The Nightly World News Report of the 18th of May 2012

Reddy: Bank of England's Adam Posen on turning off monetary stimulus too soon; "I..made something of a mistake." My Q&A http://on.wsj.com/M2xsy3

nytimesglobal: Putin Reaches Down to the Assembly Line for First Appointment http://nyti.ms/KhoJXh

BreakingNews: Alabama Trust Bank in Sylacauga, Ala., is 24th US bank failure of 2012 - marketwatch http://on.mktw.net/JEuFvO

BBCWorld: Crime and punishment, Norwegian style http://bbc.in/KKLQvI 

globeandmail: With Judge Deschamps set to retire, Supreme Court has opportunity for inclusion http://bit.ly/MteMKk

BBCWorld: Prisoners surrender in Honduras http://bbc.in/J7Oo4g

CBSNews: LA Police: 2 arrests in Chinese student killings http://ow.ly/b0SBw

BBCWorld: South Africa targets rainbow tourists http://bbc.in/J7QzEU

SkyNewsBreak: Chinese activist Chen Guangcheng confirms he has left hospital& is at Beijing airport

AJWasahi: Korean media hail appointment of Korean-born woman to French Cabinet http://ajw.asahi.com/article/asia/korean_peninsula/AJ201205190047

PostWorldNews: Mexican army captures 8 Gulf cartel members during massacre investigation http://wapo.st/JZ1bYg

BreakingNews: Blind Chinese activist Chen Guangcheng and his family are due to leave Beijing today for the US - NBC News

PostWorldNews: Military helicopter crash in Venezuela leave 4 dead, 1 survives http://wapo.st/J7oKfS

AP: Woman who sent adopted boy back to Russia ordered to pay $150,000 plus child support: http://apne.ws/LkZ7xs -CC

AP: Tortured body of a Mexican reporter is found alongside a road, a day after he was kidnapped by gunmen: http://apne.ws/Ll5CQX -CC

PressTV: France exiting#Afghanistan in 2012 http://dlvr.it/1b5xhY

BBC News (World): UN Security Council issues travel ban on 5 Guinea-Bissau coup leaders. @BBCBarbaraPlett says sanctions threatened too unless they step down

globeandmail: Video: Transgendered contestant cheered at Miss Universe Canada http://bit.ly/Mt0OZ7

Agence France-Presse: #Mali parliament approves amnesty for coup leaders. http://yhoo.it/JCITzj #AFP

The Associated Press: Facebook's closing stock price of $38.23 gives CEO Mark Zuckerberg a stake worth $19,252,698,725.50: http://apne.ws/LkHTQX -CC

BBC News (World): Cuban offshore oil attempt fails http://bbc.in/KK2yv0

The Associated Press: BREAKING: Facebook stock closes at $38.23, a gain of 23 cents, on its first day as a public company

WSJeurope: Worst Week for European Stocks In 8 Months: The Stoxx 600 fell for the fifth consecutive session, pressur... http://on.wsj.com/LivFYT

MarketWatch: Dow, S&P's three-week losing streak is longest this year http://on.mktw.net/Kwg2rS

Post World News: Police: Journalist kidnapped in northern Mexico http://wapo.st/LkpcNg

Paul Vieir: It what seems to be in the last 5 minutes, FB bouncing back between $38.00 & $38.01

Breaking News: Jurors end deliberations in John Edwards' campaign corruption trial; will resume Monday. - @AP

DailyStarLeb: Italy court upholds ruling clearing Berlusconi http://bit.ly/LkBghv

Breaking News: Update: Facebook stock hovers near $38; volume tops 1st-day record set by GM of 458 million shares - @CNBC http://bit.ly/Kw6cGv

BBC News (World): VIDEO: Tension over Spanish banks' bad debts http://bbc.in/J7asMh

EpochTimesChina: Call to Remove Zhou Appears On Chinese Web Portal http://ept.ms/J7ayDU

Reuters: Facebook investors left guessing after Nasdaq glitch http://reut.rs/JY2W9c 

MarketWatch: It's a beautiful day for U2's Bono! He made more than $1 billion on the $FB IPO http://on.mktw.net/JY1iV4 via MWRadio

TIMEWorld: The war on al-Qaeda in Yemen heats up | http://ti.me/KzkSrV

SkyNewsBreak: AP: Police say three Irish dissidents arrested on terror offences ahead of Olympic torch relay

ZeeNews: Constable's killing: Delhi Police visits Meerut: Senior officials of Delhi Police visited Meerut, where one... http://tinyurl.com/c7wm3se

ZeeNews: Russian convicted of leaking military secrets: Sverdlovsk regional court handed down the sentence to the Ru... http://bit.ly/JUE8y8

MarketWatch: Oil falls below $92 a barrel, ending the week down roughly 5% http://on.mktw.net/LkuvMv

MarketWatch: Gold advances $17 to settle at $1,591.90/oz http://on.mktw.net/J00Ag

DailyStarLeb: 2 Algerian coastguards killed in bomb attack http://bit.ly/JnDVFL 

MarketWatch: Germany's Merkel suggests Greek referendum on euro http://on.mktw.net/LkjVoT

Reuters Top News: Venezuela's Chavez unseen for week but follows riot http://reut.rs/JXVOcR

CNN Political Ticker: House passes $643 billion defense bill - http://wp.me/p4HKM-10oi

DailyStarLeb: Yemeni troops kill 11 al-Qaida militants in south http://bit.ly/JSNuJZ

The Daily Star: Nigeria, Senegal, Burkina Faso troops head to G.Bissau http://bit.ly/JSNwS3

Press TV: http://www.presstv.ir/ Clashes erupt between #Palestinian protesters and the #Israeli forces on May 18, 2012, f http://twitpic.com/9mgr8n

SmartMoney: Google is the surprise winner in Facebook mania. Its shares have jumped 7% since the IPO filing. http://sm.wsj.com/Jp7xNi $FB $GOOG

AJEnglish: Sri Lanka cabinet backs general's release http://aje.me/J6JTXE

PressTV: Gunmen kill two Pak Shiite policemen http://dlvr.it/1b1wX7

ZeeNews: Army Chief defamation case: Court to hold inquiry: A Delhi court said that it will hold an inquiry into the... http://bit.ly/JXjWeH

Press TV: Jordanians rally over promised reforms http://dlvr.it/1b1kBK

TOIWorldNews: Obama touts $3bn in pledges for Africa http://toi.in/Z8txAb

PressTV: http://www.presstv.ir/ #Iranians have taken to the streets on May 18, 2012, to protest against #Saudi #Arabia's http://twitpic.com/9mfpin

The Morning World News Report of the 18th of May 2012

PressTV: Car bomb attack foiled in east Syria http://dlvr.it/1b0x01

WSJ: The jobless rate fell in 37 states last month, including in swing states Fla., Nev. and NC. http://blogs.wsj.com/economics/2012/05/18/jobless-rates-fall-in-swing-states/?mod=e2tw

time: Sorry to break it to you, G-8 members, but you don't set the global agenda anymore | http://ti.me/M0S6ym

staronline: Anti-war protesters march at Obama campaign headquarters http://dlvr.it/1b1QGn

BBC Breaking News: Five Greek banks are downgraded to CCC by Fitch credit ratings agency http://bbc.in/KJ6V9N

Al Arabiya English: Syrian activist sentenced to death for 'treason' http://www.alarabiya.net/articles/2012/05/18/214885.html 

World Bank: #DataoftheDay: 75% of world's poor live in rural areas. Most depend on agriculture for their livelihood http://bit.ly/KUKduN

CNN Breaking News: Wrecked Costa Concordia cruise ship to be raised from Italian sea bed. http://on.cnn.com/JcDnSO

globeandmail: Video: Italy's Mario Monti arrives in U.S. for G8 Summit http://bit.ly/MrX36a

globeandmail: Video: Arizona wildfire grows in size http://bit.ly/MrX3mu 

Breaking News: Shares of Zynga halted; stock down about 13% - @CNBC

CNNMoney.com: Facebook shares open at $42.05, an 11% increase from the company's $38 IPO price. http://cnnmon.ie/bkgnews

Wall Street Journal: Social media stocks: LinkedIn is down 2.6%, Groupon is off 6%, Pandora is down 5%, Zynga is down 6.5%. http://on.wsj.com/JoOv9P

Reuters Top News: Facebook, Inc. shares open at $42.05 (not $43). Facebook IPO live blog - http://reut.rs/J18Lin

PressTV: Afghans protest Kabul-Washington deal http://dlvr.it/1b0ky1

BreakingNews: Facebook trades 82 million shares in first 30 seconds - NBCNews

Reuters Top News: Facebook, Inc. tops 100 million shares in less than five minutes of trading. Watch http://Reuters.com for updates.

BreakingNews: Facebook shares begin trading on Nasdaq market; more on http://breakingnews.com

STcom: Workers' Party to hold 1st Hougang by-election rally on May 19 http://bit.ly/Leha1Y

BBCWorld: The Olympic flame is winging its way to the UK and has its very own window seat http://bbc.in/J6ip4v

Post World News: Regional rights court probes case of rebels killed in famed Peruvian hostage rescue http://wapo.st/LiiUh0

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WSJ Breaking News: Facebook's opening price is expected to be $42, with 65 million shares trading. Nasdaq delayed the opening. http://on.wsj.com/Hv8LLL

Breaking News: Tens of thousands of Bahrainis protest at anti-Gulf union rally outside capital Manama, according to Reuters witness - @Reuters

The Daily Star: Police detain 400 at Occupy protest in Frankfurt, Germany http://bit.ly/JmmhlV

Al Arabiya English: Largest protest ever in #Aleppo, Annan to visit #Syria 'soon' http://www.alarabiya.net/articles/2012/05/18/214886.html

BBC News (World): Angola court removes poll chief http://bbc.in/KHWfZ8

The Star: West African mediator opens talks with Mali rebels http://dlvr.it/1ZxlMp

The Star: Turkmenistan frees 1,000 prisoners in amnesty http://dlvr.it/1ZxWq4

Al Jazeera English: Australia releases young people-smugglers http://aje.me/LiSKup

TheIndyWorld: Five dead and 37 injured in Baghdad bird market bomb blasts http://ind.pn/KHMqKv

UN Refugee Agency: Photo of the day: A Malian #refugee girl collects water from a well in Mangaizé, #Niger http://rfg.ee/aWLHj

The Moscow Times: Fire Sets Off Explosions at Ammunition Warehouse in Primorye http://tmt-go.ru/458807 #news

Press TV: Homelessness on rise in#Britain http://dlvr.it/1Zx631

Al Jazeera English: Why is #Algeria's population living in fear of the country's secret #police? | http://aje.me/J2kSwU

Press TV: Al-Qaeda behind Syria attacks: UN chief http://dlvr.it/1ZwKmH

Breaking News: Authorities arrest a suspect in deadly highway shootings in Mississippi - @AP

Press TV: Violence claims 7 lives in Karachi http://dlvr.it/1Zvxcc

BBC News (World): Chen's relatives tell of beatings http://bbc.in/KHhOJg

Al Arabiya English: #BreakingNews: Four killed so far in Rastan shelling: Syrian Revolution Council

Al Arabiya English: #BreakingNews: Rastan under heavy shelling by Assad's forces: live Al Arabiya TV footage

Press TV: Bahraini forces clash with protesters http://dlvr.it/1ZvYtq

CNN International: Asian shares drop on eurozone fears http://dlvr.it/1ZvDLR

New York Times World: World Briefing | Middle East: Kuwait: Islamic Law Proposal Blocked http://nyti.ms/LcM8aR

New York Times World: World Briefing | Middle East: Egypt: 14 Police Officers Acquitted http://nyti.ms/JASuGN

Times of India: April consumer price inflation accelerates to 10.36% - http://toi.in/w2YbwY

Want China Times: Hualien taxi driver returns a visitor's #wallet by land and sea http://www.wantchinatimes.com/news-subclass-cnt.aspx?id=20120518000020&cid=1103&MainCatID=0 #honesty #Taiwan

Times of India: Breaking: MCA bans Bollywood actor Shah Rukh Khan from entering Wankhede Stadium for 5 years.BCCI to take final decision: Rajiv Shukla

Asahi Japan Watch: China detains 2 women for making pro-Bo Xilai T-shirts http://ajw.asahi.com/article/asia/china/AJ201205180038

Peoples Daily Online: Explosion rocks Port Harcourt, one person killed http://fb.me/uiTMtWpK

AJELive: Tunisians injured during revolt sew lips shut to protest lack of #healthcare http://aje.me/KmZe6d

Press TV: Saudis hold anti-regime protests http://dlvr.it/1ZtBVf

Press TV: Azeri opposition supporters on strike http://dlvr.it/1ZtBVY

SCMP 南華早報: Consumer confidence rises to 7-year high on the mainland , http://ow.ly/aZn7A

Khaleej Times: #Sharjah Ruler pardons 115 prisoners http://ktimes.co/8nxy9 #UAE

BBC Breaking News: Large demonstrations reported in #Syria's second city of #Aleppo http://bbc.in/J6gOMb

cnnbrk: Jury to begin deliberations in trial of John Edwards. http://on.cnn.com/JRkGlc

BreakingNews: Italy recalls ambassador to India for consultations over 2 Marines held in Kerala prison over death of fisherman - Reuters

PressTV: Fresh clashes kill nine in SW#Somalia http://dlvr.it/1ZytmK 

PressTV: Taiwan oil imports from #Iran increase http://dlvr.it/1Zytmt 

globeandmail: Protest culture taking a heavy toll on South Africa http://bit.ly/MrifJp

dawn_com: Stocks tumble; KSE-100 sheds over 200 points | Business | http://DAWN.COM http://dawn.com/2012/05/18/pakistan-stocks-drop-for-third-consecutive-day/

Sudeep Reddy: Adam Posen, now at the Bank of England, will be the next Peterson Institute director. And maybe a Fed chairman someday. http://on.wsj.com/JSG4au

IndyWorld: Rockets kill 2 Nato troops and 3 Afghan civilians http://ind.pn/JmOZ64

staronline: Baghdad market bombs kill at least four http://dlvr.it/1Zz750

AlArabiya_Eng: 22 people have been killed by the Syrian forces across the country: Local Coordination Committees

IndyWorld: Malawi's new president to repeal ban on gay sex http://ind.pn/JmOZ65

MarketWatch: U.S. stock indexes post early gains as many in market await initial Facebook trade http://on.mktw.net/LjoakD

DailyStarLeb: Gunman killed, weapons seized by Army at checkpoint in Bekaa http://bit.ly/KXRtGj

DailyStarLeb: Israeli troops rearrest prisoner freed in Shalit deal http://bit.ly/M0MLqT 

globeandmail: Seven-hour police standoff in Kamloops ends with fire, death of suspect http://bit.ly/MruNR6

AJELive: Local media reporting mortar fire in #Kunar province led to death of an #Afghan civilians and 2 children | http://aje.me/LjpFPK

STcom: Thai police arrest Brit found with 6 roasted human foetuses as part of a black magic ritual http://bit.ly/JXu5cr

timesofindia: Zuckerberg rings Nasdaq bell, Facebook goes public http://toi.in/n3CAGZ

NYTimes: #Iran oil production drops like a rock, so less money and more worries for Iran's leaders. - ThomasErdbrink http://nyti.ms/M0O8FU

dawn_com: Facebook floats as Zuckerberg rings opening bell at Nasdaq

The Daily World News Report of the 17th of May 2012

WSJ: Chinese house prices fell .94% year-on-year in April. How does that compare to previous months? China Econtracker: http://on.wsj.com/KmC6Vi

nytimesworld: India Ink: Thousands of Myanmar Rohingyas Struggle for Refugee Status in India http://nyti.ms/LcvckG

Reuters: Myanmar's central bank aims for weaker currency to prevent further rises that could derail economy reforms http://reut.rs/JPjWhd

