 Review: Doing Bad by Doing Good: Why Humanitarian Action Fails Tue 21 May 2013
If Christopher Coyne's new book, Doing Bad by Doing Good: Why Humanitarian Action Fails needed a subtitle, I'd be willing to offer up "We Meant Well, Too." Coyne's book... (photo: WN / Ahmed Deeb) Huffington Post
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 Odd International travel advisories for India Tue 21 May 2013
Judging by the travel guidelines issued by various countries to their citizens travelling to India - from being duped into marriage to being slain by our terrible driving... (photo: WN / Marzena J.) The Times of India
India Marriage Photos Travel Wikipedia: Travel |
 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 |
 China proposes emissions cap for first time Tue 21 May 2013
The battle against global warming has received a transformational boost after China, the world's biggest producer of carbon dioxide, proposed to set a cap on its... (photo: WN / Priya Dashini) The Independent
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 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
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 Threat from within: U.S. military braced for surge in Taliban ‘insider’ attacks Tue 21 May 2013
Facebook Follow @washtimes Sen. John Cornyn says it's "past time" for Attorney General Eric H. Holder Jr. to step down. Do you agree? Login to Vote View... (photo: US Navy / Matthew Stroup) The Washington Times
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 U.S. Stock Futures Fall Tue 21 May 2013
By BARBARA KOLLMEYER MADRID—U.S. stock market futures fell on Wednesday, with investors expected to look for more clues on any tapering of the Federal Reserve's easing... (photo: WN / Ahmed Deeb) Wall Street Journal
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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
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 HK stocks end 0.54 pct lower Tue 21 May 2013
HONG KONG, May 21 (Xinhua) -- Hong Kong stocks fell 126.66 points, or 0.54 percent, to close at 23,366.37 on Tuesday. The benchmark Hang Seng Index traded between... (photo: GFDL / Haingh) Xinhua
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 European Stocks Tilt Lower Tue 21 May 2013
By NINA BAINS European stocks were modestly lower Tuesday as investors digested comments from a Federal Reserve Official on Monday, while the yen resumed its downward... (photo: Creative Commons / Ninjakeg) Wall Street Journal
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 Sensex recovers by 35 points in early trade Tue 21 May 2013
The BSE benchmark index Sensex on Tuesday recovered by over 35 points in early trade on selective buying by funds and retail investors in banking, IT and oil stocks. The... (photo: WN / Aruna Mirasdar) The Hindu
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 Nikkei turns up, hits five-and-a-half-year high as retail investors pick up bargains Tue 21 May 2013
TOKYO (Reuters) - Japan's Nikkei share average hit a 5-1/2-year high on Tuesday, reversing earlier losses as retail investors scooped up underperforming stocks such as... (photo: Creative Commons / Delta 51) Reuters
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 Asia stocks muted ahead of Fed meeting Tue 21 May 2013
BANGKOK (AP) — Asian stock markets struggled to post gains Tuesday as investors waited for the U.S. Federal Reserve to telegraph what it plans to do next with its... (photo: WN / patricia) Yahoo Daily News
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 Stocks in News Tue 21 May 2013
NEW DELHI: Indian markets are likely to trade in a range with a positive bias on Tuesday. The immediate support level for Nifty is around 6100. "The Nifty is expected to... (photo: WN / Priya Dashini) The Times of India
Economy Markets Photos Stocks Wikipedia: Indian stock exchange |
 PM sends tough signal on Ladakh incursion to Li Mon 20 May 2013
NEW DELHI: India on Monday elevated peace on the border to a "core issue" with China, making it plain that it could not countenance any disturbance of the status quo, and... (photo: PIB of India) The Times of India
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 A look at the deadliest attacks in Iraq since the 2011 US troop pullout Mon 20 May 2013
BAGHDAD — Here is a look at the deadliest attacks in Iraq since the withdrawal of U.S. troops on Dec. 18, 2011: — May 20, 2013: A wave of attacks, some at... (photo: US Army / Shane Hamann,) The Washington Post
Attacks Baghdad Iraq Photos Wikipedia: Baghdad |
 Khurshid to undertake two-day visit of Saudi Arabia from May 25 Mon 20 May 2013
Tweet New Delhi, May 20 (ANI): External Affairs Minister Salman Khurshid will undertake a two-day visit of Saudi Arabia on May 25 and 26, at the invitation of Saudi... (photo: PIB of India / Photo Division, Ministry of I & B Govt. of India) Newstrack India
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 Afghan president Hamid Karzai to seek military aid as he arrives in India Mon 20 May 2013
Karzai is expected to ask India for help with 'military needs and shortages' during three-day visit to subcontinent Hamid Karzai, speaks after receiving an honorary... (photo: PIB of India / Photo Division, Ministry of Information & Broadcasting, Government of India ) The Guardian
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 Oil Ministry proposes gas price hike to $6.7 Mon 20 May 2013
New Delhi: Oil Ministry has moved a Cabinet note to raise the price of natural gas produced by state-owned ONGC and OIL as well as private firms like Reliance... (photo: WN / Aruna Mirasdar) Deccan Chronicle
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 Singapore stocks end up 0.14 pct Mon 20 May 2013
SINGAPORE, May 20 (Xinhua) -- Singapore shares closed 0.14 percent higher on Monday, boosted by U.S. equities hitting record closing highs on Friday as encouraging... (photo: WN/Pat Seng) Xinhua
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