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França: Ataque de ‘skinheads’ deixa jovem em morte cerebral Kasparov recusa regressar à Rússia com receio de Putin Garry Kasparov está em Genebra, na Suíça, para receber um prémio da UN Watch pelo trabalho em prol dos direitos humanos. Foi na conferência de imprensa relativa ao prémio que o… Cheias provocam primeira vítima mortal na Eslováquia O leste da Alemanha continua paralisado sob as águas, num momento em que as cheias do rio Elbe… Dorothy tem 102 anos e salta de pára-quedas Já se sabe que nunca é tarde para começar. Mas assistir ao momento em que isso acontece é sempre digno de registo. Sobretudo porque se trata de uma senhora com a idade de 102 anos que só lamenta que a descida de pára-quedas tenha sido “tão rápida”. O salto… Coreia do Norte propõe diálogo à Coreia do Sul A Coreia do Norte fez uma proposta de diálogo à vizinha do Sul, através… Conflito sírio nos Montes Golã preocupa Isarel Israel está cada vez mais preocupado com o conflito sírio, mesmo ali do… UE-China: Agrava-se o diferendo comercial Fleur Pellerin: “Empresas sem fronteiras” devem respeitar regras dos países onde operam Muro de Berlim a leilão em Paris Cidade subterrânea descoberta em Moscou Rússia nega perseguição a ativistas sociais durante cimeira com UE “Einstein” a caminho da ISS FMI prepara-se para assumir erros sobre a Grécia Turquia aguarda regresso de Recep Tayyip Erdogan		Conflito sírio nos Montes Golã preocupa Isarel Israel está cada vez mais preocupado com o conflito sírio, mesmo ali do outro lado da… Síria: Conferência de Genebra II adiada para julho Coreia do Norte propõe diálogo à Coreia do Sul A Coreia do Norte fez uma proposta de diálogo à vizinha do Sul, através da televisão estatal… BCE mantém taxas inalteradas Foi sem surpresas que o Banco Central Europeu (BCE) deixou inalterada a política monetária. A instituição deixou a taxa… Guerra síria nos Montes Golã leva à retirada dos capacetes azuis austríacos Israel continua extremamente atento ao que se passa do outro lado da fronteira, na vizinha Síria. Esta quinta-feira, as forças de Bashar Al-Assad retomaram o… Síria: Conferência de Genebra II adiada para julho Síria: Armas químicas utilizadas no conflito Síria: provas sobre armas químicas não pisam a "linha… Processo das FEMEN europeias na Tunísia adiado para 12 de junho É o processo mais mediático na Tunísia e pouco depois de ter começado foi adiado para o dia 12 de junho. O julgamento das três ativistas europeias do grupo feminista FEMEN, que protestaram com os seios nus na semana passada na capital tunisina, teve início em Tunes. Ao final da… Djokovic e Nadal arrasam e marcam encontro nas meias-finais de Roland Garros Filha de Michael Jackson recupera após tentativa de suicído EUA: Dois prédios desabaram em Filadélfia
O enorme desafio da educação Posted: 05 Jun 2013 08:00 PM PDT É terrorismo eleitoral, sim! Posted: 05 Jun 2013 08:00 PM PDT O tumulto nas agências da Caixa Econômica Federal (CEF) no fim de semana de 18 e 19 de maio, provocado por um boato do fim do Bolsa Família, carro-chefe dos [...] “Nova arma chinesa é a privatização”, leia no editorial de “O Globo” Posted: 05 Jun 2013 07:41 AM PDT Outrora mais autárquica e fechada que a própria União Soviética, a ex-maoísta China se reinventa mais uma vez e dá lição a países capitalistas como o Brasil A frase creditada [...]		Competitividade e empresas de base tecnológica Posted: 05 Jun 2013 08:00 PM PDT Julgar a competitividade brasileira em nível mundial pelas exportações é um bom parâmetro. Nossa pauta de exportações anualizada até abril de 2013 em termos de produtos tecnológicos, manufaturados,... Combater a corrupção ajuda a formar caráter Posted: 05 Jun 2013 12:19 PM PDT Para a cientista política Maria Celina D'Araujo, não existe razão cultural para a corrupção e combatê-la é essencial para a formação do caráter das novas gerações. Assista Empreendedorismo será tema da 21ª edição do “Imil na sala de aula” Posted: 05 Jun 2013 06:51 AM PDT A 21ª edição do projeto “Imil na sala de aula” trará o especialista do Millenium Paulo Gontijo para conversar com os alunos de marketing da Universidade Anhanguera, em Niterói, na [...]
