PM PDT The Great British Class Calculator has won a Global Editor's Network data journalism award.

Quebec fireworks blast kills two Posted: 20 Jun 2013 12:15 PM PDT Two people are found dead after an explosion and subsequent fire destroyed a Quebec fireworks plant, police say.

Clock ticking for Snowden Posted: 20 Jun 2013 06:43 AM PDT The clock is ticking for Edward Snowden, the man who leaked details of secret U.S. surveillance programs. As FBI agents gather evidence against him, Snowden is hiding out in Hong Kong on a temporary visa.

Turkey warns Germany as Berlin obstructs its EU path Posted: 20 Jun 2013 11:54 AM PDT ISTANBUL/BRUSSELS (Reuters) - Turkey warned German Chancellor Angela Merkel on Thursday not to play politics with its European Union ambitions as Berlin blocked moves to open a new chapter in Ankara's EU membership talks next week.

House Rejects Farm Bill as Food Stamp Cuts Prove Divisive Posted: 20 Jun 2013 11:41 AM PDT Opposition by Democrats to huge cuts in the food stamp program helped lead to the bill's defeat, which raised questions about financing for the nation's farm and nutrition programs.

Crash gives Aussie a French accent Posted: 20 Jun 2013 06:43 AM PDT Eight years ago, Leanne Rowe was in a serious car crash that resulted in a broken back and jaw. But when the former bus driver and Australian Army Reserve member recovered, she was left with something completely unexpected: a French accent.

Crash gives Aussie a French accent Posted: 20 Jun 2013 07:09 AM PDT Eight years ago, Leanne Rowe was in a serious car crash that resulted in a broken back and jaw. But when the former bus driver and Australian Army Reserve member recovered, she was left with something completely unexpected: a French accent.

Taliban make changes at Qatar office Posted: 20 Jun 2013 11:48 AM PDT Security guards outside the Taliban's new offices here said Thursday that they were empty and there was no one available to talk, but the building itself said plenty.

2 dead in fireworks plant explosion near Montreal Posted: 20 Jun 2013 11:50 AM PDT "A major explosion" occurred Thursday at a fireworks plant near Montreal, police in Quebec said.

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U.S.-Taliban talks in Qatar not expected Thursday - source

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• U.S.-Taliban talks in Qatar not expected Thursday - source
• India sets up elaborate system to tap phone calls, e-mail
• Muar schools close as haze worsens
• Court increases fine for anti-PTPTN student activist to RM3,000
• Permanent Coroner's Court the way to go
• Probe on trainee who gave birth at PLKN camp
• We asked for it?
• Indonesia says Singapore 'behaving like a child' over haze
• VIDEO: China consumers boosting economy
• VIDEO: Kerry calls Karzai to defuse tension
• VIDEO: Lourdes closed by flash floods
• VIDEO: Violent protests mar Brazil match
• Philippines financial district bans plastic bags
• Singapore demands urgent Indonesia action on smog
• China astronaut teaches lesson from space
• Russian theatre legend Lyubimov makes Bolshoi debut at 95
• First Gagarin film turns Soviet idol into new Russian hero
• Young porters 'imperil' Nepal's trekking industry
• Lawmaker, university spar over 'control' of Chinese dissident in U.S
• Young jazz musicians keep tradition alive

U.S.-Taliban talks in Qatar not expected Thursday - source Posted: 20 Jun 2013 12:37 AM PDT DOHA (Reuters) - Preliminary Afghan peace talks in Qatar between U.S. and Taliban officials are unlikely to take place on Thursday as had been expected, a source familiar with the matter told Reuters.

India sets up elaborate system to tap phone calls, e-mail Posted: 19 Jun 2013 11:30 PM PDT NEW DELHI (Reuters) - India has launched a wide-ranging surveillance programme that will give its security agencies and even income tax officials the ability to tap directly into e-mails and phone calls without oversight by courts or parliament, several sources said.