PostWorldNews: 6.2-magnitude earthquake strikes far off Chile's coast; no chance of tsunami http://wapo.st/J4RB4G

staronline: ConocoPhilips invests US$1.5bil in oil production in Malaysia http://dlvr.it/1Zsy7f

PostWorldNews: Anti-American rhetoric subsides in Russia http://wapo.st/LhbdHU

nytimesworld: Chasing a Soccer Dream All the Way to Brazil http://nyti.ms/LcBJMj

dawn_com: US House approves amendment linking CSF to Nato supplies | http://DAWN.COM http://dawn.com/2012/05/18/us-house-approves-amendment-linking-csf-to-nato-supplies/

staronline: Violence eases at overcrowded Venezuelan jail http://dlvr.it/1ZrzdF

timesofindia: Cabinet okays pro-women divorce clause http://toi.in/fjGeRb

BBCBreaking: At least 34 people killed, 21 injured as a bus plunges off a bridge in central Vietnam

PostWorldNews: Ethiopian court rules that 11 will face terror charges amid signs of increasing militancy http://wapo.st/J2IgKD

staronline: Reds will not be rushed into naming Dalglish's successor http://dlvr.it/1Zrlh3

BreakingNews: Al-Qaida chief Ayman al-Zawahiri urges Saudis to rise against government - afp http://bit.ly/L3Q0eR

globeandmail: Syrian opposition cracking as leader vows to resign http://bit.ly/MpyRRQ

Reuters: Candidates fight for "change" vote in Dominican election http://reut.rs/Jky9ok

AJEnglish: New French cabinet takes pay cut http://aje.me/LhhLWY

globeandmail: Congo's malaria surge stumps scientists http://bit.ly/J4gPjy

Reuters: Asia shares fall steeply on worries over Spain banks, growth http://reut.rs/JUlo1i

australian: Shares plunge on EU bank fears: THE sharemarket plunged nearly 2pc as fears of a European banking sell-... http://bit.ly/JOmsnQ

BreakingNews: Asian markets falter in early trading on concern about Spanish banks; Japan's Nikkei drops 2% - MarketWatch

staronline: China jails smuggling kingpin Lai for life http://dlvr.it/1ZrXPB

The Straits Times: Another maid falls to her death - the 9th reported this year http://bit.ly/Kr69LX

PressTV: Congolese forces shell rebel positions http://dlvr.it/1ZqPCz

MarketWatch: Japanese stocks drop in early trading; Nikkei Average down 1.6% http://on.mktw.net/KqE1IT

WSJworld: U.S. Eases Myanmar Financial Sanctions http://on.wsj.com/JPACUX

DailyStarLeb: Israeli fire wounds seven Palestinians in Gaza http://bit.ly/JKIEiL

AP: Senate confirms Obama's 2 nominees to the Federal Reserve Board; first time since 2006 that board is fully-staffed: http://apne.ws/J3uBTE

BBCWorld: Immigration in #Germany leaps to its highest level in 16 years, government figures show http://bbc.in/KCTtEh

BreakingNews: Gunman, police in standoff in downtown Savannah, Georgia, prompting authorities to close some areas - AP http://abcn.ws/JiUtzy

MarketWatch: Gap shares rise 8% after hours on higher same-store sales http://on.mktw.net/Kl0jeK

MarketWatch: Gold adds nearly $40, ends 2.5% higher at $1,574.90 an ounce http://on.mktw.net/JzjGWr

timesofindia: Hackers protest torrent ban, take down SC, Cong sites http://toi.in/PTZBLZ

SkyNewsBreak: AFP: Credit agency Moody's downgrades 16 Spanish banks.

WSJ: Facebook is now worth more than eBay, Yahoo, Groupon, LinkedIn, Netflix, IAC/InterActiveCorp, AOL, Zynga and Pandora Media combined!

HuffPostWorld: Jamaica lottery scam suspects arrested http://huff.to/JW3OLG

cnnbrk: #Stocks end at 4-month lows. http://on.cnn.com/L3vZVI

EgyIndependent: Bahrain's Khawaja well, to continue hunger strike: lawyer http://ow.ly/aZ3Ds

CNBC: BREAKING:Facebook Prices IPO at $38 - Sources

Breaking News: Dow closes down 156 points, falling for 11th day in 12 - @MarketWatch http://on.mktw.net/JW0UXl

globeandmail: Tories shut down 'groundbreaking' freshwater research station http://bit.ly/J3nQBb

WSJeurope: U.S. Orders Duties on Chinese Solar Panels: U.S. trade officials ordered 31% duties on China's top makers... http://on.wsj.com/KkyfIx

Reuters Top News: Brazil Navy investigates new oil spill off coast http://reut.rs/JVYJD1

EpochTimesChina: China's Security Chief Ordered Persecution of Blind Lawyer Chen Guangcheng http://ept.ms/MoRt4o

The Daily Star: Bombs target Nigerian primary schools http://bit.ly/LXBPdI

AP: U.S. Survey finds almost 1 in 10 former state inmates report being sexually victimized in prison: http://apne.ws/LfXBwF -CJ

Reuters: Iran parliament approves reduced sanction-hit budget http://reut.rs/JVUE1M

AP: Four people shot, two dead, on street corner in west Louisville residential neighborhood: http://apne.ws/Lg9KS6 -CJ

WorldBank: The Global Agriculture and Food Security Program will increase #foodsecurity for 7.5 million ppl http://bit.ly/LXvi2s #GAFSP

ReutersPolitics: Senate Republicans block new Iran sanctions bill http://reut.rs/Jj1JL1

STcom: White births in the US no longer in the majority: US census data http://bit.ly/Lfcn6S

DailyStarLeb: Nigeria bond yields rise on inflation worries http://bit.ly/JT0Whi

DailyStarLeb: Libya approves Islamic banking law -official http://bit.ly/JT0WxC

BreakingNews: White House names first US ambassador to Myanmar in more than 20 years, as political ties warm - AP

BloombergNews: Hewlett-Packard said to be considering cutting as many as 25,000 jobs; cuts would represent downsizing 7.2% of workforce

BBCWorld: #Georgia's first gay pride ends in violence, with activists attacked by Orthodox Church members. Details soon http://bbc.in/KDziWM

Wall Street Journal: Geithner: U.S. "can’t afford” to extend Bush-era tax cuts for the wealthy when they expire later this year. http://on.wsj.com/JmsFUm

BreakingNews: Fitch ratings agency downgrades Greece from B- to CCC, says euro exit would likely result in widespread default - AP, Reuters

PostWorldNews: Emergency law considered in Quebec as thousands of students protest tuition; 122 arrests http://wapo.st/J2iXIH

Reuters: US Postal Service to close or consolidate 140 mail processing sites http://reut.rs/JVDnFL

Reuters: Hackers break into Azerbaijan Eurovision websites http://reut.rs/JVMR3V

AlArabiya_Eng: Violence continues across Syria; activists say gov't troops out to 'destroy' Rastan http://goo.gl/DZTuv

Reuters: Bombs target Nigerian primary schools http://reut.rs/JVLtye

AlArabiya_Eng: Three Palestinians 'restart' hunger strike http://www.alarabiya.net/articles/2012/05/17/214696.html

nytimesworld: Protesters Set Upon at Aleppo University Despite Monitors http://nyti.ms/LaUKyH

AlArabiya_Eng: #Syria hands over suspects in Estonian kidnapping http://www.alarabiya.net/articles/2012/05/17/214740.html #Estonia #Lebanon

MarketWatch: Apple shares down more than $100 from all-time high $AAPL http://on.mktw.net/LXb1Kq

AlArabiya_Eng: #Morocco says it no longer has confidence in U.N. envoy http://www.alarabiya.net/articles/2012/05/17/214755.html

ZeeNews: Indian couple sentenced for UK immigration scam: An Indian man has been sentenced along with his wife for r... http://bit.ly/LfT0ul

TOIWorldNews: Chinese woman tortures step-daughter to death http://toi.in/cUMYJY

MarketWatch: Senate backs two Obama nominees for Fed http://on.mktw.net/LX6BTM

BBCWorld: First wave of West African peacekeepers arrives in Guinea-Bissau after last month's coup. Details soon http://bbc.in/KDSMuk

AlArabiya_Eng: More than 30,000 Moroccan children are homeless, reveals study http://english.alarabiya.net/articles/2012/05/17/214732.html

staronline: U.S. to seek G8 support for oil reserve release - Kyodo http://dlvr.it/1Zlccw

AlArabiya_Eng: Palestinian writer Salameh Kaileh detained, beaten, taunted in #Syria - Al Arabiya interview http://english.alarabiya.net/articles/2012/05/17/214724.html

AP: Gunfire erupts at a Venezuelan prison where armed inmates have prevented security forces from retaking control: http://apne.ws/LfNnMJ -CJ

staronline: Bahrain seeks arrest of 20 over homemade bombs http://dlvr.it/1ZlPs4

Al Jazeera English: Explosions and arrests amid Bangladesh strike http://aje.me/J1ThMm

Al Arabiya English: Explosion in Nigerian oil hub city of Port Harcourt: military

The Straits Times: Thai police bracing for 'huge turnout' at Bangkok 'Red Shirt' rally this weekend http://bit.ly/J1QG53

Asahi Japan Watch: Philippines seeks new markets amid sea dispute with China http://ajw.asahi.com/article/asia/china/AJ201205170108

New York Times World: Taliban Stage Deadly Strike on Afghan Governor’s Office http://nyti.ms/Jyl8bo

HuffPostWorld: Mexico charges 8 in grisly cult slayings http://huff.to/L2tO4J

Post World News: House GOP challenges Obama on military policy in defense bill that adds billions of dollars http://wapo.st/J1iRkl

The Star: Myanmar hopes for US sanctions move to boost economy http://dlvr.it/1Zg8s4

Press TV: Spain falls back into recession: Data http://dlvr.it/1Zg0rC

Press TV: Hamas censures new West Bank cabinet http://dlvr.it/1ZfcQ3

Dawn Media Group: Bomb threat on PIA flight to Dubai: officials http://dlvr.it/1ZfY81

RT_com: Sniper opens fire in north Lebanon, kills boy http://on.rt.com/1g61fp

Post World News: Dozens of protesters continue to occupy square in central Moscow http://wapo.st/Ledx2v

The Daily Star: Officials: Kurdish rebels kill 3 Turkish troops http://bit.ly/KalQYc

Guardian World: Tokyo Disneyland to allow same-sex cermonies http://gu.com/p/37jph/tw

Press TV: One killed in#Lebanon’s Tripoli clashes http://dlvr.it/1Zdtwf

Press TV: Freed #Iranian engineers arrive home http://dlvr.it/1Zdtvg

The Daily Star: Attack on Afghan government compound kills 7 http://bit.ly/Kgap0p

Dawn Media Group: Pakistani stocks drop; rupee, o/n rates flat http://dlvr.it/1Zl1Gn

MarketWatch: U.S. leading economic indicators fall 0.1% in April http://on.mktw.net/KopdKO

AP: Average US rate on 30-year fixed mortgage hits record low of 3.79 percent; 15-year also record: http://apne.ws/J2iTIQ -CJ

PressTV: 3 killed in#US drone attack in#Yemen http://dlvr.it/1ZjlNd

EgyIndependent: Court finds 14 policemen not guilty of revolution murder charges http://ow.ly/aYrgF #Egypt #Jan25

dawn_com: No decision yet on Nato supply lines: Gilani | Latest-News | http://DAWN.COM http://dawn.com/2012/05/17/no-decision-yet-on-nato-supply-lines-gilani/

timesofindia: RT toi_tech: Anonymous pulls down Supreme Court, Congress websites http://toi.in/eoTcTY

PressTV: Yemenis rally against Saleh-style policies http://dlvr.it/1ZkZJl

AlArabiya_Eng: Egypt shuts down newly-inaugurated Shiite mosque in Cairo http://goo.gl/UGQSU

Reuters: Spain beset by bank crisis, recession, bond pressure http://reut.rs/JVwTGU

WorldBank: Many countries in sub-Saharan Africa will fail to reach the MDG target of reducing maternal mortality by 75%http://cot.ag/Kw1xrM

globeandmail: Top court to set rules on life support for vegetative patients http://bit.ly/J2vjjZ

AP PHOTO: A boy leads his goat past a parched pond on the outskirts of the eastern Indian city of Bhubaneswar: http://apne.ws/Lfld4r -CJ

9NEWS: Wildfire in Colorado grows significantly overnight; fire estimated at 5,090 acres as of Thursday morning http://on9news.tv/JiWQm1

Reuters Top News: Nigeria "robbers" accidentally blow up their own bus http://reut.rs/JVvi45

PostWorldNews: Pakistani president to attend NATO summit amid signs country will reopen supply route http://wapo.st/LeinN7

PressTV: 2 Palestinian inmates still refusing food http://dlvr.it/1Zjxv4

AJWasahi: REPORT/ North Korea resumes work on nuclear reactor http://ajw.asahi.com/article/asia/korean_peninsula/AJ201205170118

Breaking News: Mother sentenced to 9 years in prison in Ohio teen's malnutrition death - @AP http://abcn.ws/Jj1iBo

The Daily World News Report of the 16th of May 2012

PressTV: FDLR rebels kill 50 civilians in DRC http://dlvr.it/1ZbxpR

staronline: California biker gets life term for murder of Hells Angels leader http://dlvr.it/1Zc0bP

cnni: Report: Iran shipping arms to Syria http://dlvr.it/1ZcCVm

WSJeurope: Pinterest Valued at $1.5 Billion, the online scrapbooking website that has become the latest Silicon ... http://on.wsj.com/KB9fzH

PostWorldNews: Malaysia sentences 3 Mexican brothers, Singaporean and Malaysian to death for drug trafficking http://wapo.st/LUQje5

TOIWorldNews: South Sudan to get anti-aircraft missiles http://toi.in/XSQ1QZ

DailyStarLeb: North Korean boat hijacks 3 Chinese fishing boats http://bit.ly/K9P5tW

HuffPostWorld: Police discover drug lab near site of plane crash http://huff.to/JicFJF

Reuters: Chinese boats seized by North Koreans in rare public spat http://reut.rs/JQ6vx4

AP: Soyuz capsule with 3 crew docks with space station before private SpaceX cargo ship arrives: http://apne.ws/LdQjcN - VW

AlArabiya_Eng: U.N. observer team evacuated from Syrian town escape deadly violence http://english.alarabiya.net/articles/2012/05/17/214576.html

BreakingNews: Training missile falls from US military helicopter over central Texas; 100 homes evacuated - nbcdfw http://bit.ly/JtcOYA

PostWorldNews: Clashes in western Libyan town near Algerian border leave6 dead http://wapo.st/Lc3uuy

nytimesglobal: Egypt Military Leader, Tantawi, Promises Fair Vote http://nyti.ms/KuEv4A

BreakingNews: Wildfire in Arizona increases by more than 2,000 acres since Wednesday morning, officials say - azcentral http://bit.ly/JjGCT9

dawn_com: Afghans seek $4.1 billion a year from Nato summit http://dlvr.it/1ZbMhK

nytimesglobal: Retired Party Members Call for 2 Top Chinese Officials to Resign http://nyti.ms/IZvHhK

PostWorldNews: In Venezuela, top diplomat steps into the void while cancer forces lower profile for Chavez http://wapo.st/IZmirZ

Breaking News: Chen Guangcheng says China agrees to issue him a passport 'within 15 days' - @AFP http://tgr.ph/J0OWc9

STcom: Singapore's economy grows by 1.6% in Q1 2012, compared to 3.6% in the preceding quarter http://bit.ly/JLeECo

