HaaretzIsrael is losing its friends in the worldFinancial Timesritain's parliament voted the other day to recognise the state of Palestine. The decision will not change anything on the ground in the West Bank or Gaza. Nor is it binding on David Cameron's coalition government. Yet this was an …
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UK should have ‘one last go’ at reshaping EU ties – Cameron – Reuters UK
Reuters UKUK should have 'one last go' at reshaping EU ties – CameronReuters UKROCHESTER England (Reuters) – British Prime Minister David Cameron said his plan to try to reshape ties with the European Union would be the last such renegotiation, saying on Thursday he wanted a 1970s-style Common Market arrangement …
The Cost of China’s Determination in Hong Kong – The Atlantic
The AtlanticThe Cost of China's Determination in Hong KongThe AtlanticBeijing's refusal to make concessions to demonstrating students may stem the protests, but could also permanently alienate the next generation. Matt Schiavenza Oct 16 2014, 12:31 PM ET. Facebook; Twitter; LinkedIn; Google+; Email · Print; Comments.Open to talks with student protestors: …
Iran, US say some headway made in ‘difficult’ nuclear talks – Reuters
ReutersIran, US say some headway made in 'difficult' nuclear talksReutersIranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif walks down an aisle at the 69th United Nations General Assembly at U.N. headquarters in New York, September 24, 2014. Credit: Reuters/Mike Segar …Secretary John Kerry Forced to Fly Commercial AgainABC NewsUS proposes Iran …
36 Killed in IS Attacks on Baghdad’s Shi’ite Areas – Voice of America
Voice of America36 Killed in IS Attacks on Baghdad's Shi'ite AreasVoice of AmericaBAGHDAD—. Four car bomb attacks and a mortar strike on Shi'ite Muslim parts of Baghdad killed 36 people and wounded 98 within a span of two hours on Thursday afternoon, police and medical officials said. An Iraqi …
Oscar Pistorius has ‘to pay’ for killing Reeva Steenkamp: cousin – Sydney Morning Herald
Sydney Morning HeraldOscar Pistorius has 'to pay' for killing Reeva Steenkamp: cousinSydney Morning HeraldA cousin of slain South African model Reeva Steenkamp made a tearful plea on Thursday for Oscar Pistorius "to pay" for killing her, as prosecutors sought at his sentencing hearing to see the Paralympic athlete …
John Grisham apologizes for sex crimes comments – USA TODAY
USA TODAYJohn Grisham apologizes for sex crimes commentsUSA TODAYBest-selling author John Grisham apologized Thursday for remarks he made about overly harsh sentences regarding child pornography. "Anyone who harms a child for profit or pleasure, or who in any way participates in child pornography—online or …John Grisham's troubling …
Venezuela, New Zealand, Malaysia, Angola elected to join UN Security Council … – Fox News
Getty ImagesVenezuela, New Zealand, Malaysia, Angola elected to join UN Security Council …Fox NewsUNITED NATIONS – Venezuela, New Zealand, Angola and Malaysia have been elected to coveted seats on the United Nations Security Council, but the final seat has yet to be determined. Neither Turkey nor Spain got enough votes …
Russia’s Vladimir Putin visits Balkan ally Serbia – Washington Post
RTRussia's Vladimir Putin visits Balkan ally SerbiaWashington PostBELGRADE, Serbia — Russian President Vladimir Putin arrived in Serbia on Thursday for talks that are expected to focus on economic issues and energy, including construction of the South Stream gas pipeline that has been opposed by the European Union …Putin warns …
HBO to offer its programming over the Internet
In a blow to cable and satellite TV providers, HBO will offer its programs directly to consumers over the Internet — potentially giving millions more Americans another reason to cancel their pay TV service.
CBS launching stand-alone streaming service (with ads): Will you pay?
CBS All Access to cost $5.99 a month for current daytime and primetime shows, plus episodes from library
Chris Rock, Prince to Headline "SNL" Next Month
Prince will return to Saturday Night Live for his third appearance as a musical guest next month in a show hosted by SNL alum Chris Rock. The star comedian will host and the seven-time Grammy Award-winning musician will perform on the show’s Nov. 1 episode.
Methane-munching microbes found in rocks at bottom of the sea
Brooks HaysPASADENA, Calif., Oct. 16 (UPI) — Scientists are beginning to grasp the impressive amount of methane gas that never makes it to the ocean’s surface — thanks to microbes in deep-sea rocks.
Author John Grisham: Child Porn Sentences Are Sometimes Too Harsh
John Grisham, the bestselling author of such legal thrillers as The Firm, The Rainmaker and A Time to Kill, is currently in some serious hot water for his controversial comments that not all men who watch child porn are pedophiles. In a new interview with The Telegraph, the 59-year-old …
‘Arrow’ recap: 'Sara'
A ;new archer comes to Starling City as Team Arrow deals with a death in the family.
Heidi Klum finalizes divorce from Seal
Veronica LinaresLOS ANGELES, Oct. 16 (UPI) — Heidi Klum and Seal finalized their divorce Tuesday almost two years after announcing separation.
Karl Lagerfeld Designs $175,000 Louis Vuitton Punching Bag for the Posh Boxer in You
Million-dollar baby? More like $175,000 baby. Karl Lagerfeld never fails to come up with some crazy chic concoction—and it usually (scratch that, always) is super, super…
Happy National Boss’s Day! Take a Look at TV and Film’s Worst Bosses
Happy National Boss’s Day! Now, we know there are some great bosses out there. They are the type of supervisors that make working the 9-to-5 easy. Sadly though, not everyone is…