Tuesday, December 11, 2012
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The Top Ten Stocks for Dec. 11
Dec. 11 (Bloomberg) -- Bloomberg’s Sara Eisen, Matt Miller and Adam Johnson report on today’s ten most important stocks including Yahoo, Diageo and AIG. (Source: Bloomberg)
Zimbabwe Hopes Recovery Lies in Legal Gold Panning
Zimbabwe could be set to make panning for gold legal. Earnings from gold accounted for more than half of Zimbabwe's mineral exports in the first nine months of the year and of that approximately 5 percent comes from panning.
The World in 2030: Pop. 8 Billion, Asia Rises
Most investors are gearing up for 2013, but on group is looking further ahead to 2030. Bloomberg's Mia Saini explains.
Taiwan Can Now Clear Yuan Transactions
Bank of China Ltd.’s Taipei branch won the right to clear yuan transactions in Taiwan, paving the way for use of the mainland’s currency on the island that’s been ruled separately since a civil war six decades ago.
Brunei marks 50 years of state of emergency
Published on Dec 11, 2012
The oil-rich Sultanate of Brunei this month marks a 50th anniversary milestone which may go unnoticed even by its own people.
A State of Emergency was declared in the country on December 20, 1962 - and it has remained in place since then.
For more about this, Del Irani spoke to Sen Lam - the host of Asia Pacific on Radio Australia.
A State of Emergency was declared in the country on December 20, 1962 - and it has remained in place since then.
For more about this, Del Irani spoke to Sen Lam - the host of Asia Pacific on Radio Australia.
Scientists look to Antarctic for clues on life
Published 10 December 2012 12:44 1371 Views
A team of scientists is in the Antarctic searching for signs of life in a lake that has been buried under the ice for hundreds of thousands of years. Experts from the British Antarctic Survey are preparing to bore down to the subglacial Lake Ellsworth, deep beneath the West Antarctic ice sheet, to collect samples of water and sediment. Al Jazeera's Dominic Kane reports.
Ships threaten Australia's Great Barrier Reef
Published 09 December 2012 19:21 980 Views
A recent report warns that one of the world's greatest natural wonders is under threat. Ships are getting a little too close for comfort to Australia's Great Barrier Reef - home to hundreds of species of fish and corals. Al Jazeera's Andrew Thomas reports from off Australia's Queensland Coast.
Philippine typhoon toll passes 700
Published 11 December 2012 14:43 257 Views
Hundreds of thousands of people are fighting for survival in the aftermath of Typhoon Bopha. The Philippine government is pleading for help from the private sector and the international community, with the situation there described as a race against time. From Compostela Valley, which is one of the worst affected areas, Al Jazeera's Marga Ortigas reports.
India vote paves way for foreign supermarkets
Published 05 December 2012 18:29 2041 Views
India's government has won a crucial vote in the lower house of parliament which will allow foreign supermarkets to set up shop. Retailers like Walmart have been lobbying to do business in India for years. But what do Indian businessmen feel about allowing companies like Walmart to trade there? Al Jazeera's Divya Gopalan reports from New Delhi.
Bangladesh sceptical of COP18 outcome
Published 10 December 2012 08:41 1628 Views
Bangladesh is on the front line of climate change, as its low lying delta region is under constant threat of submergence. Many islands in the southern Bangladesh are shrinking due to rise in water levels, forcing thousands to move to higher ground. World's top industrialised countries, who have been blamed for increase in global temperature, have pledged to contribute to a global climate fund to compensate developing countries like Bangladesh for "loss and damage from climate change". But concerns have arisen that the agreement reached at the COP18 Climate Change conference in Doha will not help the thousands of people already displaced by the rising waters. Al Jazeera's Nicolas Haque reports from Dhaka.
Little optimism among Alexandria's shipbuilders
Published 09 December 2012 19:31 1132 Views
Many Egyptians had been optimistic about change when President Mohamed Morsi took office. But now, some people say they are disappointed and have little hope for the future. From Alexandria, Al Jazeera's Casey Kauffman reports on what the revolution has - and has not - meant for the country's shipbuilding industry.
Egypt tourism revival hit by political troubles
Published on Dec 11, 2012
http://www.euronews.com/ Egypt's economy, which is heavily dependent on tourism, will have to wait a little longer for help from the International Monetary Fund.
The government and the Washington-based IMF have agreed to put off a decision on a loan worth 3.7 billion euros because of the country's political troubles.
One economist said the delay was alarming given the current economic woes.
What were tourist hotspots are now eerily quiet.
"From a selfish point of view, it's magnificent to be alone at the sites. But we are broken hearted to see the thousands of jobs that are being lost," said one French-speaking tourist in Luxor.
Last month, before the current outbreak of trouble, Luxor's governor reportedly said the number of visitors was slowly getting back to normal.
But Egypt's tourism minister has said that cultural tourism in particular suffers due to the negative impact of political events.
"There are a million people in Luxor. A lot are out of work. Everyone here works in tourism - the taxi drivers... I work with alabaster and others work in other sectors, but all are relying on tourism in this town," said Ashraf Omar Mohamed, a craftsman.
