Europe welcomes 2013 (1:10)

Jan. 1 - Fireworks bring the new year in with a bang in Europe as 2013 dawns around the globe. Rough cut (no reporter narration)

Hong Kong rings in the New Year (1:21)

Dec. 31 - Hong Kong welcomes 2013 with fireworks show. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

Sydney lights up 2013 sky (1:01)

Dec 31 - A spectacular fireworks display lights the night sky over Sydney Harbor to bring in the year 2013. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

Al Jazeera reviews 2012

Published 31 December 2012 09:51

Now from the conflict in Syria to the new politics of Egypt, from protests in Greece to the Olympics in London. As the year draws to a close, we're looking back at 2012 and some of the events that changed our world.

Year in Business: The Year of Apple, Once Again

Dec. 27 (Bloomberg) -- Bloomberg News reviews the biggest business stories of 2012. (Source: Bloomberg)

Reuters Today: Still no sign of "fiscal cliff" deal (5:19)

Dec. 31 - U.S. budget talks falter as the clock ticks down. Parties blame each other for failing to reach a deal on averting the fiscal cliff

Factbox: Asia's top equity markets of 2012 (1:46)

Dec. 31 - Southeast Asian equities stole the limelight in 2012, but a last-minute surge in Chinese stocks may signal a taste of what's to come in the new year

12/29/2012 TALKING EUROPE

Published on Dec 29, 2012

Presented from the European Parliament in Brussels by Christophe Robeet, Talking Europe will focus on major news items in the European Union. On the set, our specialists will analyze EU institution.
Christophe Robeet brings you a fresh look from Brussels. First, two MEPs face off on a burning issue that affects the lives of Europeans. Then, we interview a European leader in partnership with RFI. The show is produced with the help of the European Parliament and Commission. Every other Saturday at 12.40am.

12/22/2012 BEYOND BUSINESS

Published on Dec 29, 2012

Every month, the program tells a story of hyper-competition, a new kind of combat in which those involved, companies or state, confront each other mercilessly. In the studio, Ali Laïdi continues the d
Competition, economic combat, merciless confrontation between companies and states. The programme is presented by Markus Karlsson.

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Hungarian scientists discover remains of first freshwater ‘mosasaur’, an ancient lizard (2:00)

Dec. 27 - Hungarian scientists discover ancient fossils of a new giant lizard species that lived in freshwater. A reconstruction of the 'mosasaur' has gone on display in the Hungarian Natural History Museum as the palaeontologists published their findings. Joel Flynn reports.

Egypt holds dollar auctions to avert currency crisis

Published on Dec 30, 2012

http://www.euronews.com/ Egypt is taking urgent action to avoid a currency crisis and prevent a messy devaluation.

After appealing to people to go easy on exchanging the local pound for US dollars, the central bank is holding auctions to control currency movements.

It says foreign reserves have fallen to a "minimum and critical level". Figures show they have plunged to 15 billion dollars (11.34 billion euros), covering only three months of imports.

The pound has weakened significantly recently and the credit worthiness of Egypt and its banks has been lowered.

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Looking back on China in 2012

Published on Dec 30, 2012

Huey Fern Tay looks back on some of the news highlights from Beijing and across China for 2012.

Newsline Review: Australia in the Asian Century

Published on Dec 30, 2012

Asia Pacific specialist Catherine McGrath explains why The Asian Century and Asia Literacy are now shorthand for Australia's role in a new world order and our capacity to reap the benefits.

Mexico launches trash-for-food initiative

Published 30 December 2012 23:18

With almost 25 million inhabitants, Mexico city generates an incredible amount of rubbish. To address this problem, the government has launched a new programme where people can exchange recyclable goods for coupons to use at a nearby farmer's market. Al Jazeera's Rachel Levin reports.

Romance and Honeymoon in Grenada

Published on Dec 23, 2012

Best of 2012: Palaces of Benz, BMW, Audi & Porsche

Dec. 24 (Bloomberg) -- Bloomberg heads to Germany to peek inside the world's greatest auto museums, including BMW, Mercedes-Benz, Porsche and Audi. (Source: Bloomberg)

Times Square New Year's Eve ball gets new crystals (1:12)

Dec. 27 - Workers put the finishing touches to the 2013 Times Square New Year's Eve ball, which is dedicated to late American television personality Dick Clark, who hosted the New York New Year's eve ceremony for 40 years. Tara Cleary reports

Floating spheres carry New Year wishes (0:32)

Dec. 27 - Singapore residents write their New Year messages and wishes on plastic spheres that float on the river, in preparation for the countdown to 2013. Tara Cleary reports

Vietnam's trawlers navigate troubled seas

Published 29 December 2012 05:15

Vietnam's fishermen say they'll continue to work in disputed waters despite increased hostility from China. The Vietnamese are locked in a territorial dispute over parts of the South China Sea, which Vietnam calls the East Sea. But Chinese government insists its navy is entitled to intercept Vietnamese boats for trespassing. Al Jazeera's Wayne Hay reports from Ly Son Island, Vietnam.

