MSM World News
- Gandhi blood sample up for auction22 May 2013, 1:05 pm
A glass microscope slide with a trace of the late Indian independence leader Mahatma Gandhi's blood is among an array of memorabilia due to be sold at auction Tuesday in England.
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- Ahmadinejad aide banned from presidential race22 May 2013, 1:03 pm
Iran's President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad will challenge the disqualification of his top aide from next month's presidential election, Iran's state-run Press TV reported Wednesday.
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- Man kills himself in front of tourists22 May 2013, 12:54 pm
A right-wing historian and author killed himself inside the Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris Tuesday in front of horrified tourists, police said.
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- Gaza boy's death: Who to believe?22 May 2013, 12:47 pm
The image of a young Palestinian boy cowering behind his father as Israeli bullets rained down on them became a powerful symbol of the second Intifada. Now Israel insists its military is not to blame for the attack.
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- Gaza boy's death: Who to believe?22 May 2013, 12:47 pm
The image of a young Palestinian boy cowering behind his father as Israeli bullets rained down on them became a powerful symbol of the second Intifada. Now Israel insists its military is not to blame for the attack.
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- Can 'womenomics' save Japan?22 May 2013, 12:46 pm
Why making better use of its highly skilled women could solve Japan's growth problems. CNN's Diana Magnay reports.
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- Can 'womenomics' save Japan?22 May 2013, 12:46 pm
Why making better use of its highly skilled women could solve Japan's growth problems. CNN's Diana Magnay reports.
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- UK's House of Commons approves same-sex marriage22 May 2013, 12:43 pm
Legislation to allow same-sex marriage in England and Wales won passage Tuesday in the House of Commons.
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- The real "Great Gatsby" women22 May 2013, 12:37 pm
Carey Mulligan, Isla Fisher and Elizabeth Debicki tell CNN who gave them inspiration for their characters.
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- Syrian rebels fire into Lebanon22 May 2013, 12:37 pm
The fighting in Syria has taken another dangerous turn, with rebel rockets targeting Hezbollah locations in Lebanon.
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- Russian drunk driver who killed orphans sentenced22 May 2013, 1:40 pm
A Russian drunk driver who sparked a nationwide debate after killing seven, including five orphan children, in a road accident last year has been sentenced to prison....
- African Union celebrates 50th year22 May 2013, 1:32 pm
African nations this week mark the 50th year since the founding of a continentwide organization, now called the African Union, that spearheaded efforts to liberate the continent from colonial masters....
- Vienna official: Looted Nazi goods returned22 May 2013, 1:12 pm
An official for the city of Vienna says the Austrian capital has handed over nearly 6,000 valuable objects looted by the Nazis to their rightful owners or their heirs since it started taking inventory of them 14 years ago....
- Zimbabwe's president signs new constitution22 May 2013, 12:48 pm
Zimbabwe's president signs into law a new constitution and vows to hold peaceful and clean elections later this year....
- Ukrainian journalists disrupt government session22 May 2013, 12:46 pm
Ukrainian reporters on Wednesday disrupted a government session chaired by the prime minister, suggesting his family members could be the next victims of official inaction after police in Kiev stood by while pro-government activists attacked two journalists covering an opposition protest....
- Ethiopian corruption watchdog arrests 51 suspects22 May 2013, 12:38 pm
Ethiopian authorities have carried out another wave of arrests that brings the number of people detained on suspicions of corruption to more than 50....
- South Sudan warns it may shut down oil flow again22 May 2013, 12:38 pm
South Sudan is warning that it may stop exporting oil through Sudan's pipelines again....
- Czech president settles dispute over gay rights22 May 2013, 12:34 pm
The Czech president says he will no longer block a university professorship for a gay rights activist who had been critical of him....
- Vatican denies that Pope Francis performed exorcism22 May 2013, 12:33 pm
The Vatican adamantly denied that Pope Francis performed an exorcism on a man in St. Peter's Square, saying Wednesday that the claim is "absolutely false."...
- Vatican releases 1st report of financial watchdog22 May 2013, 12:31 pm
The Vatican took another step Wednesday to show greater financial transparency by publishing the first annual report from its financial watchdog agency and announcing new regulations to fight money laundering and terror financing....
