Revamping North London With Fine Foods

Kings Cross, a previously run-down part of London, has seen increased investment and regeneration.

The Top Ten Stocks for Aug. 31

Aug. 31 (Bloomberg) -- Bloomberg’s Matt Miller, Linzie Janis and Adam Johnson report on today’s ten most important stocks including Facebook, SAIC and US Airways. (Source: Bloomberg)

Google Vs. Apple Mapping Wars: Race Across Earth

Aug. 31 (Bloomberg) -- Cristina Alesci reports on big changes coming from Google Maps services. She speaks on Bloomberg Television's "Bottom Line." (Source: Bloomberg)

Economic Edge: The Future of the Euro Zone

Linda Yueh hosts a special edition of "Economic Edge" from the Alpbach Forum in Austria. She speaks with Maria Fekter, finance minister for Austria, Andreas Treichl, chief executive officer of Erste Group Bank, Thomas Wieser, head of the Eurogroup Working Group, and Klaus Regling, head of the EFSF.

Can Putin Revitalize the Former `Wallet of Russia'?

In the first episode of "Tweed's Russian Train Trip" David Tweed investigates whether Putin's goal of six percent annual growth can be achieved and speaks to Bo Andersson, chief executive officer of Gaz.

Day in the Life of the World's Longest Train Ride

David Tweed's typical day on a Trans-Siberian train, travelling along the world's longest railway line.

Clinton arrives for Pacific Islands Forum (0:56)

August 31 - U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton arrives in the South Pacific nation of the Cook Islands for the Pacific Islands Forum. Sunita Rappai reports.

Arctic wildlife at risk from climate change

Published 31 August 2012 09:57

Global warming is having a major impact on the melting of the polar ice caps. Al Jazeera's Nick Clark went to the northernmost civilian community in Canada's Greeze Fjord to find out more. This is his fourth and final report in a special series from the region.

Talks with FARC win support in Colombia

Published 30 August 2012 12:37

A former Colombian senator has asked the government to maintain a ceasefire with FARC rebels to end a decades-old conflict. Piedad Cordoba has also called for greater public influence over the peace process. Earlier this week the president, Juan Manuel Santos, confirmed exploratory talks with the leftist guerrilla group are under way. Al Jazeera's Teresa Bo reports from the capital, Bogota.

Isaac downgraded to tropical depression

Published 31 August 2012 15:24

Heavy rain continues to pelt southern Louisiana and Mississippi as the region tries to recover from Hurricane Isaac, now downgraded to a tropical storm. A million customers in the two states are waiting for power companies to restore their electricity. Meanwhile, to the north and south of New Orleans, the storm has left thousands of homes underwater. Al Jazeera's Tom Ackerman reports from Placerman Parish, Lousiana.

Skeletons of Aztec nobility found in Mexico

Published 29 August 2012 15:57

Archeologists in Mexico city have found what they say is the skeleton of a young woman belonging to the Aztec nobility. Rocio Morales and her team discovered the remains five metres below ground in Mexico City's Temple Mayor. Altogether nearly 1,800 bones were uncovered, believed to be the remains of seven adults and three children. The unprecedented discovery is the first evidence of mass sacrifice, or reburial of remains, for a member of the ruling class in the Aztec empire. Morales said: "It's really exciting to make this kind of discovery and be so lucky to to be the first one to dig it up and register it." Al Jazeera's Rachel Levin reports from Mexico City.

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Syria refugees must vacate Lebanese schools

Published 30 August 2012 21:54

Syrians who sought refuge in schools in Lebanon's Bekaa Valley are being told they have to leave before the start of the school year next week. Lebanese officials have been handing out tents, but refugees have had to find somewhere to erect them. With more than 200,000 refugees now registered in countries on Syria's borders, it is further evidence of a growing humanitarian crisis. Al Jazeera's James Bays reports from the Bekaa Valley.

Peace brings surge to Mogadishu nightlife

Published 26 August 2012 06:27

The Somali capital Mogadishu is known for being one of the most dangerous cities in the world. But it's enjoying its most peaceful period in more than twenty years. Somalis who were once too frightened to venture out after dark, are going to restaurants and shops at night. Al Jazeera's Nazanine Moshiri reports from Mogadishu.

Google gives assist to Nigerian businesses

Published 27 August 2012 08:40

Google is helping young entrepreneurs in Nigeria expand their businesses by putting them online. While many legitimate ventures are launching websites and thriving as a result, the country's reputation for internet fraud remains an obstacle. Yvonne Ndege reports from Lagos.

The ups and downs of skateboarding

Published on Aug 31, 2012 by FinancialTimesVideos

The skateboarding industry has evolved into a multi-billion dollar business. Now though, with participation rapidly declining, the industry is struggling to move forward. Christopher Booker reports from California on how the business is trying to maintain momentum.

Paralympics 2012: Joy and despair for GB's cyclists

Published on Aug 31, 2012 by IBTimesUK

Day two of the Paralympics has seen Great Britain land more medals, as a number of athletes look forward to what is setting to be a busy weekend of sporting action.