Sweden turns imported waste into energy

Published 29 December 2012 19:19

Sweden leads the way in keeping its waste out of landfill sites. It recycles what could be reused and burns what can be safely incinerated to provide power for a quarter of a million homes. But Sweden is so efficient at recycling that it actually import some rubbish from neighbouring countries to keep up with demand at power plants. Al Jazeera's Linda Nyberg reports from Uppsala.

Best of 2012: The World's Most Expensive Hotels

Dec. 28 (Bloomberg) -- Bloomberg Television's Tim Chilcott reports on some of the most expensive hotel suites in the world. (Source: Bloomberg)

The Top Ten Stocks for Friday, December 28

Dec. 28 (Bloomberg) -- Bloomberg's Betty Liu, Josh Lipton Julie Hyman and Alix Steel report on today's ten most important stocks including Microsoft, Wal-Mart and Facebook. They speak on Bloomberg Television's "In The Loop." (Source: Bloomberg)

2013 Tech Predictions: #1 Tablet Revolution

Dec. 28 (Bloomberg) -- Stanford Law School Fellow Vivek Wadhwa discusses his tech predictions for 2013. He speaks with Jon Erlichman on Bloomberg Television's "Bloomberg West." (Source: Bloomberg)

Storm causes record snowfall in Montreal

Published on Dec 28, 2012

http://www.euronews.com/ There has been record-breaking snowfall in Montreal as blizzards continue to batter North America.

At least 45 centimetres fell on Thursday, beating the high of 41 centimetres in March 1971.

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Recession fears stalk France

Published on Dec 28, 2012

http://www.euronews.com/ France's Q3 figures are in, and they are grim reading for policymakers in Paris, as they show a third quarter of almost no growth, 0.1%, which means France is flirting with recession.

On top of bad unemployment figures it means the government has some nasty numbers to grapple with in the new year. A stagnating economy means government forecasts for 0.8% growth in 2013, already aenemic, now look optimistic, and the budget is based on this figure. Miss the growth, and more cuts or tax rises will have to come.

Individual's spending power dropped 0.2% in the third quarter too, so the prospects for a Christmas retail boost look bleak.

Music for the deaf

Published 28 December 2012 16:16

It sounds impossible: music for the deaf. But that odd sounding concept is exactly what Norwegian pianist Leif Ove Andsnes and the Mahler Chamber Orchestra are trying to achieve. Scientific studies show that, under the right conditions, the brains of deaf people show a similar enjoyment of music to the brains of people who can hear perfectly well. Al Jazeera's Nick Spicer reports from Cologne, Germany.

Syrian refugees find peace in Lebanese town

Published 28 December 2012 14:54

Refugees from Syria continue to flood into neighbouring countries like Jordan, Turkey and Lebanon to escape the violence. The United Nations estimates there are more than 126,000 registered Syrian refugees in Lebanon with harrowing stories of escape. There are at least 1,800 Syrian families in the Lebanese town of Arsal, and the local people are doing their best to accommodate them. Al Jazeera's Mohammed Vall reports from Arsal.

Kazakhstan mall caters to new rich

Published 28 December 2012 19:07

Much of the world's news these days is about economic doom and gloom, but there evidently no crisis in Kazakhstan. The country's economists estimate it will manage five percent fiscal growth this year. The boom has drawn some companies that aim to capitalize on Kazakhstan's newly rich. Al Jazeera's Robin Forestier-Walker reports from Almaty, Kazakhstan.

China intensifies cyber crackdown

Published 28 December 2012 18:18

Bloggers in China will no longer be allowed to publish anonymously, and their posts may be deleted, and information about them may be sent to the authorities. It is all part of a package of new internet rules which critics say are an attack on freedom of speech. Rob McBride has reports from Hong Kong.

'Carbon cowboy' swindles Peruvian tribe on land deal

Published 28 December 2012 16:21

Many tribal leaders from across the world allege that a UN-backed programme to reduce deforestation is instead creating incentives for people to steal their land. In Peru's Amazon rainforest - a tribe says it has been cheated out of their territory by a so-called "carbon pirate". Al Jazeera's Mariana Sanchez reports.

Nigeria hit by mass unemployment

Published 28 December 2012 09:22

Unemployment affects more than 20 percent of the workforce in Nigeria - and is particurly bad among young people. Fifty million youths are out of work. That's forcing thousands of women to endure tough working conditions just to survive.