- Google boss in tax row with Miliband22 May 2013, 2:32 pm
The boss of Google tells politicians to "sort out" the UK's tax system, after criticisms of the internet search giant by Labour leader Ed Miliband....
- Ahern guilty in corruption case22 May 2013, 2:28 pm
Jockey Eddie Ahern faces long ban after being found guilty of corruption by the British Horseracing Authority....
- Jury told how April was 'run over'22 May 2013, 2:26 pm
A man accused of murdering five-year-old April Jones tells a court of the moment he says he accidentally knocked her over in his vehicle....
- IMF: UK 'long way from recovery'22 May 2013, 2:22 pm
The UK economy is still a long way from "a strong and sustainable recovery", the International Monetary Fund warns....
- Is a paperless library still a library?22 May 2013, 2:12 pm
The world's first bookless public library...
- Woods hurt by 'fried chicken' remark22 May 2013, 2:09 pm
Tiger Woods condemns "hurtful" jibe as Sergio Garcia apologises for what could be interpreted as a racist remark....
- Man in court over Hyde Park bombing22 May 2013, 2:02 pm
A man appears in court charged with the murder of four soldiers from the Royal Household Cavalry in the 1982 IRA bombing in Hyde Park....
- Ireland calls for global tax action22 May 2013, 1:59 pm
Ireland, criticised for its tax regime and Apple's arrangements in the country, calls for cross-border international co-operation over tax....
- Gif inventor says pronounce it 'Jif'22 May 2013, 1:55 pm
The inventor of the Gif image format says it should be pronounced Jif, despite what the Oxford English Dictionary says....
- Martinez to decide on Wigan future22 May 2013, 1:44 pm
Roberto Martinez will make a decision on his future at Wigan in the next 24 hours after holding talks with Dave Whelan....
- Syria rebels call for reinforcements as war spreads abroad22 May 2013, 2:22 pm
BEIRUT (Reuters) - Rebels fighting for control of the Syrian town of Qusair called for reinforcements on Wednesday to repel forces loyal to President Bashar al-Assad in a civil war which is spreading violence through an already volatile region.
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- Ukraine PM bars reporters from government meetings after protest22 May 2013, 2:16 pm
KIEV (Reuters) - Ukrainian Prime Minister Mykola Azarov ordered a dozen local reporters to be barred from covering government meetings after they staged a protest on Wednesday over attacks on journalists at a rally.
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- World Bank pledges $1 billion to aid peace in Africa's Great Lakes22 May 2013, 2:10 pm
KINSHASA (Reuters) - The World Bank pledged $1 billion on Wednesday to fund development in central Africa's Great Lakes region in return for peace, but fresh fighting in eastern Congo underscored the challenges facing the area.
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- Costa Concordia shipwreck captain to face manslaughter trial22 May 2013, 2:07 pm
ROME (Reuters) - The captain of the cruise ship Costa Concordia, which capsized off Italy's west coast last year killing 32 people, will face trial for manslaughter as well as other charges, an Italian judge ruled on Wednesday.
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- Witness undermines case against Russian protest leader22 May 2013, 2:05 pm
KIROV, Russia (Reuters) - A Russian official undermined state prosecutors' case against protest leader Alexei Navalny at his trial on theft charges on Wednesday, saying that he had done no harm.
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- Militants release seven Egyptians kidnapped in Sinai22 May 2013, 2:01 pm
CAIRO/ISMAILIA (Reuters) - Seven Egyptian security men kidnapped by Islamist militants in Sinai last week were freed on Wednesday and President Mohamed Mursi vowed to pursue a crackdown on lawlessness in the desert peninsula.
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- Germany backs call to put Hezbollah armed wing on EU terror list22 May 2013, 1:27 pm
BRUSSELS (Reuters) - Germany will throw its weight behind a British drive to put the armed wing of Hezbollah on the European Union's list of terrorist organizations, German diplomats said on Wednesday.
