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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08/31/2012 LATEST BUSINESS BULLETIN

Published on Aug 31, 2012 by france24english

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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.
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