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Parents quit Singapore death probe

BBC - BBC World News - 22-05-2013 01:51

The family of a US man found hanged in Singapore withdraw from an inquiry into his death, saying they no longer have confidence in the system.

China charges six in sex video "extortion" case

Reuters: World News - World News - 22-05-2013 01:46

BEIJING (Reuters) - A court in the city of Chongqing has charged six people with working together to blackmail government officials by recording videos of them having sex, the official Xinhua news agency reported on Wednesday.

Specialist hospital care plans due

BBC - BBC Top Stories - 22-05-2013 01:45

A major shake-up for specialist hospital services, including A&E, will be announced later by five health boards in south Wales.

England's top three ready for Ashes - Stewart

BBC - BBC Top Stories - 22-05-2013 01:38

England's inconsistent batting displays are a concern but now is not the time to tinker, says former England captain Alec Stewart

Weiner to run for NYC mayor

CNN - CNN Top Stories - 22-05-2013 01:33

Former U.S. Rep. Anthony Weiner is running for New York City mayor, he announced Wednesday morning in a video posted on his campaign website.

Sinai security hostages 'freed'

BBC - BBC Top Stories - 22-05-2013 01:32

Seven members of the Egyptian security forces abducted in the Sinai peninsula last week have been freed, officials say.

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April accused defence due to begin

BBC - BBC UK News - 22-05-13 01:56

The defence case in the trial of the man accused of murdering five-year-old April Jones is expected to begin later.

Parents quit Singapore death probe

BBC - BBC World News - 22-05-13 01:51

The family of a US man found hanged in Singapore withdraw from an inquiry into his death, saying they no longer have confidence in the system.

China charges six in sex video "extortion" case

Reuters: World News - World News - 22-05-13 01:46

Specialist hospital care plans due

BBC - BBC Top Stories - 22-05-13 01:45

A major shake-up for specialist hospital services, including A&E, will be announced later by five health boards in south Wales.

England's top three ready for Ashes - Stewart

BBC - BBC Top Stories - 22-05-13 01:38

England's inconsistent batting displays are a concern but now is not the time to tinker, says former England captain Alec Stewart

Weiner to run for NYC mayor

CNN - CNN Top Stories - 22-05-13 01:33

Former U.S. Rep. Anthony Weiner is running for New York City mayor, he announced Wednesday morning in a video posted on his campaign website.

Sinai security hostages 'freed'

BBC - BBC Top Stories - 22-05-13 01:32

Seven members of the Egyptian security forces abducted in the Sinai peninsula last week have been freed, officials say.

Turkey passes "wealth amnesty" law to lure back funds from abroad

Reuters: World News - World News - 22-05-13 01:32

ISTANBUL (Reuters) - The Turkish parliament passed a "wealth amnesty" law late on Tuesday designed to lure back funds held abroad by affluent Turks without punitive taxes and fines.

Security Officers Kidnapped in Sinai Are Reported Freed

New York Times - NYTimes Home Page - 22-05-13 01:29

Egyptian state TV says six policemen and a border guard kidnapped by suspected militants in the Sinai Peninsula last week have been freed.

Seven kidnapped Egyptian security officers released: army spokesman

Reuters: World News - World News - 22-05-13 01:25

CAIRO (Reuters) - Seven members of Egypt's security forces who were kidnapped in Sinai last week have been released and are on their way to Cairo, army spokesman Ahmed Ali said on his Facebook page on Wednesday.

Arias: Spare me -- I'll donate my hair

CNN - CNN Top Stories - 22-05-13 01:18

The jury in the Jodi Arias trial has one decision left to make: Should she live or die?

Jobs targets 'could be seen as soft'

BBC - BBC Top Stories - 22-05-13 01:18

Invest NI job performance targets could be perceived as "soft", according to a new report.

TENNIS: Andy Murray pulls out of French Open

France 24 - World News via France 24 - 22-05-13 01:07

World number two Andy Murray has pulled out of this year’s French Open in Paris with a back injury, he announced Tuesday. The Scottish player is hoping to be back in action for the start of the Queens Club Championship in June.

Government will 'stick to its plans' when IMF delivers verdict on economy

The Guardian, UK - Guardian World News - 22-05-13 01:00

No 10 says it will not anticipate what IMF will say but insists government has right economic approachDowning Street will launch a staunch defence of the government's economic strategy and says it will stick to its plans when the International Monetary Fund publishes the findings of its annual survey of the British economy on Wednesday.Treasury officials have gone to great lengths to prepare a res...

IPL cricketer denies spot-fixing

BBC - BBC Top Stories - 22-05-13 12:58

Indian fast bowler S Sreesanth, arrested last week over allegations of spot-fixing in the Indian Premier League, insists he is innocent.

IHT Rendezvous: Tensions Flare in Asian Seas, Now Involving Taiwan

New York Times - NYTimes World News - 22-05-13 12:37

‘Han chauvinism’ and ‘a lack of worldliness’ are two differing explanations for the Taiwan government’s hardline stance in a recent row with the Philippines over the killing of a Taiwanese fisherman in disputed waters.