Justiça Liminar do STF proíbe TJ de julgar caso de fraudes no Acre AC: Esquema de fraudes mirava verba do SUS Banco Central Alta da inflação em 2014 motivou aumento da taxa básica de juros Goveno: Dilma veta treze itens da MP dos Portos Estado de direito em transe: a gravata de Barroso, a foice do MST e as espingardas dos índios. Com que armas se ataca a legalidade? Invasões – A desmoralização das instituições democráticas e o silêncio suicida dos bons Os índios, o MST e o fim da propriedade privada no campo Barroso repete em sabatina falas obscuras e incertas de seu livro; é aplaudido e aprovado por 26 a 1 na CCJ e 59 a 6 pelo plenário. E cá estou exercendo o dissenso, prerrogativa das democracias…. Evangélicos na praça – Título de texto de reportagem do Estadão Online traz conteúdo que não está na reportagem e que, parece-me, distorce os fatos STF suspende sessão; votação sobre novos partidos fica para a próxima quarta-feira STF, neste momento, está com 8; Barbosa passou a presidência a Lewandowski Aplausos de pé para a advogada Maria Cláudia Bucchianeri A liminar contra o projeto que quer dar o virtual monopólio do tempo de TV a Dilma e a sabatina do futuro ministro do Supremo: que os senadores cumpram o seu papel! Por uma CPI da questão indígena e quilombola já! E digo por quê. Ou: Estado brasileiro tem de retomar as rédeas das demarcações, que estão com o onguismo internacional, a mão que balança o berço dos antropólogos		Caio Blinder EUA: um prêmio de consolação para Susan Bengasi Rice Justiça: EUA investigam milhões de telefonemas Base aliada articula sessão para analisar vetos presidenciais Deputado do PMDB resume a sensação no Congresso Nacional: "Como se diz na política, vamos pegar Dilma na curva" Grupo de terenas vai a Brasília para tentar falar com Dilma Um dia patético para as instituições, com a aceitação tácita da luta armada como método de reivindicação e “conquista de direitos”… Daniela Mercury e o samba-da-antropófaga-doida Escândalo nos EUA: ordem de perseguição do Fisco a adversários de Obama partiu de Washington; o caso já roça a Casa Branca Militantes ideológicos e ONGs aparelham a Funai e promovem invasões de terras, aponta senadora Kátia Abreu Vice-procuradora-geral da República, que pode ser nomeada por Dilma, deu parecer que atende aos interesses de… Dilma! Os cristãos tomam a praça do Congresso, mas são banidos do noticiário A estreia de Teori no STF: um voto em favor do Planalto. Ou: Por enquanto, vence o bom senso Áreas do próprio petismo estimulam ataque a Gleisi Hoffmann Tio Rei resolveu ler o “Manual Antropológico” da Funai e entendeu agora por que os cabeças de bacalhau estão provocando a luta armada entre índios e não-índios. Está tudo lá! Mais duas histórias de Barroso para instruir senadores. Ou: Futuro ministro parafraseia Lobão: “Assinei, mas não fui eu”
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Thousands of people participated in the demonstrations "People United Against the Troika", the first initiative of convergence in the streets in these months of protest against European austerity. There were acts in Germany, where there was a confrontation with police, also in France, Portugal and Spain.		Israel continues to struggle with illegal immigrants, despite the efforts of human rights defenders to review and mitigate immigration laws. In 2012, the Israeli Knesset passed a controversial law on the imprisonment of illegal immigrants for a period of three years, which caused negative reactions from "leftist" parties
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Indian Inc eyes Myanmar for investment Sidhartha | Commerce, industry and textiles minister Anand Sharma, who is leading a business delegation to the World Economic Forum's East Asia summit, is expected to hold wide-ranging talks to push the case for Indian investments in the strategic country. M&M debuts in compacts with Vibe Mahindra & Mahindra, leader of the Indian utility vehicle segment, made a debut in the Indian compact car market on Wednesday with "Vibe". Only banks should take deposits: RBI governor TNN | Stung by criticism over the Saradha scam, Reserve Bank of India governor D Subbarao has called for laws making it illegal for anyone other than banks to mobilize deposits.		US businesses complain about India trade practices 'Debate on ICR has hit investments into 3G' UK to double bilateral trade with India Latvia gets go-ahead to become 18th euro member Sensex snaps 3-day fall Re falls most in 1 week; down 29 paises Bharti shareholders approve stake sale Just Dial soars 19% on market debut India outpaces major steel producers with 5.8% growth
