Friday, November 9, 2007

Apple Taps Europe as iphone Debuts in Germany, UK (Update3)
Bloomberg - 53 minutes ago
Deutsche Telekom AG, Europe's largest phone company, started selling the combined phone and ipod music player in more than 700 shops in Germany. ...
AAPL
reportalert.info - Toyota Motor Europe Publishes Sustainability ...
CSRwire.com (press release) - 56 minutes ago
(csrwire) November 9, 2007 - Toyota Motor Europe has released its sixth European Sustainability Report, with a special focus on climate change and CO2 ...
Europe cannot allow Belgium to implode
Courrier International, France - 34 minutes ago
Pierre Rousselin analyses Flemish independentist whims and evokes a 'separatist one-upmanship' in Europe. ... "Europe does indeed encourage decentralisation ...

The Associated Press
iphone Goes on Sale in Europe
The Associated Press - 17 minutes ago
Apple hopes to sell 10 million iphones in 2008, helped by the launch of the iphone in Europe, then in Asia next year. It goes on sale in Britain later ...

European Rugby Cup
"House Full" signs up around the grounds of Europe
European Rugby Cup, Ireland - 3 minutes ago
The “House Full” signs are going up at the club rugby grounds across Europe as the big kick-off to the 13th season of the Heineken Cup rapidly approaches. ...
How the Allies penetrated Fortress Europe
NW Evening Mail, UK - 13 minutes ago
... suffered 90 per cent casualties. l By late afternoon on June 6, the Allies had finally gained a foothold in Hitler’s Fortress Europe. ...
A demographic decline weighs upon Eastern Europe's future
Courrier International, France - 34 minutes ago
The academic Philippe Wanner studies the consequences of the demographical decline in Eastern Europe. "A significant drop in the population (an annual ...
Europe: Storm Affects Platforms, Ports
Stratfor (subscription) - 53 minutes ago
Oil platforms off the Norwegian coast and Europe's largest port were closed Nov. 9, while authorities in Rotterdam, the Netherlands, said they planned to ...
Europe must stick with recycling focus, says Europen
CEE-foodindustry.com, France - 9 minutes ago
By Neil merrett 09/11/2007 - European industry is generally succeeding in meeting EU requirements for recycling, though must not lose focus on the ...
Saxo Bank Appoints COO of Europe, Middle East and US
EasyBourse.com, France - 24 minutes ago
LONDON -(Dow Jones)- Saxo Bank, a Copenhagen-based online investment bank, said today that Albert Maasland has been appointed as new European Chief ...