AJELive: Arrests spark clashes in #Bangladesh I http://aje.me/LdhXq9

dawn_com: New Palestinian government sworn in http://dlvr.it/1ZZXz5

AJEnglish: Video: Poor at risk as California mulls austerity http://aje.me/Lc94Nx

AJWasahi: Japanese megabank profits return to pre-2008 levels http://ajw.asahi.com/article/economy/AJ201205160086

nytimesglobal: D.E.A.'s Agents Join Hondurans in Drug Firefights http://nyti.ms/KuxnVQ

AJWasahi: Japan's economy grows 4.1 percent amid recovery http://ajw.asahi.com/article/economy/business/AJ201205170025

staronline: Two Mexican generals detained for alleged drug gang ties http://dlvr.it/1ZZbMS

PostWorldNews: Thai police seize tiger carcasses believed destined for China http://wapo.st/LaKlZW

BreakingNews: US Sen. Harry Reid to ask Senate to approve new Iran sanctions package, aide tells Reuters http://reut.rs/JtGlkS

HuffPostWorld: Mistaken terror suspect kidnapped to secret CIA prison http://huff.to/JgMeUQ

AJELive: Brazil's truth commission sworn in http://aje.me/JOPnI1 #Rousseff

MarketWatch: Japan's gross domestic product grows 1% in January-March, above forecast http://on.mktw.net/KcU9x2

globeandmail: Video: Chile education march ends in violence http://bit.ly/J08aPh

Reuters: Police receive hundreds of tips on Mississippi killings http://reut.rs/JhBuW

Breaking News: Two US Navy ships collide at sea off California coast - @nbcsandiego http://bit.ly/Jt1hZg

Agence France-Presse: Women win close to a third of #Algeria's parliament, making the national assembly most gender-balanced in region http://yhoo.it/KyWxRW #AFP

MarketWatch: Dow industrials fall for 10th of past 11 sessions http://on.mktw.net/K85CyPRetweeted by

Egypt Independent: As #drug #addiction rises in Cairo, experts offer recommendations http://ow.ly/aXsQc #Egypt

DailyStarLeb: Egypt's cabinet approves new budget - minister http://bit.ly/KPUk3V

DailyStarLeb: Clashes in western Libyan town leave 6 dead http://bit.ly/Kb2Esw

dawn_com: Target killings claim another 11 lives in Karachi | http://DAWN.COM http://dawn.com/2012/05/16/target-killings-claim-another-11-lives-in-karachi

AFP: For almost half of #Yemen's 22 million people, eating has become a luxury they can't always afford http://yhoo.it/KyDA1z

MarketWatch: Oil closes below $93 a barrel, lowest since November http://on.mktw.net/LT14hc

PressTV: Afghan oil extraction to begin in 5 months http://dlvr.it/1ZWBXK

MarketWatch: Gold settles 1.3% lower at $1,536.60 an ounce, lowest in 10 months http://on.mktw.net/JTwRPS

Wall Street Journal: Top individual income-tax rates are 20% in Singapore & 17% in Hong Kong. Some Americans have noticed. http://on.wsj.com/KylxJ6

PressTV: Two abducted Iranian engineers freed: Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Ramin Mehmanparast has announced t... http://bit.ly/JNgcw5

Press TV: Iran Navy saves freighter from pirates: The Islamic Republic of Iran's Navy has rescued a Panamanian freighter w... http://bit.ly/JHkVzX

TheIndyWorld: Bosnian Serb commander General Ratko Mladic defiant at genocide trial in The Hague http://ind.pn/Kahxvl

The Globe and Mail: Chinese activist's bid to study in US making progress http://bit.ly/MkUwdK

BBCWorld: President al-Assad admits #Syria's losing the information war but tells Russian TV "reality is what matters" http://bbc.in/IZ6oxC

BBC Breaking News: French President names new cabinet: Laurent Fabius is foreign minister, Pierre Moscovici finance minister. Details soon http://bbc.in/KygJDu

BBCBreaking: Senior judge Pikrammenos is sworn in as #Greece's interim prime minister until June 17 elections http://bbc.in/Kyc0lb

DailyStarLeb: West Africa jihadists threaten to kill Spanish hostage http://bit.ly/LSLIJv

Dawn Media Group: CID arrests LJ man, recovers ammunition in Karachi | http://DAWN.COM http://dawn.com/2012/05/16/cid-arrests-lj-man-recovers-ammunition-in-karachi

Reuters: Thousands flee to Uganda as Congo hunts renegade commander http://reut.rs/JgRvf4

Reuters: Two workers hurt in blast at Texas fracking tank site: sheriff http://reut.rs/KPkLXz

BBCBreaking: Seven killed and at least 20 wounded in clashes in south-west Libya - government spokesman. Details soon http://bbc.in/IYRKGQ

BBCWorld: Italy's Bossi in fraud probe http://bbc.in/IYMgvz

Dawn Media Group: ANP’s MNA escapes attack; three killed in Kohat | http://DAWN.COM http://dawn.com/2012/05/16/anps-mna-escapes-attack-three-killed-in-kohat

Dawn Media Group; Pakistan backs quick deal on Nato supplies | http://DAWN.COM http://dawn.com/2012/05/16/pakistan-backs-quick-deal-on-nato-supplies

Post World News: South African police seize 10 rhino horns, arrest man in Johannesburg apartment http://wapo.st/IXOBHj
Al Arabiya English: #BreakingNews: Legislative polls in #Syria showed a majority support for the regime, #Assad says in an interview with Russia TV

Reuters Top News: Heavy fighting enters fourth day in Tripoli; six wounded http://reut.rs/KOY7ia

Agence France-Presse: Non-Serbs executed or forced to jump from a bridge by soldiers under #Mladic's command: war crimes prosecutor. #Bosnia. http://bit.ly/K8PgoR

BBCWorld: Communist Party members in #China ask president to sack politician, hinting at his desire to popularise Mao http://bbc.in/Kx0DKe

australian: $30bn shares slump over Greece: MORE than $30 billion was wiped off the Australian stockmarket in the bi... http://bit.ly/KxsHNv

STcom: Police officer jailed 2 weeks for dereliction of duty, having sex with suspect http://bit.ly/JFR2jx

PostWorldNews: Moscow police clear #OccupyAbai campsite http://wapo.st/LaLSPS #russia

NYT Global Edition: Yemen Moves to Reclaim Towns Run by Insurgents http://nyti.ms/IXXCPj

MarketWatch: U.S. industrial output rises in April http://on.mktw.net/Km19Iy

DailyStarLeb: Long-running Frankfurt 'Occupy' camp cleared http://bit.ly/JLNHPn

AlArabiya_Eng: Several wounded in renewed clashes in #Lebanon http://www.alarabiya.net/articles/2012/05/16/214494.html

HuffPostWorld: Syrian president Assad says country supports his reforms http://huff.to/JSYqJa

PostWorldNews: Anmesty International: Mali suffering 'worst crisis' in its history, after coup, rebel advance http://wapo.st/Lag3Xw
The Straits Times: 15-year-old Cambodian girl shot dead in land row when security forces clashed with protesters http://bit.ly/KsXtZg

Reuters Top News: Two Mexican generals have been detained for alleged ties to gangs http://reut.rs/KOTqES

staronline: German minister to step down after vote setback - sources http://dlvr.it/1ZSgDq

The Star: Syria rebels hand monitors to U.N. team in Khan Sheikhoun http://dlvr.it/1ZSgFK

globeandmail: Occupy NL campers leave St. John's park after seven-month protest http://bit.ly/MknkDl

Dawn Media Group: Pakistani stocks down; rupee, o/n rates flat http://dlvr.it/1ZScmK

AJEnglish: Zetas cartel 'denies' role in Mexico massacre http://aje.me/Laz5ga

Christiane Amanpour: Women tortured for saying ‘no’ in Afghanistan: http://on.cnn.com/L0xWCh [See Part 3]

WSJ Europe: Two Shareholders Sue J.P. Morgan Over Trading Losses: Two shareholder lawsuits were filed late Tuesday against J... http://on.wsj.com/JJ6YAH

The World News Report of the 15th of May 2012

cnni: Group: Notorious Iraq prison still open http://dlvr.it/1ZLhC6

PostWorldNews: UK jails man for recruiting girls into child prostitution, paying teens for sex http://wapo.st/IVkss3

nytimesworld: World Briefing | Middle East: Iraq: Bomber Attacks Army Post http://nyti.ms/K4o6iY

nytimesworld: World Briefing | Middle East: Egypt: Deaths in Uprising Listed http://nyti.ms/KuJzoe

PressTV: South Sudan ready to talk with Sudan http://dlvr.it/1ZKYb1

CNN International: Chen Guangcheng tells U.S. lawmakers that his relatives continue to suffer government reprisals. http://on.cnn.com/KrTeNA

guardiannews: Ratko Mladic trial for Bosnian war crimes begins in The Hague http://gu.com/p/37tpf/tf

AP: Mitt #Romney wins presidential primaries in Nebraska and Oregon: http://apne.ws/IX8gHj - VW

khaleejtimes: #Dubai Customs foils 19 smuggling bids http://ktimes.co/lut7w #UAE

nytimesworld: World Briefing | Asia: South Korea: Myanmar Pledges To Stop Buying North's Weapons http://nyti.ms/K4o7n4

dawn_com: Two girls among three injured in grenade attack in Peshawar http://dlvr.it/1ZKgRY

Breaking News: Hong Kong stocks dive early on Greek political crisis; Hang Seng Index down 1.8% - @MarketWatch http://on.mktw.net/L4r8mD

staronline: U.S., Pakistan near deal on reopening supply lines http://dlvr.it/1ZJns6

BBC Breaking News: One person killed in explosion at Kenyan nightclub in city of Mombasa, police say http://bbc.in/Kti8v7

AlArabiya_Eng: At least 53 killed in anti-Qaeda sweep across south #Yemen http://tinyurl.com/d4zkgrk

DailyStarLeb: Al-Qaida leader calls new Yemen leader a US agent http://bit.ly/LOTXq7

AP: House Speaker John Boehner says spending cuts, budget reform must offset any increase in nation's debt limit: http://apne.ws/IW1zFw -RAS

CNN Breaking News: U.S. indexes end at 3-month lows on fears about Greek debt. #Dow drops 63 points. Nasdaq slips 0.3%; S&P loses 0.6% http://on.cnn.com/L844JT

DailyStarLeb: Nigeria inflation rises, driven by non-food http://bit.ly/LOOlvU

MarketWatch: J.C. Penney shares fall 14% after hours in wake of quarterly results http://on.mktw.net/JRcfaS

MarketWatch: Dollar index's 12-session winning streak is longest since at least 1985 http://on.mktw.net/JRadYg

Al Arabiya English: #U.N. and #Iran agree to continue nuclear talks next week http://tinyurl.com/cjvpyhd

DailyStarLeb: Clashes erupt as Palestinians mark Nakba Day http://bit.ly/K1iDcy

Reuters Top News: Pakistani President Asif Ali Zardari to attend NATO summit in Chicago, embassy says http://reut.rs/L3OTeu

Wall Street Journal: “I’m for Mitt Romney." George W. Bush comes off the sidelines and endorses the unofficial Republican nominee. http://on.wsj.com/JHteLw

WSJbreakingnews: GM to stop buying ads on Facebook, sees them as ineffective http://wsj.com

Guardian news: Doctors 'rewire' hands of paralysed man http://gu.com/p/37tnk/tf

PressTV: S Africa subsidy protest turns violent http://dlvr.it/1ZFl7r

PressTV: Raging wildfires scorch Arizona http://dlvr.it/1ZB6P4

ZeeNews: Day 8 of Air India pilots' strike, 24 more flights cancelled http://mgc.li/g9s

PostWorldNews: Kenya official blast kills policeman at world's largest refugee camp in country's northeast http://wapo.st/L6A2X0

DailyStarLeb: Kuwait risks exhausting oil savings by 2017 - IMF http://bit.ly/K2YqUr

WSJ: Euro falls below $1.28. Follow our streaming Market Pulse: http://on.wsj.com/I5XLn6

globeandmail: Riot cops, protesters clash as authorities work to open blocked Quebec school http://bit.ly/MgAQYt

IndyWorld: Explosion in Colombian capital Bogota injures at least 19 http://ind.pn/Kssj33

AJELive: Syrian forces kill at least 21 people in central town of Khan Sheikhoun during UN monitors visit - activists http://aje.me/JkPs7A

MarketWatch: Gold settles down $3.90, or 0.3%, at $1,557.10/oz http://on.mktw.net/J00Ag

BBCWorld: French president Hollande's plane turns back en route to Berlin after being hit by lightning - French media http://bbc.in/IVpBAl

DailyStarLeb: Explosion in Colombian capital injures at least 19 http://bit.ly/K0rtrc

PressTV: France seeks to amend European pact http://dlvr.it/1ZFH4F

PressTV: Azeri police arrest 18 protesters http://dlvr.it/1ZFH55

WSJ Europe: Profits Rise at Japan's Biggest Banks: Japan's three biggest banks posted solid profits in their latest fiscal y... http://on.wsj.com/KsmZg2

Breaking News: Syrian opposition: Bomb explosion hits main oil pipeline in eastern province of Deir al-Zor - @reuters

HuffPostWorld: Top U.S. commander expected to leave Afghanistan post http://huff.to/JelRie

WSJworld: Russia Court Orders Removal of Protest http://on.wsj.com/JF28Ex

cnni: DSK countersues maid for at least $1M http://dlvr.it/1ZF7M8

PressTV: KSA moves on#Bahrain for self protection http://dlvr.it/1ZDLJ0

AFP: IMF chief Lagarde raises possibility of Greece's orderly exit from euro, says "we have to be to be technically prepared for anything"

SkyNewsBreak: AFP: German foreign minister says collapse of Greek coalition talks a "severe setback"

Reuters: Well-funded non-profit group seeking centrist U.S. presidential nominee says they can't find one http://reut.rs/KscZTR

World Bank: #DataoftheDay: 51% of Indians are employed in the agricultural sector: http://bit.ly/Jby3Af

Egypt Independent: Tuesday's papers: Loan controversy hits the World Bank http://ow.ly/aVw0p #Egypt

MarketWatch: President Bill Clinton urges Democrats to rethink their budget stance: http://on.mktw.net/JC71zc

BBCBreaking: LIVE: Rebekah and Charlie Brooks making statement about charges related to UK #hacking scandal http://bbc.in/Ks1bkE

AP: Lightning hits plane carrying new French president Hollande en route to Berlin; no one hurt: http://apne.ws/IVw91V -EF

WSJworld: Total Starts Kill Operation on Well http://on.wsj.com/KL9wiI

CBSNews: Boehner sets up another debt limit fight http://cbsn.ws/KjWB5v

IndyWorld: Syrian regime fires on funeral, say activists http://ind.pn/LO38a9

Al Arabiya English: #Syria National Council reelects #Ghalioun president http://www.alarabiya.net/articles/2012/05/15/214259.html #SNC

The Star: Blast at Kenya refugee camp kills police officer http://dlvr.it/1Z8LTg

Al Arabiya English: 16 people have been killed by Syrian forces across the country: Local Coordination Committees

The Associated Press: BREAKING: JPMorgan CEO Dimon wins vote on pay package, keeps chairman's title. -EF

MarketWatch: U.S. stock benchmarks' early gains restrained by likelihood of new Greek elections http://on.mktw.net/J6jHQy

Dawn Media Group: Karachi targeted killings claim seven lives http://dlvr.it/1ZChCf

jameskanter: EU to keep pledge of 7.2B euros to support climate efforts in poorer nations despite difficult economic situation&tight budgets

cnnbrk: Two suspected U.S. drone strikes reported in #Yemen. http://on.cnn.com/L73rQQ

Refugees: Mother & child: two of 8,000 refugees from #DRC at Nkamira Transit Centre #Rwanda http://pic.twitter.com/KUtFaLT6 v anouckbronee