2012 - The photos of the year

Published on Dec 21, 2012

United Nations, 21 December 2012 - Short audio-visual slideshow showcasing UN Photo's beautiful shots. Happy Holidays!

Parliamentarians at the WTO - 2012

Published on Dec 3, 2012

Parliamentarians gather at the WTO to discuss trade issues:
The Parliamentary Conference on the WTO, an annual event organized by the European Parliament and the Inter-Parliamentary Union, took place at the World Trade Organization headquarters on 15 and 16 November 2012. Members of parliaments from more than 70 countries discussed linkages between politics and trade, and interacted with WTO Director-General Pascal Lamy, WTO ambassadors and experts.
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'Russia among top 5 innovation generating countries'

Published on Dec 26, 2012

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The Top Ten Stocks for Thursday, December 27

Dec. 27 (Bloomberg) -- Bloomberg's Betty Liu, Josh Lipton Julie Hyman and Alix Steel report on today's ten most important stocks including Burger King, Ford and Toyota. They speak on Bloomberg Television's "In The Loop." (Source: Bloomberg)

Consumer Confidence in U.S. Fell More Than Forecast

Dec. 27 (Bloomberg) -- Confidence among U.S. consumers declined more than forecast in December as the budget debate in Washington soured Americans’ outlook for the economy. Michael McKee reports on Bloomberg Television's "Market Makers." (Source: Bloomberg)

Looking back at Indonesia in 2012

Published on Dec 27, 2012

Indonesian correspondent Helen Brown looks back at some of the Indonesian stories this year.

Rosier prospects for China

Published on Dec 27, 2012

http://www.euronews.com/ Another sign of economic recovery in China to cheer the markets with the news industrial profit growth quickened to 22.5% in November, year-on-year.

It adds weight to forecasts of a strong fourth quarter, with 10% industrial output growth expected for 2012 and next year.

Leading the pack were power generation firms rising 62.9%, food processors, (16%), and telecommunications equipment makers, (11.5%).

But some sectors are still struggling, with profits at ferrous metal smelting firms tumbling 47.9 % while earnings of chemical companies fell 10.1%.

In the first 11 months of 2012, losses among oil processing, coking and nuclear fuel processing firms were more than four times larger.

Drones could save Rhinos from extinction

Published 27 December 2012 06:04

Animal conservationists in Kenya think drones could well be the answer to bringing back the Northern White Rhino from near extinction. There are only seven of these rhinos left in the world. Four of them live in a Kenyan conservancy, but the rhinos are under constant threat from poachers. Al Jazeera's Nazanine Moshiri reports from Ol Pejeta in Central Kenya.

New Year revelers pack a punch in Peru

Published 27 December 2012 17:51

The New Year is traditionally about purging the sins of the year and starting afresh. But in Peru, there is a novel way of doing that - an annual fighting festival. The tradition dates back hundreds of years and serves as a kind of justice system. Al Jazeera's Erica Wood reports.

Floods force Bangladesh kids into floating classroom

Published 27 December 2012 17:53

Despite the extreme weather experienced all over the world, politicians have struggled to agree on a deal to curb the effects of global warming. Bangladesh is one country feeling the effects of climate change. One village in the country has resorted to extreme measures to deal with rising sea levels. Al Jazeera's Nicolas Haque reports from Natore, Bangladesh.

Germans pay the price for renewable energy

Published 27 December 2012 19:37

It has been over a year since German Chancellor Angela Merkel set the goal of a nuclear-free future for Germany by 2022. The widespread adoption of renewable energy, however, has left consumers bearing the burden of the changes. Some bills in Germany could even go up by 47 percent. Al Jazeera's Nick Spicer reports from Berlin.

Italian glassmakers wards off counterfeits

Published 27 December 2012 19:58

For centuries, glassmakers on the Italian island of Murano have been renowned for their skills. The recent global recession, however, has hit their trade hard -- and the economic woes are not the only threat to their livelihoods. Al Jazeera's Claudio Lavanga reports from Murano, Italy.

France cuts back during holiday season

Published 27 December 2012 20:03

The holiday season is an expensive time for families in Europe. The average household spends $780 on Christmas Day alone. For people struggling to make ends meet, the food, presents and entertainment for the children can be too much. This is why many families in France are looking for low-cost ways to survive until January. Al Jazeera's Jacky Rowland reports from Paris.

'Nouveau poor' in Greece get free Christmas meal

Published on Dec 27, 2012

http://www.euronews.com/ A soup kitchen for the poor is something St Emilian church in the Greek capital Athens provides every day.

But with the debt crisis throwing so many middle class parishioners into hardship, the local priest organised a Christmas feast for about 40 of his flock.

