Article | May 22, 2012 - 2:52pm
The hacktivist group Anonymous has recognised to have leaked 1.7GB of data belonging to the United States Bureau of Justice Statistics (BJS).
The file, which has been uploaded as a torrent and posted, reportedly contains internal e-mails as well as the website’s “entire database dump.”
Article | May 22, 2012 - 11:45am
European Union rules requiring pig farmers to keep animals in larger pens may mean production in the world's second-biggest pork exporter is set to tumble as farmers choose between barn remodeling or going out of business.
Beginning 1 Janaury 2013, farmers in the EU-27 will be required to keep breeding animals together in open pens for most of their lives, instead of confining them individually in stalls that are often too small for a pig to turn around.
Article | May 22, 2012 - 11:32am
The 23 May EU leaders summit in Brussels might not be able to come up with ground breaking decisions balancing fiscal discipline with growth nor is expected to decide on the issuance of Eurobonds or the recapitalisation of banks.
The 23 May EU leaders summit in Brussels might not be able to come up with ground breaking decisions balancing fiscal discipline with growth nor is expected to decide on the issuance of Eurobonds or the recapitalisation of banks.
Blog entry | May 21, 2012 - 10:38am
PARIS – When François Hollande, fresh from his election as France’s next president, was asked by a journalist which language he would use when he meets US President Barack Obama for the first time, his answer was revealing. “I speak English more fluently than the former president,” the Socialist leader insisted, referring to the outgoing Nicolas Sarkozy. “But a French president must speak French!”
PARIS – When François Hollande, fresh from his election as France’s next president, was asked by a journalist which language he would use when he meets US President Barack Obama for the first time, his answer was revealing. “I speak English more fluently than the former president,” the Socialist leader insisted, referring to the outgoing Nicolas Sarkozy. “But a French president must speak French!”
Article | May 21, 2012 - 5:54pm
“In the June election the Greek voters will choose to either remain in the euro area or exit from it”, the British Prime Minister David Cameron said from the United States, where he is attending the G8 and the NATO summits.
“In the June election the Greek voters will choose to either remain in the euro area or exit from it”, the British Prime Minister David Cameron said from the United States, where he is attending the G8 and the NATO summits.
Blog entry | May 20, 2012 - 10:22pm
On 18 May, oil prices slipped below $107 a barrel and hit a 2012 low as fears that Greece would leave the euro and a downgrade of 16 Spanish banks by Moody's increased the possibility of a major impact on growth and slower oil demand.
On 18 May, oil prices slipped below $107 a barrel and hit a 2012 low as fears that Greece would leave the euro and a downgrade of 16 Spanish banks by Moody's increased the possibility of a major impact on growth and slower oil demand.
Article | May 20, 2012 - 9:15pm
The eighth meeting of the Turkey-US Economic Partnership Commission, which has been convened regularly since 2002, recently was held in Ankara, a statement by the Turkish Foreign Ministry said.
Blog entry | May 18, 2012 - 11:14am
NEW YORK – Every year, millions of people die from preventable and treatable diseases, especially in poor countries. In many cases, lifesaving medicines can be cheaply mass-produced, but are sold at prices that block access to those who need them.
NEW YORK – Every year, millions of people die from preventable and treatable diseases, especially in poor countries. In many cases, lifesaving medicines can be cheaply mass-produced, but are sold at prices that block access to those who need them. And many die simply because there are no cures or vaccines, because so little of the world’s valuable research talent and limited resources is devoted to addressing the diseases of the poor.
Article | May 18, 2012 - 12:25pm
Russian President Vladimir Putin decided not to attend the Group of Eight (G8) summit hosted by US President Barack Obama to be held at the Camp David US presidential retreat in Maryland on 18-19 May.
Russian President Vladimir Putin decided not to attend the Group of Eight (G8) summit hosted by US President Barack Obama to be held at the Camp David US presidential retreat in Maryland on 18-19 May. Putin told Obama when the latter called to congratulate him on his inauguration that he will be too busy finalising Cabinet appointments, adding that Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev would replace him.
Blog entry | May 18, 2012 - 10:10am
NEW DELHI – On her recent trip to China, Bangladesh, and India, US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton was eager to trumpet America’s “New Silk Road” strategy, which she unveiled last September. But the Silk Road was a trade route, whereas knife-edge diplomacy dominated Clinton’s Asian tour.
NEW DELHI – On her recent trip to China, Bangladesh, and India, US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton was eager to trumpet America’s “New Silk Road” strategy, which she unveiled last September. But the Silk Road was a trade route, whereas knife-edge diplomacy dominated Clinton’s Asian tour.
Article | May 16, 2012 - 10:36am
The Bulgarian president, Rosen Plevneliev, commenced his first official visit to the United States which will continue until May 21. On the first day of his visit, the president met in Seattle the chairman of Microsoft Corporation, Bill Gates.
The Bulgarian president, Rosen Plevneliev, commenced his first official visit to the United States which will continue until May 21.
On the first day of his visit, the president met in Seattle the chairman of Microsoft Corporation, Bill Gates. According to Gates, the attractive forms of education, particularly the online education and training of teachers, were the basis for developing knowledge-based education.
