Thursday, August 23, 2012

Exposing the dark side of Bangladesh's sex industry



Published on Aug 23, 2012 by
In Bangladesh, prostitution is a huge industry and many of the women forced into the business are barely into their teens. Many girls are also forced to take steroids to make them look older or more attractive, with devastating side-effects.

Stocks fall as Fed trigger dims (2:06)



Aug 23 - Summary of Business Headlines: Stocks fall on mixed economic data that dim hopes of quick action by the Fed, New home sales rise, Unexpected rise in jobless claims; HP weighs on tech. Carmen Roberts reports.

Why Now Is the Time to Buy Gold


Bloomberg's Eric Coleman explores why now is the time to buy gold.

Previewing Asia's Stock Futures


Bloomberg's Susan Li previews the stock futures for Australia and Japan.

Here's Why the American Farmer's Future Is Overseas


Aug. 23 (Bloomberg) -- Alix Steel reports on the agricultural production in Indiana, and the global dynamics of US farming. She speaks with Deirdre Bolton Bloomberg Television's "Money Moves." (Source: Bloomberg)

Cell Throwing Championships in Finland



Created: 2012-08-21 19:52 EST

Part wannabe Olympians, and part venting their frustration - the annual phone throwing championship had phone-flinging enthusiasts flock to Savonlinna in Finland. Contestants came as far as from India, and this man admits that throwing a mobile device is much more fun than using it
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NASA's Curiosity Takes First Drive On Mars



Created: 2012-08-23 12:25 EST

NASA's mobile robot Curiosity has successfully completed it's first test drive on Mars. On Wednesday Curiosity took a 16-minute drive, travelling 15 feet forward before turning 120 degrees and backing up a further 8 feet. Most of the drive time was spent taking pictures, including the first images of the mobile robot's tread marks in the Martian soil. Scientists displayed a photo of the event and animation in a press conference in Pasadena, California.

Tesco's virtual grocery store (2:51)



Aug. 20 - Many of us are increasingly shopping online or on our smartphones, but UK consumers won’t have ever visited a virtual store. Britain's biggest retailer, Tesco, has just trialled its first virtual shop at London’s Gatwick airport where instead of shelves of products, shoppers scan a barcode to purchase their groceries. Joanna Partridge reports.

The Top Ten Stocks for Aug. 23


Aug. 23 (Bloomberg) -- Bloomberg’s Trish Regan, Matt Miller and Adam Johnson report on today’s ten most important stocks including Safeway, Alcoa and Hewlett-Packard. (Source: Bloomberg)

First Spain Cabinet Meeting Since Summer Recess


Aug. 23 (Bloomberg) -- On "Tomorrow Today" Bloomberg's Adam Johnson and Trish Regan preview the next trading day. They speak on Bloomberg Television's "Street Smart." (Source: Bloomberg)

"Kissenger" delivers cyber-smooch for long-distance lovers (1:39)



Aug. 20 - A robotics researcher in Singapore has developed a machine with synthetic lips that transmits kisses through the internet. Called ''Kissenger'', the device is designed to connect distant loved ones, with a cyber-smooch. Tara Cleary reports.

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Tipping the scales at London Zoo (0:52)



Aug. 23 - London Zoo begins the mammoth task of weighing and measuring all its animals as part of the annual weigh-in to check on the creatures' health. Tara Cleary reports.

Lhasa is China's "Happiest City", says CCTV



Created: 2012-08-21 14:24 EST

Where’s the happiest city in China? Beijing, Shanghai? Well, according to state-run CCTV, the city that topped the poll of a recent happy city survey is Lhasa – in far west Tibetan Autonomous Region. That’s the same place where anti-Chinese regime sentiment has resulted in several self-immolation protests.
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Sky-high parking in Singapore residence (0:46)



Aug. 23 - Singapore high-rise offers luxury residences with en suite elevated garages, offering homeowners the comfort of parking their cars right beside their living rooms. Tara Cleary reports.

Asian Currencies Rally as Fed Leans to Easing


Aug. 23 (Bloomberg) -- Sara Eisen reports on today's top currencies news headlines. She speaks on Bloomberg Television's "Lunch Money." (Source: Bloomberg)

No Joke: This Piece of Greece May Go Up for Sale


Aug. 23 (Bloomberg) -- Prime Minister Antonis Samaras, who will take his plea for more time for the Greek economy to Paris and Berlin this week, suggested his government could sell or lease some of the country’s islands to help revive a state-asset sales plan central to receiving international funds. Deirdre Bolton reports on Bloomberg Television's "In The Loop." (Source: Bloomberg)

Making a living on less than an acre



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Katrina Manson, East Africa correspondent, reports on the work of the One Acre Fund in Kenya which aims to help Africa's poorest farmers improve crop yield and earnings.