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Euromaxx Deluxe | Euromaxx

Published on Aug 30, 2012 by deutschewelleenglish

Architect Pascal Flammer built a wooden single-family home in the pastures of Balsthal in Switzerland's Solothurn region. He originally didn't intend to use the house himself. He only thought about renting it after construction was completed. But now he knows it's the perfect home for his family.

A Home from Home | Euromaxx

Published on Aug 30, 2012 by deutschewelleenglish

The Australian singer Kat Frankie moved to Berlin from Sydney eight years ago. The German capital, she says, has given her the opportunity to do what she loves most - make music.

08/31/2012 THE BUSINESS INTERVIEW

Published on Aug 31, 2012 by france24english

Political magazine featuring interviews with major political actors in French politics. Presented by Roselyne Febvre.
A weekly interview with a personality from the world of economics, presented by Markus Karlsson. On Fridays at 08.45 PM.

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Spain's Bankia reports massive loss

Published on Aug 31, 2012 by Euronews

http://www.euronews.com/ Nationalised Spanish lender Bankia has announced losses of 4.45 billion euros between January and June. That was worse than its total for the whole of 2011.

Immediately afterwards Spain's national bank-rescue fund said it will inject emergency cash into Bankia to keep it solvent. It did not say how much.

Illustrating how big Bankia's problems are, it is setting aside 2.7 billion euros to cover loans in just the second quarter that likely will not be repaid.

Bankia, which is Spain's fourth largest lender, was created by merging seven different troubled savings banks in 2010.

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Pricier coffee and cinemas from Spain's VAT hike

Published on Aug 31, 2012 by Euronews

http://www.euronews.com/ The Spanish government's increase in sales tax from September 1st could not have come at a worse time for the country' retailers who suffered a 7.3 percent decline in sales in July from a year earlier.

Frightened of losing even more trade in the middle of a recession many Spanish shops, supermarkets, restaurants and leisure companies have said they will not pass on the VAT increases in their prices.

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Eurozone inflation and unemployment rise

Published on Aug 31, 2012 by Euronews

http://www.euronews.com/ Eurozone inflation jumped more than expected in August.

Economists said rising energy prices were the main factor.

Consumer prices in the 17 countries using the euro rose 2.6 percent year-on-year.

It had been up 2.4 percent in July.

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Poverty back in Europe: Brands target nouveau poor

Published on Aug 29, 2012 by RussiaToday

Record high unemployment in the EU has forced some of the larger consumer goods companies to shift marketing strategies. They target poverty-stricken Europeans' demand for cheaper goods in the midst of an economic crisis - READ MORE http://on.rt.com/seqfxv

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Saved to Struggle: 'Slow death' for Syria refugees in Jordan camp

Published on Aug 30, 2012 by RussiaToday

Jordanian security forces at a massive refugee camp on the border with Syria are on high alert after 200 refugees turned on the guards over the camp's conditions.

And as Paula Slier reports dealing with the immense influx of refugees is far beyond what Jordan can handle.

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Could Hong Kong Have Been a Super Volcano?

Published on Aug 31, 2012 by NTDTV

Hong Kong is probably sitting on the remains of a super volcano that erupted 140 million years ago. That's according to Geologists at Hong Kong's Geotechnical Engineering office. After years of research, lead researcher Rodrick Sewell said the pieces of the puzzle finally fit together.

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Chinese Stock Market Dives to 41 Month Low

Published on Aug 31, 2012 by NTDTV

Chinese stock exchanges closed sharply lower on Monday, creating the lowest point in more than 3 years.

The benchmark Shanghai Composite Index fell 1.74 percent, or 36.40 points, to close at 2,055.71. The Shenzhen Component Index closed at 8,402.15, down 2.06 percent, or 177.13 points.

Over 874 stocks fell more than 3%. 119 stocks fell more than 6%. Brokerage, insurance, rare earth, coal, and steel took the hardest hit.

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German Chancellor in China to Strengthen Trade Ties

Published on Aug 31, 2012 by NTDTV

Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao welcomed German Chancellor Angela Merkel to Beijing on Thursday, as Germany and other Euro zone nations seek a solution to Europe's sovereign debt crisis.

Wen's opening remarks focused on the success of the economic co-operation between the two countries was having globally.

Trade between the China and Germany reached 180 billion US dollars last year. This is double that of five years ago, and looks to increase to 280 billion dollars by 2015. Still, the Euro zone crisis and the Chinese economic slowdown are not far off the leaders' minds.

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China News: August 30, 2012: Germany's Merkel in Beijing, Gao Zhisheng Barred from Lawyers

Published on Aug 30, 2012 by NTDTV

In today's China News, Germany's Chancellor Angela Merkel is in Beijing on trade and Eurozone's debt crisis dicussions. Prison officials in Xinjiang blocks lawyers and family from seeing Gao Zhisheng, and Ford to introduce Lincolns to China.