AJEnglish: Iran hangs 'Mossad spy' for scientist killing http://aje.me/L733lg

WSJworld: EU Mounts Airstrikes on Somali Pirates http://on.wsj.com/JBxUDk

EgyIndependent: One killed, 6 injured in family fighting over flirting http://ow.ly/aVaTW #Egypt

DailyStarLeb: #BREAKING: #Clashes renew as army steps up measures in north #Lebanon http://bit.ly/JDL4yP

AlArabiya_Eng: #Tunisia expels #Moroccan #Salafist convicted of indoctrinating suicide bombers http://tinyurl.com/cvzcnnv

cnnbrk: Machete-wielding raiders kill at least 12 in raids on villages in #Nigeria. http://on.cnn.com/L71TGw

CNN International: Gunmen raid, destroy villages in Nigeria http://dlvr.it/1ZCY8l

EgyIndependent: Egyptians, Tunisians arrested in Italy on charges of smuggling migrants http://ow.ly/aVc1H

PressTV: New UN observers arrive in Syria http://dlvr.it/1ZCW8P

AlArabiya_Eng: Video: Man sets himself on fire outside Breivik courthouse http://www.alarabiya.net/articles/2012/05/15/214267.html

EgyIndependent: Dozens of Bedouins protest for right to own tourist shops in Sharm el-Sheikh http://ow.ly/aViRu #Egypt #Sinai

staronline: Four held for throwing grenade at loan defaulter's house http://dlvr.it/1ZC1Jg

Reuters Top News: FLASH: Jean-Marc Ayrault named French Prime Minister, watch http://Reuters.com for updates

staronline: Russian court orders closure of anti-Putin sit-in http://dlvr.it/1ZCKGp

staronline: At least 42 killed in offensive on Yemen militants http://dlvr.it/1ZCKHQ

TOI World News: China slams UK for Cameron-Dalai Lama meeting http://toi.in/VW_WiY

Post World News: Bodyguard says he was paid $3K to gun down security official who was ‘annoyance’ to Iraqi VP http://wapo.st/L6WQ94

WSJdevelopments: Another sign of housing hitting a bottom: U.S. home builder confidence hits five-year high http://on.wsj.com/Je5P8b

WSJworld: India to Cut Iranian Oil Imports http://on.wsj.com/J95d2E

HuffPostWorld: Explosion hits UN monitor's car in Syria http://huff.to/JQvb9H

Reuters Top News: Germany saves euro zone from recession, split deepens http://reut.rs/KruqEj

Telegraph World News: Greece heads for new election In June after talks collapse http://tgr.ph/IV6jLB

AP: Indonesia denies permit to Lady Gaga's concert over protests that she corrupts youth with moves, clothes: http://apne.ws/IUDbEb -EF

staronline: NATO invites Pakistan to Chicago summit http://dlvr.it/1ZC6pl

Breaking News: Greek meeting between president, political party leaders on forming government over - @AP

Chapter 17: Covering from the 10th - 14th of May 2012

THURSDAY, MAY 10, 2012

Dawn Media Group: Flash flood in north Afghanistan kills at least 27 | http://DAWN.COM http://dawn.com/2012/05/11/flash-flood-in-north-afghanistan-kills-at-least-27/ via @dawn_com

Dawn Media Group: Blast near Edhi centre in Peshawar | http://DAWN.COM http://dawn.com/2012/05/11/blast-near-edhi-centre-in-peshawar/ via @dawn_com

World Bank: 9 million people are currently facing food shortages in the Horn of Africa. http://bit.ly/IFOXSD #Sahel

BBC News (World): VIDEO: Pirates win German protest votes http://bbc.in/K4m992

Post World News: Official says India to buy 75 Swiss Pilatus trainer aircraft for air force pilots http://wapo.st/Kd3s4p

Al Arabiya English: #Algeria voter turnout higher than expected, Islamists seen to gain ground http://ow.ly/aQ5tF

Post World News: Argentina first in world to remove barriers to people changing genders http://wapo.st/KJNqjw

New York Times World: World Briefing | Europe: Britain: Thousands Join Strike to Oppose Austerity Measures http://nyti.ms/IGFgU8

RT: Missing Tennessee girls found alive, kidnapper shoots self http://on.rt.com/bcpaq5 #news

New York Times World: World Briefing | Africa: Somalia: Rebels Killed in Clash http://nyti.ms/KK4q9h

Post World News: 2 years after outbreak, deadly lead poisoning from north Nigeria mining still claims victims http://wapo.st/KdoKyO

BBC News (World): Havoc as Congolese flee the 'Terminator' http://bbc.in/K3bYS5

HuffPostWorld: #Popocatepetl grounds flights http://huff.to/Jgr48U

World Bank: Infant mortality is plummeting in Sub-Saharan #Africa. http://bit.ly/K6jY2b

Agence France-Presse: About 4,000 accused supporters of #Kadhafi are still being held in #Libya prisons, often in secret, UN says http://yhoo.it/KTR3gC #AFP

Reuters Top News: Two Peruvian ministers resign over Shining Path clashes http://reut.rs/K2NgkX

Al Arabiya English: 37 people have been killed by Syrian forces across the country: Local Coordination Committees

HuffPostWorld: Dozens take their lives in Japan's 'suicide forest' each year http://huff.to/K0glJ7

Wall Street Journal: J.P. Morgan shares down 6.5% to $38.05. BofA down 2.9%; Citigroup 3.9%;

Goldman Sachs and Morgan Stanley off 2.8%. http://on.wsj.com/K6hn8k
DailyStarLeb: German police suspend officer over Salafist links http://bit.ly/LsLiJK

ZeeNews: Pakistan calls off Sir Creek talks with India http://mgc.li/g8s

EgyIndependent: Abouelfottouh: The previous regime is the one that used to exclude people. I consider this regime non-honorable. #monazarat

EgyIndependent: Abouelfottouh asks Moussa again about what he means by the principles of Sharia #monazarat

MarketWatch: Freddie Mac appoints Donald Layton CEO http://on.mktw.net/INAKa8

Dawn Media Group: US committee bill places conditions upon aid to Pakistan http://dlvr.it/1Y63pw

Reuters: Libya finance minister says to resign soon, cites "wastage" http://reut.rs/INANCJ

Post World News: Brazil police detain American tourist who tried to leave without paying his hotel bill http://wapo.st/Jin3Nw

WSJ World News: China Wants Local Control of Foreign Auditing Firms http://on.wsj.com/M0D6mC

WSJ: The Dow is poised to break a six-session losing streak. Up 41 points or 0.32%. http://on.wsj.com/I5XLn5

MarketWatch: Dow snaps six-session losing streak; Nasdaq ends lower as Cisco falls 10% http://on.mktw.net/JfQroA

WSJ: NY has the nation's fastest-growing tech sector, surpassing Boston as the No. 2 hub. http://on.wsj.com/LYrFfc http://twitpic.com/9jhil9

DailyStarLeb: Sarkozy government resigns ahead of Hollande handover http://bit.ly/JZMbpF

The Daily Star: Barcelona defends Messi over racial abuse claims http://bit.ly/JZMbFU

MarketWatch: U.S. Treasury rakes in $5.75 billion from share sale, AIG says http://on.mktw.net/JC89U8

Reuters: U.S. logs first monthly budget surplus in 42 months http://reut.rs/IM7BHe

The Associated Press: House passes legislation to cut domestic programs like food stamps, health care to stave off Pentagon cuts: http://apne.ws/Jida2p -EF

World Bank: #DataoftheDay: 55% of South Asia is agricultural land. http://bit.ly/JAD96R #opendata

SPIEGEL English: Out of Bulgaria and Romania: Wave of Immigrants Overwhelms German System: Worlds are colliding as a flood of imp... http://bit.ly/LaxPG8

WSJ World News: P&G Moves Personal-Care Headquarters to Singapore http://on.wsj.com/Lre11s

MarketWatch: U.S. posts first budget surplus since 2008 http://on.mktw.net/JgGYjE

The Independent: Algerians reportedly 'abstain in large numbers' at elections http://ind.pn/LZHfYb

globeandmail: Video: India's baby tossing ritual http://bit.ly/K5Solz

Post World News: Red Cross suspends operations in 2 large Pakistani cities after killing of aid worker http://wapo.st/Jh8ObF

MarketWatch: Gold settles 0.1% higher at $1,595.50 an ounce http://on.mktw.net/J00Ag

The Associated Press: Judge dismisses drunken driving charges against former head of FAA; had resigned over arrest: http://apne.ws/Ji8SYV -EF

The Daily Star: 7 killed in central Nigeria area divided by faith http://bit.ly/LZyYTX

CNN Breaking News: New Argentine law lets people choose own gender on official documents. http://on.cnn.com/JEcUdb

Telegraph World News: Israel 'facing major West Bank uprising over Palestinian hunger strike' http://tgr.ph/K5QKAw

Guardian news: Syria suffers worst terror attack since start of uprising http://gu.com/p/37fm4/tf

The Globe and Mail: Video: Boehner says marriage bewteen man and woman http://bit.ly/K5Q1zl

AlArabiya_Eng: Bashar al-Jaafari: 12 terrorists were killed in Syria including a Briton, a French and a Belgian

AlArabiya_Eng: Bashar al-Jaafari: we have a list of 26 terrorists operating in Syria.

BBC News (World): New mayor voted in by accident in northern #Italy http://bbc.in/KTdoe9

New York Times World: Afghan Police Forces Deflect Taliban Attack on Governor http://nyti.ms/Jffh8b

MarketWatch: Treasury sold $16 billion in 30-year bonds at a yield of 3.09% http://on.mktw.net/KcY8On

Al Arabiya English: The terrorist operations committed in Syria bear the fingerprints of al-Qaeda: Syrian envoy at the UN Bashar al-Jaafari

CNN Breaking News: Red Cross suspends work in Pakistan after staffer's killing. http://on.cnn.com/JZtx0R

Post World News: UK civil servants walk off job in pensions dispute; thousands of police hold protest march http://wapo.st/KcWrR2

Dawn Media Group: PPP rally will be strong warning to anti-democratic forces: Shazia http://dlvr.it/1Y4KMd

CNN Breaking News: #China vows to defend claim to tiny island, newspaper reports. http://on.cnn.com/J0CHkH

PressTV: #Iran's electricity exports increase 38% http://dlvr.it/1Y4605

PressTV: Three#US soldiers injured in#Afghanistan http://dlvr.it/1Y460b

PressTV: UK MP reveals new aid convoy to Gaza http://dlvr.it/1Y3xPN

Wall Street Journal: The U.S. Postal Service dropped plans to close 3,700 post offices. See if your post office is saved: http://on.wsj.com/IEWjFZ

PressTV: Three MKO members flee Camp Liberty http://dlvr.it/1Y3xQG

Telegraph World News: Indian police officer 'encouraged father to commit honour killing' http://tgr.ph/K5J3u5

Reuters World News: Smoke bombs shut down Montreal subway http://reut.rs/K5HY5u

Egypt Independent: Naval officer, police captain arrested for breaking into #Mansoura store http://ow.ly/aPjXp #Security

AP: US Postal Service loses $3.2 billion in second quarter - that's $1 billion more than the same time last year: http://apne.ws/JhVqUT -EF

AlArabiya_Eng: Egypt holds 1st ever presidential candidate debate; army makes cabinet mini-reshuffle http://goo.gl/MfLN1

AlArabiya_Eng: Four killed in Afghan suicide attack, Taliban claim responsibility http://www.alarabiya.net/articles/2012/05/10/213306.html #Afghanistan

Al Arabiya English: #Israel negotiates with Palestinian hunger strikers http://www.alarabiya.net/articles/2012/05/10/213309.html #Palestine

Wall Street Journal: Breaking: P & G plans to move the headquarters of its global beauty products unit to Singapore from Cincinnati. http://WSJ.com

Agence France-Presse: Superjet 100 loss deals heavy blow to #Russia dreams of turning around its aviation industry http://bit.ly/JkryaG #AFP

Agence France-Presse: US health officials poised to decide on whether to recommend the first preventative pill against #AIDS http://yhoo.it/Jkqvr6 #AFP

The Associated Press: Dow is on track to break 6-day losing streak with stocks up at midday: http://apne.ws/KcQ0gU -EF

Egypt Independent: Security forces find missiles, RPGs on North Coast road http://ow.ly/aPiAk

staronline: Sailor Ainslie to start the torch relay through Britain http://dlvr.it/1Y3Mgk

Breaking News: Ash cloud from Mexican volcano forces suspension of flights to and from Puebla international airport - @Reuters http://bit.ly/JhSozK

CBS News: Justice Dept to sue Arizona sheriff Joe Arpaio over allegations of civil rights violations including racial profiling http://cbsn.ws/KIAdr8

Egypt Independent: New ministers sworn into #Ganzouri #Cabinet http://ow.ly/aPhUb #Egypt

Press TV: #Iran finds oil reserves in Caspian Sea http://dlvr.it/1Y3NMb

The Daily Star: Herdsmen hack to death sleeping family in Nigeria: official http://bit.ly/LpQOww

Wall Street Journal: More than two-thirds of 8th graders lacked a solid grasp of science facts on a recent national exam http://on.wsj.com/LYph8c

AJELive: Retired Lebanese army major general tells Al Jazeera a third group may be involved in #Damascus blasts http://aje.me/kSZ2wl #Syria

Press TV: US spy drone crashes in#Afghanistan http://dlvr.it/1Y31hr
Egypt Independent: Deficit expected to swell with new budget http://ow.ly/aPaul #Egypt #EgyEconomy

The Associated Press: Breaking long silence, New Zealand Prime Minister John Key says he is "not personally opposed to gay marriage": http://apne.ws/KcCDgB -AB

Agence France-Presse: Swedish fashion giant H&M apologises for using deeply tanned model in swimsuit ad after cancer groups' complaints. http://bit.ly/KpxkbY #AFP

The Moscow Times: TNK-BP Net Profit Falls 17% to $2.2Bln in Q1 http://tmt-go.ru/458275 #news

The Star: One dead, nine hurt in fire at gas processing plant http://dlvr.it/1Y27ds

Guardian news: Met police suspend sergeant over racism allegations http://gu.com/p/37fa7/tf

TheIndyWorld: Greeks attempt third coalition deal amid bankruptcy fears http://ind.pn/JeDRFZ

The Economist: In news and publishing, 9,000 American jobs have been lost since 2002, an 11% drop http://econ.st/KcFZ3g

Al Arabiya English: 22 people have been killed by Syrian forces across the country: Syrian Reviolution Commission #AlArabiya #Syria #Assad

Reuters Top News: Thousands of British police join anti-austerity protest http://reut.rs/ISMUx7

Al Arabiya English: #Kuwait MP barred from parliament for spitting http://english.alarabiya.net/articles/2012/05/10/213288.html

Agence France-Presse: Spanish students protest rising fees and growing class sizes. http://yhoo.it/KSOwU4 #AFP

The Moscow Times: Putin Orders Sechin Back to Rosneftegaz Board http://tmt-go.ru/458277 #news

Want China Times: 7 #Taiwanese #lawmakers visit disputed #Pratas Islands http://www.wantchinatimes.com/news-subclass-cnt.aspx?id=20120510000078&cid=1101&MainCatID=0

New York Times World: China-Philippines Dispute Over Island Gets More Heated http://nyti.ms/KIjWT5

Press TV: Majlis backs Palestinian hunger strikers http://dlvr.it/1Y22XZ

Egypt Independent: Egypt gets $1 bn from Saudis, clearing IMF hurdle http://ow.ly/aP4qz #Egypt #KSA #IMF

The Globe and Mail: Smoke bombs cripple Montreal subway system during morning rush hour http://bit.ly/JensS4

Al Arabiya English: 19 people have been killed by the Syrian security forces across the country: Syrian Revolution Commission #AlArabiya #Syria #Assad

