WELLINGTON, New Zealand – The family of late author J.R.R. Tolkien is suing the producers of “The Lord of the Rings” and “The Hobbit” movie trilogies for alleged exploitative merchandizing.
Antarctic Glacier Primed to Form Iceberg
With its protective sea ice barrier melted away, Antarctica's Pine Island Glacier grows ever closer to finally dropping its New York City-sized iceberg into the ocean, according to NASA. World powers to meet in Brussels to map out Iran plans
BRUSSELS (Reuters) – Officials from six world powers meet in Brussels on Wednesday to plan for a possible new round of talks with Iran, the latest effort to resolve a decade-long stand-off over its nuclear program an d avert the threat of a military conflict. The re-election of U.S. President Barack Obama this month has cleared the way for new talks and Western diplomats are eager to start soon as signs grow that Iran is still building up its nuclear capacity. … Laval Rouge et Or quarterback Tristan Grenon relishing Vanier Cup chance
TORONTO – Tristan Grenon felt helpless.
U.S. concerned about Bahrain violence, weak follow-up on reforms
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. officials voiced concern on Tuesday that Bahrain's failure to implement key reforms outlined in an independent 2011 report is making political dialogue more difficult and widening fissures in society in ways that would benefit Iran. Bahrain, where the U.S. Fifth Fleet is based, has been under Western pressure to implement recommendations for police, judicial, media and education reforms made by the Bahrain Independent Commission of Inquiry (BICI), an independent commission of international legal experts. … Analysis: Investors make $100 billion bet on China's drive up value chain
BEIJING (Reuters) – China's soaring wages and strengthening currency might blunt the competitive edge of exporters that have seen average pay double since 2007, but it won't stop firms worldwide making a collective $100 billion bet on setting up shop here this year. Although foreign direct investment inflows in 2012 have seen the longest monthly run of year-on-year declines since 2009, hurt by a weak outlook for corporate investment and sagging global trade, FDI should still top $100 billion for the third year running. … Irish drop 3 doctors from probe into woman's death
The Irish government removed three doctors Tuesday from its investigation into the death of an ailing woman who was denied an abortion in an Irish hospital, a case that has exposed Ireland to worldwide criticism. 
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