A three course meal was laid on at a family owned traditional Greek tavern close to the church.

Father Nicolas Argyropoulos says it is his church's obligation to provide support for those who are struggling.

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What You Should Be Drinking on New Year's Eve

Dec. 26 (Bloomberg) -- Master of Wine and Spirits Jennifer Simonetti-Bryan discusses the best wines of 21012 and what to expect for 2013. She speaks on Bloomberg Television's "Market Makers." (Source: Bloomberg)

The Top Ten Stocks for Wednesday, December 26

Dec. 26 (Bloomberg) -- Bloomberg's Betty Liu, Josh Lipton Julie Hyman and Alix Steel report on today's ten most important stocks including Apple, Herbalife and Netflix. They speak on Bloomberg Television's "In The Loop." (Source: Bloomberg)

Thursday: US New Home Sales, Initial Jobless Claims

Dec. 26 (Bloomberg) -- Gigi Stone forecasts tomorrow's news, highlighting the big stories to be on the look for in the next trading day. She speaks on Bloomberg Television's "Bloomberg Rewind." (Source: Bloomberg)

Nicaragua plans canal across Central America

Published 26 December 2012 22:33

Nicaragua has signed an agreement with a Chinese company for a $30bn canal between the Atlantic and the Pacific. Nicaraguan President Daniel Ortega is looking for foreign investment from Brazil, China, Russia and Venezuela to help build the waterway as an alternative to the Panama Canal. For more than 150 years, the country has looked to build a canal across Central America but has never been able to get the project off the ground. Planners there say the project would lift Nicaragua - the second poorest country in the Western Hemisphere - out of poverty. Al Jazeera's Adam Raney reports from San Juan del Norte, a town on Nicaragua's coast that could see big benefits.

Rare 'corpse flower' blooms in Australia

Published on Dec 26, 2012

Melbourne botanists were given a gift from nature this Christmas with a rare blossoming of an Indonesian 'corpse flower'.

The aptly named flower is said to smell somewhere between rotten cheese, rotting flesh and rotten fish.

Ashlynne McGhee reports.

Fireworks blaze rips through central Lagos

Published 27 December 2012 02:38

An explosion at a fireworks warehouse has caused a huge fire in Nigeria's largest city, Lagos. At least one person died and around thirty were injured. Al Jazeera's Iain Bruce reports.

Mega ice meteor lands in Morocco

Published on Dec 26, 2012

http://www.euronews.com/ A Moroccan farmer got the shock of his life when a giant snowball fell to earth leaving a half metre hole in his land. The farmer from the Hrira region split the ice and put it in his fridge to prevent it melting. Local authorities then sent a team of scientists who confirmed that it was in fact a 'mega meteor' from space.

French share their way through recession

Published 26 December 2012 23:08

The French are responding to Europe's stagnant economy by sharing rather than consuming. People have seen that statistically, most people with a power drill use it for 12 seconds each year, so now they are wondering: why bother buying one? The same principle is being extended to a widening range of goods and services - from children's toys to commuting - saving billions in the process. And advocates for collaborative consumption describe it as a revival of the old way of doing things -- sharing, renting, swapping - but for the internet generation. Al Jazeera's Charlie Angela reports from Paris.

Estonians on track for free public transport

Published 25 December 2012 11:51

Estonians in the capital city of Talinn are soon to benefit from the arrival of free public transport. It is the first EU capital to make the shift and is part of a green platform adopted by Talinn's mayor, Edgar Savisaar. However, not everyone thinks the move will get cars off the road. The opposition fume that the idea is less about a clean environment and more about political opportunism. Al Jazeera's Tim Friend reports from Talinn.

China launches world's longest high-speed rail

Published 26 December 2012 19:06

China has launched the world's longest high-speed rail line, which runs 2,298 kms from the Beijing in the north to Guangzhou, an economic hub in the Pearl River delta in southern China. But the high prices for fares have been criticised. The cheapest tickets are priced at 138 USD one way and the most expensive seats are at 437 USD. Al Jazeera's Gerald Tan takes a closer look at China's latest showpiece.

Farming on Qatari saltlands

Published 24 December 2012 11:47

Concerns over global food security is putting pressure on arable land worldwide. But one project in Qatar shows it is possible to grow food even in the harshest of environments. Al Jazeera's Tarek Bazley reports from Dukhan, Qatar.