The Moscow Times: Central Bank Leaves Rates Alone http://tmt-go.ru/458273 #news

Wall Street Journal: Greece's economy shrank 14% in the past three years and is expected to contract 6.5% more this year http://on.wsj.com/IETh4J

The Moscow Times: Sberbank Profit Up 14% in 4 Months http://tmt-go.ru/458272 #news

HuffPostWorld: Suicide attackers kill 5 at Afghan checkpoint #AFG http://huff.to/J08FNI

Wall Street Journal: Breaking: The U.S. trade gap ballooned 14.1% to $51.83 billion in March. http://on.wsj.com/IENfRp

The Daily Star: Russia says it foiled terrorist attacks in Sochi http://bit.ly/LWXULW

The Associated Press: BREAKING: Number of people applying for US unemployment aid dips to 367,000, hopeful sign for hiring. -EF

Post World News: Round 3 in Greek power-sharing talks as parties struggle to hammer out coalition deal http://wapo.st/Jhn6sY

The Straits Times: Thailand buys hundreds of thousands of China-made tablet computers for schools, in $41 million deal http://bit.ly/JhU5eZ

Breaking News: Update: Damascus blasts caused by 2 suicide car bombers; more than 55 killed, 372 wounded, Syrian interior ministry says - @Reuters

Asahi Japan Watch: China moves long-missing Mongolian dissident to 'luxury resort' http://ajw.asahi.com/article/asia/china/AJ201205100112

The Star: Four more rally participants detained http://dlvr.it/1Y0VQy

The Daily Star: Man kidnapped in east Lebanon, abductors demand $2 mln ransom http://bit.ly/LnjgiC

The Daily Star: China issues warnings on Philippines http://bit.ly/Jz6Jtu

Breaking News: Update: 50 killed in deadliest assault on Damascus since uprising began, Syria's health minister says - @AP

Egypt Independent: Women who accuse military of sexual assault seek limelight, general says http://ow.ly/aOQWI #Egypt #SCAF #MoD #VirginityTests

Post World News: Court orders all major Dutch Internet service providers to block Pirate Bay website http://wapo.st/JY8EDw

Yahoo! News: Columbia janitor is an Ivy League graduate after 20 years: http://yhoo.it/JhMvRP

BBC Breaking News: UK interest rate will be held at 0.5%, Bank of England says http://bbc.in/JfEeTI

The Straits Times: Blind activist Chen Guangchen says Chinese authorities are targeting his relatives as payback for his escape http://bit.ly/JdGdF8

Guardian World: Iranian cartoonist sentenced to 25 lashes for drawing MP http://gu.com/p/37e8t/tw

The Daily Star: Massive fire at south #Lebanon dump http://bit.ly/KNx2sP

Press TV: US to sue sheriff for racial profiling http://dlvr.it/1XzFHn

CBS News: #Yemen says air strike kills 5 #alQaeda militants from group behind recent #bomb #plot: http://cbsn.ws/JXSUQQ #AQAP

Dawn Media Group: All killed in Russian plane crash in Indonesia | http://DAWN.COM http://dawn.com/2012/05/10/missing-russian-jet-found-in-indonesia/ via @dawn_com

The Star: Woman from Punjab sets fire to herself and dies http://dlvr.it/1XzDl2

BBC News (World): Jermaine Grant, a British man accused of links with al-Shabab Islamic militants, to face trial over a Kenya bomb plot http://bbc.in/IL96pe

Want China Times: Classes suspended in New Taipei for #foot and #mouth http://www.wantchinatimes.com/news-subclass-cnt.aspx?id=20120510000094&cid=1103&MainCatID=0 #quarantine

Post World News: Chinese woman fighting government over loss of home blows up herself, kills 2 others http://wapo.st/KcdyT7

Al Arabiya English: #Obama’s support energizes #gay activists worldwide http://ow.ly/aOMsI

BBC Breaking News: Thousands of UK public sector workers in 24-hour strike over planned pension changes. For latest see our live page http://bbc.in/JfuQ2o #m10

Press TV: Turkey detains 11 generals for 1997 coup http://dlvr.it/1Xz49B

Want China Times: #Taiwan alerts citizens to anti-China #protest in the #Philippines http://www.wantchinatimes.com/news-subclass-cnt.aspx?id=20120510000084&cid=1101&MainCatID=0

Want China Times: China's #Fire #Energy to build 50MW solar plant in #France http://www.wantchinatimes.com/news-subclass-cnt.aspx?id=20120510000081&cid=1102&MainCatID=0

Want China Times: US passes China, retakes top spot in #IPO #fundraising http://www.wantchinatimes.com/news-subclass-cnt.aspx?id=20120510000049&cid=1102&MainCatID=0

Want China Times: More Chinese companies face #downgraded #credit ratings http://www.wantchinatimes.com/news-subclass-cnt.aspx?id=20120510000046&cid=1102&MainCatID=0

TOI World News: 6th graders made porn video at Mexico school http://toi.in/V9N7pb

Al Jazeera English: Video: Bolivian strikers clash with police http://aje.me/JheNND

The Daily Star: Chinese woman suicide bomber kills two in protest: Xinhua http://bit.ly/JdjhWF

The Economist: China's most famous artist, Ai Weiwei, talks about his work and how it confounded his jailers http://econ.st/Jcxmmd


Breaking News: Casualty figures from Damascus blasts rise to more than 40 dead and 170 wounded, Syrian state TV reports - @Reuters

The Moscow Times: 500 Brawl in Mass Fight in Dagestan http://tmt-go.ru/458215 #news

Al Arabiya English: Opposition SNC says regime behind #Damascus blasts. State TV blames "terrorists" http://ow.ly/aOHv1

AJELive: #Syria's health ministry says 29 people have been killed 103 others injured in today's blasts in Damascus.

Dawn Media Group: Blast in Quetta kills one policeman | http://DAWN.COM http://dawn.com/2012/05/10/blast-in-quetta-kills-one-policeman/

Peoples Daily Online: Nigeria has huge black market for crude, claims Shell http://fb.me/1KjAidrWi

Peoples Daily Online: Child prisoner on death row free after 17 years http://fb.me/1kJPspIZf

Press TV: Anti-regime protest hits Mauritania http://dlvr.it/1Xy1Jc
The Daily Star: Olympus posts $620 million annual loss http://bit.ly/LV06U6

The Straits Times: Sony posts massive full-year loss of $7.1 billion, vows return to black this year http://bit.ly/IEliZY

RT: Putin takes a pass on Camp David G8 summit, sends Medvedev http://on.rt.com/kj76mg

The Daily Star: Syrian falls to death in northeast of Beirut http://bit.ly/Ll2kJL

Guardian World: Gay rights in the US, state by state: super-duper interactive http://gu.com/p/37c4m/tw

CBS News: Many killed in explosions near #Syria intelligence office in #Damascus: http://cbsn.ws/KS4z4x

Al Arabiya English: UN mission chief visits site of Damascus blasts: Syrian TV http://ow.ly/aODbr


FRIDAY, MAY 11, 2012

New York Times World: World Briefing | Africa: South Sudan: Police Withdraw From Disputed Region http://nyti.ms/Js3YJ2

New York Times World: World Briefing | Europe: Macedonia: Protesters Demand Fair Trial for Suspects http://nyti.ms/Js3WkD

Dawn Media Group: Stocks face choppy seas of bank woes, uncertainty http://dlvr.it/1YQtt8

Breaking News: Update: 4 dead in bomb blast in Peshawar, northwest Pakistan - Xinhua http://bit.ly/Ka5fWF

Peoples Daily Online: Explosions rock Maiduguri as JTF kill ‘high profile’ militant http://fb.me/20lZq7C7h

RT: Philippines shanty fire leaves 10,000 homeless http://on.rt.com/pc49hj #news

BBC News (World): Chavez cancer treatment 'success' http://bbc.in/K9P8bE

Breaking News: 3 Boston University students killed, 5 others hurt in New Zealand van crash - http://Boston.com http://bo.st/M5t9nZ

Dawn Media Group: Team in Pakistan working on Nato supplies: US http://dlvr.it/1YPrXB

Press TV: Two Iranians released in Syria: Two Iranians abducted by an armed group fighting against the Syrian government h... http://bit.ly/JoXFFZ

Al Jazeera English: Video: Zimbabwe's ailing health service http://aje.me/KO20GU

HuffPostWorld: ISAF apologizes for Afghan civilian deaths

Reuters US News: Gay marriage moves closer to Supreme Court http://reut.rs/KOEyt7

The Globe and Mail: Chilean police say prominent Japanese astronomer killed by robber http://bit.ly/KOCvFa

The Associated Press: BREAKING: Jury convicts Jennifer Hudson's former brother-in-law of murdering her mother, brother, nephew

Reuters Top News: Florida says 180,000 non-citizens may be on voter rolls http://reut.rs/KfZkR4

HuffPostWorld: Joseph Kony reportedly on the move as manhunt steps up http://huff.to/J4CLQi

WSJworld: Occupy Moscow Finds Poetry in Protest http://on.wsj.com/JnMa1w

AP: BREAKING: Jury reaches verdict in trial of man charged with murdering Jennifer Hudson's family members -RJJ

Reuters Top News: Quake hits eastern Mediterranean, no casualties reported http://reut.rs/KfTgbn

AmnestyInternational: Brutal sentence for drawing a cartoon in #Iran: 25 lashes http://owl.li/aR0nV

MarketWatch: Dow closes lower, falling 1.7% for week; oil settles at lowest of the year http://on.mktw.net/J4qn2E

Post World News: Hezbollah leader says his group can hit specific targets throughout Israel http://wapo.st/JJWFeE

WSJworld: Mongolia Leadership Faces Questions http://on.wsj.com/JqfOUf

DailyStarLeb: Tremor felt along Lebanese coast http://bit.ly/JnnKVS

Reuters Top News: U.S. approves some military sales to Bahrain despite rights concerns http://reut.rs/KfIn9h

AlArabiya_Eng: Huge explosion infront of Baath Party Headquarters in Aleppo: AFP

TOIWorldNews: Putin to visit China after skipping US http://toi.in/JmCFvZ

PressTV: Policemen protest Sarkozy era policies http://dlvr.it/1YL1gy

DailyStarLeb: Over 10,000 Congolese flee fighting to Rwanda, Uganda http://bit.ly/Ku9CeJ

TOIWorldNews: Man freed in Tamil Tiger terror case in New York http://toi.in/DnFtfZ

Reuters: Girls taken by most-wanted U.S. fugitive leave hospital http://reut.rs/KfzsVA

AlArabiya_Eng: Video: #Libya removes former leader from school curricula http://www.alarabiya.net/articles/2012/05/11/213517.html

DailyStarLeb: Nigeria soldiers arrest 'leading Boko Haram militant' http://bit.ly/JpYej5

AJELive: US spending cuts to affect more than 45 million Americans who rely on government food #subsidy http://aje.me/Ku3nYk

Breaking News: Greece's socialist leader says coalition talks have failed, will inform president on Saturday - @AP

AmnestyInternational: Fact Friday: 179 journalists are currently imprisoned because of their work http://owl.li/aQXq5

Telegraph World News: #Greek leaders fail in efforts to forge governing coalition http://tgr.ph/JFWLGS

Zee News: `Go to hell`, says shoe-thrower to Norway killer http://mgc.li/g8y

Guardian news: UK broadband speeds 42% slower than advertised, survey finds http://gu.com/p/37gj3/tf

Reuters Top News: Credit Suisse says Americas boss to step down http://reut.rs/Kfxzbo

Breaking News: US Securities and Exchange Commission opens investigation into JPMorgan Chase's $2 billion loss - @nytimes http://nyti.ms/JrxSew

The Associated Press: Question on some New Jersey standardized tests asks 3rd-graders to reveal a secret, upsetting parents: http://apne.ws/KNiPle -CJ

Post World News: Suspected radical Islamist sect gunmen kill Shiite leader; military arrests sect organizer http://wapo.st/KNj3J3

The Globe and Mail: Elderly NY couple dies after car stuck in woods, no cell service http://bit.ly/KNmTSk

CNN International: De Klerk: S. Africa transition 'taking time' http://dlvr.it/1YKLtT

AJEnglish: Yemen 'al-Qaeda fighters' killed in air raids http://aje.me/IJ4l0y

TheLocalGermany: Opposition blocks EUR 6.1 billion tax cut: The German government was left reeling on Friday when th... http://bit.ly/LxcfvN

The Local: Umbrella stab victim dies of mercury poisoning: A German man has died after being stabbed in the backside by a s... http://bit.ly/IRgKU5

timesofindia: Air India crisis worsens, 25 more pilots sacked http://toi.in/PvQHUY

Times of India: British PM David Cameron signed texts with 'love' to Rebekah Brooks http://toi.in/vuV9Nb

Guardian news: Occupy movement set for global weekend of action http://gu.com/p/37ghz/tf

Wall Street Journal: In Hollywood, sex, violence and language are no big deal. Showing a baby's birth? Still taboo. http://on.wsj.com/J5c2fP

Reuters: New Tunisia constitution ready in October: speaker http://reut.rs/KfqV4W

The Associated Press: Al-Qaida leader Ayman al-Zawahiri releases second video for Somali militants, urges them to fight on: http://apne.ws/KNcqXk -CJ

dawn_com: PAF fighter jet crashes near Somiani, no casualties | http://DAWN.COM http://dawn.com/2012/05/11/pafs-mirage-aircraft-crashes-near-somiani-in-balochistan

WSJworld: Spain Forces Banks to Set Aside ?30 Billion http://on.wsj.com/KNdaf3

Post World News: Algeria’s Islamist coalition claims fraud widespread in parliamentary elections http://wapo.st/KMIkmD

dawn_com: US lawmakers want Haqqani declared a terror group | http://DAWN.COM http://dawn.com/2012/05/11/us-lawmakers-want-haqqani-declared-a-terror-group #worldnews

Dawn Media Group: UK recognises Pakistan’s sacrifices for peace in the region: Khar | http://DAWN.COM http://dawn.com/2012/05/11/uk-recognises-pakistans-sacrifices-for-peace-in-the-region-khar

BBC News (World): Baby found "buried alive" in northern India undergoing treatment in hospital http://bbc.in/K72p4L

Dawn Media Group: Nato head urges Pakistan to reopen supplies in time for summit | http://DAWN.COM http://dawn.com/2012/05/11/pakistan-not-invited-to-chicago-summit-nato-chief

FRANCE 24 English: GREECE: Greek parties in last-ditch effort to form coalition http://f24.my/KQz4YZ

TOI World News: Pakistanis deported from Greece http://toi.in/1dTt4a

FRANCE 24 English: [BREAKING] #Algeria: #FLN gets 220 seats in parliament, islamists third with 48 seats (porvisional results) http://f24.my/vKnod7

Al Arabiya English: Algerian president's party wins legislative polls: results

Al Arabiya English: Algeria’s ruling FLN wins 220 seats in 462-seat parliament: official results

Al Arabiya English: Sudan air raids on South Sudan could be international crime: UN rights chief

Times of India: Rupee falls for 6th week; growth concerns weigh - http://toi.in/PHS1WY

CBC World News: Boy with cerebral palsy gives soldier dad a special homecoming http://bit.ly/K6q8Sl

UN Refugee Agency: New Photo set: Congolese #Refugees flee to #Rwanda http://rfg.ee/aQFPU #DRC

Dawn Media Group: Police seizes heroin haul worth $13.75m: officials http://dlvr.it/1YHR0R

Daily Telegraph News: Fifty houses evacuated and two arrested in explosives raid http://tgr.ph/KQk9Oz

Press TV: Massive blast rocks east#Afghanistan http://dlvr.it/1YHLcp

The Daily Star: Syria says thwarts attempted 1,200 kg car bomb http://bit.ly/KtfHrI

WSJ World News: EU: Signs of Recovery, Risks Remain http://on.wsj.com/K6fsTZ

Sky News Newsdesk: JPMorgan share price falls 9% on opening on the U.S. markets after reporting $2bn trading loss

Post World News: Mexico captures suspect in torture-slaying of 4 marines http://wapo.st/JIrFM7

Al Arabiya English: 13 people have been killed by the Syrian forces across the country: Local Coordination Committees

Reuters Top News: Palestinians escalate hunger-strike in Israel jails http://reut.rs/JlyML9

Times of India: Northeast shaken by moderate quake, no injuries reported http://toi.in/FVjKsb

Press TV: US stocks fall sharply http://dlvr.it/1YGypD

Dawn Media Group: Rupee, overnight rates end flat | Business | http://DAWN.COM http://dawn.com/2012/05/11/rupee-overnight-rates-end-flat/
(I have seen this report for the past few days.)

