Sunday, December 30, 2007

Europe
It's victory in Europe for Montgomery
Guardian Unlimited, UK - 3 hours ago
It's a simple formula: buy individual European groups and titles and put them together in a grand sweep of synergies and cost-slashing. ...
ca sweeps awards at 2007 project and portfolio management summit ...
Al-Bawaba, Jordan - 1 hour ago
This prominent event is held annually in both North America and Europe. The strong record of success now includes: In 2007, CA Clarity PPM was again ...
CA - IT
EUROPE: European stock markets end three-session streak
Taipei Times, Taiwan - 15 hours ago
European shares ended a three-session winning streak on Friday on the last full trading day of the year, as traders failed to find inspiration after gloomy ...
EUROPE MARKETS Three-session Europe streak snapped MarketWatch
UPDATE: German Markets Show Uber-Strength, Outperform In 2007 CNNMoney.com
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RadioFreeEurope/RadioLiberty
RADIO FREE EUROPE / RADIO LIBERTY
RadioFreeEurope/RadioLiberty, Czech Republic - 18 hours ago
Your source for news and information from Eastern and Southeastern Europe, Russia, the Caucasus, Central Asia, and Southwestern Asia.
RADIO FREE EUROPE / RADIO LIBERTY RadioFreeEurope/RadioLiberty
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Boston Scientific device wins approval in Europe
Boston Globe, United States - Dec 28, 2007
Boston Scientific Corp., the second-biggest maker of heart devices, received marketing approval in Europe for its implantable Livian, used to monitor ...
ATTEVELD LOOKING TO EUROPE
Sportinglife.com, UK - 20 hours ago
Roda JC coach Raymond Atteveld is expecting his side to maintain their push for a European place at Excelsior on Sunday. The visitors also have an added ...

eFluxMedia
Heineken buys into eastern Europe
Guardian Unlimited, UK - Dec 28, 2007
Heineken announced a deal on Friday to buy one of the leading brewers in Belarus, underlining the importance of the fast-growing eastern European market to ...
Heineken Buys Syabar to Expand in Belarus, Fuel Sales (Update1) Bloomberg
Dutch Heineken expands to Belarus buying Syabar Pravda
Heineken to buy Belarus brewer Syabar Monsters and Critics.com
Scotsman
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Mirror.co.uk
ERIKSSON BUILDING FOR EUROPE
Sportinglife.com, UK - Dec 29, 2007
That is a must if you want to play European football. "If you try another way, you might do well in Europe and badly in the league. ...
Manchester City Sven Building For City's Future Goal.com
Striker rejects City switch SkySports
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India Infoline.com
JSW, Geo to Build $42 Million Steel Factory for Eastern Europe
Bloomberg - Dec 28, 2007
... producer of the alloy, will build a $42 million factory with Georgia-based Geo Steel LLC to tap demand for the alloy in Eastern European countries. ...
JSW Steel to invest in steel rolling JV in Georgia Reuters India
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Dollar, Gold Rise in Europe
The Associated Press - Dec 28, 2007
LONDON (AP) — The US dollar was mostly lower against other major currencies in European trading Friday. Gold rose. The euro traded at $1.4711, ...
Dollar Falls, Gold Rises in Europe The Associated Press
US Dollar Mixed, Gold Down in Europe The Associated Press


World

BBC News
Far from case closed in Pakistan
Los Angeles Times - 1 hour ago
Fires set a day earlier in Karachi, Pakistan, continue to burn. The streets were filled with police and protesters on the second day of a three-day mourning period for slain former Prime Minister Benazir Bhutto.
Focus: After Benazir Guardian Unlimited
The Musharraf Problem Wall Street Journal
Reuters - Boston Globe - Seattle Times - Houston Chronicle
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Voice of America
Delays in Kenya's Vote Count Touch Off Unrest Nationwide
Washington Post - 4 hours ago
Riot police protect ballot boxes after violence broke out over reported election fraud, Friday, Dec. 28, 2007 in Ngong town just outside Nairobi.
Long wait for election results in Kenya ignites violence USA Today
Violence In Kenya Over Election Wait Guardian Unlimited
Boston Globe - AllAfrica.com - International Herald Tribune - BBC News
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BBC News
Bhutto's Party to Decide on Successor
ABC News - 1 hour ago
Pakistani women light candles in front of a portrait of former Pakistani prime minister Benazir Bhutto during a vigil at her Pakistan Peoples Party office Saturday Dec. 29, 2007 in Lahore, Pakistan.