World

Seattle Post Intelligencer
Violence Erupts After Bhutto's Arrest
CBS News - 1 hour ago
Former Pakistani Prime Minister Benazir Bhutto, second from left, addresses her supporters outside her residence in Islamabad, Nov. 9, 2007.
Bhutto Under House Arrest to Undermine Protest (Update1) Bloomberg
Bhutto Put Under House Arrest in Pakistan NPR
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China Daily
Aung San Suu Kyi voices optimism on reform in Myanmar
International Herald Tribune - 2 hours ago
By Thomas Fuller BANGKOK: The pro-democracy leader in Myanmar, Aung San Suu Kyi, said Friday that she was "optimistic" about political reform in the military-ruled country, amid tentative signs that a two-decade-long political deadlock might be easing.
Suu Kyi resigned to Myanmar house arrest White Rock Reviewer
Aung San Suu Kyi meets liaison minister United Press International
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Boston Globe
Spanish minister heads to Chad
CNN International - 2 hours ago
MADRID, Spain (CNN) -- A top Spanish Foreign Ministry official left Madrid early Friday in a jet bound for the impoverished central African country of Chad, where three Spanish flight crew members remained in detention for allegedly plotting to kidnap ...
Chad frees Spanish air crew Reuters South Africa
Chad frees 'kidnap' aircrew men BBC News
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Telegraph.co.uk
UK Tidal Surge `Main Threat' Over, Government Says (Update1)
Bloomberg - 3 hours ago
By Robin Stringer Nov. 9 (Bloomberg) -- The UK Environment Agency said the ``main threat'' from a tidal surge is over, after residents on the eastern coast of England were evacuated in anticipation of severe flooding.
Hundreds evacuate amid east coast flood alert Guardian Unlimited
East of England hopes for storm surge escape Independent
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Earthtimes
South Africa: Ruling Bolsters npa's Hand in Zuma Case
AllAfrica.com - 4 hours ago
THE Supreme Court of Appeal made four judgments yesterday that would help the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) in its quest to reinstate corruption charges against former deputy president Jacob Zuma.
ANC leadership race wide open after Zuma ruling Reuters South Africa
The Contender TIME
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Javno.hr
Blast at home of Pakistani minister, 2 dead - police
Reuters - 2 hours ago
PESHAWAR, Pakistan, Nov 9 (Reuters) - A suicide bomber killed two police guards on Friday, blowing himself up as he was stopped trying to enter the home of a government minister, police said.
4 Dead in Homicide Bombing at Pakistani Minister's Home FOX News
Bomb targets Pakistani minister BBC News
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PR-Inside.com (Pressemitteilung)
Dozens of corpses litter Mogadishu after battles
Reuters South Africa - 53 minutes ago
By Aweys Yusuf MOGADISHU (Reuters) - Corpses were scattered on Mogadishu streets on Friday as Ethiopian forces backed by tanks and artillery sought to crush Islamist-led insurgents.
Somalia: Mogadishu under bombardment, civilian casualty SomaliNet
Somalia peacekeepers 'not viable' BBC News
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Aljazeera.net
eu's border-free zone to expand
BBC News - 2 hours ago
By Oana Lungescu The European Union has decided to scrap border controls with nine of its newest members from next month. People will be able to move freely across Europe from Portugal to Estonia.
EU poised to expand passport-free zone MSNBC
EU Expands Visa-Free Travel To Nine More Countries AHN
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Wider global role urged for Japan
Los Angeles Times - 6 hours ago
Defense Secretary Gates' call for greater involvement is a controversial position in the nation and elsewhere in East Asia. By Julian E. Barnes, Los Angeles Times Staff Writer TOKYO -- US Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates on Friday urged the Japanese ...
Gates presses Japan on financial support for troops Forbes
Gates Urges More Japanese Action on Global Security New York Times
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Philadelphia Inquirer
Seven killed in Dubai bridge collapse
Reuters - 16 hours ago
By Inal Ersan DUBAI, Nov 8 (Reuters) - At least seven people were killed and about 15 injured on Thursday when a bridge under construction in Dubai collapsed near luxury hotels and high-rises in the Gulf trading and tourism hub.
Dubai bridge collapses killing 7 CNN International
Dubai bridge collapse: Six Indians killed Sify
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Voice of America
Pro-Kurdish party calls for autonomy in SE Turkey
Reuters - 20 hours ago
By Evren Mesci ANKARA, Nov 8 (Reuters) - Turkey's leading pro-Kurdish party called on the government on Thursday to grant autonomy to the mainly Kurdish southeast as a solution to the violence that has plagued the impoverished region for more than two ...
Top Iraqi Kurdistan Official says Government Moves Against PKK Voice of America
Authorities detained 4 in southeast Turkey, seize explosives International Herald Tribune
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Javno.hr
Israel criticizes IAEA head over Iran
Reuters - 23 hours ago
JERUSALEM (Reuters) - Israel's deputy prime minister called on Thursday for Mohamed elbaradei to be replaced as head of the International Atomic Energy Agency, accusing him of complacency over Iran's nuclear ambitions.
IAEA and Iran set more talks ahead of key UN report Reuters South Africa
Israel minister: Sack elbaradei BBC News
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Enews 2.0
Sri Lanka says 8 rebels killed in fighting in north
Reuters - 5 hours ago
COLOMBO, Nov 9 (Reuters) - Sri Lankan troops killed eight Tamil Tiger rebels in fighting in the north of the island, while two policemen were killed by a suspected rebel roadside bomb, a military spokesman said on Friday.
Sri Lankan Rebels Regret Norway's Silence on Negotiator's Death Bloomberg
Dozens killed as Sri Lanka fighting intensifies Guardian Unlimited
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KPIC
32 dead, 3 missing in China mine gas leak
Seattle Times - 6 hours ago
A gas leak killed 32 coal miners Thursday in southwest China, while three others were missing and presumed dead, a government safety official said.
China coal mine gas leak kills 32 Reuters UK
Gas leak kills 29 Chinese miners BBC News
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UTV
Alleged IRA leader charged with tax evasion
JURIST - 8 hours ago
[JURIST] The man believed to be the commander of the Irish Republican Army [BBC backgrounder] was arrested Wednesday night and charged Thursday with nine counts of tax evasion, totaling $3.7 million.
IRA 'chief' arrested after manhunt CNN International
Reputed IRA Chief in Court The Associated Press
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Times Now.tv
Decapitation: Mafia Adaptation
TIME - 2 hours ago
Open ambition is a dangerous thing for a mafioso. For years, Salvatore Lo Piccolo managed to mask his highest aspirations as he rose from loyal foot soldier to the upper reaches of the Mafia hierarchy.
Mafia's 'Ten Commandments' found BBC News
Key dates in Italy‘s Mafia fight Prescott Herald
Melbourne Herald Sun - Voice of America - New York Post
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RussiaToday
Russia, Germany at odds over Lufthansa flight deal
Guardian Unlimited - 2 hours ago
BERLIN, Nov 9 (Reuters) - Germany said on Friday Russia had agreed to allow the cargo unit of German airline Lufthansa to use its airspace until the end of February after a dispute over fly-over rules, but Russia said no deal was done.
Russian govt says has not extended Lufthansa Cargo's overflight rights Forbes
German government says deal with Russia in cargo flight dispute ... International Herald Tribune
Monsters and Critics.com - BusinessWeek - EasyBourse.com - Eurasia Daily Monitor
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KCBY.com 11
Finland massacre teenager felt cast out by fellow pupils
Guardian Unlimited - 12 hours ago
Candle flames flickered in kitchen windows across a chilly Finland last night as the country of 5 million people learned more details about the school massacre carried out by a student who felt himself cast out and bullied by his fellow pupils.
Web postings of Finnish teenage gunman reveal plans for rampage International Herald Tribune
Finnish pupils panic after copy-cat school threat Reuters UK
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Daily Star - Lebanon
Hamas leader sees W.Bank takeover if Israel leaves
Reuters - 42 minutes ago
GAZA, Nov 9 (Reuters) - Hamas Islamists, who seized control of the Gaza Strip in June, would take over the West Bank if Israel pulled out of the territory, a senior Hamas leader said on Friday.
The Annapolis dictionary: P is for photo-op Ha'aretz
Court delays Israeli bid to cut Gaza electricity Guardian Unlimited
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Voice of America
UN Examining Expulsion of Darfur Humanitarian Officer
Voice of America - Nov 8, 2007
By Derek Kilner The United Nations has expressed concern about the expulsion of its top humanitarian official from South Darfur, Sudan.
Sudan: OCHA Concerned Over Official's Expulsion From South Darfur AllAfrica.com
Sudan defends expulsion of UN man BBC News