Dawn Media Group: Pakistani stocks down for second consecutive day | Business | http://DAWN.COM http://dawn.com/2012/05/11/pakistani-stocks-down-for-second-consecutive-day/

HuffPostWorld: South Korean monks offer to resign amid gambling scandal http://huff.to/JF9J7C

The Daily Star: Probe into #Geagea #assassination attempt still ongoing http://bit.ly/KVfpGQ

The Associated Press: Turkey turns to Iran to help secure release of two journalists detained in Syrian capital: http://apne.ws/KMj5AM -CJ

Dawn Media Group: Inflation expected to stay at 11 per cent: secretary finance http://dlvr.it/1YGdhS

Daily Telegraph News: Heavy rain takes 19 counties out of drought http://tgr.ph/KMhP0G

Breaking News: US wholesale prices fell 0.2% as gas costs declined; core inflation up 0.2% - @AP

The Daily Star: #Lebanese hold 13 #Syrians hostage in exchange for kidnapped citizens http://www.dailystar.com.lb/News/Politics/2012/May-11/173065-lebanese-hold-13-syrians-hostage-in-exchange-for-kidnapped-citizens.ashx#axzz1uLXxlb88 #Lebanon #Syria #Bekaa #

Press TV: Greek oil tanker seized off Oman coast http://dlvr.it/1YG8T5

Al Arabiya English: #EU set to slap news sanction on #Syria - AFP

RT: Moscow rally cop brutality: Victim mystery (VIDEO) http://on.rt.com/5jtbzr

The Daily Star: Egyptians abroad vote in presidential elections http://bit.ly/JoIRas

The Star: Civilian deaths in Afghanistan fall 20 percent, says U.N. http://dlvr.it/1YFlkQ

AJELive: Activists sent us a video of a large protest in Homs' Talbiseh district. People are heard chanting against Assad #Syria http://aje.me/J2Ns5Y

UN Refugee Agency: Sudanese #refugees face rising challenges as outflow grows http://rfg.ee/aQrzu #SouthSudan #Sudan

TOI World News: Saudis emerge as key US ally against terrorists http://toi.in/Gq9siZ

HuffPostWorld: 200 activists occupy plaza in central Moscow http://huff.to/J2Mt5E

Press TV: Guinea protests leave 41 injured http://dlvr.it/1YFPXl

Al Arabiya English: #BreakingNews: Regime forces open fire on protesters in Aleppo: Revolution Council

Guardian World: Somali Pirates hijack Greek oil tanker off Oman - first succesful attack in more than a year http://gu.com/p/37g3p/tw

RT: EU says economy of 17 eurozone states to shrink in 2012 http://on.rt.com/df7aqz #news

Post World News: Cambodian villagers honor environmentalist slain by police after investigating illegal logging http://wapo.st/IHE037

BBC News (World): #Eurozone economy will shrink by 0.3% in#2012 as debt crisis continues, #EU Commission forecasts http://bbc.in/K5qJ6O

Dawn Media Group: Pakistan not invited to Chicago summit: Nato chief | Latest-News | http://DAWN.COM http://dawn.com/2012/05/11/pakistan-not-invited-to-chicago-summit-nato-chief/

TheIndyWorld: Poland raises retirement age to 67 http://ind.pn/Jl1vQr

CNN International: Malaysia child abuse video goes viral http://dlvr.it/1YDWMj

CNN International: Indian army 'kills 5 militants' in Kashmir http://dlvr.it/1YDWLW

Al Arabiya English: #BreakinNews: #Algeria’s ruling party wins most seats in parliament http://ow.ly/aQkOZ

The Daily Star: Bahrain protesters clash with police: witnesses http://bit.ly/Ksk1Hy

Want China Times: Most Taiwanese office workers struggle to make ends meet: poll http://www.wantchinatimes.com/news-subclass-cnt.aspx?id=20120511000037&cid=1103&MainCatID=0

The Star: Spain government to approve banks cleanup after tough talks http://dlvr.it/1YCvht

Want China Times: #Beijing blocks #bananas from #Philippines as dispute continues http://www.wantchinatimes.com/news-subclass-cnt.aspx?id=20120511000029&cid=1101&MainCatID=0

TheIndyWorld: Taliban claim responsibility for killing of Nato serviceman by 'Afghan soldier' http://ind.pn/IPA7g7

WSJ Europe: Breaking: German utility E.ON is close to selling its gas-transmission network for around 3.2 billion euros. http://wsj.com

Press TV: 'US drone attack kills 38 in#Somalia' http://dlvr.it/1YCjvk

The Moscow Times: Police to Investigate Beating of Pregnant Protester http://tmt-go.ru/458326 #news

BBC News (World): #Nato soldier shot dead by man in Afghan army uniform in eastern #Afghanistan http://bbc.in/K4WFZb

Post World News: Asian stocks lower as traders eye Greek political upheaval, slowing China economy http://wapo.st/IHqQTJ

BBC Breaking News: Five children dead after house fire in Derby, East Midlands http://bbc.in/K4UWTy

Asahi Japan Watch: Japan's national debt hits record 960 trillion yen http://ajw.asahi.com/article/economy/business/AJ201205110051

WSJ Europe: IAG Downbeat After Loss: International Consolidated Airlines Group warned it will do no better than break even a... http://on.wsj.com/Lvg1px

Guardian news: Colombian woman in secret service scandal meets US investigators http://gu.com/p/37fqp/tf

The Associated Press: Nissan profit more than doubles on record sales despite tsunami disaster in Japan: http://apne.ws/IHnJuT -JM

BBC News (World): Spain government expected to unveil banking system clean up as 4th biggest lender due to be part-nationalised http://bbc.in/IHlaZV #economy

Breaking News: Panasonic's January-March losses rocket 10-fold to 438 billion yen ($5 billion) completing year of record red ink at the Japanese firm - @AP

HuffPostWorld: Flights grounded from volcano eruption http://huff.to/Jgr48U

Breaking News: Legion of Christ order says Vatican investigating 7 of its priests for alleged sexual abuse - @AP

Agence France-Presse: #Nepal winning battle against rhino poachers as country's endangered one-horned rhinoceros increases its numbers http://bit.ly/KUEFNl #AFP

Breaking News: Indonesia recovers 10 bodies from the Russian passenger plane crash site, official says - @AP

CNN International: China faces Manila protest over lagoon http://dlvr.it/1YBSNG

Press TV: China floods kill dozens, hurt scores http://dlvr.it/1YBQNP

BBC News (World): India's factory output fell 3.5% in April prompting fears of an economic slowdown http://bbc.in/IHeScL

The Daily Star: In West Bank, barrier threatens Roman terraces http://bit.ly/JnQ8HA

Agence France-Presse: #Sony, #Panasonic shares plunge to lowest levels in more than three decades amid huge losses http://bit.ly/JmTOHH #AFP

The Daily Star: Nissan profit soars on record sales amid disaster http://bit.ly/JnQ76D


SATURDAY, MAY 12, 2012

NYT Global Edition: Arsala Rahmani is Assassinated in Kabul http://nyti.ms/LDuRua

The Daily Star: Saudi says $100 per barrel great price for oil http://bit.ly/KVeixg

Sky News Newsdesk: AP: Afghan police say a top member of Afghan peace council has been shot and killed in Kabul

Press TV: Thousands of people have taken to the streets across Israel to protest against the high costs of living and... http://fb.me/1XYyxpDjG

Dawn Media Group: US drone strikes kill 16 suspected militants in Yemen http://dlvr.it/1Yd6yT

Want China Times: Chinese #fishermen in violent clash with S #Korean #coastguard http://www.wantchinatimes.com/news-subclass-cnt.aspx?id=20120513000026&cid=1103&MainCatID=0

Press TV: Palestinians hold pro-prisoners demo http://dlvr.it/1Yd0d9

Press TV: London police nab 11 Occupy protesters http://dlvr.it/1Yd0f8

Breaking News: China, Japan and South Korea leaders agree to launch 3-way free-trade talks - Xinhua http://bit.ly/KYtx28

Breaking News: Bridge in central China's Hunan province collapses; rains topple 3,500 homes - ShanghaiDaily http://bit.ly/KYsmQf

Press TV: Police clash with protesters in Italy http://dlvr.it/1Ycr6v

NYT Global Edition: Man Arrested In Shooting In West Bank http://nyti.ms/KcQaky

AJELive: Ten activists who held a peaceful protest in front of the citadel in #Damascus have been arrested | http://aje.me/KcQ1NZ

Press TV: 40 dead, 18 missing in NW#China floods http://dlvr.it/1YcZXL

Press TV: Turkish journalists released in Syria http://dlvr.it/1YcV0R

RT: Death toll in China hailstorms reaches 40 http://on.rt.com/264mxd #news

Breaking News: Israel, Palestinian Authority issue rare joint statement saying both are committed to peace - @AJEnglish http://aje.me/KYmwyf

RT: Russian forces kill six militants in Dagestan http://on.rt.com/d6qlrq #news

CNN International: Thousands protest austerity in Spain http://dlvr.it/1YbyXz

Breaking News: Moderate 5.7 magnitude earthquake strikes near Kulob, Tajikistan - USGS via Reuters http://reut.rs/J82jvV

RT: Raul #Castro backs gay rights http://on.rt.com/niownw

The Globe and Mail: Two dead as planes crash in mid-air over Saskatchewan http://bit.ly/KTNrBt

Press TV: Turkey on the brink of war with Syria: MP http://dlvr.it/1Yb9Jr

AlArabiya_Eng: #Saudi king removes senior cleric from Royal Court post http://ow.ly/aRXPS

ZeeNews: Nine Yeddy loyalists to quit Karnataka cabinet: Triggering a fresh bout of crisis in Karnataka BJP, nine mi... http://tinyurl.com/73la5xo

BreakingNews: Palestinian officials arrest man in shooting at home of Jenin governor - nytimesworld http://nyti.ms/JnRseo

PressTV: 99-percenters protest economic woes http://dlvr.it/1YYDHJ

PostWorldNews: Kenya police: German sought for questioning about activities of Somalia terrorist group http://wapo.st/IM03p9

PostWorldNews: Update: Two suspected US drone strikes killed 11 al-Qaida militants in southern Yemen on Saturday http://wapo.st/J8lxLc

IndyWorld: US drone strike kills suspected al-Qa'ida militants in Yemen http://ind.pn/LBUHyA

BBCBreaking: Hundreds of fans from Istanbul football club Fenerbahce clash with police and occupy pitch after Turkish title match

BBCWorld: Football fans riot in Istanbul http://bbc.in/Kd1C2f

BBCWorld: 'Militant leader' held in Nigeria http://bbc.in/Kd8Lzy

AJELive: Violence in #Syria has killed several people, activists say, even as #UN expands mission | http://aje.me/JOj2j9

Agence France-Presse: Photo: Members of the Free Syrian Army take part in an attack. http://yhoo.it/K5XXif #Syria #AFP

Al Jazeera English: 'Al-Qaeda fighters' killed in Yemen attacks http://aje.me/IMr4sN

Telegraph World News: Briton imprisoned for reporting African massacre: 'How can this have happened to our son?' ask family http://tgr.ph/KTn6Ot

AFP: #Yemen launches offensive to reclaim Qaeda bastion. http://yhoo.it/J0UgzL

dawn_com: Another policeman gunned down in Quetta http://dlvr.it/1YYnYj

PressTV: #Iran hosts 7th Ferdowsi congress http://dlvr.it/1YXyc5

New York Times World: Palestinians and Israelis in Talks to End Hunger Strike http://nyti.ms/KbUsZs

Al Jazeera English: Video: Major hurdles ahead of Libyan elections http://aje.me/KSsrv9

RT: #OccupyLondon: Hundreds march for global change (PHOTOS) http://on.rt.com/nkluwd #M12

Press TV: Turkey supports#Bahraini dictatorship http://dlvr.it/1YWgb7

Press TV: Preventable infections kill 5mn children http://dlvr.it/1YWVmS

Egypt Independent: #Gulf countries to discuss Bahrain-Saudi union http://ow.ly/aRQ5T

Press TV: Bahraini police continue crackdown http://dlvr.it/1YWVkw

The Globe and Mail: Video: Protesters call on Australia's PM to follow Obama on same-sex marriage http://bit.ly/KSO4pw

Post World News: Serbian nationalists call for nationwide protests over alleged election fraud http://wapo.st/KbNMgo

Post World News: EU observers call Algeria elections important step to reform, suggest greater transparency http://wapo.st/KRzAvE

The Globe and Mail: Germany needs to loosen up and start consuming http://bit.ly/KRPbLy

AJELive: #Somali soldiers brought to #Uganda for extra training are heading home to fight armed group al-#Shabab | Video report: http://aje.me/IQ1NMS

TheIndyWorld: Man declared dead wakes up at his funeral in Egypt http://ind.pn/IVgOSH

Post World News: Pakistan: Bomb targeting police kills 1 officer, wounds 17 people in northwest http://wapo.st/IKPhQ2

RT: US drones spy on Americans - ‘incidentally’ http://on.rt.com/yasemx

RT: Young Blood: Palestine youth suffers from Israel brutality http://on.rt.com/ec1ok9

BBC News (World): Islamists claim Damascus blasts http://bbc.in/Kbskbn

RT: Prison Poison: Thousands jailed, many tortured by Libyan rebels http://on.rt.com/7k8oo6

Breaking News: ISAF service member dies following an improvised explosive device attack in southern Afghanistan - @NBCNews

The Daily Star: Siniora urges Cabinet to stop procrastinating and approve state budget http://bit.ly/KRvK5F

BBC News (World): Refugees begin journey to S Sudan http://bbc.in/KbnUBh

The Associated Press: Spain braces for more protests over economic woes as activists resume campaign http://apne.ws/KRiMVr -CJ

Al Jazeera English: Chavez gives speech and sings after treatment http://aje.me/ILpJlP

Sky News Newsdesk: Sky sources: Elections in Greece likely to be held on June 17th.