Muar schools close as haze worsens Posted: 19 Jun 2013 11:40 PM PDT The annual haze that hits the country has reached the hazardous level in Muar, Johor, forcing the temporary closure of 211 schools in the district. read more

Court increases fine for anti-PTPTN student activist to RM3,000 Posted: 19 Jun 2013 11:40 PM PDT The High Court here today increased the fine imposed on the private college student who participated in the anti-National Higher Education Fund Corporation (PTPTN) rally last April to RM3,000. read more

Permanent Coroner's Court the way to go Posted: 19 Jun 2013 11:39 PM PDT The proposal to establish a permanent coroner's court to deal with custodial deaths has been described as a move in the right direction. read more

Probe on trainee who gave birth at PLKN camp Posted: 19 Jun 2013 11:39 PM PDT An investigation is to be conducted into the case of a National Service Training Programme (PLKN) trainee who delivered a baby in the toilet of a training camp in Johor yesterday. read more

We asked for it? Posted: 19 Jun 2013 11:34 PM PDT I found that the Indonesian government has remained calm, although the haze that it exported has blanketed the Southeast Asia. read more

Indonesia says Singapore 'behaving like a child' over haze Posted: 19 Jun 2013 11:19 PM PDT Indonesia on Thursday accused Singapore of "behaving like a child" by complaining about severe haze from raging forest fires on Sumatra island that has cloaked the city-state. read more

VIDEO: China consumers boosting economy Posted: 19 Jun 2013 01:43 PM PDT China's 'new middle class' has not just migrated to the country's cities, but their spending is boosting the world's second largest economy.

VIDEO: Kerry calls Karzai to defuse tension Posted: 19 Jun 2013 05:48 PM PDT US Secretary of State John Kerry has spoken by phone to Afghan President Hamid Karzai to try to defuse tensions, an Afghan spokesman has told the BBC.

VIDEO: Lourdes closed by flash floods Posted: 19 Jun 2013 11:04 PM PDT Residents of the French town of Lourdes are clearing up after severe flash floods which forced the closure of its holy shrine.

VIDEO: Violent protests mar Brazil match Posted: 19 Jun 2013 10:15 PM PDT Brazilian police have fired tear gas and rubber bullets to disperse some protesters in the city of Fortaleza, as unrest continues across the country.

Philippines financial district bans plastic bags Posted: 19 Jun 2013 10:28 PM PDT The Philippines financial capital banned disposable plastic shopping bags and styrofoam food containers on Thursday, as part of escalating efforts across the nation's capital to curb rubbish that exacerbates deadly flooding. read more

Singapore demands urgent Indonesia action on smog Posted: 19 Jun 2013 10:27 PM PDT Singapore on Thursday demanded "definitive" action by Indonesia on forest fires raging in Sumatra as the two neighbours prepared for emergency talks to ease the severe smog enveloping the city-state. read more

China astronaut teaches lesson from space Posted: 19 Jun 2013 10:27 PM PDT Chinese astronaut orbiting more than 300 kilometres (186 miles) above the Earth's surface delivered a video class to children across the country on Thursday, state television showed in a live broadcast. read more

Russian theatre legend Lyubimov makes Bolshoi debut at 95 Posted: 19 Jun 2013 10:26 PM PDT At the age of 95, one of Russia's most admired theatre directors, Yury Lyubimov, is staging his first ever production at the Bolshoi Theatre, a boldly pared-down version of Borodin's opera "Prince Igor". read more This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now

First Gagarin film turns Soviet idol into new Russian hero Posted: 19 Jun 2013 10:24 PM PDT Strapped in an orange suit in his spaceship, Yuri Gagarin smiles as the rockets roar and chirpily tells mission control: "Let's go!" read more This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now

Young porters 'imperil' Nepal's trekking industry Posted: 19 Jun 2013 10:22 PM PDT It is a traditional role using skills passed down through the generations, but young unskilled boys with no knowledge of the mountains are now flocking to become porters in Nepal's Himalayas. read more This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now

Lawmaker, university spar over 'control' of Chinese dissident in U.S Posted: 19 Jun 2013 09:12 PM PDT WASHINGTON (Reuters) - A U.S. congressman who has been blind Chinese dissident Chen Guangcheng's main champion in Washington said people working for New York University have tried to keep him from meeting Chen, barging into a meeting on Capitol Hill and pulling Chen out on one occasion.

