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Poverty in Italy hits record levels

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Poverty in Italy hits record levels
Reuters December 30, 2013 - 19:32 ROME (Reuters) - Poverty in Italy has reached its highest level in at least 16 years as the economic crisis has bitten, driving up unemployment and cutting... (photo: WN / Marzena J.)

U.N. seeks access to Palestinians in Syria after 15 die of hunger

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U.N. seeks access to Palestinians in Syria after 15 die of hunger
Arab Spring Reuters December 30, 2013 - 13:54 BEIRUT (Reuters) - The United Nations appealed on Monday for the Syrian army and rebel fighters to allow urgent aid to reach a Palestinian district of... (photo: EC / © EU)

Volgograd station bombing

Independent online (SA)
Second blast in Volgograd kills 10
Russia- A bomb blast ripped a trolleybus apart in Volgograd on Monday, killing at least 10 people in the second deadly attack in the southern city in two days and raising fears of further violence as... (photo: Creative Commons)
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Ambulances line up a site of a trolleybus explosion, background, in Volgograd, Russia Monday, Dec. 30, 2013.

Independent online (SA)
Second blast in Russia's Volgograd kills 10
Russia- A bomb blast ripped a trolleybus apart in Volgograd on Monday, killing at least 10 people in the second deadly attack in the southern city in two days and raising fears of further violence as... (photo: AP / Denis Tyrin)
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Antrel Rolle Gets the Giants Pumped Up New York Giants vs. Minnesota Vikings 10.21.13; MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford, NJ

Huffington Post
Giants' Antrel Rolle Rants Over Pro Bowl Snub (NSFW Tweet)
Consider Antrel Rolle's fire fully fueled. The New York Giants' safety was hot after learning he was not among the Pro Bowl selections announced on Friday. Days before... (photo: Creative Commons / Matthew D. Britt)
Football NFL Photos Sports Wikipedia: Antrel Rolle

Monte Rosa (left) and Lyskamm (center). The Monte Rosa Massif (Italian: Massiccio del Monte Rosa; German: Monte Rosa Gruppe; French: Massif du Mont Rose) is a mountain massif located in the eastern part of the Pennine Alps.

The Guardian
Alps avalanches causes deaths in France and Switzerland
A series of avalanches in the Alps on Friday left five people dead, including a young Irishman, and several other skiers seriously injured, according to mountain rescue... (photo: Public Domain / Steinmann)
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Parliament Speaker, acting president Bronislaw Komorowski holds flowers and a paper heart in Polish national colors as he greets supporters after acknowledging the exit polls of the presidential election runoff in Warsaw, Poland, Sunday, July 4, 2010

Swissinfo
Polish president approves pension overhaul law
Reuters December 27, 2013 - 16:33 WARSAW (Reuters) - Poland's President Bronislaw Komorowski signed the pension system overhaul bill into law, a presidential aide... (photo: AP / Alik Keplicz)
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Congress vice president Rahul Gandhi critisised the central government for issuing a ordinance to shield convicted politicians. - Politics- India

DNA India
Corruption can only be tackled if all agree to a framework: Rahul Gandhi
Congress vice president Rahul Gandhi on Friday said the menace of corruption can be tackled both at the national and state levels, only if a proper framework is put in... (photo: Pune City congress committee.)
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Stanislas Wawrinka us open.

Newstrack India
Wawrinka high on 2013 performance
Tweet Chennai, Dec 27 (IANS) World No.8 Stanislas Wawrinka, on his sixth consecutive trip to the Chennai Open and a singles winner here in 2011, hopes to build on his... (photo: Creative Commons)
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Headlines Europe

	Ronaldo to win the Ballon d'Or Goal
	Guardiola's Barcelona the best ever, insists Koeman Goal
	Spalletti sets sights on AC Milan job Goal

Terrorism

	Austrian Ski Jumper Diethart Soars to Victory at Tournament Wall Street Journal
	Guantanamo and Force-Feeding: From Rape to Sodomy? WorldNews.com
	UN chief, Security Council condemn Beirut bombing The Siasat Daily

Defence

	At least 13 killed in Bangladesh election violence Canberra Times
	Writing fiction set in ancient Rome? Use first person narration The Examiner
	Iran, Turkey's New Ally? The New York Times

Five dead after explosion at Mitsubishi Materials plant in J

Severe tropical cyclone bears down on Tonga

Invitation to the Ordinary General Meeting of Shareholders o

Thai anti-government protesters march, consumer confidence s

February trial date set in Fla. for former executive at Swis

Credit Suisse steps up efforts to offload risky investment b

Dip in gold price a blow to Swiss central bank

Swiss National Bank warns it will swing to a loss for the ye

ING reaches agreement in principle to make Defined Benefits

Economic and climate changes reshaping world’s wine map

Honeybee shortage threatens crop pollination in Europe

Earth's atmosphere suffers from 'nuclear hangover'

Zurich, Switzerland 2009.02.25
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President Barack Obama signs an accompanying letter to Congressional leaders after signing H.R. 152, which provides fiscal year 2013 supplemental appropriations to respond to and recover from the severe damage caused by Hurricane Sandy, in the Diplomatic Reception Room of the White House, Jan. 29, 2013.

