Sweeping U.S. government spending cuts totalling $85 billion begin taking effect Friday, slicing deeply into military and other programs in an unwanted move toward austerity that displays Washington’s paraly ing partisan divisions.
Thursday, February 28, 2013
South African police accused of dragging, killing man
The job of the South African police is to fight one of the highest crime rates in the world. Instead, the force stands accused of contributing to it.
Damascus in the grip of a tense stalemate
As Syrian rebels try to break through to the capital, the government keeps tight control of the city core, as well as strategic roads out should it need to escape.
BEIRUT — Rebel forces have dug in to the north, east and south of Syria’s capital, occupying stretches of suburban and rural terrain and threatening to break through to the heart of Damascus.
In Hong Kong, baby formula feeds discord with mainland Chinese
Hong Kong has imposed a two-can limit, along with the penalties of prison time and a fine, in response to mainlanders who clear shelves of the precious commodity.
BEIJING — In Hong Kong, baby formula has become a precious commodity, kept under lock and key.
Hezbollah Trial Offers Clues To How Militant Group Operates
Audie Cornish talks to Nicholas Kulish, a New York Times reporter, about the trial of He bollah member Hossam Yaakoub earlier this week in Cyprus and what it has revealed about the inner workings of the organi ation.
Dennis Rodman To Kim Jong Un: 'You Have A Friend For Life'
The former NBA star known as “The Worm” is in the Stalinist state to be part of an HBO series exploring cultures around the world.
China Accuses U.S. Of Hacking Military Sites
Barely a week after a major report outlining likely Chinese hacking on American companies, Beijing officials say the U.S. is doing the same thing.
Iraq bombings kill 19, injure dozens
A series of bombings struck Baghdad and a livestock market south of the Iraqi capital Thursday, killing at least 19 and wounding do ens in areas that are home to mostly Muslim Shias — the latest evidence of rising sectarian discord in Iraq.
Kim Jong-un, Dennis Rodman bond over basketball
Ex-NBA star Dennis Rodman met North Korea’s Kim Jong Un on Thursday, telling the leader “You have a friend for life,” a delegation spokesman said.
China accuses U.S. hackers of targeting its websites
China’s military says overseas computer hackers targeted two of its websites an average of 144,000 times per month last year, with almost two thirds of the attacks originating in the U.S.
5 papal things Benedict gives up in retirement
CBC News looks at five items Pope Benedict will have to give up when he retires as head of the Catholic Church, including his papal ring and certain articles of clothing.
Benedict greets cardinals on final day as pope
Pope Benedict XVI promised his “unconditional reverence and obedience” to his successor in his final words to his cardinals today, a poignant farewell before he becomes the first pope in 600 years to resign.
What Happened To The Aid Meant To Rebuild Haiti?
Three years after an earthquake destroyed much of Haiti’s capital, it’s clear that only a fraction of the $9 billion pledged in international relief reached the country. Most of what did arrive went to short-term relief, instead of rebuilding people’s homes.
Wednesday, February 27, 2013
Isolated North Korea allows 3G network for Instagram, Twitter
North Korea lifted the iron curtain an inch this week and Instagram and Twitter users took a mile
Arrest of union boss rivets Mexico
People inside and outside the country speculate on what message the new president aims to send with the charges against the infamous Elba Esther Gordillo.
MEXICO CITY — The reversal of fortune could not have been more striking. And for many Mexicans, the images, broadcast live on national television Wednesday, could not have been more unexpected.
Stephane Hessel, who inspired Occupy movement, dies at 95
Stephane Hessel of France was a man of many talents. As a spy for the French Resistance, he survived the Na i death camp at Buchenwald by assuming the identity of a French prisoner who was already dead
Pope Benedict XVI's last general audience draws thousands
A day before his retirement, Benedict XVI tells the crowd at St. Peter’s Square that his eight-year papacy has been a grand journey, one always steered by God.
VATICAN CITY — They packed St. Peter’s Square when he was named the new pope, and they came again by the thousands to see him off.
U.S. considers sending food, medical aid to Syrian opposition
The United States is looking for more tangible ways to support Syria’s opposition and bolster a fledgling political movement that is struggling to deliver basic services after nearly two years of civil war, U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry said Wednesday.
U.S. Plans To Offer More Direct Aid To Syrian Rebels
Secretary of State Kerry is in Rome for a meeting on Thursday with the leaders of Syria’s opposition coalition. Ahead of the session, there are indications the U.S. is prepared to provide some direct aid to the coalition, including military hardware such as body armor and armored vehicles. The European Union is discussing similar aid.
American piano great Van Cliburn dies at 78
Van Cliburn, the internationally celebrated pianist whose triumph at a 1958 Moscow competition helped thaw the Cold War and launched a spectacular career that made him the rare classical musician to enjoy rock star status, has died. He was 78.
How Italy's Election Slatemate Is Playing Out On The Streets
Italy’s recent elections left the country in political gridlock. Italian columnist Beppe Severgnini breaks down the election results and austerity measures, and shares what Italians are talking about in a country that some are calling “ungovernable.”
Obama, lawmakers, meet Friday on spending cuts
U.S. President Barack Obama will meet with congressional leaders Friday to discuss what to do about massive spending cuts, the White House said Wednesday.
Highest Bidder Will Get DNA Pioneer's Nobel Medal
The medal, along with other items that belonged to the late Francis Crick, will be auctioned on April 10-11 in New York.
Ikea withdraws hot dogs in Europe after horsemeat detected
After withdrawing meatballs from stores across Europe, Swedish home furnishings giant Ikea on Wednesday said it would also pull wiener sausages made by the same supplier after its own tests confirmed “a few indications of horsemeat.”