Waterlogged in Baghdad (1:04)

Dec. 26 - Heavy rains flood Baghdad, forcing residents to wade in knee-deep water as Prime Minister Maliki tours the capital city. Deborah Lutterbeck reports

Thousands flee Malaysia floods (0:37)

Dec.26 - More than 13,000 are evacuated as floods swamp the east coast of Malaysia. Paul Chapman reports

Blizzard strands commuters in northern Japan (0:42)

Dec. 26 - A severe winter storm disrupts traffic, grounds flights and halts public transport in northern Japan. Lindsey Parietti reports

Ho hum holidays for retailers (2:20)

Dec. 26 - Retailers' sales barely increased this holiday season, according to a preliminary estimate- a big disappointment from optimistic expectations. Bobbi Rebell reports

Far Far Away: The fairy land of Ded Moroz

Published on Dec 24, 2012

Prime Time Russia travels to the far land, home of Russia's Ded Moroz.

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Nordic walking perfect for losing Christmas weight (2:05)

Dec. 24 - A Finnish study shows walking with two poles - so called Nordic walking - could be just the thing to help shed extra pounds piled on over the festive period, especially for middle-aged men. Joel Flynn reports.

Overcoming the fear of Santa (2:47)

A visit to Santa can be a terrifying experience for some kids, according to a leading expert in anxiety and stress disorders. But facing the fear in stages or chatting with Saint Nick over the Internet are two ways to make a meeting with Father Christmas a jolly one. (Videography by Jillian Kitchener) Natalie Armstrong reports

Oaxaca celebrates holiday "roots" with radish festival (0:59)

Dec. 24 - Oaxacans celebrate the annual ''Radish Night,'' a Christmas festivity which sees residents sculpt radishes into complex figures and structures. Lindsay Claiborn reports

Pope's Christmas address: a call for peace

Published on Dec 25, 2012

http://www.euronews.com/ "Never lose hope for peace" is the key message of Pope Benedict XVI to the world this Christmas.

To an audience of tens of thousands in St Peters square in Rome, and millions listening around the world, he singled out what he called "terrorism against Christians in Nigeria".

He also spoke of the the plight of the Syrians, as civil war continues to ravage their country.

"Once again I appeal for an end to the bloodshed in Syria, easier access for the relief of refugees and the displaced, and dialogue in the pursuit of a political solution to the conflict", the Pope said.

Celebrating Christmas in Syria

Published on Dec 25, 2012

http://www.euronews.com/ In Damascus around 2.3 million Christians are celebrating the faith's largest festival.
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A multi-cultural London Christmas

Published 25 December 2012 17:39

In London, the increasingly multi-cultural population is marking Christmas in a number of ways. Some remember the birth of Christ, others treat it only as a holiday and time for giving presents. Many even treat it just like any other day. Al Jazeera's Peter Sharp reports from London.

Quick-Braised Short Ribs - Using Pressure Cooker

Published on Dec 23, 2012

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Published on Dec 24, 2012

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Weather extremes across Europe

Published on Dec 24, 2012

http://www.euronews.com/ Christmas is looking very different across Europe and further east this year.

Russia, which will actually celebrate Christmas day on January 7, has been gripped by an unseasonable chill for the last 10 days now.

Eastern Siberia plunged as low as -50°C, while in Moscow it was a more modest -20°C

Poland has been thawing out for the most part,
but eastern provinces close to Ukraine and Belarus continue to see heavy snow.

Germany and France have been seeing other extremes however, the southern parts of both countries experiencing temperatures in excess of 20°C.

Will the Fiscal Cliff Impasse Spoil Santa's Rally?

Dec. 24 (Bloomberg) -- Bespoke Investment Group Co-Founder Paul Hickey defines the Santa Claus Rally. He speaks on Bloomberg Television's "Street Smart." (Source: Bloomberg)

Bethlehem celebrates Christmas

Published 24 December 2012 18:08

Thousands of people have gathered to celebrate Christmas in the occupied West Bank city of Bethlehem, the site where Christians believe Jesus was born. The special celebration is a boon for Palestinian craftsmen whose businesses rely on the annual pilgrimage. Al Jazeera's Jane Ferguson reports.

S Korea hosts mass holiday speed dating

Published 24 December 2012 21:27

It is the day before Christmas, a time often spent with family and friends. But in South Korea, the season is associated with romance. So when the idea of a mass speed dating event was floated on Facebook in Seoul, more than 20,000 people signed up. Al Jazeera's Gerald Tan reports.

Syria: Christians rustle up some Christmas cheer

Published on Dec 24, 2012

http://www.euronews.com/ In Syria, the country's two million Christians have been trying to summon up some Christmas cheer, but it is no easy task in the midst of the civil war there.

The UN believes the conflict has claimed 44-thousand lives, and has forced around two million people to flee the violence.

Some of them were at the service at the Zatioun church in Damascus.

Event organiser Merna Karwashan said: "We are giving to the families that have fled their homes because of the injustice and terrorism that we have been subjected to, and we're also trying to spread joy in these difficult times that Syria is passing through. God willing we will be able to put a smile on a child's face, and that is enough for us."

