ROME (Reuters) – Diesel brand founder Renzo Rosso is considering expanding into jewelery and launching a new project in Japan to fuel growth at his fashion group despite the global economic turmoil. Known as the "king of high-end casualwear", the rockstar-looking businessman is one of the most dynamic figures in a fashion industry threatened by a slowdown in its core markets. A painful recession in southern Europe and a slowdown in China are forcing European brands to come up with new ideas to lure consumers back into their stores. … Laval Rouge-et-Or advance to Vanier Cup with 42-7 win over Acadia in Uteck Bowl
QUEBEC CITY, Que. – The Laval Rouge-et-Or are returning to the Vanier Cup.
U.N. attack helicopters hit rebels in eastern Congo
KINSHASA (Reuters) – U.N. attack helicopters hit rebel positions in eastern Congo on Saturday after insurgents gained ground in heavy fighting with government troops and took control of a town, the United Nations said. The clashes to the south of the town Kibumba mean the rebels have advanced to within 30 km (18 miles) of Goma, the closest they have been to North Kivu’s provincial capital since a rebellion exploded in the eastern provinces eight months ago. …
Protests in French cities against plans to legalize gay marriage
PARIS (Reuters) – Tens of thousands of people, joined by Catholic church l eaders, marched in cities across France on Saturday to protest against government plans to legalize same-sex marriage. Demonstrators, holding banners with slogans such as "don't touch civil marriage", "all born from the union of a man and a woman" and "one father + one mother for all children", took to the streets in Paris, Lyon, Marseille and other major towns. … Personal, strategic motivations for Obama in Asia
For President Barack Obama, expanding U.S. influence in Asia is more than just countering China or opening up new markets to American businesses. It's also about building his legacy. Current Gaza fighting reflects new battleground
With pinpoint airstrikes on militant targets in the Gaza Strip and Iranian-made rockets flying deep into Israel, the current conflagration between Israel and Hamas reflects the vast changes that have taken place on the battlefield in just four years. Advisers resign from body drafting Egypt constitution: agency
CAIRO (Reuters) – A group of technical advisers helping to write Egypt’s new constitution resigned on Saturday, saying they would draw up a draft of their own because their voices were not being heard, state news agency MENA said. The resignations further complicate a drafting process delayed by bickering among Islamists and liberals, raising doubts whether the document would be ready by a December 12 deadline. The constitution, to be voted upon in a referendum, is a cornerstone of Egypt’s democratic transition after the uprising that ousted Hosni Mubarak last year. …
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