Roll with it! Cuban expat shares art of cigar making

Published on Aug 31, 2012 by primetimeru

Social media push education forward

Published on Aug 31, 2012 by primetimeru

Should a designer have to be a good engineer and businessman as well?

Finnish professionals visiting the Strelka Institute are currently debating this and other questions relating to the education of young designers.

Prime Time's Elmira Kuznetsova met the director of an innovative Helsinki-based university -- and learnt how social media are helping them teach...

TV watershed: kids protection law slammed as censorship

Published on Aug 31, 2012 by primetimeru

A new law to protect children from potentially harmful adult content on TV comes into force tomorrow.

It's being branded by critics as the latest form of government censorship - putting everything from news organisations to classic cartoons at risk.

Prime Time's Egor Piskunov can tell us what the fuss is all about...

India censors social media after riots

Published 25 August 2012 02:41

The Indian government has called on social media websites like Twitter and Facebook to remove what it calls objectionable content after sectarian violence broke out in the state of Assam. Last week the authorities blamed groups in Pakistan for circulating hate videos showing attacks against Muslims, but among the sites banned are news agencies covering the violence. Al Jazeera's Dominic Kane reports.

Pakistan's Afghan refugees await decision on status

Published 25 August 2012 08:39

Al Jazeera's Imtiaz Tyab, reporting from Peshawar, addresses the December 2012 expiration of refugee status for Afghans in neighbouring Pakistan. Tyab says Islamabad has found itself in a "very sticky situation" since 2009, when the expiration date was first established. Our correspondent says the Pakistani government "have been dragging their heels" due to a combination of international pressure against any possible repatriation of up to three million refugees and Pakistan's own internal troubles - terrorism, increased violence, a suffering economy, and natural disasters.

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Myanmar sees signs of reforms over child soldiers

Published 25 August 2012 06:44

Human rights groups have long criticised the use of child soldiers in Myanmar's ethnic conflicts. Part of a wave of political reforms, the government has signed a pledge to release former child soldiers from the army and reintigrate them into society. Two rebel armies have also signed a deal promising to stop recruiting children under the age of 18. In interviews obtained by Al Jazeera, former child soldiers describe what they have endured. Al Jazeera's Florence Looi reports.

Struggling to put food on the table in China

Published 31 August 2012 16:05

World food prices remain high, partly due to the failure of the soybean crop in North America, and droughts in several parts of the world. China is not immune to the steep increases in food prices, and poor families in urban areas there are struggling to put meals on their tables. Al Jazeera's Rob McBride reports from Hong Kong.

Indonesia boat sinking survivors brought ashore

Published 31 August 2012 16:22

Survivors of a sunken boat en route to Australia are ferried to Indonesia as the search for others continues. Despite a halt to the search by the Australians, Indonesian recue workers continue looking for survivors two days after a boat full of asylum seekers sank on its way to Australia. Nearly 100 people remain missing as 55 others have been found alive at sea. Al Jazeera's Step Vaessen reports from Merak. Al Jazeera's Step Vaessen reports from Merak.

News Bulletin - 0935 GMT update

Published 31 August 2012 10:10

The main headlines on Al Jazeera English, featuring the latest news and reports from around the world.

South Koreans clash with police at Japan embassy

Published on Aug 31, 2012 by NewsOnABC

South Korean protesters have clashed with police outside the Japanese embassy in Seoul, at the same time calling on Japan to withdraw claims over a group of disputed islands.

New technology improves regional health

Published on Aug 31, 2012 by NewsOnABC

Regional emergency departments and the Canberra Hospital are set to be linked by new video technology.

Preserving traditional Tongan dance

Published on Aug 30, 2012 by tagatapasifika1

Whether you know how to Duggy, Jerk or Azonto it's a dance craze among Pacific youth. For Tongan dancer Sesilia Pusiaki she is preserving traditional Tonga through residency in South Auckland.

Rowing as a sport for Pacific Islanders

Published on Aug 30, 2012 by tagatapasifika1

New Zealand's Olympic rowing success has already translated into a heightened awareness of the sport. A West Auckland club is hoping to reach out again to entice Pacific Island kids into rowing. John Utanga spoke with President of the Waitemata Rowing Club, Cook Islander Rachel Dobrec.

Pacific Islands Leaders forum Rarotonga, Cook Islands 2012

Published on Aug 30, 2012 by tagatapasifika1

Prime Minister John Key along with other regional leaders is in Rarotonga for the Pacific Islands Leaders forum. The guest of honour this year is the US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton. One News Pacific Correspondent, Barbara Dreaver is in Rarotonga with this story.

Cook Islands community celebrate achievements

Published on Aug 30, 2012 by tagatapasifika1

The Cook Islands community in Auckland recently got together to commemorate constitution day in the Cooks and to celebrate their successes.