Pakistan's Imran Khan leaves hospital after campaign fall

Reuters: World News - World News - 22-05-13 12:35

ISLAMABAD (Reuters) - Pakistani cricket-hero-turned-politician Imran Khan left hospital on Wednesday after treatment for back injuries suffered in a fall in Lahore, television stations said.

BoJ holds off on fresh monetary easing

Financial Times - Europe Front Page - 22-05-13 12:26

Japan’s central bank decides against fresh monetary easing, judging the measures already taken to stimulate growth enough to revive an economy showing signs of ’picking up’

BoJ holds off on fresh monetary easing

Financial Times - Global Economy - 22-05-13 12:26

Japan’s central bank decides against fresh monetary easing, judging the measures already taken to stimulate growth enough to revive an economy showing signs of ’picking up’

BoJ holds off on fresh monetary easing

Financial Times - USA Front Page - 22-05-13 12:26

Japan’s central bank decides against fresh monetary easing, judging the measures already taken to stimulate growth enough to revive an economy showing signs of ’picking up’

North Korean Leader Sends Envoy to China

New York Times - NYTimes Home Page - 22-05-13 12:16

Kim Jong-un sent a top official to China as ties between the two countries remained strained over Pyongyang’s nuclear program.

Hong Kong probes commodities market

BBC - BBC World News - 22-05-13 12:16

Hong Kong Mercantile Exchange, which trades commodities, is being probed by the police and market regulators over alleged financial irregularities.

Cameron to warn EU summit over tax

BBC - BBC Top Stories - 22-05-13 12:15

David Cameron is to urge EU leaders to back global action against the tax evasion and "aggressive" tax avoidance he says is causing nations "staggering" losses.

Cuba's sugar mills get lease of life

BBC - BBC World News - 22-05-13 12:15

Why Cuba is investing in the sweet stuff

Is Fussball coming home?

BBC - BBC Top Stories - 21-05-13 11:59

Is Wembley the cradle of German football?

Food hygiene 'a postcode lottery'

BBC - BBC Top Stories - 21-05-13 11:56

Food outlets in a part of London have the worst hygiene standards of more than 2,000 postcodes in England, Northern Ireland and Wales, an investigation finds.

Deal struck on immigration bill

The Guardian, UK - Guardian World News - 21-05-13 11:52

Senate committee arrives at compromise that sidesteps issue of whether same-sex couples should receive equal rights

Former IRS chief says he lacked details, acted properly on targeting

CNN - CNN USA News - 21-05-13 11:46

The former head of the IRS said Tuesday that he was aware of some aspects of his agency's targeting of conservative groups in the spring of 2012, and took what he called the correct action of ensuring the situation would be independently reviewed.

Feds: 3 scientists conspired to take bribes for their research

CNN - CNN USA News - 21-05-13 11:46

Three university researchers working on medical technology are facing federal charges -- and up to 20 years in prison if convicted -- for allegedly taking Chinese money for their U.S.-funded research, according to federal authorities.

N Korea leader sends envoy to China

BBC - BBC Top Stories - 21-05-13 11:43

North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has sent a special envoy to Beijing, state media announces, amid cooling relations after weeks of tension.

Wayne Rooney's baby and The K effect

BBC - BBC Top Stories - 21-05-13 11:37

Why is Wayne Rooney's baby Klay rather than Clay?

Asian shares rally ahead of Bernanke testimony

Financial Times - Global Economy - 21-05-13 11:22

Japan stocks lead rally, with investors waiting for Federal Reserve chairman Ben Bernanke’s testimony before Congress later in the day

Asian shares rally ahead of Bernanke testimony

Financial Times - Europe Front Page - 21-05-13 11:22

Japan stocks lead rally, with investors waiting for Federal Reserve chairman Ben Bernanke’s testimony before Congress later in the day

Asian shares rally ahead of Bernanke testimony

Financial Times - UK Front Page - 21-05-13 11:22

Japan stocks lead rally, with investors waiting for Federal Reserve chairman Ben Bernanke’s testimony before Congress later in the day

Asian shares rally ahead of Bernanke testimony

Financial Times - USA Front Page - 21-05-13 11:22

Japan stocks lead rally, with investors waiting for Federal Reserve chairman Ben Bernanke’s testimony before Congress later in the day

World Briefing | Middle East: Egypt: Security Forces Fire on Funeral

New York Times - NYTimes World News - 21-05-13 11:02

Egyptian officials say soldiers and police officers mistakenly fired on a Bedouin funeral in the Sinai Peninsula during a search for kidnapped security personnel.

10% of UK wildlife 'endangered'

BBC - BBC Top Stories - 21-05-13 11:00

A "stocktake" of UK nature suggests 60% of animal and plant species have declined in the past 50 years - and one in 10 could end up disappearing.

Photos: Aerial view of path of destruction

CNN - CNN Top Stories - 21-05-13 10:59

North Korea sends top Kim Jong-un aide to Beijing

Reuters: World News - World News - 21-05-13 10:52

SEOUL (Reuters) - North Korea sent one of its top military officials to Beijing on Wednesday as a "special envoy" of its leader Kim Jong-un, state news agency KCNA reported.

1st video of 9-yr-old storm victim

CNN - CNN Top Stories - 21-05-13 10:51

A family who lost their beloved nine-year-old girl in the Oklahoma tornado speaks with Anderson Cooper.

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