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Thousands in Portland take to bikes for naked ride

World NewsJun 20, 2011
Where’s Waldo?

World NewsJun 20, 2011

Thousands of people gathered at Merrion Square, Dublin, Sunday, dressed like the famous character from “Where’s Waldo” to break a Guinness World Record. (Daily Mail)Participants wore white and red striped T-shirts and matching hats --Waldo’s signature costume -- for the event organized by the Street Performance World Championships.The organizers came up with the weird and fun way to break the reco
IMF says global recovery at risk

World BusinessJun 19, 2011

SAO PAULO (AFP) -- A fragile global economic recovery could falter unless Europe averts sovereign defaults, the United States gets its fiscal house in order and emerging economies prevent overheating, the IMF warned Friday.“There are very clear risks to the recovery,” the International Monetary Fund‘s research director, Olivier Blanchard, said in Sao Paulo as he presented the Fund’s latest update
Juncker warns debt crisis in Greece could be contagious

World BusinessJun 19, 2011

BERLIN (AP) ― Contagion from the Greek debt crisis could spread to at least five other European countries ― including Belgium or even Italy ― if it is not cautiously managed, the head of the eurozone group warned Saturday.Jean-Claude Juncker told the German daily Sueddeutsche Zeitung that demanding that private creditors contribute to the next Greek bailout package could be considered a “default”
Merkel wants bank aid for Greece debt

World BusinessJun 19, 2011

BERLIN (AFP) ― German Chancellor Angela Merkel Saturday urged “substantial” aid from private creditors to resolve Greek debt woes, as the Eurogroup warned the crisis could spread like a firestorm through EU economies.“We must be sure to try to have a substantial contribution” from private creditors like banks and insurance companies for debt-laden Greece,” Merkel told a meeting of her Christian De
Afghanistan says Taliban, U.S. in peace talks

World NewsJun 19, 2011

Suicide attackers launch assault near Karzai’s office; Taliban claims responsibilityKABUL (AP) ― Afghan President Hamid Karzai acknowledged Saturday that the U.S. and Afghan governments have held talks with Taliban emissaries in a bid to end the nation’s nearly 10-year war, even as suicide attackers launched a bold assault in the heart of the county’s capital, killing nine people.The attack, which
Ferret chews unattended baby’s fingers off

Jun 19, 2011

A 4-month-old toddler in Missouri, U.S., lost seven of his fingers to a hungry pet ferret while his parents were out.Doctors had to amputate his fingers as they were in critical condition, leaving only two thumbs and a pinky.The parents, who allegedly claimed that they woke up after hearing their child screaming, have been charged with first-degree child endangerment.Although Ryan Waldo and Carrie
Julian Assange puts himself on auction

World NewsJun 19, 2011

Julian Assange has put himself on eBay. You can now bid to be one of eight people to join Assange for lunch, accompanied by Slovenian philosopher Slavoj Žižek, Digital Trends reported. The winning bidders will get to dine with the pair in London on July 2 and also receive a front-row ticket to Assange’s presentation regarding “the impact of Wikileaks.”The initial price was $564. As the number of b
Ban's second-term bid endorsed by Security Council

World NewsJun 18, 2011

United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon is almost certain to succeed in his pursuit of a second term after the Security Council on Friday unanimously adopted a resolution of support. If Ban, a South Korean national, is appointed by the U.N.General Assembly in a formal vote, expected Tuesday, he willcontinue to lead the 192-member organization through 2016. "The Security Council adopted by
IMF says global recovery at risk

World BusinessJun 18, 2011

SAO PAULO (AFP) – There is danger the fragile global recovery could collapse unless Europe averts sovereign defaults, the United States gets its fiscal house in order and emerging economies prevent overheating, the IMF warned Friday. "There are very clear risks to the recovery," the International Monetary Fund's research director, Olivier Blanchard, said in Sao Paulo as he presented the Fund's lat
U.N. council backs Ban for 2nd term

World NewsJun 18, 2011

UNITED NATIONS (AP) -- The U.N. Security Council approved Friday a second five-year term for Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon, a critical last step before the 192-member General Assembly holds the definitive vote next week. U.N. Secretary-GeneralBan Ki-moon (Yonhap News)The vote by acclamation came after a one-day delay due to what U.N. diplomats described as procedural and technical hold ups from s
We will kill Zawahiri just like bin Laden: U.S.

World NewsJun 17, 2011

WASHINGTON (AFP) ― The United States on Thursday dismissed new al-Qaida supremo Ayman al-Zawahiri as a pale imitation of Osama bin Laden and warned the Egyptian to expect a similar fate to his slain predecessor.U.S. officials painted the 59-year-old long-time No. 2 as an “armchair general” with no combat experience, saying he not only lacked charisma and leadership skills but was also a divisive f
Syrian troops take over northwestern town

World NewsJun 17, 2011

BEIRUT (AP) ― Syrian troops backed by tanks and helicopter gunships swept into another northwestern city early Friday, just days after laying siege to it, activists said. Big demonstrations were expected nationwide as the Syrian people pressed on with the uprising to oust President Bashar Assad.Syria-based rights activist Mustafa Osso said large numbers of soldiers entered Maaret al-Numan. It was
Ford Asia chief says small cars on way to China, India

World BusinessJun 17, 2011
IMF to release Greek funds despite EU delay

World BusinessJun 17, 2011