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Local stocks join downward slide LOCAL shares weakened as a fall in the Aussie dollar stirred an exodus from equities. Air NZ revealed as Virgin buyer ROSS KELLYAIR NZ has raised its stake in Virgin Australia to 23pc after buying 3pc of the airline's shares yesterday. SHUN TAK: Buys into Jetstar Hong Kong  Cost of Crown's Colombo plan grows DAMON KITNEYJAMES Packer's planned casino project in Colombo may need an investment of up to $US400m, its Sri Lankan partner said. Woodside pulled up over safety flaw PAUL GARVEYTHE failure of safety equipment at Woodside Petroleum's Vincent oilfield was only identified during a visit by a third party.		Fairfax warns of steep earnings fall ROSS KELLYFAIRFAX Media has forecast a sharp fall in full-year operating earnings, and launched a sweeping review of its publications and websites. PAYWALL: Fairfax launch date announced METERED: Washington Post to charge Newcrest sports a $20bn shiner MATT CHAMBERSSHARES in Australia's biggest goldminer, Newcrest, have plunged to a fresh eight-year low, with a further 5pc lost yesterday. Iron rally fails to keep bear at bay SARAH-JANE TASKERTHE iron ore price has staged a small rebound, but it remains significantly below the year-to-date average. Firms urged to tap Twitter sales LISA MACNAMARASOCIAL media giant Twitter believes Australian companies lack strategies to boost their bottom line by capturing new traffic.
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Abe's growth strategy hit for lack of details BY JUN HONGO AND REIJI YOSHIDA Prime Minister Shinzo Abe reveals his set of structural reforms to boost the economy, ranging from creating special economic zones to easing rules to set up international schools, but fails to impress market players. Panasonic exec sendoff: ¥1.9 billion Struggling electronics maker Panasonic Corp. paid a total of ¥1.855 billion in retirement allowances to four board members who stepped down in fiscal 2012, the company revealed Wednesday in its invitation to a shareholders meeting later this month. Panasonic stopped paying retirement allowances in ... Porn app for Google Glass faces development hurdles The makers of a porn app for Google’s Internet-linked eyewear were modifying the software Tuesday in response to a move by the company to keep sex off the new devices. Google evidently updated its Glass developer rules over the weekend, ahead of the release ... Toyota recalls 242,000 Prius, Lexus hybrids Toyota Motor Corp. said Wednesday it is recalling around 242,000 units of its Prius and Lexus hybrid vehicles worldwide because of a problem with their brake systems. Subject to the recalls are about 233,000 Prius vehicles manufactured between March and October 2009 and around ... Samsung wins U.S. import ban on older iPhones Samsung won a round in its long-running patent battle with Apple on Tuesday when a U.S. trade panel banned the import and sale of some older models of the iPhone and iPad. The quasi-judicial International Trade Commission said it issued a “limited exclusion order” ... Few aware of new tax breaks Only 14.7 percent of Japanese are aware of new tax incentives for small investments to be introduced next January, a survey revealed Tuesday. In mid-April, FIL Investments (Japan) Ltd. asked some 10,000 public servants and company employees nationwide through an online questionnaire about the ... Abe plan a yawner; dollar under ¥100 The dollar sank below ¥100 in Tokyo on Wednesday, in pace with Japanese stocks’ retreat on disappointment at Prime Minister Shinzo Abe’s strategic growth measures announced in the afternoon. At 5 p.m., the dollar was quoted at ¥99.72-73, down from ¥100.28-30 at the same ...		