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Dark days for UK farmers



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Extreme weather in the US and the UK has added to the woes of British farmers already struggling with the aggressive pricing strategies of supermarkets. Louise Lucas, consumer industries editor, visits the north of England and reports on the challenges facing the country's once booming agriculture industry.

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08/23/2012 LATEST BUSINESS BULLETIN



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Poland/Latvia - Hanseatic routes along the Baltic Sea | European Journal Journeys in Europe



Published on Aug 22, 2012 by
The Hanseatic League dominated long-distance trade from the 13th to the 16th century. The Hanseatic cities of central and eastern Europe are hoping to revive old traditions.Gdansk, Tallinn, Vilnius and Riga were every part as much of the Hanseatic League as Hamburg and Bremen. Even today, the cities' beautiful medieval buildings are a reminder of that age. Now that the states along the eastern Baltic have joined the European Union, the old Hanseatic cities are rekindling their old bonds. In the Middle Ages, the Hanseatic League's influence extended across much of Europe, and trade flourished. The Hanseatic cities even had their own legal system, which was an important factor in their economic and political success. Some experts say the Hanseatic League could serve as a useful model for European integration today.

Greece: Clinics in Crisis | European Journal



Published on Aug 22, 2012 by
Greek hospitals are facing a severe shortage of funding that is leaving them lacking in medicines and supplies. Even crucial operations have to be postponed.The financial crisis has left the Greek health system having to deal with billions of euros in cuts. And a second round of cuts is on its way. On top of that, the government owes suppliers of medical materials around two billion euros, so clinics are seeing fewer and fewer new deliveries.Now desperate doctors have called in state prosecutors to find out whether the shortage of medical supplies is in fact endangering lives.

Spain: The Wolfman | European Journal



Published on Aug 22, 2012 by
Marcos Pantoja spent 12 years of his youth living with wolves, but later nobody believed him. A new film tells his story.He learned how to identify animal tracks, find honeycombs, and catch partridges. At the age of seven, Marcos Pantoja was sold by his family, who were unable to feed him. He later escaped and was forced to fend for himself in the wilderness. A film released this summer tells the story his life.

Spontaneity Counts | Euromaxx "Holiday Challenge"



Published on Aug 22, 2012 by
In today's episode of our current series a euromaxx reporter travels to the Swedish capital, Stockholm and finds out what it's like to go on vacation without having made any travel plans in advance.

European markets at close: 23.08.2012



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Blunt words from the Fed on stimulus



Published on Aug 23, 2012 by
http://www.euronews.com/ In unusually blunt wording the Federal Reserve has said more monetary stimulus measures are "likely to be warranted fairly soon" unless the US economy improves considerably.

That statement was contained in the just released minutes of the central bank's August policy meeting.
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France moves to alleviate fuel price pain



Published on Aug 23, 2012 by
http://www.euronews.com/ France's new president, Francois Hollande, has followed through on an election promise to lower taxes on fuel. The idea is to give hard pressed French drivers a break and hopefully stimulate the economy.
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Europe's powerhouse losing momentum



Published on Aug 23, 2012 by
http://www.euronews.com/ Figures released on Thursday underscored the degree to which Germany's resilience to the economic crisis in Europe is waning - and how it can no longer be relied on to pull the eurozone out of its deep slump.

German economic growth slowed to just 0.3 percent between April and June as exports weakened.
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More gloom for eurozone economy



Published on Aug 23, 2012 by
http://www.euronews.com/ The eurozone seems to be heading for its second recession in three years.

The region's economy will shrink by around 0.5 percent in the current quarter according to the latest surveys of businesses.
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Europe's woes hit Chinese factories



Published on Aug 23, 2012 by
http://www.euronews.com/ China's once booming manufacturing sector is contracting at its fastest pace in nine months new business surveys show.