The Christian community accounts for 10 per cent of Syria's population and has found itself on both sides of the conflict. Some have supported the Assad regime, fearing for their future should Islamists take over.

Preparing for Christmas in Bethlehem (1:05)

Dec. 24 - West Bank residents prepare for festivities in Bethlehem, while some Gazan Christian pilgrims make their way there without all of their family. Deborah Lutterbeck reports

Christmas gets a Gangnam Style twist in Shanghai (0:39)

Dec. 24 - Hundreds of Shanghai people add Gangnam Style dancing to their Christmas celebrations. Lindsay Claiborn reports

Santa on waterskiis, again. (0:57)

Dec. 24 - Santa, with some spare time on his hands, pauses his delivery of Christmas presents to water-ski near Washington. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Asia's 2013 Billionaires: Who to Watch Out For

Bloomberg's Matt Miller looks at the rich folk we should be keeping an eye on in 2013.

Taking Down China's Wealth Gap Down on the Farm

China said it will give farmers better land protection, higher incomes and improved public services to help close the gap with urban areas and narrow the rich-poor divide.

2013 Prospects For Southeast Asia

The US fiscal cliff remains the biggest risk for the global economy, holding markets back and putting a lid on investment. But one region may be gathering momentum Southeast Asia. The governments have protected themselves through rate cuts and higher spending to preserve growth.

Ho Ho How Much Does it Cost to Be Santa?

The holiday period can be busy and very expensive, so let's consider the figure. Bloomberg's David Ingles has been finding out how pricey it is to get all the presents delivered on time.

Rich and poor prepare for Christmas

Published on Dec 23, 2012

http://www.euronews.com/ As Santa Claus prepares for his annual 466 million kilometre round trip to deliver yuletide cheer to the children of the world. The contrast between the haves and have nots is cruelly exposed by the economic crisis.

In the picturesque city of Heidelberg Germans enjoy the ritual of the traditional Christmas market.

Artisanal handicrafts, gluehwein and grilled sausages are on offer as shoppers pick up last minute gifts before the big day.

In the cash-strapped Greek capital Athens crowds gathered to donate clothes, food and toys to help those hardest hit by the crisis.

The city's mayor George Kaminis called on the residents to help those in need.

Red Cross volunteers were on hand to accept the donations, which will then be distributed across the city.

Christmas may come and go, but economic doom and gloom are here to stay...at least for the foreseeable future.

S Africa youth skateboarding out of trouble

Published 24 December 2012 00:13

In South Africa, kids from poor neighbourhoods are often exposed to crime at an early age. But a group of children are taking up a new sport to keep themselves off the streets and out of trouble. Al Jazeera's Haru Mutasa reports.

Hardship in Hong Kong for China's migrants

Published 23 December 2012 06:35

A new study shows poverty affects more than a third of families that move from mainland China to Hong Kong. The situation is even worse for single parents without any family or support. Al Jazeera's Stephanie Scawen reports.

World Bank upbeat on Asia's 2013 prospects (3:04)

Dec. 24 - Despite risks such as hot money inflows and an investment slowdown in China, World Bank chief economist for East Asia Bert Hofman believes the region is set to post solid growth next year

No holiday rest for Russia's Singing Babushkas

Published on Dec 23, 2012

It's going to be busy holiday season for some very unlikely singing stars in Russia.

A group of grandmothers - dubbed the Singing Babushkas - have been booked solid since they nearly won this year's Eurovision Song Contest.

They don't have Twitter accounts or Facebook pages, but in their village they do have chickens and goats to look after.

Norman Hermant reports.

Celebrity tenors give charity concert in Moscow (1:04)

Dec. 20 - Jose Carreras and Placido Domingo, the two surviving members of the Three Tenors trio, give charity concert at Moscow's Christ the Saviour Cathedral. Kathi Urban reports

Apocalypse revellers flock to Mayan temples

Published 22 December 2012 10:09

December 21 was supposed to be the end of the world as we know it. To mark the event, hundreds of people descended on Mexico's ancient Mayan monuments, predicting the apocalypse. Al Jazeera's Rachael Levin reports from Chichen Itza in Mexico.

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U.S. Week Ahead: Get ready for more market volatility (1:50)

Dec 21 - Don't count on any Christmas relief! We could see some wild market swings as traders and lawmakers go on vacation

Inside Look at the Cowboys' High-Tech Stadium

Dec. 21 (Bloomberg) -- Nicole Lapin reports on the new Cowboys high-tech stadium. She speaks on Bloomberg Television's "Bloomberg West." (Source: Bloomberg)

Myanmar opens market to foreign investors

Published 21 December 2012 06:29

India is hosting a summit of South East Asian countries in an attempt to improve trade with the region, and Myanmar seems to be top of their agenda. During the summit, officials are expected to focus on building stronger economic ties with Myanmar. As Myanmar opens up to foreign investors, it is changing the lives of many of its citizens. Al Jazeera's Harry Fawcett reports from Yangon in Myanmar.