HuffPostWorld: Syrian regime claims it foils new bomb attack http://huff.to/LxxuNZ

BBC News (World): Anti-logging campaign inspired by one man http://bbc.in/Kb1yQi

WSJ Breaking News: China central bank cuts reserve requirement ratio 0.5 percentage point http://wsj.com

HuffPostWorld: Militants claim deadly attacks in Syria in online video http://huff.to/JIxD21

The Daily Star: Army frees abducted man, kills one of several kidnappers http://bit.ly/JsIsUw

The Daily Star: Russian writers to lead thousands on 'protest walk' http://bit.ly/JsIsUv

The Daily Star: Building collapses in east Lebanon, injures five http://bit.ly/JmAYTP

HuffPostWorld: Putin's troubled first week in office http://huff.to/KSqA3L

HuffPostWorld: Bomb attack kills NATO service member in Southern Afghanistan http://huff.to/KSpVPK

BBC Breaking News: Greek socialist leader Evangelos Venizelos tells president he has given up attempt to form a government http://bbc.in/ILgl1A #Greece

Press TV: China denies war preparation http://dlvr.it/1YT5b0

RT: Two Turkish journalists freed in Syria after Iranian mediation http://on.rt.com/lvrrfr #news

HuffPostWorld: Deadly flash floods leave path of destruction in Afghanistan

The Star: Senior Boko Haram commander caught - Nigeria police http://dlvr.it/1YSsJM

Press TV: 231 protesters injured in NW#Yemen http://dlvr.it/1YSpcp

Al Arabiya English: #Turkish journalists released in #Syria as shadowy group claims deadly bombings http://tinyurl.com/cxdmy5h

Times of India: Around the world, Barack Obama's presidency a disappointment http://toi.in/xit1ma

Want China Times: #British man filmed sexually harassing woman in #Beijing｜Society｜News｜http://WantChinaTimes.com http://www.wantchinatimes.com/news-subclass-cnt.aspx?id=20120512000079&cid=1103&MainCatID=0

Press TV: US-led solider dies in#Afghanistan http://dlvr.it/1YSg4s

Want China Times: China PPI down 0.7% in April｜Data｜News｜http://WantChinaTimes.com http://www.wantchinatimes.com/news-subclass-cnt.aspx?id=20120512000070&cid=1106&MainCatID=0

HuffPostWorld: Jailed activist's tigress gives birth http://huff.to/JG6Ymq

Post World News: Israeli envoy to meet Palestinian president in highest-level exchange since talks collapsed http://wapo.st/KQC0L3

Dawn Media Group: Two Gaddafi Stadium walls razed http://dawn.com/2012/05/12/two-gaddafi-stadium-walls-razed/

Press TV: Protest held in LA against tax-dodgers http://dlvr.it/1YSN53

Asahi Japan Watch: Thai minister forecasts 7% economic growth in 2012 http://ajw.asahi.com/article/asia/south_east_asia/AJ201205120056

BBC News (World): US teen cleared of killing mother http://bbc.in/Kaz9df

Post World News: Armed men open fire on Mexican newspaper office in border city of Nuevo Laredo http://wapo.st/IKKr5s

The Associated Press: #GOP activists to use Obama's support for gay marriage against him, boost Romney's image: http://apne.ws/IL4yQN -JM

The Daily Star: India agrees $560 mln US artillery deal: officials http://bit.ly/JwADvf

Want China Times: #Sean #Lien #shooter sentenced to 24 years｜Politics｜News｜http://WantChinaTimes.com http://www.wantchinatimes.com/news-subclass-cnt.aspx?id=20120512000030&cid=1101&MainCatID=0

Want China Times: Chinese #travel agencies call off tours to #Philippines｜Politics｜News｜http://WantChinaTimes.com http://www.wantchinatimes.com/news-subclass-cnt.aspx?id=20120512000006&cid=1101&MainCatID=0

Reuters Top News: Fire bombs thrown at tax office in central Italy http://reut.rs/JsdYlL

Post World News: Clashes resume in eastern Congo, as new rebel group refuses to put down arms http://wapo.st/IK18xM

New York Times World: World Briefing | Asia: South Korea: Monks Resign Over Poker Scandal http://nyti.ms/Js3YJ0

Breaking News: Remote-controlled bomb hits police vehicle in Peshawar, northwest Pakistan, injuring 12 - Xinhua

Press TV: Violence claims six lives in NW#Pakistan http://dlvr.it/1YQpZq

Times of India: Air India strike enters 5th day, pilots ask PM to intervene http://toi.in/vt5QPZ

Breaking News: Nephew of Chinese activist Chen Guangcheng arrested on suspicion of murder - NHK World http://bit.ly/IKNdaK


SUNDAY, MAY 13, 2012

BreakingNews: Police says a plane with 21 people on board has crashed in Nepal - ap

BBC News (World): More Air India flights cancelled http://bbc.in/IPQ2Ye

Asahi Japan Watch: China to enforce fishing ban in disputed waters http://ajw.asahi.com/article/asia/china/AJ201205140013

staronline: Police attacked in Indonesia riot http://dlvr.it/1YqGmn

AJELive: Three #JPMorgan senior executives "to resign" over losses | http://aje.me/KVuJUy

The Associated Press: Police search for shooter who gunned down leader of San Diego motorcycle club as he worked on his bike: http://apne.ws/IPw5Rb -RJJ

AJEnglish: JPMorgan executives 'to resign' over losses http://aje.me/KZDWRr

MarketWatch: Hong Kong stocks gain, as property, banks rise on policy easing; Hang Seng Index up 0.2% http://on.mktw.net/J1svHy

CBS News: Syria's violence relentless, crossing borders - http://cbsn.ws/JoLMn2

WSJeurope: German Central Bank Stays Tough on Inflation: Germany is facing a unique dilemma as many euro-zone counte... http://on.wsj.com/KDlHhH

nytimesworld: Tens of Thousands Protest Austerity in Spain http://nyti.ms/JaidWF

MarketWatch: Japan stocks rise, with blue chips outperforming; Nikkei Stock Average up 0.4% http://on.mktw.net/JMzSBs

The Australian: Former MP fails to quash corruption ruling: DISGRACED former NSW Labor MP Angela D'Amore has lost her legal acti... http://bit.ly/JUjdcQ

BreakingNews: Founder of anti-whaling group Sea Shepherd, Paul Watson, is arrested in Germany - australian http://bit.ly/J1f5eE

AP: Panamanian fisherman sues American cruise line for passing his disabled boat at sea; 2 aboard later died: http://apne.ws/IPmcTF -RJJ

New York Times World: 7 Police Officers Killed in Northeast Nigeria http://nyti.ms/IPhqFG

CBSNews: Poor Afghans becoming more vulnerable to Taliban http://cbsn.ws/ISK9bt

WorldBank: 390 000 new #HIV infections among children at the end of 2010. #IBelieve http://bit.ly/JjBDp6 we can get to Zero UNAIDS

Al Arabiya English: #Mubarak’s tainted legacy hangs over Egyptian vote http://ow.ly/aSE75

Breaking News: Greek radical left party declines to attend talks; stalemate could prompt new elections - @ap http://yhoo.it/J2Zb33

The Daily Star: Fan shot dead in Turkish league violence http://bit.ly/JIAYLr

Dawn Media Group: Eight mortar shells fired from Afghanistan http://dlvr.it/1YmXV0

Al Arabiya English: #BreakingNews: Gunmen shoot dead imam of Sayyidah Ruqayya Mosque in Damascus:Syrian media report

Agence France-Presse: #FARC rebels in #Colombia say they will free French hostage Romeo #Langlois http://yhoo.it/J0wTGJ

Egypt Independent: Russian writers lead 10,000 on opposition march http://ow.ly/aSBS7

DailyStarLeb: Refugees flee new clashes in eastern DRCongo http://bit.ly/JTmPfh

Dawn Media Group: Clash at Punjab University leaves one student dead http://dlvr.it/1Ym6pG

CBS NewsIsrael agrees to deal that would end hunger strike by Palestinian prisoners in Israeli jails http://cbsn.ws/KkgjBR

Al Arabiya English: #BreakingNews: Large explosions shake the Syrian city of #Idlib following heavy shelling by regime forces, Coordination Committees report

The Associated Press: BREAKING: Yahoo says Ross Levinsohn is interim CEO; Scott Thompson leaves company.

Zee News: Teenager burnt alive in Bihar village: A teenager, who was the main witness in his mother`s rape case, was burnt... http://tinyurl.com/7unbfyf

DailyStarLeb: Total says gas leak stopped at Nigeria field http://bit.ly/LFB74w

Egypt Independent: Family violence in Sohag kills 3, injures 9 http://ow.ly/aSx1S #Egypt

EgyIndependent: 2 killed, 29 injured by mine blast crossing from Egypt to Libya http://ow.ly/aSwmU

The Associated Press: Yahoo CEO Scott Thompson reportedly will step down Sunday amid resume controversy: http://apne.ws/IOCaxm -AB

DailyStarLeb: 42 killed in clashes between Yemeni army, al-Qaida http://bit.ly/Kh3G9n

PressTV: Germany center-left opposition wins vote http://dlvr.it/1Ykkys


Post World News: More than 100 hurt in clashes between Bangladesh police and opposition activists http://wapo.st/KWZJcr

BBC News (World): VIDEO: State of emergency declared in Georgia http://bbc.in/KgSMAn

HuffPostWorld: Violent clashes in Bangladesh http://huff.to/KZi56s

New York Times World: Talks on Greek Coalition Collapse, Threatening Deal http://nyti.ms/LF0gwj

AJELive: At least five people #killed and number of homes torched in a raid in farming village in #Syria http://aje.me/JnXCht

NYT Global Edition: Talks on Greek Coalition Collapse, Threatening Deal http://nyti.ms/LEX83s

The Daily Star: Heavy gunfire heard in Nour Square in Tripoli http://bit.ly/JrawII

Press TV: 189 observers in Syria: UN official http://dlvr.it/1Yk3pH

TOI World News21 militants killed in US drone strikes in Yemen http://toi.in/B0tc8a

Al Jazeera English: Deadly floods batter Georgia's capital http://aje.me/KX5979

HuffPostWorld: Top #Kony commander captured http://huff.to/JLukHB

Press TV: Iran sentences 13 for spying for Israel: An Iranian court has sentenced 13 people after finding them guilty of i... http://bit.ly/KBs3xY

Egypt Independent: Female protesters detained in Abbasseya clashes deny facing 'virginity tests' http://ow.ly/aSplv #Egypt #MoD #VirginityTests #SCAF

Al Arabiya English: 37 bodies found dumped on a highway in northern #Mexico: officials

Khaleej Times: Inflation up as seafood prices rise http://ktimes.co/7qplg #UAE

NYT Global Edition: Drone Strike Kills 11 Qaeda Militants, Yemen Says http://nyti.ms/K7nEim

Egypt Independent: Oil leaks for eighth time since September in Gamsha Bay http://ow.ly/aSm75 #Egypt

AJELive ‏Two killed, 29 injured after Egyptian convoy entered minefield on illegal crossing into #Libya, medical source says. http://aje.me/K7mTGa

BBC News (World): Bangladesh indicts Islamist chief http://bbc.in/KfTIF8

Breaking News: Greek socialist leader Venizelos says he retains limited but existing optimism for coalition government - @AP

BBC News (World): Five dead as floods hit Tbilisi http://bbc.in/KfMrFp

The Daily Star: Cut Gaza power supply to boost Israel grid: minister http://bit.ly/Jukgkk

The Globe and Mail: ‏Syria troops seize Sunni village, kill 7: activists http://bit.ly/INIWU3

The Moscow Times: 18 Injured and 3 Dead After Two Busses Collide http://tmt-go.ru/458417 #news

Dawn Media Group: Two killed in Karachi target killings | http://DAWN.COM http://dawn.com/2012/05/13/two-killed-in-karachi-target-killings/ via @dawn_com

The Straits Times: Japan to seek 20% cut in electricity use, as country faces possible blackouts http://bit.ly/J9WyqY

Breaking News: Greek president meeting with 3 main political leaders ends; no immediate statements made - @AP

Dawn Media Group: Afghan forces to take more control from Nato : Karzai http://dlvr.it/1YgJTb

Press TV: Taliban kill 2 more British troopers http://dlvr.it/1YgCnX

Press TV: Northern Ireland police make 4 arrests http://dlvr.it/1YfwB7

The Daily Star: Bulgarian envoy escapes Yemen kidnap attempt http://bit.ly/JvV0uu

Reuters Top News: Syria troops seize Sunni village, kill seven activists http://reut.rs/J8On4U

Press TV: Blast kills#Iraqi policeman, injures 5 http://dlvr.it/1YfBJr

RT: Thousands participate in ‘protest walk’ with poets and writers in Moscow downtown #news

The Associated Press: Lebanese soldier killed as Syria tensions cross border and cause clashes in northern city of Tripoli: http://apne.ws/INvu2u -JM

BBC News (World): UK servicemen killed in Helmand http://bbc.in/INtIOL

Breaking News: 2 people die as violent clashes between Alawites loyal to Syria's Assad and Sunni Muslims erupt in the Lebanese city of Tripoli - @Reuters

Post World News: Iraq: 1 policeman killed in car bombing in former militant stronghold http://wapo.st/INsKlK

Want China Times: A protest outside the Chinese consulate in the Philippine city of Makati, part of global anti-China rallies... http://fb.me/Zg8UIraw

Times of India: Parliament of India completes 60 years I Video http://toi.in/ka8afZ

The Daily Star: Syria violence kills four: activists http://bit.ly/LDCUqL

Reuters Top News: Alawite-Sunni fighting erupts in Lebanese port city http://reut.rs/JvHgQs

Want China Times: Hundreds of Taiwanese #nurses protest poor working conditions http://www.wantchinatimes.com/news-subclass-cnt.aspx?id=20120513000060&cid=1103&MainCatID=0 #humanrights #Taiwan

Press TV: US,#Pakistan hold talks amid tensions http://dlvr.it/1YdcTn

CBC World News: Germany's Merkel faces key election test in state vote http://bit.ly/KA8BSa

Haaretz.com: #EU to slam #Israel actions in #WestBank http://htz.li/JmCFDr

Want China Times: East China's #fishing industry flounders as resources dwindle http://www.wantchinatimes.com/news-subclass-cnt.aspx?id=20120513000057&cid=1102&MainCatID=0


Monday, MAY 14, 2012

DailyStarLeb: Tripoli clashes subside after Lebanese Army deployment http://bit.ly/KJ03sg

 nytimesglobal: World Briefing | Europe: Cyprus: President Won't Run Again http://nyti.ms/JddzHw

 PressTV: 5 mortar shells rock Somali capital http://dlvr.it/1Z5GHG

cnni: Mexico: Cartel violence 'irrational' http://dlvr.it/1Z43lfPressTV: US mulls delisting MKO as terror group http://dlvr.it/1Z4y5f

AJELive: Eleven UN peacekeepers in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo were wounded after villagers opened fire on the troops

PressTV: 11 blue helmets wounded in Congo chaos http://dlvr.it/1Z46Nl

staronline: Second retired general joins Peruvian Cabinet http://dlvr.it/1Z49Zr #worldnewsCollapse

CNN: A Soyuz spacecraft has lifted off from a launch site in Kazakhstan with three new crewmembers for International Space Station

nytimesworld: World Briefing | Middle East: Yemen: Military Attacks Militants http://nyti.ms/JcYR3c

BBCWorld: VIDEO: Soyuz rocket launch in Kazakhstan http://bbc.in/KoP2Np #worldnewsExpand

BreakingNews: Guatemala: US refuses to return adopted girl - AP http://apne.ws/JrOnNf

EpochTimesChina: Petition From 300 Chinese Villagers Circulated in Politburo http://ept.ms/IT95Ro

TOIWorldNews: 2 Indian girls survive Nepal crash http://toi.in/rOCDJaExpand

Reuters Top News:‏ U.S. mulling sending Afghanistan general to head Europe troops http://reut.rs/JcVF7J

PostWorldNews: Gen. Allen to leave Afghanistan post http://wapo.st/J6pkhO

TelegraphWorld: Five killed in sectarian Lebanese clashes http://tgr.ph/ISPtNp

WorldBank: $1.8B drought response plan underway in #Sahel & Horn of Africa: http://ow.ly/aSw3b via wbsustaindev

PostWorldNews: 2 Pakistani lawsuits pressure government to deal with CIA drone strikes http://wapo.st/IS6nvz

MarketWatch: Facebook ups IPO price range to $34-$38 a share: WSJ http://on.mktw.net/KinaId

AJEnglish: 'Over-consumption' threatening Earth http://aje.me/ISYVjR

MarketWatch: Hong Kong stocks decline in early trading; Hang Seng Index down 0.5% http://on.mktw.net/KipaQw