Although Luxor has seen some protests against President Mursi, the overall calm appears at odds with the simmering political tensions elsewhere.
It is understood that Egypt's IMF loan request is likely to be heard in January instead of next week.
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The government and the Washington-based IMF have agreed to put off a decision on a loan worth 3.7 billion euros because of the country's political troubles.
One economist said the delay was alarming given the current economic woes.
What were tourist hotspots are now eerily quiet.
"From a selfish point of view, it's magnificent to be alone at the sites. But we are broken hearted to see the thousands of jobs that are being lost," said one French-speaking tourist in Luxor.
Last month, before the current outbreak of trouble, Luxor's governor reportedly said the number of visitors was slowly getting back to normal.
But Egypt's tourism minister has said that cultural tourism in particular suffers due to the negative impact of political events.
"There are a million people in Luxor. A lot are out of work. Everyone here works in tourism - the taxi drivers... I work with alabaster and others work in other sectors, but all are relying on tourism in this town," said Ashraf Omar Mohamed, a craftsman.
Although Luxor has seen some protests against President Mursi, the overall calm appears at odds with the simmering political tensions elsewhere.
It is understood that Egypt's IMF loan request is likely to be heard in January instead of next week.
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euronews le mag: Rostropovich Festival in Baku
Published on Dec 11, 2012
http://www.euronews.com/ The annual Rostropovich Festival in Baku,
Azerbaijan, honours the cellist, pianist and conductor Rostropovich. Many famous musicians and conductors have worked at the festival. This year John Mills of the English Chamber Orchestra was happy to be playing with Maxim Vengerov.
In Azerbaijan classical music attracts people of all ages and Maxim Vengerov is a big star. He met and worked with Rostropovich on several occasions: "For me Rostropovich was not only my great teacher and mentor but also a second father to me, he opened so many doors for me in music, he has helped to see the music from a different perspective, maybe from a more spiritual aspect."
Rostropovich was born in 1927 in Baku but the family moved to Russia only a few years later. Rostropovich always loved his hometown however, saying "I am a Bakui. I was born here, my friends live here, Baku is my homeland and Baku is my home."
Rostropovich's daughter, Olga, is the Artistic Director of the festival and President of the Rostropovich Foundation.
Zubin Mehta came to Baku with the Italian Orchestra of Maggio Musicale Fiorentino. Mehta worked with Rostropovich at the New York Philharmonic.
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Azerbaijan, honours the cellist, pianist and conductor Rostropovich. Many famous musicians and conductors have worked at the festival. This year John Mills of the English Chamber Orchestra was happy to be playing with Maxim Vengerov.
In Azerbaijan classical music attracts people of all ages and Maxim Vengerov is a big star. He met and worked with Rostropovich on several occasions: "For me Rostropovich was not only my great teacher and mentor but also a second father to me, he opened so many doors for me in music, he has helped to see the music from a different perspective, maybe from a more spiritual aspect."
Rostropovich was born in 1927 in Baku but the family moved to Russia only a few years later. Rostropovich always loved his hometown however, saying "I am a Bakui. I was born here, my friends live here, Baku is my homeland and Baku is my home."
Rostropovich's daughter, Olga, is the Artistic Director of the festival and President of the Rostropovich Foundation.
Zubin Mehta came to Baku with the Italian Orchestra of Maggio Musicale Fiorentino. Mehta worked with Rostropovich at the New York Philharmonic.
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Eurosceptic Norway celebrates EU's Nobel Peace Prize
Published on Dec 10, 2012
http://www.euronews.com/ The European Union's three presidents have celebrated receiving the Nobel peace Prize on behalf of their 55-year-old organisation.
Herman Van Romuy, President of the European Council, Jose Manuel Barroso, Commission President and Martin Schultz, President of the European Parliament were joined by hundreds of Norwegains - who are not members of the EU.
A torch light parade through Oslo's main street was the traditional salute to the winners of one of the world's top honours.
In neighbouring Sweden where all the other Nobel prizes are awarded, more than 1200 glittering guests attended a lavish banquet.
Literature winner Chinese author Mo Yan steered clear of human rights issues as he and other laureates addressed Sweden's most prestigious social event.
And if the organisers had reduced expenditure in this, a year of austerity, it was not obvious among the fine French wines and cuisine from Sweden's top chefs which were on offer for the lucky guests.
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Herman Van Romuy, President of the European Council, Jose Manuel Barroso, Commission President and Martin Schultz, President of the European Parliament were joined by hundreds of Norwegains - who are not members of the EU.
A torch light parade through Oslo's main street was the traditional salute to the winners of one of the world's top honours.
In neighbouring Sweden where all the other Nobel prizes are awarded, more than 1200 glittering guests attended a lavish banquet.
Literature winner Chinese author Mo Yan steered clear of human rights issues as he and other laureates addressed Sweden's most prestigious social event.
And if the organisers had reduced expenditure in this, a year of austerity, it was not obvious among the fine French wines and cuisine from Sweden's top chefs which were on offer for the lucky guests.
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