Young jazz musicians keep tradition alive Posted: 19 Jun 2013 09:06 PM PDT (United States-AFP) - At the annual DC Jazz Festival now jamming in the US capital, young musicians are blending traditional jazz with more modern influences, improvising new sounds that are at the heart of their art. Copyright (AFP RELAXNEWS/ AFPTV), 2012. read more This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now

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China Panic: Overnight Rate Hits 25%

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• China Panic: Overnight Rate Hits 25%
• India battles devastating monsoon floods
• Chinese astronauts deliver lecture from space
• Cuba and US to resume talks on migration
• Siemens Exits Solar Industry, Suffers $1 Billion In Losses
• Neverwinter Review (PC)
• State Of The Game: NVIDIA Talks SHIELD, GRID, Android, And The Future Of Gaming (It's Not Consoles)
• China jails 19 Uighurs for religious extremism
• US Fed weighs slowing down bond-buying
• China jails 19 Uighurs for religious extremism
• Where CEOs Are Most Confident In 2013
• China Lending Crisis? Not For New Industries, Says Premier
• As Sanctions Bite, Iran Invests in Georgia
• Trial Begins for Finmeccanica Ex-CEO
• The Stuffed Brown Fox Wins Over Russia's Underdogs
• Fierce fighting for control of Syria's Aleppo
• India Second Asian Nation To Get Google Store
• World Digest: June 19, 2013
• Anti-Putin Activists Could Face 10 Years In Prison For Protests
• Vladimir Putin

China Panic: Overnight Rate Hits 25% Posted: 19 Jun 2013 10:42 PM PDT The overnight repo rate in China has just hit 25%, an indication the credit market is now frozen. This month, liquidity tightened considerably.  Two government bill auctions failed, and several banks defaulted on their interbank obligations.  Overnight rates in the last few weeks surged to about 15% but had fallen back, settling in at just north of 7%.  The 25% rate indicates credit is becoming unavailable. Nothing is going right for China at the moment.  In the last few hours, the HSBC Flash PMI for June came in at 48.3, down considerably from the 49.2 final reading for May.  The country's problems are now starting to feed on themselves. What the People's Bank of China, the central bank, does in the next few hours could be critical.  One wrong move and defaults could roll through the country's banking system and take down struggling enterprises and debt-laden local governments. Follow me on Twitter @GordonGChang

India battles devastating monsoon floods Posted: 19 Jun 2013 10:17 PM PDT Early monsoon rains in northern part of country have left 120 dead, besides stranding thousands of Hindu pilgrims.

Chinese astronauts deliver lecture from space Posted: 19 Jun 2013 10:40 PM PDT Three astronauts take questions from 330 elementary and middle school students while in orbit.

Cuba and US to resume talks on migration Posted: 19 Jun 2013 10:16 PM PDT Official in Washington says negotiations between the Cold War-era enemies will take place on July 17.

Siemens Exits Solar Industry, Suffers $1 Billion In Losses Posted: 19 Jun 2013 09:18 PM PDT Siemens, the industrial conglomerate based in Munich, Germany, is shutting down its solar power division, which has suffered nearly $1 billion in losses over the past two years.

Neverwinter Review (PC) Posted: 19 Jun 2013 09:15 PM PDT If you're a Dungeons & Dragons purist looking for the latest PC adaptation of the classic fantasy tabletop game, Perfect World Entertainment's Neverwinter probably isn't what you're looking for.  If you're looking for a modern MMORPG with fantastic combat and high accessibility in the world of Forgotten Realms – Look no further.  Neverwinter combines aspects of traditional MMORPGs such as EverQuest or World of Warcraft and blends them with qualities of fast-paced ARPGs.  It's an electric mix that succeeds admirably, marking Cryptic Studios' best MMO to date.