MarketWatch : Japanese stocks down in early trading; Nikkei 225 falls 0.8% http://on.mktw.net/Ko2H7k

Reuters: Seven UN peacekeepers shot at Congo protest http://reut.rs/Jc0jTh

staronline: Hollande to be sworn in as new French president http://dlvr.it/1Z2mfC

MarketWatch: Moody's downgrades 26 Italian banks http://on.mktw.net/Jr0GcG

EgyIndependent: One man killed, six wounded in clashes with #Assiut security http://ow.ly/aUd4F

TelegraphWorld: Five killed in sectarian Lebanese classes http://tgr.ph/ISbYBW

MarketWatch: Mitt Romney's last active rival, Ron Paul has said he will no longer actively campaign in the primaries http://on.mktw.net/KnghZR

IMF: #Africa's growth prospects remain strong, despite global fragility http://bit.ly/KJ8xmb #REO #economy

MarketWatch: Groupon shares rise 15% in evening trades after results beat estimates http://on.mktw.net/JqVUM9

EgyIndependent: Revolutionary Youth Coalition supports Sabbahi for president http://ow.ly/aU8J2

 MarketWatch: Dow ends down 125 points, its eighth loss in past nine sessions http://on.mktw.net/JqV41P

 MarketWatch: Dollar index's 11-session winning streak is longest since 2008 http://on.mktw.net/JqUpO2

 globeandmail: Education Minister quits amid Quebec student crisis http://bit.ly/IS5jrA

Agence France-Presse: Battles rage in #Yemen's southern city of Zinjibar as army intensifies drive to crush Al-Qaeda militants http://yhoo.it/IS2zdM #AFP

BBC News (World): Five killed in Lebanon violence http://bbc.in/IS2nuV

denverpost: Update: Colorado civil unions bill moved to committee where it is expected to die http://bit.ly/LK16YG

 WSJ World News: Nigeria to Send Troops to Mali, Guinea-Bissau http://on.wsj.com/JBZa3S

MarketWatch: Groupon shares leap 17% with quarterly report due after the bell http://on.mktw.net/KaowTv

SkyNewsBreak: AFP: U.S. Republican Presidential candidate Ron Paul suspends campaigning

khaleejtimes: #Indian rupee falls for 6th week; growth concerns weigh http://ktimes.co/bcbn5

 MarketWatch: Gold settles 1.5% lower at $1,561 an ounce, its lowest since late December http://on.mktw.net/KmSdGv

dawn_com: Seven Pakistani peacekeepers wounded in DR Congo: UN http://dlvr.it/1YzpZt

BBC Breaking News: Talks on forming new #Greek government break up after one hour with no immediate statements http://bbc.in/IRLMr5

timesofindia: Air India stops bookings for America, Europe till May 17 http://toi.in/KGk6db

 EgyIndependent: New #budget sets 4% #growth target http://ow.ly/aTSDw #Egypt

Breaking News: Greek political party heads arrive for crucial meeting with president over forming coalition - @AP

 Reuters Top News: Eight protesters arrested at Obama campaign reelection headquarters in Chicago http://reut.rs/JOphpJ

Al Arabiya English: #BreakingNews: GCC agrees to five-year aid program for Jordan and Morocco

Reuters: Court revives Apple claim on Samsung tablets http://reut.rs/JOo1mr

PressTV: TEPCO posts#USD 9.76 bn net loss http://dlvr.it/1Yybmz

BBC News (World): #Palestinian prisoners in #Israel sign deal to end long-running hunger strike, Palestinian official says http://bbc.in/IRrY76

globeandmail: Video: Arizona wildfire chars 2,500 Acres http://bit.ly/McGf2U #worldnews

NBCConnecticut: White powder found in 3 packages at ESPN's mail facility; no reports of injuries or evacuations http://bit.ly/LJmDAB

PressTV: Fresh bomb blast kills two in#Pakistan http://dlvr.it/1Yxxjc

Reuters: Iranian rapper draws Shi'ite wrath, death bounty http://reut.rs/JOczHn

globeandmail: Stocks tank as Greece coalition talks drag on http://bit.ly/Mcyzh2

WSJ World News: Pakistan Indicates NATO Supplies Could Resume http://on.wsj.com/JzBYTy

Reuters Legal: Three former #GE affiliate executives convicted of fraud http://reut.rs/JXak2a

staronline: Libya election candidate killed in remote south http://dlvr.it/1Yx70k

staronline: Japan assembly agrees to restart reactors, hurdles remain http://dlvr.it/1Yx70W

PostWorldNews: Mexico's leading presidential candidate is handsome, popular and still a mystery http://wapo.st/IQxveb

BreakingNews: Best Buy founder Schulze to step down as chairman in wake of CEO scandal - AP

EgyIndependent: African ministers meet in Cairo over water resources http://ow.ly/aTnWb

HuffPostWorld: Binge drinking reaches crisis levels in Britain http://huff.to/KWouzY

Reuters: China "instant buildings" - Just add labour, fireworks and a cow http://reut.rs/Jb9Ee5

The Star: Former German guerrilla denies role in 70s murder http://dlvr.it/1Yx714

The Economist: China plans to spend a quarter of a trillion dollars building the aerospace industries of the future http://econ.st/L26OIQ

Guardian World: Gay people in Burma challenge a culture of repression http://gu.com/p/37966/tw

The Globe and Mail: Dalai Lama alleges poison plot; China denies http://bit.ly/IRcdgG

MarketWatch: Best Buy chairman steps down http://on.mktw.net/ITONWJ

PressTV: Pakistani women hold anti-US rally http://dlvr.it/1Ywvt4

Press TV: Bahrain warns against protest tweets http://dlvr.it/1Ywvw7

staronline: Two dead, 20 hurt in Lebanon clashes - medics http://dlvr.it/1YwkMF

MarketWatch: All 30 Dow components retreat early Monday, led by J.P. Morgan's 3% slide http://on.mktw.net/ITNxTl

Times of India: Moody's downgrades ratings of ICICI, HDFC, Axis bank - http://toi.in/gXxrQZ

Dawn Media Group: Powerful blast rips through Quetta, casualties feared: reports | Latest-News | http://DAWN.COM http://dawn.com/2012/05/14/powerful-blast-rips-through-quetta-casualties-feared-reports/

Agence France-Presse: #Azerbaijan police crack down on protest ahead of #Eurovision in #Baku http://bit.ly/ITGzOn

New York Times World: New Greek Elections Loom http://nyti.ms/Jz6i0P

CBS News/NYT Poll: Majority of Americans supports #same-sex unions: http://cbsn.ws/KF8RiN

TOI World News: Syrian troops attack rebel-held town http://toi.in/997ZeY

The Associated Press ‏ @APMagnitude 6.2 quake shakes northern Chile, toppling walls, knocking out electricity. No word on injuries: http://apne.ws/L1GCOy -ldh

Times of India: Yahoo names Ross Levinsohn as interim CEO - http://toi.in/4BWj-a

Agence France-Presse: Police clear #Spain's #indignados protesters from #Madrid square after weekend of mass rallies http://bit.ly/MbQZhW

CNN International: Fistfight in S. Korea political meeting http://dlvr.it/1Ytmcg

The Daily Star: Iraq bombings kill six http://bit.ly/JWdFi2

Press TV: Portugal faces surge in gas prices http://dlvr.it/1YtZWG

Breaking News: USGS says two earthquakes magnitude 5.9 and 6.0 strike near Peru-Chile border - @Reuters

The Daily Star: Yemeni raids kill 16 Al-Qaeda militants in south http://bit.ly/L1jqzL

FRANCE 24 English: #Syria clashes 'kill 23 soldiers' as #EU slaps on new sanctions http://f24.my/LI8yU2

Press TV: Mine blast kills 5 Afghan soldiers http://dlvr.it/1YtCW3

BBC News (World): Tibetan spiritual leader @DalaiLama gives more than £1m prize money to charity http://bbc.in/Kkq1Tz

CNN International: At least 1 among the 1,300 Nepalese leaving home each day to work abroad return dead - http://on.cnn.com/JpE78c @cnnfreedom #endtrafficking

WSJ Europe: Moody's Warns on Spanish Banks: Spanish banks will remain vulnerable to rising loan delinquencies even after the... http://on.wsj.com/KENyhx

Want China Times: Wuhan bank bombing leader sentenced to death http://www.wantchinatimes.com/news-subclass-cnt.aspx?id=20120514000067&cid=1103&MainCatID=0#.T7DRDQdhXgI.twitter via @WantChinaTimes #Wuhan #bombing

Want China Times: China dispatches 6 more UN military observers to Syria http://www.wantchinatimes.com/news-subclass-cnt.aspx?id=20120514000059&cid=1101&MainCatID=0#.T7DQtUI3QX8.twitter via @WantChinaTimes #UN #China #Syria

Al Jazeera English: Syrian troops 'killed' in Rastan clashes http://aje.me/IQug6v

Dawn Media Group: Air India scraps 16 more flights amid pilot unrest http://dlvr.it/1YswK5

BBC Breaking News: Bomb explosion in a market in northern #Afghanistan kills nine people, says local police http://bbc.in/IQtLcJ

Press TV: Northeast Brazil hit by severe drought http://dlvr.it/1YsqxD

Reuters Top News: Blast kills nine in Afghan north http://reut.rs/JzL4zY

Breaking News: Rebels kill 23 soldiers in Syrian town of Rastan - @Reuters http://bit.ly/KEDOnr

Want China Times: 58-year-old Taiwanese woman pregnant after in vitro fertilization http://www.wantchinatimes.com/news-subclass-cnt.aspx?id=20120514000048&cid=1103&MainCatID=0#.T7DDuwjxn1g.twitter via @WantChinaTimes #Taiwan #vitrofertilization

Al Arabiya English: At least 27 al-Qaeda operatives have been killed in clashes in Zinjibar, Jaar and Louder: Yemeni military sources #AlArabiya #Yemen

Press TV: #Iran ships 30m tons of goods via sea http://dlvr.it/1Ys7TG

Press TV: Moderate temblor rattles S #Iran island http://dlvr.it/1Ys7Vd

Sky News Newsdesk: Reuters: Greek banks fall 7% in early morning trade after coalition talks in the country stall http://bit.ly/JaQZiF

The Daily Star: 2 killed in road accident south of Beirut http://bit.ly/KjU8KS

Press TV: Iran set to renovate Syrian power plants: A private Iranian company has reached an agreement with the Syrian gov... http://bit.ly/Jy1Teq

TOI World News: German opposition wins major state election http://toi.in/II3tTY

The Daily Star: Hand #grenades found in abandoned shop on #Beirut outskirts http://bit.ly/MbtLIS #lebanon #shweifat

Al Arabiya English: One killed in Syria-linked clashes in Lebanon: security official tells AFP

Reuters Top News: Syrian army shells Rastan, nine killed: rebels http://reut.rs/JaNfNZ

CNN International: Attacks on aid groups rise in Pakistan http://dlvr.it/1YrHHZ

Times of India: India inflation likely slowed slightly in April - http://toi.in/9MpsTa

Post World News: U.S. trains African soldiers for Somalia mission http://wapo.st/IPnOwJ

Dawn Media Group: Pakistan faces risk of missing all Nato events | http://DAWN.COM http://dawn.com/2012/05/14/pakistan-faces-risk-of-missing-all-nato-events/ via @dawn_com

Dawn Media Group: Indian soldiers revolted against officers: report | http://DAWN.COM http://dawn.com/2012/05/14/indian-soldiers-revolted-against-officers-report/

Dawn Media Group: Measles kills 12 children in Pakistan tribal area | http://DAWN.COM http://dawn.com/2012/05/14/measles-kills-12-children-in-pakistan-tribal-area/

Dawn Media Group: Eleven killed in Philippine bus plunge | http://DAWN.COM http://dawn.com/2012/05/14/eleven-killed-in-philippine-bus-plunge/ via @dawn_com

Al Arabiya English: Qaeda suspects sabotage Yemen gas pipeline: govt official #AlArabiya #Yemen

Press TV: 13 militants killed in#Pakistan http://dlvr.it/1YqtRt

The Straits Times: A beautiful transgender has caused a stir by registering as an election candidate in Thailand http://bit.ly/L0B5Yp

Asahi Japan Watch: Ethnic Uighurs say China is repressing their group http://ajw.asahi.com/article/asia/china/AJ201205140122

Haaretz.com: The Israel Air Force commander who didn't attack Iran is stepping down. http://htz.li/KgucNw

Dawn Media Group: Car-bomb kills two paramilitary personnel in Quetta: police | http://DAWN.COM http://dawn.com/2012/05/14/powerful-blast-rips-through-quetta-casualties-feared-reports/

Press TV: Strong quake hits Chile-Peru border http://dlvr.it/1YwVtw

Telegraph World News: Rampaging water buffalo wreaks havoc in Vietnamese village http://tgr.ph/IR3FpS

The Associated Press: AP PHOTOS: Freak snowstorm after summery weather in Bosnia, where unusually hot May takes U-turn: http://apne.ws/L1GdLR -ldh

Reuters Top News: JPMorgan Chase announces management changes: Ina Drew to retire. Matt Zames named new CIO.

Breaking News: Before resigning, ex-Yahoo chief Thompson told board he had thyroid cancer - @wsj http://on.wsj.com/KVOMlQ

BBC News (World): Hain is quitting shadow cabinet http://bbc.in/IPYIOk

DailyStarLeb: #Lebanese Army imposes tenuous calm in #Tripoli #Lebanon http://www.dailystar.com.lb/News/Politics/2012/May-14/173284-lebanese-army-imposes-tenuous-calm-in-tripoli.ashx#axzz1ujnFIY38

New York Times World: WORLD: Myanmar Drug Surge http://nyti.ms/IPZpqJ

Want China Times: Wang Yang re-elected as Guangdong party secretary http://www.wantchinatimes.com/news-subclass-cnt.aspx?id=20120514000035&cid=1101&MainCatID=0#.T7CdhivSU3c.twitter

BBC News (World): Tepco posts loss as costs soar http://bbc.in/IPYIOh

Peoples Daily Online: Gunmen kill 9 in Bauchi, Borno, Kano http://fb.me/YrU8iFmk

The Daily Star: Somali movie industry films love, not war http://bit.ly/KE7yRc

The Australian: Dollar forecast to drop to US98c: NAB predicts the Australian dollar will hit US98c by September, adding to a se... http://bit.ly/L0xbyC

Press TV: Armed men have assassinated the imam of the Ruqayya mosque, Sheikh Abbas al-Laham in the Syrian capital Damascus,... http://fb.me/1Bx9QY81G

Post World News: Lee making 1st visit by South Korean leader to Myanmar since 1983 assassination attempt http://wapo.st/KjvZEc

Reuters Top News: Analysis: The core problems with JPMorgan's failed trades http://reut.rs/Jzbv8U

SCMP_News: Guangdong's anti-graft pilot plan 'may not be enough', http://ow.ly/aSRoT

New York Times World: Drug Surge Clouds Myanmar Reform Effort http://nyti.ms/Kl4cEs

SCMP 南華早報: Party congress arrangements 'going smoothly', claims Beijing, http://ow.ly/aSQJr

Zee News: Huge quantity of explosives recovered in Gondia: In a major success, the Maharashtra Police has recovered huge q... http://tinyurl.com/6trvkmf

The Australian: Love, betrayal and a Presidential scandal: RIELLE Hunter's life had a supermarket-tabloid quality to it, well be... http://bit.ly/KivLNn

CNN International: Contentious Greek government talks to resume http://dlvr.it/1YqVKB

Breaking News UK: At least 13 Air India flights canceled; angry passengers try to block road to Mumbai airport - @ndtv http://bit.ly/KjlDnI