Nepal uses art to spark climate action

Published 21 December 2012 20:57

A new exhibition in Nepal is inspiring change through creativity. The exhibition seeks to bring together artists from 31 different countries and wants to highlight climate issues through art. Al Jazeera's Subina Shrestha reports from the capital, Kathmandu..

Thailand migrant workers face deportation

Published 21 December 2012 03:25

In Thailand, two million undocumented migrant workers are facing deportation after a registration deadline passed earlier this month. Many of them could not afford the increased application fees to be documented. Thailand's labour minister is seeking to delay deportations in a country that has a significant reliance on migrant workers. Al Jazeera Scott Heidler reports from the port town of Mahachai.

In France, Mayan prophecy a dud

Published on Dec 21, 2012

http://www.euronews.com/ Our special UFO correspondent, with some trepidation, ventured bravely into the outback of southern France, the foothills of the Pyrenees, where the sun rose on the day the world would end, according to an ancient Maya fore-telling. And then the sun set, and all was well.

The Internet rumour that the Pic of Bugarach would produce flying saucers to save some lucky souls who had believed the rumour... well, some rumours come true. But no one needed saving.

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euronews right on: Bad toys banned from Santa's list

Published on Dec 21, 2012

http://www.euronews.com/ Over three billion toys are manufactured and sold each year, most of them around Christmas time.

How are product safety checks carried out, especially when it comes to toys? And what rights do consumers have? We're off to Finland to find out.

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Heavy snow blanets parts of Europe (0:53)

Dec. 21 - From Turkey to Romania to Bulgaria, heavy snow and winds pummel Eastern Europe. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

'End of the World' party at Stonehenge (1:01)

Dec. 21 - Revelers mark the 'end of the world' with a party at Stonehenge, also celebrating the shortest day of the year. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

Ceremonies mark a new era of Mayan calendar (1:14)

Dec. 21 - With the end of the world averted, crowds gathered in Tikal, a large Mayan site in Guatemala, to celebrate a new era of the Mayan calendar. Sarah Irwin reports

Latin America prepares for the apocalypse (1:10)

Dec. 21 - Countries across Latin America prepare for the end of days. Julie Noce reports

$200,000 Whisky is Pure Hedonism

From mobile phones for the mass market to fine wines for the very rich. Russian millionaire Yevgeny Chichvarkin's new venture Hedonism Wines may contain the finest selection of wine and spirits in the world. They're definitely among the most expensive, with one bottle going for $200,000.

Asia's Best and Worst as 2012 Wraps Up

There's only a few more trading days to go in 2012. Bloomberg's David Ingles looks where the money was made in Asia this year.

As the churn continues (2:01)

Dec. 20 - Summary of business headlines: Stocks rally as hope trumps fear on fiscal cliff talks; NYSE to be sold to ICE for billions; Economic growth faster than thought; RIM, Nike beat forecasts, but Carnival warns. Conway G. Gittens reports.

Visitors flock to Turkish town to escape doomsday (1:02)

Dec. 20 - Tourists begin to arrive in Sirince, the Western Turkish town believed to be one of the few places on earth that will be saved from the end of the world predicted by the Mayan calendar. Sarah Irwin reports.

Life goes on despite 'Mayan Apocalypse'

Published 20 December 2012 05:33

Thousands of tourists are flocking to Mexico's Yucatan peninsula to be part of the so-called "Mayan Apocalypse". Many of them believe the world is coming to an end this Friday, when a major cycle of the Mayan calendar ends. Some say the 5000-year-old Mayan civilization is entering a new era. So what do the Mayan people think themselves? Al Jazeera's David Mercer visited a Guatemalan highland village to find out.

'E-cash' on the rise in Somalia

Published 20 December 2012 17:52

It may be a poor nation, but many people in Somalia have access to mobile phones. The country also has a well-established system of transferring money. Now one aid agency is looking to combine both factors, so that help can be delivered quickly and safely to those that need it. Al Jazeera's Peter Greste reports on the rise of E-cash in Mogadishu.

Syrian family's tough year away from home

Published 20 December 2012 06:42

As 2012 draws to a close, Al Jazeera is taking a look at some of this year's most important stories, through the eyes of familes that have experienced them. Conflict has forced more than two and a half million Syrians to flee their country. Al Jazeera's Nisreen El-Shamayleh went to Al Zaatri camp in northern Jordan to hear one family's story.