Bản tin video sáng 31-08-2012

Published on Aug 30, 2012 by RFAVietnamese

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Biển Đông cần giải pháp để đảm bảo hòa bình

Published on Aug 31, 2012 by VOATiengVietVideo

Biển Đông cần giải pháp để đảm bảo hòa bình. Đài Loan tiếp tục đưa học giả ra thăm Trường Sa. Bất chấp tranh cãi Biển Đông, ASEAN cam kết tăng cường thương mại với Trung Quốc, Hoa Kỳ. Nga bắt giữ gần 150 công nhân Việt Nam nhập cư bất hợp pháp. Xem thêm: http://www.voatiengviet.com/ và http://www.youtube.com/user/VOATiengVietVideo

VOA60 Thế Giới 30/08/2012

Published on Aug 30, 2012 by VOATiengVietVideo

Iran: Lãnh tụ tối cao Iran, Giáo Chủ Ayatollah Ali Khamenei nói: "Iran không thiết tới vũ khí hạt nhân nhưng sẽ tiếp tục theo đuổi chương trình năng lượng hạt nhân nhằm các mục đích hòa bình."
Thổ Nhĩ Kỳ: Các bác sĩ đến từ Syria thành lập dưỡng đường tại tỉnh Hatay ở miền Nam để điều trị người tỵ nạn Syria.
Mỹ: Hàng chục người bị kẹt trong nhà đã được giải cứu, giữa lúc bão Isaac tiếp tục đổ mưa xuống như trút.
Úc: Những người tranh đấu bảo vệ môi sinh tìm cách ngăn chận một trong những tàu cá bằng lưới ra lớn nhất thế giới, không cho tiến vào cảng Lincoln.
Tây Ban Nha: Hàng chục ngàn người ném cà chua vào nhau tại lễ hội Tomatina được tổ chức hàng năm.

VOA60 Hoa Kỳ 30/08/2012

Published on Aug 30, 2012 by VOATiengVietVideo

Dân biểu Paul Ryan nhận đề cử để trở thành ứng cử viên Phó Tổng Thống tại Ðại Hội Toàn Quốc Ðảng Cộng Hòa ở bang Florida.
Phát biểu trước Ðại hội Ðảng Cộng Hòa, Cựu Ngoại Trưởng Condoleezza Rice nói vị thế của Hoa Kỳ trên thế giới đang bị đe dọa.
Lụt lội do Bão Isaac gây ra buộc nhiều người phải rời nhà cửa đi lánh nạn.
NASA phóng tên lửa Atlas-V có mang theo hai vệ tinh được thiết kế để
nghiên cứu tác động của các trận bão mặt trời đối với Trái Ðất.
Tài xế 100 tuổi mất kiểm soát khi lái xe, gây thương tích cho 11 người.
Sở thú San Diego có thêm một thành viên mới.

Apple, Google in patent talks (2:15)

Aug 30 - Summary of business headlines: CEOs from Apple and Google talk as mobile patent war heats up -sources; Data dims hope Bernanke will offer stimulus hint on Friday, stocks retreat; Citigroup to pay $590 million in crisis settlement; Knight takes Nasdaq's Facebook offer. Conway G. Gittens reports.

Blind woman given bionic eye (1:19)

Aug. 30 - A blind woman in Australia is given a bionic eye which researchers say could hold the key to improving the lives of millions of people worldwide with impaired vision. Simon Hanna reports

E-fabric to electrify soldiers in the field (1:58)

Aug. 30 - Clothing containing electrically conductive thread may soon lighten the load of British soldiers in the field. The clothing is designed to charge computers, GPS, radios and other equipment required by soldiers, allowing them to leave their burdensome batteries and cables behind. Joanne Nicholson reports.

Copenhagen Cooking Festival | Euromaxx

Published on Aug 30, 2012 by deutschewelleenglish

Scandinavians have been celebrating their culinary heritage at the Copenhagen Cooking festival for eight years now. Among the treats at the 10-day festival are an oyster safari in the Port of Copenhagen, cookery courses, chocolate dinners, and the chance to sample the cuisine of Michelin-starred chefs.

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Fish Dish in Palma | Euromaxx à la carte

Published on Aug 30, 2012 by deutschewelleenglish

We taste the catch of the day at Ca'n Eduardo - a seafood restaurant located right above the fish market in the Majorcan capital Palma. Many diners come from abroad or the Spanish mainland to sample the traditional cuisine and enjoy the harbor view. Head chef Jonny Moloney is originally from Ireland. For euromaxx, he cooks up a mouthwatering dish of fresh sea bream, Majorcan style.

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Albania: Conflict over the Hoxha memorial | European Journal

Published on Aug 30, 2012 by deutschewelleenglish

A pyramid in the middle of the Albanian capital of Tirana stands in memory of the former dictator, Enver Hoxha. Now the government is preparing to tear it down. Around 6000 Albanians, including those once imprisoned by Hoxha, are petitioning against the memorial's destruction.

Read more: http://www.dw.de/dw/episode/9798/0,,16155607,00.html

Greece - Marathon to Athens | European Journal

Published on Aug 30, 2012 by deutschewelleenglish

For long-distance runners, it's the lodestar: the road from Marathon to Athens. It's an iconic route and right now it leads to the heart of the Eurozone crisis.