Panel calls for more corporate nurseries The Regulatory Reform Council proposed Wednesday that more companies and incorporated nonprofit organizations be publicly certified to run nursery schools ... Apple faces antitrust hurdle amid talk of 'iRadio' BY CRAIG TIMBERG Reports that Apple is starting a new music-streaming service sent Pandora’s stock price tumbling Monday and sparked talk that the ... Bourbon makers look to cash in on Japan's whiskey boom BY BEN DOOLEY Japan is high on American whiskey, and Kentucky’s bourbon distillers are racing to the country, hoping to sell consumers on the merits of the iconic, corn-sweetened U.S. spirit. Greg Davis, master distiller at high-end bourbon producer Maker’s Mark Distillery Inc., a subsidiary of Beam ... Diet bans discount sales linked to tax hike The House of Councilors passed into law Wednesday a bill banning advertising discount sales that are overtly designed to offset the impact of the 2014 and 2015 hikes in the consumption tax. The bill received plenary session approval chiefly from the ruling Liberal Democratic ... EU imposes import duties on Chinese solar panels The European Commission on Tuesday imposed anti-dumping duties on imports of Chinese solar panels, defying German-led opposition and dire warnings from Beijing the move could spark a trade war. “Today, the European Commission has decided unanimously to impose (punitive) tariffs” on Chinese solar panels, ... FSA eyes easier startup funding rules The Financial Services Agency is planning to make it easier for startups to raise funds from a wider spectrum of investors via the Internet by letting entities other than licensed securities dealers broker unlisted shares in these businesses, sources said Wednesday. The plan for ... Nikkei retreats sharply on futures-led selling Stocks took a sharp downturn Wednesday, hit by activated futures-led selling in the afternoon amid the yen’s strengthening. The 225-issue Nikkei average closed down 518.89 points, or 3.83 percent, at 13,014.87, the lowest finish since April 5. On Tuesday, the key market gauge surged ... Chrysler rejects risk blamed on Jeep recall Chrysler rejected Tuesday a U.S. safety agency’s request to recall up to 2.7 million Jeep sport utility vehicles to fix a risk of engine fires that have left dozens dead. The automaker said it had received a letter from the National Highway Traffic Safety ...
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Maybank Research: Banking sector valuations still attractive Maybank KE Research is maintaining its Overweight recommendation on the Malaysian banking sector with a Buy on AMMB, RHB Capital, BIMB and Hong Leong Financial Group (HLFG). Affin Research maintains "Add" on Genting Malaysia, TP RM4.25 Affin Research is maintaining is “Add” call to Genting Malaysia Bhd with a target price of RM4.25. KLCI edges up in thin trade, may see selling pressure Malaysia's blue chips advanced in early Thursday trade despite the weak regional bourses and overnight fall on Wall Street, but analysts expect local equities to come under selling pressure.		CIMB Research ups SapuraKencana target price to RM4.80 CIMB Equities Research increased its target price for SapuraKencana Petroleum to RM4.80 as it hiked the earnings per share (EPS) for FY14-15. Fed stimulus jitters, volatile Nikkei weigh on Asian shares TOKYO: Asian shares eased on Thursday as growing uncertainty on whether the U.S. Federal Reserve would roll back its stimulus this year kept markets on edge, while choppy Japanese equities put pressure on the dollar against the yen. RHB Research maintains Neutral on telco sector RHB Research is maintaining its Neutral outlook on Malaysia’s telco sector as valuations are not cheap. Wall Street drops as fears of less Fed stimulus mount Stocks dropped 1% on Wednesday, extending a recent selloff, as investors grappled with concerns that the Federal Reserve may begin to scale back its bond-buying stimulus while the economy is still sluggish.