Negotiators At Six-Nation Talks See Signs Of Hope In Iran Nuclear Standoff
Representatives for Iran and the world powers say they are encouraged, but there’s still a long way to go before any agreement is possible.
Fire rips through Mexico City marketplace
A fire has hit Mexico City’s biggest traditional marketplace, known as the Merced.
Three dead, 7 injured after shooting in Switzerland
A shooting at a wood-processing company in central Swit erland on Wednesday left three people dead and seven injured, some of them seriously, prosecutors said.
Swiss workplace shooting kills 3
Prosecutors say a shooting at a wood-processing company in central Swit erland has left three people dead and seven injured, some of them seriously.
Syrian Rebels, Secular And Islamist, Both Claim The Future
Secular activists launched the uprising in Syria two years ago, but ultraconservative Muslims are becoming a more potent force as the war grinds on. The sides have little in common besides their opposition to President Bashar Assad’s government.
India market fire kills at least 19
A fire broke out at an illegal six-storey plastics market in the Indian city of Calcutta early this morning, killing at least 19 people, police said.
Tuesday, February 26, 2013
Indian market fire kills at least 13
A fire broke out at an illegal market in the eastern Indian city of Kolkata early Wednesday morning, killing at least 13 people, a top fire official said.
South Carolina college under lockdown after shooting
Officials at Coastal Carolina University have ordered a lockdown of campus buildings after a shooting at a school apartment complex.
U.S. Senate confirms Chuck Hagel as next defence secretary
A deeply divided Senate voted on Tuesday to confirm Republican Chuck Hagel to be the next U.S. defence secretary, handing U.S. President Barack Obama’s pick the top Pentagon job just days before billions of dollars in automatic, across-the-board budget cuts hit the military.
'Tanning mom' won't face child endangerment charge
A grand jury in New Jersey has decided to let a woman who gained overnight notoriety as “the tanning mom” bronze away in peace.
International Negotiations Continue Over Iran's Nuclear Program
Another round of negotiations on Iran’s suspect nuclear program got underway Tuesday in the Kazakhstani city of Almaty. Iran’s envoys are pushing for relief from a vast array of economic sanctions while the U.S. and its partners in the so-called P-5 plus Germany are looking for signs that Tehran is prepared to roll back its nuclear program.
Stuxnet nuclear sabotage malware's evolution revealed
An earlier version of malware designed to sabotage Iran’s nuclear program has been discovered, uncovering new information about the development of the sophisticated cyber-weapon.
Pastagate: Quebec Agency Criticized For Targeting Foreign Words On Menus
A government agency in Quebec, Canada, has come under intense criticism after attempting to get pasta stricken from a restaurant’s menu. The move had nothing to do with the food: Officials said Italian words such as pasta, calamari, and antipasto should be replaced with French words.
To Build An Empire, Hold The Anchovies
Civilization cannot live on anchovies alone. The ancient Norte Chico people of Peru were long thought to have built a complex society in South America while dining on a diet based on the tiny fish. But archaeologists now say they ate the food that fueled empires throughout the hemisphere — corn.
U.S. top court quashes challenge to surveillance law
A sharply-divided Supreme Court throws out an attempt by U.S. citizens to challenge the expansion of a surveillance law used to monitor conversations of foreign spies and terrorist suspects.
2nd winter storm in days batters U.S. Midwest
The second major snowstorm in a week battered the nation’s midsection Tuesday, dropping 15 centimetres or more of snow across Missouri and Kansas and cutting power to thousands.
Female Sherpa Makes Record Climbs
Few can say they’ve reached the summit of Mt. Everest. Even fewer can say they’ve done it twice. And only one woman can say she’s done it twice in one month.
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Tourist Tragedy In Egypt: Hot Air Balloon Catches Fire; Many Aboard Killed
The death toll is reported to be near 20. What caused the fire and crash has yet to be determined. Balloon rides over the ancient city of Luxor and nearby historic sites are popular among tourists. Those killed are said to have been from Japan, Britain, Belgium and France.
Dennis Rodman worms his way into North Korea
Former NBA star Dennis Rodman brings his basketball skills and flamboyant style to North Korea as an unlikely ambassador for sports diplomacy.
Italian election uncertainty spooks markets
Political uncertainty in Italy slammed markets hard today with investors fearful that Europe’s debt crisis may be about to rear its head again.
Italian Election Results Cause Market Jitters
As Italy’s elections results began coming in Monday, the country appeared headed toward political gridlock. That development rattled financial markets that had been hoping for a clear result. The big surprise was the huge success of a newly created movement led by a former comedian.
What's New in Google SketchUp 8
What’s New in Google SketchUp 8
Learn about the new features in Google SketchUp 8.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eytIbyXzCMQ
What's New in Google SketchUp 8
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Learn about the new features in Google SketchUp 8.
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Google Earth Engine Partners
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Street View and 3D Trees in Google Earth 6
Street View and 3D Trees in Google Earth 6
Navigate the streets like never before with Google Earth 6. Experience the new integrated Street View and explore 3D trees in cities all over the world.
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Google Earth Engine Partners
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Scouts' honour: U.S. gay ban tests group's moral compass
For some U.S. boy scouts who achieved the organization’s highest honour, their eagle badges now seem emblematic of problems they see with the organization’s stance on gay rights.
Hot Air Balloon Crash In Egypt Kills 18 Foreigners
A hot air balloon flying over Egypt’s ancient city of Luxor caught fire and crashed into a sugar cane field on Tuesday, killing at least 18 foreign tourists, a security official said. It was one of the worst accidents involving tourists in Egypt and likely to push the key tourism industry deeper into recession
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