Read more: http://www.dw.de/dw/episode/9798/0,,16155607,00.html

Tomatoes Thrown at World's Biggest Food Fight

The Tomatina festival in Spain has taken place this year with tens of thousands of people engaging in one of the world's biggest tomato fights.

Should the U.S. Return to the Gold Standard?

Aug. 30 (Bloomberg) -- Matthew O'Brien, associate editor at The Atlantic, and James Rickards, senior managing director at Tangent Capital Partners, debate whether the U.S. should return to the gold standard. Bloomberg's Deirdre Bolton moderates. (Source: Bloomberg)

The Top Ten Stocks for Thursday, August 30

Aug. 30 (Bloomberg) -- Bloomberg’s Betty Liu, Dominic Chu, Josh Lipton and Julie Hyman report on today’s ten most important stocks including CostCo, HP and Barclays Capital. They speak on Bloomberg Television's "In The Loop." (Source: Bloomberg)

Snack Pack: Dollar-Yen, Toll Brothers, ECB Action

Aug. 30 (Bloomberg) -- Bloomberg's Adam Johnson, Alix Steel, Linzie Janis and Dominic Chu update the top trading stories of the day. They speak on Bloomberg Television's "Lunch Money." (Source: Bloomberg)

Isaac Power Outages Top 1M, Jobless Claims Hold

Aug. 30 (Bloomberg) -- Carol Massar reports on today's top headlines. She speaks on Bloomberg Television's "Bottom Line." (Source: Bloomberg)

Isaac once again puts Haiti under threat

Published on Aug 30, 2012 by AlJazeeraEnglish

Before it struck the US Gulf Coast as a hurricane, Isaac blew through southern Haiti, leaving at least two dozen dead and concerns the rains it brought could lead to an uptick in cholera cases.

Medicins Sans Frontieres says it will be difficult to tie specific cases to Isaac, but with seasonal rains arriving with force, there's more likelihood of the disease spreading further.

Meanwhile MSF is preparing for the government to take a larger role in caring for cholera patients.

Al Jazeera's Adam Raney reports from Cite Soleil.

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China coal mine explosion kills nearly 50 people

Published on Aug 30, 2012 by IBTimesUK

A massive gas explosion at a coal mine in southwest China has killed 19 people, and left another 28 trapped underground.

State media reports say that 154 miners were working underground at the time of the blast in the Xiajiawan mine in Panzhihua, Sichuan province.

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Queen opens 2012 Paralympics in London

Published on Aug 30, 2012 by IBTimesUK

And so the 2012 Paralympics got off to a rousing start last night as Professor Steven Hawking opened the ceremony with a monologue about humanity and science.

"Ever since the dawn of civilisation people have craved for an understanding of the underlying order of the world, why it is as it is and why it exists at all."

Athletes then took to the stage

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London Paralympic games under way

Published on Aug 30, 2012 by AlJazeeraEnglish

London put on yet another spectacular opening ceremony to lauch the Paralympic games.
Over 80,000 spectators watched as physicist Stephen Hawking invited them to "look up at the stars" and enjoy the opening ceremony.
A record 4,200 athletes are participating to represent 165 countries in the birthplace of the games.
Al Jazeera's Lee Wellings reports from London.

European markets at close: 30.08.2012

Published on Aug 30, 2012 by Euronews

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euronews reporter: Detroit: Bailing out the American Dream

Published on Aug 30, 2012 by Euronews

http://www.euronews.com/ Detroit, better known as the Motor City or simply Motown, is a city which for decades stood as a symbol of the American dream.

Ford, General Motors and Chrysler, also called the 'big three' car makers, turned Detroit into the heart and soul of America's manufacturing industry for most of the 20th century.

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euronews cinema: Mostra Di Venezia

Published on Aug 30, 2012 by Euronews

http://www.euronews.com/ The Venice International Film Festival, or Mostra Di Venezia, celebrated its 80th anniversary this year. Holding its own throughout the years the festival remains one of the most highly regarded in the world, but with notable absences from Venice regular George Clooney and Hollywood heavyweights like Madonna and Angelina Jolie, it was up to the stars of European cinema to light up the red carpet.

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Inflation adds to Spain's woes

Published on Aug 30, 2012 by Euronews

http://www.euronews.com/ There is more economic pain for the people of Spain in the form of higher inflation.

Consumer prices surged in August for the second month running.

They were driven up mostly by higher fuel costs.

The latest numbers will complicate Madrid's efforts to dig Spain out of recession and generate the growth needed to reduce the country's debts.

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German joblessness rises

Published on Aug 30, 2012 by Euronews

http://www.euronews.com/ Unemployment was up in Germany for a fifth month running in August.

It is the latest in a string of disappointing data that adds to evidence Europe's largest economy is feeling the effects of the eurozone crisis.

The seasonally-adjusted jobless total rose by 9,000 in August from July. The headline figure used in Germany - which is not adjusted for seasonal factors like weather - showed an increase of 29,000.