State Of The Game: NVIDIA Talks SHIELD, GRID, Android, And The Future Of Gaming (It's Not Consoles) Posted: 19 Jun 2013 09:03 PM PDT NVIDIA has been a busy technology bee recently. Its Tegra SoC (System on a Chip) is at the heart of an increasing number of Android-based gaming products, including the Kickstarted OUYA and (likely) Mad Catz' MOJO, announced last week at E3—not to mention numerous smartphones and tablets. But NVIDIA, which issued the first Tegra chip back in 2008, is is no longer content to produce components for other vendor's products. At the end of June, the Santa Clara-based company will be releasing its SHIELD game controller/console, which it showcased to the public at E3.

China jails 19 Uighurs for religious extremism Posted: 19 Jun 2013 08:40 PM PDT BEIJING (Reuters) - Courts in China's far western region of Xinjiang have sentenced 19 ethnic Uighurs to up to six years in jail for promoting racial hatred and religious extremism online, in the latest crackdown on what China sees as violent separatists. All but one of those jailed were from the heavily Uighur southern part of Xinjiang, including eight from the old Silk Road city of Kashgar, the official Legal Daily reported on its website. ...

US Fed weighs slowing down bond-buying Posted: 19 Jun 2013 08:37 PM PDT Investors sell both stocks and bonds after Bernanke cites strengthening economy as reason for winding down programme.

China jails 19 Uighurs for religious extremism Posted: 19 Jun 2013 08:40 PM PDT BEIJING (Reuters) - Courts in China's far western region of Xinjiang have sentenced 19 ethnic Uighurs to up to six years in jail for promoting racial hatred and religious extremism online, in the latest crackdown on what China sees as violent separatists.

Where CEOs Are Most Confident In 2013 Posted: 19 Jun 2013 08:38 PM PDT

China Lending Crisis? Not For New Industries, Says Premier Posted: 19 Jun 2013 08:38 PM PDT China's Premier Li Keqiang said the government has to be mindful of lending, and where it should lend more is to new high tech manufacturing and not to manufacturers facing overcapacity. Of which there are many, by the way.

As Sanctions Bite, Iran Invests in Georgia Posted: 19 Jun 2013 08:32 PM PDT Economic sanctions against Iran have made it hard for Iranians to do business abroad. But Iranian businessmen are flocking to Georgia, a U.S. ally in the Caucasus region, to pursue profits.

Trial Begins for Finmeccanica Ex-CEO Posted: 19 Jun 2013 07:39 PM PDT The trial of Finmeccanica's former chief executive began, in which he faces fraud and corruption charges for allegedly overseeing the use of bribes to win a helicopter contract in India.

The Stuffed Brown Fox Wins Over Russia's Underdogs Posted: 19 Jun 2013 09:31 PM PDT A taxidermic fox—sitting cross-legged, with a vacant stare on its face—posed in satirical scenes is a sensation on the Web.

Fierce fighting for control of Syria's Aleppo Posted: 19 Jun 2013 08:14 PM PDT FSA fighters say they are trying to defend northern stronghold from government force armed with superior artillery.

India Second Asian Nation To Get Google Store Posted: 19 Jun 2013 08:17 PM PDT Not to be outdone by smartphone rival Apple, Google has taken to create their own stores and will have a foot in one of the biggest mobile markets in the world -- India --when it partners with Singapore-based Spice Global to open Android Nation in New Delhi's Select Citywalk Mall later this year.

World Digest: June 19, 2013 Posted: 19 Jun 2013 07:48 PM PDT Seven al-Qaeda-linked gunmen detonated a pickup truck rigged with explosives at the gate of the U.N. compound in Somalia's capital Wednesday morning, launching a bombs-and-gunfire assault that saw militants pour into the complex, killing at least 13 people, including three foreigners, officials said. Read full article >>

Anti-Putin Activists Could Face 10 Years In Prison For Protests Posted: 19 Jun 2013 07:29 PM PDT Add two more activists to Russian President Vladimir Putin's most wanted: Left Front members Sergei Udaltsov and Leonid Razvozzhayev were charged by federal prosecutors with organizing anti-United Russia parties on May 6, 2012, two months after the election of Putin. They might face 10 years behind bars as a result.

Vladimir Putin Posted: 19 Jun 2013 07:29 PM PDT

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