Bombs miss Pakistan party official CNN International
Pakistan People's Party to Decide on New Leader, Elections Voice of America
CNN - Forbes - TIME - Baltimore Sun
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Ottawa Citizen
Condemnation, Concern Follow Bhutto Assassination
Voice of America - Dec 28, 2007
By Sonja Pace World reaction to the assassination of Pakistani opposition leader and former Prime Minister Benazir Bhutto has been a mixture of outrage and concern about the future of her politically volatile country.
AlJazeeraEnglishAn Appreciation: The Benazir Bhutto I Knew U.S. News & World Report
Los Angeles Times - PC World - Korea Times - KTUU
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Malaysia Star
Pakistani channel shows pictures of "two attackers"
Reuters - 1 hour ago
ISLAMABAD, Dec 30 (Reuters) - A Pakistani television channel broadcast on Sunday grainy still pictures of what it said appeared to be two men who attacked and killed opposition leader Benazir Bhutto.
Pakistan Unrest Leaves at Least 10 Dead Washington Post
The Benazir I knew Los Angeles Times
MarketWatch - CNN International - Reuters India - Daily Democrat
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PRESS TV
Concerns grow over delayed Colombia hostage deal
Reuters - 3 hours ago
By Nelson Bocanegra VILLAVICENCIO, Colombia, Dec 30 (Reuters) - A Venezuelan-sponsored plan to free three hostages held by Colombian rebels was stalled by the guerrillas' failure to reveal their location, and Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez said it ...
Hostage rescue mission awaits go-ahead from Colombian rebels Boston Globe
Chavez's Bid to Free Colombia FARC-Held Hostages Faces Deadline Bloomberg
CNN International - Reuters UK - United Press International - The Canadian Press
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Guardian Unlimited
Freed Australian Guantanamo convict in hiding
USA Today - 3 hours ago
ADELAIDE, Australia (AP) - David Hicks, the first person convicted by a US military tribunal at Guantanamo Bay, spent his second day of freedom in hiding Sunday after his release from an Australian prison.
Former Guantanamo Bay Detainee Hicks Freed from Australian Jail Voice of America
Ex-Guantanamo inmate is released Los Angeles Times
TIME - Bloomberg - International Herald Tribune - JURIST
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Turkish Press
Japan PM says will ponder cabinet reshuffle next year
Forbes - 3 hours ago
JINAN, China (Thomson Financial) - Japanese Prime Minister Yasuo Fukuda said Saturday he will think about a cabinet reshuffle next year, but ruled out the possibility of a snap general election.
Japan PM urges China co-operation BBC News
Doubts remain after Japan PM visits China Reuters UK
People's Daily Online - Xinhua - AFP - United Press International
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RTE.ie
Bin Laden says US seeks to exploit Iraqi oil
Washington Post - 11 hours ago
By Inal Ersan DUBAI (Reuters) - Al Qaeda leader Osama bin Laden accused Washington of plotting to take control of Iraq's oil and urged Iraqis to reject efforts to rebuild a US-backed national unity government there.
Bin Laden Warns Iraqis Against Joining Unity Government Voice of America
Bin Laden warns Iraqi Sunnis Los Angeles Times
Bloomberg - Reuters - Reuters UK - Ha'aretz
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Indonesian landslide victims camp in govt offices
Reuters - 1 hour ago
JAKARTA, Dec 30 (Reuters) - Hundreds of Indonesians camped in government offices on Sunday after their homes were destroyed in landslides on Java island, as rescuers struggled to dig through thick mud in their search for dozens of missing people.
Rescuers pull victims from Indonesian landslides International Herald Tribune
Heavy rain sparks new landslide fears in Indonesia Reuters India
Reuters UK - Washington Post - AFP - Voice of America
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Telegraph.co.uk
S.African unions pledge to rally support for Zuma
Reuters South Africa - 20 hours ago
By Gordon Bell JOHANNESBURG (Reuters) - South Africa's powerful trade unions threatened on Saturday to mobilise their members against the "political prosecution" of African National Congress leader Jacob Zuma.