Blog entry | May 16, 2012 - 10:05am
CAMBRIDGE – While the presidential primary elections in the United States are not over, Mitt Romney is now almost certain to be the party’s nominee to face Democratic President Barack Obama in November.
CAMBRIDGE – While the presidential primary elections in the United States are not over, Mitt Romney is now almost certain to be the party’s nominee to face Democratic President Barack Obama in November.
Article | May 15, 2012 - 9:42pm
Last week U.S. President Barack Obama announced his personal support for same-sex marriage.This week in an interview during a talk show,defended his view on same-sex marriage,but he did not committed to change the Defense of Marriage Act , which defines marriage as the legal union between individuals of different sex.
Article | May 15, 2012 - 3:16pm
Four technological giants are fighting to conquer the OLED television’s throne. This group of fighters is composed by the Japanese companies Sony Corp and Panasonic Corp, and the Korean firms Samsung Electronics and LG Electronics.
Blog entry | May 14, 2012 - 5:44pm
MELBOURNE – With daily headlines focusing on war, terrorism, and the abuses of repressive governments, and religious leaders frequently bemoaning declining standards of public and private behavior, it is easy to get the impression that we are witnessing a moral collapse. But I think that we have grounds to be optimistic about the future.
MELBOURNE – With daily headlines focusing on war, terrorism, and the abuses of repressive governments, and religious leaders frequently bemoaning declining standards of public and private behavior, it is easy to get the impression that we are witnessing a moral collapse. But I think that we have grounds to be optimistic about the future.
Article | May 13, 2012 - 9:43pm
Kyrgyzstan’s President Almazbek Atambayev recently announced that the future of the Manas Transit Centre, US air base in his country would depend on how developments in Afghanistan affect regional stability as well as increases in rental payments.
Kyrgyzstan’s President Almazbek Atambayev recently announced that the future of the Manas Transit Centre, US air base in his country would depend on how developments in Afghanistan affect regional stability as well as increases in rental payments.
Article | May 13, 2012 - 9:46pm
In a recent meeting with Turkmen President Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov, US General Electric Energy CEO for Eastern Europe, CIS and Russia Cristiano Tortelli said the company attaches great importance to the ongoing effective co-operation with Turkmenistan and intends to actively develop this co-operation further, news agencies reported.
In a recent meeting with Turkmen President Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov, US General Electric Energy CEO for Eastern Europe, CIS and Russia Cristiano Tortelli said the company attaches great importance to the ongoing effective co-operation with Turkmenistan and intends to actively develop this co-operation further, news agencies reported.
Article | May 11, 2012 - 12:18am
U.S. President Barack Obama in an interview to ABC News, stated that he now supports gay marriage,becoming the first U.S. president to endorse this kind of civil rights for gays.
“I’ve just concluded that for me personally it is important for me to go ahead and affirm that I think same-sex couples should be able to get married,” Obama said.
According to a Gallup Poll released earlier this week, Americans are split on the issue, with 50% supporting gay marriage and 48% against it,
Article | May 11, 2012 - 11:41am
The US President Barack Obama has recently confirmed that his administration stands behind the right of same-sex couples to be allowed to get married and enjoy the same rights as heterosexual couples.
Naturally, in an electoral year, it sparked various polemics in a society which is deeply divided on the issue. Of course, one side is clearly right, the other one clearly wrong, and vice-versa.
Article | May 10, 2012 - 12:32pm
More than 60% of Europeans believed that corruption was widely spread in the business of their countries in 2011 says a recent study conducted by Gallup International.
More than 60% of Europeans believed that corruption was widely spread in the business of their countries in 2011 says a recent study conducted by Gallup International.
The results were based on interviews with approximately 1,000 adults per country, aged 15 or older. The number of countries studied was 140.
Blog entry | May 9, 2012 - 10:09am
NEW YORK – This year’s annual meeting of the International Monetary Fund made clear that Europe and the international community remain rudderless when it comes to economic policy.
NEW YORK – This year’s annual meeting of the International Monetary Fund made clear that Europe and the international community remain rudderless when it comes to economic policy. Financial leaders, from finance ministers to leaders of private financial institutions, reiterated the current mantra: the crisis countries have to get their houses in order, reduce their deficits, bring down their national debts, undertake structural reforms, and promote growth. Confidence, it was repeatedly said, needs to be restored.
Article | May 9, 2012 - 11:21pm
The Chinese National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC) announced on 9 May , that the government will cut gasoline and diesel prices by about 3 percent from May 10, for the first time in six months.
This plan comes in response to declines in international crude oil prices, while crude prices are falling as a weak economic outlook for the EU and the United States indicates a decline in global oil demand.
Article | May 8, 2012 - 11:25pm
According to US. officials, the supposed suicide bomber at the center of a foiled plot to bring down a jetliner, was actually a double agent for Saudi Arabia's intelligence agency and the CIA.
Article | May 8, 2012 - 12:20pm
The International Fund for Animal Welfare (IFAW) has welcomed the news that Iceland has called an end to the cruel practice of harpooning endangered fin whales.
Article | May 8, 2012 - 2:17pm
Former Republican presidential candidate Rick Santorum has endorsed the party's inevitable nominee, Mitt Romney, for the 2012 GOP nomination. On 7 May, Santorum wrote in an open letter that he had reached his decision after a face-to-face meeting with Romney last week in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