Deadly floods strike rain-soaked Sri Lanka

Published 21 December 2012 01:44

Flash floods have killed at least 25 people in Sri Lanka and left more than a quarter of a million marooned in their homes, disaster officials said. Heavy rains, which have battered the island for much of the week, were still being reported in 14 of Sri Lanka's 25 administrative districts on Thursday, with the central highlands - one of the world's key tea producing regions - the worst hit. Al Jazeera's Minelle Fernandez reports from Matale in central Sri Lanka.

India and Asean bloc seek to expand ties

Published 20 December 2012 23:30

Officials of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations, a geo-political and economic bloc, have met in New Delhi, India's capital, to discuss a wide range of regional issues, including boosting relations with India. The organisation and India are also expected to focus on how to improve economic and political ties with Myanmar, a country which has seen a recent wave of democratic reforms. Divya Gopalan reports from New Delhi.

Consumers loosen Christmas purse strings

Published on Dec 19, 2012

They're not exactly popping the champagne corks yet, but Australia's long-suffering retailers finally have something to smile about.

Perhaps thanks to a few interest rate cuts, consumers are starting to loosen the purse strings this Christmas.

Spending's already up slightly, and with five days still to go, retailers are hoping the best is still to come.

Pacific seasonal workers give much-needed help

Published on Dec 20, 2012

Farmers across Australia have been busily harvesting their fruit and vegetable crops to get them in to the stores and onto the Christmas tables.

But in many places the harvest couldn't have taken place without seasonal workers from the Pacific.

They're providing much-needed labour in Australia, while at the same time helping their communities back home.

Nha Trang đẹp lộng lẫy trong quảng cáo của HanaTour

Published on Dec 20, 2012

Clip quảng bá du lịch Nha Trang gây xôn xao của HanaTour. Trong gần 3 phút, Nha Trang hiện lên với bãi biển trong xanh miên man bờ cát trắng. Hai thiếu nữ Hàn Quốc cùng đạp xe khám phá các địa danh ở thành phố biển này như chùa Long Sơn, tháp Bà Ponagar, đảo Hòn Tằm... Ở mỗi địa danh, hai du khách xứ Kim chi thích thú khám phá cuộc sống của người dân, thưởng thức những món ăn ngon, chơi thể thao, ở các khu nghỉ dưỡng cao cấp...

Mayan mania: end of times or new era? (1:44)

Dec. 18 - Preparations are underway in Mexico and Guatemala to celebrate the start of a new Mayan calendar on December 21. Travis Brecher reports

Golden Eagle Snatches Kid

Published on Dec 18, 2012

A golden eagle tries to snatch a baby in Montreal! What if he got away with it!?
Un aigle royal attaque un jeune enfant sur le Mont-Royal!

The Top Ten Stocks for Dec. 19

Dec. 19 (Bloomberg) -- Bloomberg’s Trish Regan, Josh Lipton and Matt Miller report on today’s ten most important stocks including Navistar, Facebook and General Motors. (Source: Bloomberg)

Has Small Business Been Left Out of Conversation?

Dec. 19 (Bloomberg) -- The fiscal cliff would cost the government over 500 billion dollars. But how will federal spending cuts and tax hikes impact you? Bloomberg Television goes to one American city, Norfolk Virgina, to see the cliff's true impact on the community as they brace for the worst. Special Correspondent Matthew Dowd spent time with the people, businesses and government in the area to understand the implications that will ripple through the economy. He reports on Bloomberg Television Special, "Fiscal Cliff: USA." (Source: Bloomberg)

U.S. Budget Impasse

Obama administration officials told leaders of business and financial services groups that negotiations with House Speaker John Boehner have deteriorated in the past 24 hours, a person familiar with the meeting said.

Will China Soon Be Importing Less Iron Ore?

For today's Global Outlook Bloomberg's David Ingles asks if China will be importing less iron-ore.

Bank of Japan to Discuss Stimulus Measures

Dec. 19 (Bloomberg) -- Gigi Stone reports on headlines making news around the globe. She speaks on Bloomberg Television's "Bloomberg Rewind." (Source: Bloomberg)

Fiji picks up the pieces as Evan moves on

Published on Dec 18, 2012

Fiji has begun cleaning up the damage from Cyclone Evan, with many people still in evacuation centres and likely to remain there for many days.

Climate change could bring more intense storms in the Philippines

Published 19 December 2012 10:49

Scientists warn that climate change is leading to an increased intensity of storms like Bopha. And victims say they feel completely helpless when faced with such natural disasters. Al Jazeera's Marga Ortigas reports from the Compostela Valley in Southern Philippines.