That is due to falling demand from debt-ridden Europe, which is China's single biggest export market.
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High Real Estate Prices in July Manipulated by the State: China Analyst



Created: 2012-08-20 19:03 EST

New-home prices in China bounced back slightly in July, according to the China National Bureau of Statistics. The figures released over the weekend add small comfort to China’s economic climate, amidst a series of data showing a downward trend for the quarter.
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Audit Shows Foxconn Improving Working Conditions



Created: 2012-08-22 18:22 EST

Workers at Foxconn in Shenzhen China jokingly called the factory that produces iPhones and iPads, "Mordor." After 14 workers committed suicide by leaping off the building, the factory fell under scrutiny for abusing workers. Some accused Apple of building its fortune on the backs of mistreated Chinese workers.

But according to a recent report by auditors hired by Apple Inc. and Foxconn, things are changing.
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Orthodoxy or death! Christian squads to defend churches, priests



Published on Aug 23, 2012 by
Senior Orthodox figures have welcomed plans by Christian groups to organise patrols to protect the country's churches.

The idea has sparked heated media debate.

But Russia's top human-rights defender says it's a "horrible idea."

Solomon Islands calls for post-RAMSI assistance



Published on Aug 22, 2012 by
It's almost a decade since the nations of the Pacific sent a stabilisation force, known as RAMSI, to Solomon Islands.

Now the mission is wrapping up, with the military component to pull out next year, but the Solomons Prime Minister, visiting Australia this week, says his country will still need assistance even after RAMSI's mission ends.

Political editor Catherine McGrath reports.

Indian development kept in the dark



Published on Aug 22, 2012 by
India has long been touted as Asia's next economic superpower, but its development is being held back by a huge shortage of basic infrastructure.

That fact was laid bare by last month's massive power blackout.

Investment of $1.2 trillion is needed over the next two decades - six times current and planned spending levels.

And India's biggest cities are feeling the problem the most.

India correspondent Richard Lindell reports from Mumbai.

Chinese language crisis for Australian businesses



Published on Aug 23, 2012 by
Analysts say many Australian businesses are facing a looming crisis because there aren't enough workers who speak Mandarin.

Nicole Chettle reports.

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Cuộc Sống Quanh Ta 22-08-2012



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Đài Loan bác bỏ phản đối của VN về cuộc tập trận ở Biển Đông



Published on Aug 23, 2012 by
Đài Loan bác bỏ phản đối của Việt Nam về cuộc tập trận ở đảo Thái Bình trên Biển Đông. Truyền thông Mỹ-Trung tiếp tục tranh cãi về vấn đề Biển Đông. Tình trạng hành hung các nhà bất đồng chính kiến, như luật sư Lê Quốc Quân, tại Việt Nam gây quan ngại. Xem thêm: http://www.voatiengviet.com/http://www.youtube.com/user/VOATiengVietVideo

VOA60 Thế Giới 22/08/2012



Published on Aug 22, 2012 by
Syria: Quan sát viên Liên Hiệp Quốc rời một khách sạn họ đang ở tại Damascus để đi khỏi Syria vì bạo lực vẫn còn, và sứ mạng của họ chấm dứt.
Tây Ban Nha: Cảnh sát viên bị cắt quyền lợi đã làm như những người dân khác bị họ giải tán: biểu tình trước Bộ Nội vụ.
Nam Triều Tiên: Tập trận với Hoa Kỳ làm giao thông trên đường phố Seoul bị tắc nghẽn.
Hồng Kông: Đám đông hoan nghênh những nhà hoạt động Trung Quốc đã lên đảo có tranh chấp giữa Trung Quốc và Nhật Bản trong một thời gian ngắn.
Cuba: Do bị sứa cắn liên tục, tay bơi đường dài Diana Nyad người Mỹ phải bỏ ý định lập thành tích bơi từ Cuba đến Hoa Kỳ.
Ấn Độ: Một đèn dầu được đốt từ năm 1528 đến nay vẫn còn cháy, chiếm một chỗ đứng trong sách Kỷ lục của châu Á.

VOA60 Hoa Kỳ 22/08/2012



Published on Aug 22, 2012 by
Đám cháy rừng lớn đe dọa hàng ngàn căn nhà miền bắc California.
Thành phố Tampa, bang Florida, chuẩn bị cho các đại biểu dự đại hội toàn quốc của Đảng Cộng hòa, kể cả trường hợp có các nhóm gây rối cho đại hội.
Hạn hán làm mực nước sông Mississippi xuống thấp đến độ nhiều tàu đã bị mắc cạn.
Mưa to gió lớn tại Phoenix, thành phố hiếm khi có mưa của tiểu bang Arizona.
Các nhà khoa học e ngại loài cá voi có răng mọc ra ngoài giống như cái sừng, đang bị ảnh hưởng của khí hậu biến đổi.