AlJazeeraEnglishANC leader charged with corruption Los Angeles Times
Washington Post - New York Times - MLive.com - JURIST
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Javno.hr
Convicted Charity Workers Return to France From Chad
New York Times - 22 hours ago
Emilie Lelouch, right, and other French charity workers hid handcuffs as they left Chad for France on Friday. They were convicted of trying to kidnap children they said were orphans.
6 Convicted in Chad Kidnap Case Returned to France Washington Post
Convicted charity workers are returned to France Los Angeles Times
Guardian Unlimited - Reuters UK - AFP - Taipei Times
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China Post
Hong Kong denied '12 vote
Boston Globe - 1 hour ago
BEIJING - China ruled yesterday that Hong Kong cannot choose its next chief executive through direct elections, but held out hopes of a more democratic vote for the following election, in 2017.
Hong Kong to Elect Leader in 2017 Wall Street Journal
Beijing Says Hong Kong Democracy Possible in 2020 Voice of America
AHN - AFP - Inquirer.net - United Press International
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Canada.com
Sri Lanka military, rebels say clashes kill dozens
Reuters - 16 hours ago
COLOMBO, Dec 29 (Reuters) - Sri Lanka's military said on Saturday troops captured rebel positions in the island's northwest killing 20 rebels, while rebels said they had killed 20 soldiers in the latest clashes in the civil war.
Sri Lankan Military, Rebels Engage in Deadly Clashes Voice of America
Tamil Tigers deny Sri Lanka army claim of 20 rebels killed in ... International Herald Tribune
Jerusalem Post - Bloomberg - PRESS TV - United Press International
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Peninsula On-line
Sri Lankan TV staff release minister held hostage
Reuters - Dec 27, 2007
COLOMBO, Dec 27 (Reuters) - Staff at Sri Lanka's state television broadcaster on Thursday released a minister they had taken hostage after his aide manhandled their director, company officials said.
Sri Lankan Minister Held Hostage After Storming Television Station Voice of America
Commandos rescue Sri Lankan minister held hostage in TV station Indian Muslims
Guardian Unlimited - Independent - mediabistro.com - United Press International
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Canoe.ca
Kandhamal remains tense, poor families suffer
NDTV.com - 6 hours ago
Despite the large presence of police and paramilitary forces and curfew in sensitive towns, communal tension continues to simmer across Kandhmal district in Orissa.
700 take refuge in Orissa relief camps GulfNews
Christians Fear Attacks by Indian Hindus The Associated Press
TIME - Reuters - International Herald Tribune - Indian Muslims
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Alalam News Network
Olmert seeks to tighten grip on WBank building
Reuters - Dec 28, 2007
By Ari Rabinovitch JERUSALEM, Dec 28 (Reuters) - Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert has ordered the Housing Ministry not to unilaterally issue any additional building permits on occupied land in the West Bank, Israeli officials said on Friday.
Int'l criticism has little impact on Har Homa sales Jerusalem Post
PM to freeze E. J'lem building; Har Homa to expand Ha'aretz
New York Times - Washington Post - Boston Globe - Seattle Times
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Voice of America
What next after Thai election?
BBC News - Dec 28, 2007
By Jonathan Head The general election in Thailand has left the country without a clear winner, and without a clear path out of the political crisis that broke out over the leadership of then-Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra two years ago.
Thai Election Commission disqualifies 3 pro-Thaksin election victors International Herald Tribune
Thai generals in fear after tycoon’s victory Times Online
Bangkok Post - AFP - Wall Street Journal - Xinhua
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PRESS TV
French President Makes No Secret of His Relationship With Singer
ABC News - 15 hours ago
French President Nicolas Sarkozy and Italian top model and singer Carla Bruni visit the Valley of the Kings in Luxor, Egypt Wednesday, Dec. 26, 2007.
Sarkozy: France Supports Egypt's Nuclear-Power Plans Voice of America
Je t’aime: Sarkozy’s girlfriend to record love album Times Online
International Herald Tribune - Reuters South Africa - Jerusalem Post - United Press International
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EnjoyFrance.com
Keeping a French tradition
Los Angeles Times - 1 hour ago
Amid tightening rules on smokers, a small museum in Paris proclaims tobacco to be a noble element of French culture. By Geraldine Baum, Los Angeles Times Staff Writer PARIS -- Someone once noted that a sure sign of the passing of a cultural phenomenon ...
Left Bank fumes in a smoke-free zone Guardian Unlimited
Private place for smokers, on the Web CNET News.com