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		Samsung Cedes Title of Top Chipmaker to Intel Samsung Electronics grabbed the second-largest share of the global semiconductor market in the first quarter, according to market researcher iSuppli. It owned 10.5 percent of the...
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Growth in British economy, but long way off full recovery: economists   The British economy continues to grow according to data released Wednesday, and the rate of growth is increasing. However, it is still far off normally associated with post-recession recoveries, according to economists.       Wall Street dips on concerns about Fed tapering of bond purchases     U.S. stocks closed lower after choppy trading on Tuesday, as investors took a breather amid worries that the Federal Reserve may curtail its bond buying activities earlier than expected.         U.S. oil price falls on expectation of gasoline stockpiles increase     U.S. oil price dropped Tuesday on forecasts that gasoline inventories expanded last week.         • Stronger greenback sends gold below 1,400-dollar mark • Italian banks to return to profit: study • Three major U.S. automakers report increases in sales • Women's pensions 40 pct lower than men's in EU: study • French gov't eyes 1.7 bln euros of saving through family benefits reform   More     German industries concerned over EU anti-dumping duties against China     The German industries on Tuesday expressed concerns over the European Union's decision to impose provisional anti-dumping duties on Chinese solar products.         China Voice: Solar duties risk derailing China-EU trade ties     The European Union's decision to impose punitive import duties on Chinese solar panels late Tuesday is not simply out of expectations, but it risks going out of the boundaries of the normal trade ties.         China to become top U.S. export destination by 2022: report     China will overtake Canada and Mexico to become the United States' largest export market by 2022, according to a report issued Tuesday.                   China Economy  >>     • China's luxury consumption patterns shift from prestige to quality: report • China likely to reap bumper harvest of summer grains: minister • China's non-manufacturing sector continues fast growth • China stock index futures open mixed Monday • China yuan weakens to 6.18 against USD Monday     Industries  >>     • Foreign tourists to Mexico increase significantly in first 4 months • Kenya Airways rationalizes flights to W. Africa • China Cargo Airlines officially joins SkyTeam Cargo • U.S. factory orders up 1 percent in April • U.S. service sector growth accelerates in May   World Economy  >>     • Australia's Queensland builds on trade with Jakarta • Spanish minister urges caution amid better job data • U.S. factory orders up 1 percent in April • U.S. service sector growth accelerates in May • Latvian eurozone membership an "encouraging sign": Austrian Economic Chambers     Trade  >>     • Solving trade friction needs joint efforts: Chinese mission to EU • China PV makers squeezed by EU duties • China decides to investigate EU wine • EU solar duties on China: a lose-lose blunder • U.S. trade deficit widens to 40.3 bln USD in April   Finance  >>     • China stock index futures open lower Thursday • Hong Kong stocks open lower • China yuan strengthens to 6.1737 against USD Thursday • Gold price opens lower in Hong Kong • Nikkei opens 0.70 pct lower     Opinion  >>     • EU action hurts trade     • Interview: Bosch continues expansion in midwest China: company official     • EU solar duties on China: a lose-lose blunder     • Interview: Thailand and China to cooperate in curbing fraudulent practices in tourism     • Interview: I'm a strong supporter of Chinese and U.S. growth: Kevin Rudd

Obama taps Susan Rice as next national security advisor   U.S. President Barack Obama (2nd R), outgoing U.S. National Security Adviser Tom Donilon (1st R), UN ambassador Susan Rice (2nd L) and Samantha Power (1st L), a former national security staffer and the next UN ambassador, leaves the Rose Garden of the White House in Washington D.C., the United States, June 5, 2013. U.S.       11 killed, 7 injured in violence in Pakistan's Karachi     At least three paramilitary troops were injured when some unknown militants hurled hand grenade at their office in Pakistan's southern port city of Karachi on Wednesday night, local media reported.         Germany faces worsening floods     The eastern part of Germany, including states of Saxony and Saxony-Anhalt, faced worsening floods on Wednesday even as conditions improved as water level fell in southern Germany.       • Susan Rice to replace Donilon as Obama's national security adviser • Smoke stops Moscow metro for second time in a day • Incoming Palestinian PM calls for unity gov't • Iraqi Shiite pilgrims rally for major ritual amid tight security • Moscow metro fire injures over 30   More     Israeli PM calls on Palestinian president to "give peace a chance"     Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Wednesday called on Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas to return to the negotiating table and "give peace a chance. "         Britain signs agreement to improve services along Tajikistan-Afghanistan border     Britain has agreed to operate a program calculated to improve services along the border shared by Tajikistan and Afghanistan, said a news release from the British Embassy in Tajikistan Wednesday.         DPRK denounces South Korea for "inhumanely abducting youngsters"     The Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) denounced the South Korean authorities for "abducting youngsters and abusing anti-DPRK human rights," the official KCNA news agency reported Wednesday.