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- Iran, Hezbollah increasing support for Assad: Britain22 May 2013, 1:21 pm
AMMAN (Reuters) - British Foreign Secretary William Hague said on Wednesday Iran and its militant Shi'ite Lebanese ally Hezbollah were "propping up" Syrian President Bashar al-Assad and giving him increasing support.
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- Somali lawmakers withdraw confidence vote against PM22 May 2013, 1:09 pm
MOGADISHU (Reuters) - Somali members of parliament shelved a vote of confidence against the prime minister on Wednesday, but warned the government it would face further parliamentary rebellions if it did not do more to improve the economy and security.
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- France beefs up Africa, Middle East embassy security22 May 2013, 1:01 pm
PARIS (Reuters) - France will invest about 20 million euros ($25 million) to increase security for diplomats and embassies in the Middle East and Africa after its mission in Libya was targeted by a car bomb in April, the Foreign Ministry said on Wednesday.
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AP World News
- EU bid to label Hezbollah wing terror group22 May 2013, 8:04 am
BRUSSELS (AP) — The European Union is reassessing whether to declare the Lebanese party Hezbollah's military wing a terrorist organization, a move it has long shied away from despite pressure from the United States, officials said Wednesday....
- Trial for captain in deadly shipwreck in Italy22 May 2013, 7:37 am
ROME (AP) — An Italian judge has ordered the captain of the Costa Concordia cruise ship to stand trial for manslaughter in the vessel's shipwreck off the coast of Tuscany, which killed 32 people....
- Irishman charged with 1982 IRA Hyde Park bombing22 May 2013, 6:46 am
DUBLIN (AP) — British prosecutors have charged a 61-year-old Irishman with the Irish Republican Army bombing of the queen's cavalry in Hyde Park in 1982, a strike at a top London tourist attraction that killed four soldiers and seven horses....
- Syrian opposition urges rebels to join key battle22 May 2013, 5:14 am
BEIRUT (AP) — Syria's main opposition alliance on Wednesday urged fighters from around the country to reinforce a rebel-held town under attack by President Bashar Assad's troops and their allies from the Lebanese militant Hezbollah group....
- Iran's Ahmadinejad denounces election decision22 May 2013, 4:18 am
TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad said Wednesday that a decision by election overseers to disqualify his top aide from next month's presidential race is an act of "oppression" and that he will take the case to the country's supreme leader....
- UK's Hague says Syria allies 'prop up' Assad22 May 2013, 2:26 pm
Foreign Secretary William Hague says Iran and Hezbollah are giving the Assad regime increasing support....
- Zimbabwe's Mugabe signs new constitution22 May 2013, 2:18 pm
New constitution, which clips powers of president and sets term-limits, paves way for crucial elections this year....
- German firm to hire hundreds with autism22 May 2013, 1:47 pm
Computer software company announces plans to employ hundreds of people with autism in bid to drive innovative thinking....
- New Zealand police 'terrorism raids unlawful'22 May 2013, 1:39 pm
Maoris call for apology after report finds police intimidated people during anti-terrorism operation in Ruatoki Valley....
- World Bank offers $1bn to Africa Great Lakes22 May 2013, 12:49 pm
Funds for health, education, hydro-electric projects and cross-border trade come amid fresh fighting in the region....
- Ahmadinejad to appeal Iran poll-ban on ally22 May 2013, 11:57 am
President to take Mashaei case to Supreme Leader but Rafsanjani will not appeal his own presidential election ban....
- Tornado rescue efforts wind down in Oklahoma22 May 2013, 11:23 am
Scientists conclude tornado was an EF5 on Fujita scale, the most powerful type, capable of hurling cars like missiles....
- Chinese premier begins Pakistan visit22 May 2013, 11:23 am
Li Keqiang to discuss trade ties with incoming government, including talks with prime minister-elect Nawaz Sharif....
- Britain to offer visas to Afghan interpreters22 May 2013, 10:32 am
Cameron to allow interpreters who served with UK forces fighting Taliban to live in Britain, reversing earlier decision....
- Egyptian security men abducted in Sinai freed22 May 2013, 10:31 am
Spokesman says that policemen and border guard abducted in Sinai peninsula last week have been released....
