 Nissan to recall 841,000 vehicles due to steering wheel glitch Thu 23 May 2013
TOKYO (Reuters) - Nissan Motor Co Ltd will recall about 841,000 vehicles worldwide including the Micra compact car, also known as the March, as a result of a steering... (photo: WN / Sayali Santosh Kadam) The Guardian
Industry Japan Nissan Photos Wikipedia: Nissan Motor Company |
 Kerry warns Assad over Syria violence Thu 23 May 2013
The US Secretary of State is warning Syria's President that the opposition will be given wide support if Bashar al-Assad refuses to negotiate on a peace deal. John Kerry... (photo: AP / Ibrahim Usta) Al Jazeera
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 4-Nation Pacific Alliance Trade Bloc Forges Ahead Wed 22 May 2013
BOGOTA, Colombia — The presidents of Colombia, Peru, Chile and Mexico meet in the western city of Cali on Thursday in hopes of completing a nascent trade bloc that looks... (photo: AP / Fernando Vergara) The New York Times
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 'Soldier' killed in London attack Wed 22 May 2013
A man reported to be a serving soldier has been murdered near a military training barracks in southeast London, in what police say may be a politically motivated... (photo: AP / Alastair Grant) Al Jazeera
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 Hunger felt by 20% of households — SWS Wed 22 May 2013
Nearly 20 percent of respondent Filipino families said they went hungry for at least a day in the past three months based on a Social Weather Stations (SWS) survey. The... (photo: WN / Janice Sabnal) The Daily Tribune
Hunger Manila Photos Social Weather Wikipedia: Manila |
 Women 40% more likely than men to develop mental illness, study finds Wed 22 May 2013
Researchers say women are more likely to have depression and anxiety, while more men report substance abuse Mental health campaigners say GPs should be aware of gender... (photo: WN / Aruna Mirasdar) The Guardian
Health Photos Research Wikipedia: Mental disorder Women |
 World stocks mixed ahead of Fed chief testimony Wed 22 May 2013
BANGKOK (AP) — World stock markets were mixed Wednesday, hours before Federal Reserve chairman Ben Bernanke is to deliver remarks before Congress on the state of... (photo: AP / Lee Jin-man) RoadRunner
Economy Market Photos Stock Wikipedia: DAX |
 'India inching towards water scarcity' Wed 22 May 2013
Bangkok: India is "inching towards water scarcity" and the situation in several states is critical as ground water levels are depleting at an alarming rate, Union... (photo: WN / Aruna Mirasdar) Zeenews
India Photos Wikipedia: Water issues in developing countries Water Resources Water Scarcity |
 North Korea sends military leader as 'special envoy' to China Wed 22 May 2013
SEOUL: North Korea on Wednesday sent a top military official to China as a personal envoy of leader Kim Jong-Un, at a time of strained relations with Beijing and ahead of... (photo: AP / Ng Han Guan) The Times of India
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 Safe drinking water - an unfinished agenda Wed 22 May 2013
Wednesday, 22 May 2013, 3:41 pm Opinion: UN ESCAP Safe drinking water - an unfinished agenda by May 21, 2013 Without water there is no life. Clean drinking water and... (photo: WN / Aruna Mirasdar) Scoop
Life People Photos Water Wikipedia: Drinking water |
 McConnell calls for end of import sanctions on Myanmar Tue 21 May 2013
Facebook Follow @washtimes Do you believe Jay Carney's assertion that aides insulated President Obama from the IRS scandal? Login to Vote View results Senate... (photo: Public Domain / The White House from Washington, DC) The Washington Times
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 Two key candidates barred from Iran election Tue 21 May 2013
Iran's electoral watchdog has barred former President Akbar Hashemi Rafsanjani and a close aide to president Mahmoud Ahadinejad from running in the June 14 presidential... (photo: AP / Vahid Salemi) Al Jazeera
Election Iran Photos Politics Wikipedia: Iranian presidential election, 2013 |
 Top 10 places off the beaten track Tue 21 May 2013
The members and editors of VirtualTourist.com have selected their "Top 10 Places off the beaten path". Reuters has not endorsed this list. 1. Chile Stretching 4270 km... (photo: WN / RTayco) Stuff
Antarctic Chile Pacific Photos Tourism Wikipedia: Tourism |
 Fight for Somalia turns town to dust Tue 21 May 2013
- In a town not far from Mogadishu, vehicles slow to a crawl to negotiate the potholes that dot the town's only tarmac road; ownerless donkeys wander about, scavenging... (photo: UN / TOBIN JONE) Al Jazeera
Amisom Mogadishu Photos Somalia Wikipedia: Mogadishu |
 Jusuf Kalla re-elected to lead CAPDI Tue 21 May 2013
Former vice president Jusuf Kalla was re-elected as chairman of the Centrist Asia Pacific Democrats International (CAPDI) for a third time at the second CAPDI... (photo: AP / Achmad Ibrahim) Jakarta Post
Business Jakarta Photos Politics Wikipedia: Jusuf Kalla |
 Climate change spurs shipping to steer cleaner course Tue 21 May 2013
Transporting goods around the world contributes hugely to global carbon emissions. In turn, climate change has thrown global shipping patterns into disarray. The cargo... (photo: UN / Evan Schneider) Deutsche Welle
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 World stocks mixed ahead of Fed statements Tue 21 May 2013
BANGKOK (AP) -- World stock markets were mixed Tuesday as investors waited for the U.S. Federal Reserve to telegraph what it plans to do next with its economic stimulus... (photo: WN / Yolanda Leyba) The Associated Press
Economy Markets Photos Stock Wikipedia: DAX |
 Physician dismisses force-feeding concerns Tue 21 May 2013
A military physician who oversees a team of nurses force-feeding hunger-striking prisoners at the Guantanamo Bay detention facility has dismissed ethical concerns raised... (photo: US Navy / Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Elisha Dawkins) Al Jazeera
Guantanamo Health Human Rights Photos Wikipedia: Guantanamo Bay detention camp |
 Philippine stocks end up on positive corporate earnings Tue 21 May 2013
MANILA, May 21 (Xinhua) -- The Philippine stock market ended Tuesday's gains positively as investors beef up their portfolio on selected stocks. The bellwether Philippine... (photo: WN / Rubielyn Bunag) Xinhua
Economy Market Photos Stock Wikipedia: Philippine Stock Exchange |
 Brian May: The Voice is an insult to music Tue 21 May 2013
Brian May thinks The Voice is an 'insult to music'. The Queen guitarist blasted the TV talent show which has editions across the world, including the United Kingdom,... (photo: AP/Kirsty Wigglesworth, pool) Music News
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