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Merkel visit marks major Airbus order

Published on Aug 30, 2012 by Euronews

http://www.euronews.com/ Beijing is buying 50 Airbus A 320 planes and will assemble more aircraft in China by extend an assembly line at Tianjin near the capital.

The deals were signed to coincide with a visit there by German Chancellor Angela Merkel.

Other trade agreements focused on cars, energy, the environment and health.

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Bulgaria hopes for energy independence

Published on Aug 29, 2012 by Euronews

http://www.euronews.com/ A consortium of energy companies has signed a deal is to start exploring for gas and oil off Bulgaria's Black Sea coast.

French oil major Total, Austria's OMV and Spain's Repsol plan to spend hundreds of millions of euros to drill two wells near to a site in Romanian waters where a successful gas discovery was made.

The deal boosts Bulgaria's hopes to end its almost complete dependence on Russian gas imports.

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Save the Children's Hedinn Hallborsson discusses Syria's refugees

Published 28 August 2012 19:10

A growing number of unaccompanied children fleeing Syria's conflict are turning up in refugee camps along the country's borders. Many say their parents have been killed in the fighting. Hedinn Hallborsson is the emergency communication manager for Save the Children. He spoke to Al Jazeera from Amman in Jordan about the situation at the country's refugee camps.

Egyptians mourn drowned migrants

Published 30 August 2012 08:30

Egyptian officials have confirmed seven men died after their boat sank off the Libyan coast. They are the recent casualties in the wave of illegal migrants from Egypt that are taking to the shores in hopes of a better life abroad. Residents of the village the victims came from said the young men were short of choices with nothing but the prospect of abject poverty. Al Jazeera's Rawya Rageh reports from Abu Gandeer, El Fayoum.

Eco cars latest trend amid soaring fuel prices

Published on Aug 30, 2012 by primetimeru

Laughing gas: Russians embrace potentially dangerous fun

Published on Aug 30, 2012 by primetimeru

First Glimpse of Baby Cheetahs at UK Zoo

Created: 2012-08-29 19:59 EST

Seven northern cheetah cubs made their public debut during a photo call at Whipsnade Zoo in Bedfordshire, north of London, on Wednesday.The septuplets were born around twelve weeks ago, and seemed to enjoy their first outing by frolicking and chasing one another around the cheetah enclosure.
For mother Dubai it's the second litter, after she gave birth to five cubs in 2010. Only three litters have ever been produced in a UK zoo, and soon enough Dubai's cubs will be playing a vital role in the survival of their species.
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Costa Concordia Disaster Tourism

Published on Aug 29, 2012 by NTDTV

The site of the Costa Concordia disaster, where the cruise ship ran aground and 32 people died, has become a grim tourist destination.

Those travelling to the Isola del Giglio now have the added option of passing by the wreckage of the cruise liner, still lying on its side over seven months after it hit a reef by the Tuscan coast. A boat trip only costs 10 euro per ticket.

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China News: August 29th, 2012: Egypt's President in Beijing and World Soybean Prices

Published on Aug 29, 2012 by NTDTV

In today's China news, talks were held between Egyptian President Mohamed Mursi and Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao in Beijing. Chinese leaders had generally comfortable relations with former president Hosni Mubarak's government. But ties with Mursi and his Muslim Brotherhood-associated government have been less clear.

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China's Economy--a hard, soft or crash landing?

There have been increasing signs that China's economy could be in more trouble than authorities would like to admit. Over the weekend, Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao visited southern Guangdong Province. There, where China’s manufacturing hub is located, factories are closing down or have already become bankrupt, because exports have sharply declined.
It’s not just exports either—though the impact of the global slowdown has left its dent on the export-dependent economy. Other indicators, like a drop in electricity output, freight numbers and rising bad debt are all adding to questions just how bad China’s economic landing will be.
In this episode of China Focus, we look at just that—is China’s economy headed to a hard landing, soft landing or even a crash landing.

Germany assures China of stable economy

Published on Aug 30, 2012 by NewsOnABC

On a two-day visit to Beijing, German Chancellor Angela Merkel has given assurances to China that Europe can overcome its financial crisis.

Australia calls on Vietnam to enhance regional security role

Published on Aug 29, 2012 by NewsOnABC

Australia's Defence Minister, Stephen Smith discusses Vietnam's role in regional security amid ongoing territorial disputes with China.

Promoting Pacific women

Published on Aug 30, 2012 by NewsOnABC

Only five per cent of Pacific politicians are women, compared with the world average of 18 per cent. To improve representation, Australian Prime Minister Julia Gillard announced a $300-million, 10-year aid package at the Pacific Islands Forum.

22 asylum seekers rescued off Java

Published on Aug 30, 2012 by NewsOnABC

22 asylum seekers have been rescued after the most recent boat sinking off Java, but many more are still missing.

Australia pledge to help Pacific women

Published on Aug 30, 2012 by NewsOnABC

Australia's Prime Minister Julia Gillard has made a promise at the Pacific Islands forum to spend more than 300 million dollars over the next decade on programs to improve the lot of women in the Pacific.