China  >>     China, Mexico vow to enhance political dialogue   • Chinese president urges joint efforts to expand economic cooperation with Mexico • Xi calls for more exchanges between Chinese, Mexican legislatures • Xi delivers speech on China' ties with Mexico, LatAm • Chinese vice premier stresses food, drug safety       In-Depth  >>     Protests not deadly for Turkey's Erdogan, but a lesson to learn   • U.S.- China relationship should play "primary role": Scowcroft • Russia, EU forge bittersweet partnership • Interview: Bosch continues expansion in midwest China: company official • Interview: Nepal can bring its dream into reality by means of Chinese dream: Industrialist Khetan       Entertainment  >>     Gigi takes pictures with rubber duck   • 82-year-old super model covers "Vogue" • Bai Baihe covers TRENDSHEALTH magazine • Germany's Berlin State Ballet rehearse for debut show in Beijing • Miranda Kerr poses for photoshot on beach       Odd News  >>     World's biggest ship graveyard in the Pacific   • Fuzhou: river or lawn? • Karl Lagerfeld's cat has two maids • Man scales 250ft crane to watch sunset • Funny pictures of animals   World  >>     Obama taps Susan Rice as next national security advisor   • Obama voices support for Bahrain's stability • Israeli PM calls on Palestinian president to "give peace a chance" • DPRK denounces South Korea for "inhumanely abducting youngsters" • Venezuela, U.S. agree to improve ties       Culture & Edu  >>     World Environment Day celebrated worldwide   • Etisalat launches maiden Africa prize for literature • Chinese artist exhibits Tibetan mastiff paintings in St. Petersburg • Feast of Chinese culture held in Bulgaria • Antonio Munoz Molina wins Prince of Asturias literature Prize       Sci & Tech  >>     NASA astronauts train in world's largest swimming pool   • Curiosity rover to drive toward Mount Sharp on Mars: NASA • Young star suggests Sun's "feisty" infancy • Fossil suggests human ancestors "smaller than rats" • China completes satellite ground station network       Travel  >>     Fabulous views of the Mediterranean   • Sydney airport to receive upgrade • Kyiv's women rated as world's most beautiful • Hohhot-Taipei direct flight opens • Taste unspoiled beauty at tiny Greek island   Business  >>     Growth in British economy, but long way off full recovery   • Italy's manufacturing suffers but Made in Italy is competitive: experts • Latvian eurozone membership an "encouraging sign": Austrian Economic Chambers • Ministers of Italy, France, Germany, Spain to meet in Rome against unemployment • Spanish minister urges caution amid better job data       Sports  >>     Sharapova beats Jankovic to reach semifinals at French Open   • Suarez gives Uruguay victory over France • Djokovic, Nadal to vie for semifinal berth at French Open • Denmark beats Georgia 2-1 with last minute goal • Air miles collector Van Persie feels "fresh"       Health  >>     At least 200,000 children in Thailand suffer from autism   • SARS-related virus under control in Italy: health minister • Hypothesis of AIDS transmission from monkeys to man • Italian doctors recreate pancreas function in bone marrow • LatAm nations urged to guarantee disabled children's rights       Forum  >>     Irresistibly! Flower foods   • It's great being a panda! • Stunning works of art you won't believe aren’t photographs • Can you afford getting married in China? • Tickle me~