Tuesday, November 1, 2011

The Hindu : News / International : Libya begins risky political transition

The Hindu : News / International : Libya begins risky political transition: "The head of Libya’s Transitional National Council (TNC) is set to arrive in Egypt on Tuesday for talks meant to help smoothen his country’s difficult transition towards stable democratic rule."

'via Blog this'

Report: Israel improving nuclear abilities - Israel News, Ynetnews

Report: Israel improving nuclear abilities - Israel News, Ynetnews: "The Guardian quotes report claiming Israel extending Jericho III missile's range, developing ICBM capabilities, expanding nuclear-tipped cruise missile enabled submarine fleet"

'via Blog this'

Plane makes emergency landing in Poland; all passengers safe – This Just In - CNN.com Blogs

Plane makes emergency landing in Poland; all passengers safe – This Just In - CNN.com Blogs: "A Boeing 767 plane made a dramatic emergency landing at Warsaw, Poland's Frederic Chopin International airport after problems with its landing gear, an airport spokeswoman said Tuesday."

'via Blog this'

US fears uncoordinated Israeli strike on Iran - Israel News, Ynetnews

US fears uncoordinated Israeli strike on Iran - Israel News, Ynetnews: "Fearing an uncoordinated Israeli attack against Iran, the United States is working on several levels to pressure the UN's Security Council into imposing harsher sanctions on Iran, Yedioth Ahronoth reported Monday."

'via Blog this'

Corzine opens a new Chapter: 11 - NYPOST.com

Corzine opens a new Chapter: 11 - NYPOST.com: "Jon Corzine, the CEO of bankrupt broker-dealer MF Global, saw his reputation tossed from the frying pan right into the regulatory fire yesterday when investigators discovered as much as $700 million in customer funds missing from the firm."

'via Blog this'

DOE monitoring another stimulus recipient - Darius Dixon - POLITICO.com

DOE monitoring another stimulus recipient - Darius Dixon - POLITICO.com: "An advanced battery manufacturer that was awarded millions in federal stimulus dollars is now in financial hot water and is being closely monitored by the Energy Department."

'via Blog this'

Carrying Water for Obama, Hilda Solis Picks a Fight with the Tea Party | Sunshine State News

Carrying Water for Obama, Hilda Solis Picks a Fight with the Tea Party | Sunshine State News: "With the team behind President Barack Obama targeting the Sunshine State in their bid for a second term in 2012, the White House sent U.S. Labor Secretary Hilda Solis to speak to the Florida Democratic Convention on Saturday."

'via Blog this'

China to Play a Big Role at G20 Summit - CNBC

China to Play a Big Role at G20 Summit - CNBC: "Efforts to coax China into throwing the euro zone a lifeline will dominate this week's G20 Summit and leave Beijing holding the cards as world leaders try to restore market confidence with pledges to reduce economic imbalances."

'via Blog this'

Supporting Cain, GOP base evokes Thomas hearings - Yahoo! News

Supporting Cain, GOP base evokes Thomas hearings - Yahoo! News: "ATLANTA (AP) — Conservatives rallied around Herman Cain as he battles sexual harassment allegations, likening the attacks on the Republican presidential contender to what they describe as the "high-tech lynching" of another prominent black Republican: Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas."

'via Blog this'

Markets fall on as Greece announces referendum on euro bail-out - Telegraph

Markets fall on as Greece announces referendum on euro bail-out - Telegraph: "Global stock markets dropped sharply as investors sold off shares after Greece's shock decision to hold a referendum on its eurozone bail-out package thratened to intensify the region's debt crisis."

'via Blog this'

Greek govt 'on verge of imploding': News24: World: News

Greek govt 'on verge of imploding': News24: World: News: "Athens - Greece's government looked on the verge of implosion on Tuesday ahead of a Friday confidence vote as a socialist deputy defected and another cadre called for early elections after the prime minister called a referendum on his EU debt rescue."

'via Blog this'

Papandreou’s Power Weakens as Lawmakers Rebel on Vote - Bloomberg

Papandreou’s Power Weakens as Lawmakers Rebel on Vote - Bloomberg: "Greek Prime Minister George Papandreou’s grip on power weakened before a confidence vote later this week as his decision to call a referendum on a new bailout package provoked a lawmaker rebellion."

'via Blog this'

The Truth About Public School Teacher Pay

The Truth About Public School Teacher Pay: "Last winter, New Jersey Governor Chris Christie (R) traveled his state, holding a series of townhalls in which he touted a significant but politically unpopular plan: asking public school teachers to accept a pay freeze and begin contributing 1.5 percent of their salaries toward their health care plans, whereas before they paid nothing. It’s a battle that pitted Christie against powerful teachers unions, and it’s a fight that has brought the issue of teacher pay to the center of the public square."

'via Blog this'