Thế giới trong tuần 29-08-2012

Published on Aug 29, 2012 by RFAVietnamese

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Bản tin video sáng 30-08-2012

Published on Aug 29, 2012 by RFAVietnamese

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Cuộc Sống Quanh Ta 29-08-2012

Published on Aug 29, 2012 by RFAVietnamese

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Hy vọng tái định cư cho thuyền nhân VN ở Thái Lan

Published on Aug 30, 2012 by RFAVietnamese

Voice vận động chính phủ Canada tiếp nhận các thuyền nhân Việt Nam bị kẹt ở Thái Lan. http://www.rfatiengviet.net

Thai girl inspires Buddhist nun programme

Published 27 August 2012 07:13

It is common practice for Buddhist boys to become monks as part of their adult development. Not many women, however, are ordained as Buddhist nuns and even fewer girls are allowed to join religious orders. Yet one young girl's calling in Thailand is making a difference. Al Jazeera's Florence Looi reports from Bangkok.

Indonesia farmers struggle to keep up

Published 13 August 2012 08:07

Indonesia is one of the most fertile countries in the world, but farmers there are struggling to grow basic crops. The country was self-sufficient before it opened up its agricultural market - under international pressure - to the free market in the late 1990s. Today, cheap imports from abroad are hampering local business. And many say the country's agricultural sector needs to modernise, or it will become fully dependent on food imports. Al Jazeera's Step Vaessen reports from the town of Cianjur in West Java.

Malaysian economy continues to thrive

Published 15 August 2012 02:42

As the economic recession continues to bite Europe, in Malaysia the economy is on track of achieving a five per cent growth for the year. Government reforms, a special task force identifying key industries for growth, such as education, health care and approved multi-billion dollar development projects across the country, are policies that have created a healthy economy. Al Jazeera's Florence Looi reports from the state of Penang on how it is thriving from the economic boom.

U.S. Day Ahead: Why jobless claims matter (2:15)

Aug 29 - Investors, digging in before Bernanke's big speech on Friday, should focus on initial jobless claims for clues about what the critical jobs report will look like in August.

Europe Day Ahead: Merkel in China; Italy tests bond market (2:13)

Aug. 29 - German Chancellor Angela Merkel heads to China to seek support for euro zone assets, while a bond auction will test Italy's claim that markets are starting to recognise its reform efforts.

'Power Felt' Turns Your Body's Heat Into an Electric Charge

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Graduate students from Wake Forest University created a cloth-like material able to convert body heat into an electrical current. The current could be used to charge anything you carrying, like your smartphone.

101 East - China: Broken Dreams

Published on Aug 24, 2012 by AlJazeeraEnglish

Many young Chinese are losing faith in China's economic miracle. Even though the country is poised to overtake the US in the next decade as the world's largest, fewer Chinese feel they share the prosperity. 101 East explores the disillusionment.

Colombia wealth gap leaves poor short-changed

Published on Aug 25, 2012 by AlJazeeraEnglish

Colombia is often referred to as one of the oldest democracies in Latin America, yet it had an ongoing armed conflict for more than 50 years. Millions of people were displaced by the violence.

The inequality gap in the country is also one of the worst in the western hemisphere.

The richest one per cent of people own more than half of Colombia's land, while the wealthiest 20 per cent earn almost 30 times more than the poorest 20 per cent.

Al Jazeera's Lucia Newman reports from the capital, Bogota.

Austerity hits 'Italy's Dubai'

Published on Aug 29, 2012 by AlJazeeraEnglish

The world's oldest bank has become the latest victim of Italy's money woes.

The Monte dei Paschi di Siena, founded in 1472, though still in operation, has found itself in serious financial trouble as investments fell from $300 million in 2008 to 25 million last year.

The institution also helps to fund Siena' cultural life, but as Al Jazeera's Claudio Lavanga reports from Siena, that too is now in jeopardy.

Nigeria's questionable new banknote

Published on Aug 29, 2012 by AlJazeeraEnglish

Nigeria's new 5,000-naira banknote, worth five times as much as the previous largest, has earned scorn from money changers well aware than at least 100 million citizens earn less than 160 naira per day. Likewise, economists question how the introduction of a new note dovetails with government plans to begin making Nigeria a cashless society next year. But the central bank says the country's booming economy and middle class, in addition to bank costs for handling so many small notes, make the new 5,000-naira bill a good idea. Yvonne Ndege reports from Lagos.

Arctic way of living 'under threat'

Published on Aug 28, 2012 by AlJazeeraEnglish

Deep in the Arctic, remote Inuit communities are facing up to a future of change.

As the sea ice retreats due to global warming, their traditional existence is coming under threat.

In the second part of his series, Al Jazeera's Nick Clark travels to the remote island settlement of Qerqertat, Greenland.

