A radical Islamist cleric described by prosecutors as a key al-Qaida operative in Europe cannot be deported from Britain to Jordan to face terrorism charges, judges ruled Monday in the latest twist in a protracted legal saga. China slams Dalai Lama; Tibetan self-immolates
China accused the Dalai Lama on Monday of allying with Japanese right-wingers in an island dispute as a way of attacking China and blamed him for glorifying a wave of self-immolations among Tibetans. The comments came as another Tibetan set himself on fire to protest Chinese rule, Tibetan exiles and a rights group said.
British medical journal slams Roche on Tamiflu
A leading British medical journal is asking the drug maker Roche to release all its data on Tamiflu, claiming there is no evidence the drug can actually stop the flu. At least 32 Kenyan policemen killed by cattle raiders
NAIROBI (Reuters) – At least 32 Kenyan police officers were confirmed killed when armed cattle rustlers ambushed them in the remote northern county of Samburu on Saturday, a government official said on Monday. Officials had previously put the death toll at 12. “We have recovered more bodies, we now have 32 in total. They were ambushed by attackers bearing sophisticated weapons, including machine guns,” Osman Warfa, provincial commissioner for the vast Rift Valley province, told Reuters. Warfa said authorities were searching for more bodies. …
Comments from euro zone finance ministers and officials
BRUSSELS (Reuters) – Euro zone finance ministers and officials meet in Brussels on Monday to discuss the situation in Greece, but are not expected to authorize more money for Athens because there is still no agreement on how to make its debts sustainable. The Eurogroup meeting is, however, expected to give Greece two more years to meet its goals in talks about unfreezing lending. …
Largest collection of recovered Titanic jewels to be displayed for the first time
DORAVILLE, Ga. – Most of the jewelry recovered from the wreckage of the Titanic will go on public display for the first time with a three-city tour.
'How did this happen?': Speakeasy, saloon hatchet help tell tale of Prohibition at Pa. exhibit
PHILADELPHIA – A hatchet used to bust up saloons, the verdict sheet from Al Capone’s trial, and lawman Eliot Ness’ sworn oath of office are among the more sobering artifacts in a new exhibit documenting the driest period in U.S. history.
RIM to introduce new BlackBerry 10 devices on January 30
(Reuters) – Research In Motion Ltd plans to introduce its new line of BlackBerry 10 smartphones on January 30, the company said on Monday, giving investors a measure of confidenc e that the long-awaited devices are nearing completion. The Waterloo, Ontario-based company, a one-time pioneer in the smartphone industry, is betting its future on the new products, which will be powered by its new BlackBerry 10 operating system. Its shares rose 5.5 percent to $9.01 in trading before the U.S. stock markets opened. … JFK boyhood house tours to mark day of mourning in 1963 after assassination
BROOKLINE, Mass. – The National Park Service will open John F. Kennedy’s boyhood home in Massachusetts to tours on Nov. 25 to mark the 49th anniversary of the national day of mourning that followed his assassination.
New scenic trail is open at Land Between The Lakes for biking, hiking
KUTTAWA, Ky. – Visitors to Land Between The Lakes National Recreation Area will be able to hike and bike along a new scenic trail between Lake Barkley and Kentucky Lake.
Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park hosts annual 'Christmas and Holiday Traditions' exhibition
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. – Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park is hosting its 18th annual “Christmas and Holiday Traditions Around the World” exhibition.
What is The National Coalition for Syrian Revolutionary and Opposition Forces?
Western leaders welcomed the Syrian opposition’s unification into a new organization, which they hope will provide a means to bolster rebels on the ground in Syria in their fight against the government of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad.
Britain faces "brain drain" as jobs dry up
LONDON (Reuters) – Tired of constant rejection emails, an increasing number of graduates are packing their bags and leaving Britain for job opportunities abroad, raising concerns of a “brain drain.” With more than one in three recent university leavers unemployed, many have gone in search for better prospects and pay in the faster-growing economies of Asia and Australasia. Jamie Devonshire, 26, graduated from Manchester University in 2008 and moved to Hong Kong two years ago to work for a small investment fund. “Been here two years now and love it. …
TSX may open higher on upbeat China export data
(Reuters) – Canada's main stock index looked set to open higher on Monday, after data showed that China's export growth climbed to a five-month high above 11 percent, beating expectations and adding to recent data suggesting an economic growth recovery. TOP ST ORIES Comments by China's two top banking officials playing down the risks of bad debt in the banking system provided the latest upbeat signal from Beijing suggesting seven straight quarters of slowing growth have ended. … Rona denies report of offer from Lowe's
(Reuters) – Canadian home-improvement retailer and distributor Rona Inc said it “categorically denied” report published in newspaper La Presse on Saturday suggesting that it had received a buyout offer from U.S.-based rival Lowe’s Cos Inc . Rona said it has not received any proposal of any kind from Lowe’s and there have been no new buyout discussion between the two companies. Lowe’s withdrew its C$1.8 billion ($1.86 billion) proposal to buy Rona in mid-September, after opposition from politicians in Rona’s home province of Quebec and from its dealers. …
South African police clash with Xstrata strikers
JOHANNESBURG (Reuters) – South African police said on Monday officers had fired rubber bullets to disperse protesting miners who barricaded a road leading to the Kroondal chrome mine operated by mining giant Xstrata. Xstrata dismissed 400 workers at the mine over a week ago for taking part in an illegal strike. (Reporting by Ed Stoddard; Editing by Ed Cropley)
Pakistan accuses Afghans of killing civilians
Pakistan has accused Afghan forces of cross-border shelling that has killed at least four Pakistani civilians.
London's local governments face pension time-bomb
LONDON (Reuters) – Years of poor governance and mismanagement have turned London’s local government pension schemes into a “ticking time-bomb” that could mean a massive bill for taxpayers, a new report has found. The report by think-tank Pensions Institute published on Monday said that by “shopping around” for the most favourable actuarial assumptions, local government pension schemes were understating the real value of their pension liabilities and repeatedly deferring funding recovery plans. …
BBC says its news chief, her deputy stepping aside
The BBC's news chief and her deputy have been temporarily replaced while the broadcaster deals with the fallout from coverage of a child abuse scandal that forced its director general to resign, the broadcaster said Monday. Israeli army scores "direct hits" on Syrian target
JERUSALEM (Reuters) – Israel’s army fired tank shells into Syria on Monday and scored “direct hits” in response to a Syrian mortar shell that struck the Israeli-controlled Golan Heights, the Israeli military said in a statement. Israeli military sources said Syrian mobile artillery was directly hit in the incident. It was the second time in two days that Israel has responded to what it said was errant Syrian fire. On Sunday the military said it had a fired a “warning shot” across the disengagement line, while on Monday it said it had fired back at “the source”. …
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