American Crowned Air Guitar World Champ

Created: 2012-08-25 06:47 EST

Justin "Nordic Thunder" Howard from the US won the 17th Air Guitar World Championships in Oulu, Finland on Friday (August 24). The Air Guitar World Championships is a three-day event with international contestants that culminates in a Grand Finale at Rotuaari Square in the center of Oulu in Northern Finland. Around 5,000 people gathered in the city center to watch 18 contestants from around the world battle for the grand prize—a real guitar. "Everyone is very excited of course since this is a big event and so forth, so everyone is always looking forward to this happening." The world championships were first organized in Oulu in 1996.
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How a Leaky Pipe Is Helping Feed the World

Scientists and executives from the water industry are meeting in Stockholm to discuss how to use less water. Bloomberg's Eliott Gotkine reports on one company in Israel which does that.

More Than 640,000 Without Power Because of Isaac

Aug. 29 (Bloomberg) -- Bloomberg's Megan Hughes reports on Hurricane Isaac from New Orleans. She speaks on Bloomberg Television's Bottom Line." (Source: Bloomberg)

The Top Ten Stocks for Wednesday, August 29

Aug. 29 (Bloomberg) -- Bloomberg’s Betty Liu, Dominic Chu, Josh Lipton and Julie Hyman report on today’s ten most important stocks including Movado, KKR and Heinz. They speak on Bloomberg Television's "In The Loop." (Source: Bloomberg)

Fed Survey Says Economy Grew ‘Gradually’ in July

Aug. 29 (Bloomberg) -- The Federal Reserve said the U.S. economy continued to expand “gradually” in July and early August as improvement in housing and retail sales helped outweigh weakness in manufacturing. Bloomberg's Sara Eisen reports. (Source: Bloomberg)

Indian Stocks Drop on Rates, Reforms Concerns

Indian stocks fell the most in a month after the country’s central bank signaled it may hold rates for a third time this year at its meeting next month.

Steel: Gold Could Rise to $1900 By End of Year

Aug. 29 (Bloomberg) -- James Steel, chief commodities analyst at HSBC Securities, and Michael Aronstein, chief executive officer of Marketfield Asset Management, talk with Bloomberg's Alix Steel and Adam Johnson about the outlook for gold prices. They speak on Bloomberg Television's "Lunch Money." (Source: Bloomberg)

Snack Pack: Gold, Euro-Dollar, Gold, U.S Treasuries

Aug. 29 (Bloomberg) -- Bloomberg's Adam Johnson, Julie Hyman, Sara Eisen and Dominic Chu update the top trading stories of the day. They speak on Bloomberg Television's "Lunch Money." (Source: Bloomberg)

London 2012 Paralympics opening ceremony set to begin

Published on Aug 29, 2012 by IBTimesUK

Thousands of people turned out to welcome the Paralympic flame as it travels on its 24 hour relay en route to the Olympic Stadium for the opening ceremony of the Games tonight at 8 30 attended by the Queen and The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge.

The flame set off from its spiritual home- Stoke Mandeville Hospital yesterday, where army doctor Dr Ludwig Guttman pioneered the idea of using 'sport to help with disability' setting up the first wheel chair based games in 1948.

Around 4,000 athletes from more than 150 countries will be taking part in the London 2012 Paralympics, which run from 29 August to 9 September. The Great Britain team for the Games has been finalised with some experienced competitors among the 289 athletes, as well as some newcomers.A strong overseas contingent will also be travelling to London for what the organisers promise will be the best Paralympics yet, following on from the huge success of the London Olympics.

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India's rich take to luxury cars

Published on Aug 29, 2012 by FinancialTimesVideos

Mumbai bureau chief James Crabtree takes a test ride on an Aston Martin, the latest luxury car entrant to the Indian market. He ponders why India's rich will buy cars like these despite a hefty price tag and the often poor state of roads.

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Food crisis: industry at turning point

Published on Aug 28, 2012 by FinancialTimesVideos

Economic crisis and rising food prices are putting pressure on consumer goods sales. FT analysis editor Frederick Studemann discusses if this is a turning point for producers with Louise Lucas, consumer industries editor and Gregory Meyer, commodities markets reporter.

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euronews hi-tech: Iraq's sole-power phone-charging feat

Published on Aug 29, 2012 by Euronews

http://www.euronews.com/ An enterprising inventor in Iraq has taken steps to re-charge mobile phones using sole power.

Inspired by the many pilgrims in the holy city of Karbala, Baha al-Hasnawi dreamed up a way to harness energy from walking that would otherwise go to waste.

The handy foot-driven device could prove a boon in a country whose electricity network is still in disarray after ten years of war.

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French bankers ready to bolt?

Published on Aug 29, 2012 by Euronews

http://www.euronews.com/ La Défense, the financial district of Paris, which houses the headquarters of many of France's big banks and top financial firms could soon to be much less crowded.

That is if you believe the gloomy forecasts in response to the new French government's plans to tax that sector more heavily.

A transaction levy on shares and a 75 percent rate of tax on income of more than one million euros a year reportedly have many planning to decamp particularly across the channel to the banker friendly City of London.

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