Obama signs bipartisan budget deal that eases spending cuts

File - While on patrol, U.S. Army 1st Lt. Brendan D. Murphy of Easy Company, 2nd Battalion, 506th Infantry Regiment, 4th Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division, walks beside the children of a village in Khowst Province, Afghanistan, while engaging them in conversation on June 2, 2013.

If U.S. troops leave Afghanistan, much civilian aid may go too

This satellite image released by NOAA taken Tuesday, July 31, 2007 at 7:45 a.m. EDT shows Tropical Storm Chantal. Tropical Storm Chantal formed Tuesday between Bermuda and Massachusetts, becoming the third named storm of the Atlantic hurricane season. It could carry heavy rain to Canada but was not expected to threaten the United States, forecasters said. The storm had maximum sustained wind of 50 mph and was centered about 300 miles south of Halifax, Nova Scotia, or some 600 miles east of New York City, at 11 a.m. EDT, according to the National Hurricane Center. It was moving northeast at about 29 mph. (AP Photo/NOAA)

Storm batters southern France, Christmas flights cancelled

Iran set to resume nuclear talks in Geneva Al Jazeera
At one year, South Korean babies get gilded parties Swissinfo
Nauru hikes journalist visa costs amid Australian secrecy on Swissinfo
Japan aims to register 280 remote islands as national assets Swissinfo
Kerry heading to France, Kuwait with focus on Syria Khaleej Times
Rodman heads for North Korean leader's pet ski resort projec Swissinfo
U.S. judge denies request for delay in Indian diplomat case Swissinfo
China favours transporting Syrian chemical weapons material Newstrack India
In worsening row, India orders club closure, U.S. delays tri Swissinfo
China supports removal of Syria chemical weapons China Daily
Russia again blocks U.N. Security Council from condemning Sy Swissinfo
Syria's opposition hesitates on Geneva II amid rebel infight Xinhua
Venezuela president and opposition leader in rare handshake Swissinfo
Tunisia's assembly appoints key electoral council Swissinfo
New president of Somalia's Puntland vows to fight insecurity Swissinfo
South Sudan rebels reject govt. plan to unblock peace talks Swissinfo
Iran, big power nuclear talks hit snag on centrifuge researc Swissinfo
Panama Canal rejects call for $1 billion payment, has contin Swissinfo
Exclusive - Iran, big power nuclear talks hit snag on centri Swissinfo
Central African leader faces pressure to quit at Thursday su Swissinfo

Indian Yoga Guru Baba Ramdev speaks during a function in Ahmedabad, India, Wednesday, Aug. 8, 2012.

Baba Ramdev accuses Nehru-Gandhi family of usurping India’s wealth

Baht - Thai Baht - Currency - Money - Thailand - Coins.

Thai protesters seek to block election, baht slumps

Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan addresses his supporters and lawmakers at the parliament in Ankara, Turkey, Tuesday, June 25, 2013.

Ministers' sons, state bank chief charged in Turkish graft investigation

Insight - Credit Suisse sticks with money-losing U.S. broker The Guardian
Swiss stocks - Factors to watch on Jan 9 Reuters
DIARY - Switzerland - Corporate events From Jan 08, 2014 Reuters
UN stresses again on importance of Iran’s role in Geneva 2 Irna
Swiss court ruling outlines details of U.S. case against Bae Hartford Courant
UPDATE 1-Swiss court ruling outlines details of U.S. case ag Reuters
Greece plays up progress as it takes on delicate EU presiden Swissinfo
Roche "brain shuttle" technology offers Alzheimer's hope Reuters
At $282/t, Swiss firm’s bid is highest for Indian wheat The Hindu
Emirates adds A380 to Zurich service Gulf News
This Map Shows The Most Expensive Cities In The World Business Insider
Turkish police purge reaches top ranks amid graft scandal Swissinfo
TABLE-Swiss Treasury allots 76.510 mln Sfr of 1.5 pct 2042 b Reuters
TABLE-Swiss Treasury allots 589.920 mln Sfr of 1.5 pct 2025 Reuters
Bringing fair trade to artisanal gold mining Swissinfo
>American Tree Farm System(r) Announces New Independent Stan Seattle Post
Swiss stocks - Factors to watch on Jan 8 Reuters
Fitch Teleconference: Outlook for Asia-Pacific Sovereigns in Reuters
Panama Canal proposes $283 million joint financing to end ro Swissinfo
FOREX-Dollar gains as U.S. trade gap narrows; Swiss franc sl Reuters

In this photo released by the Thai Spokesman Office, Thai Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra speaks at a news conference after a cabinet meeting at an Air Force base in Bangkok, Thailand, Wednesday, Dec. 25, 2013. Prime Minister Yingluck on Wednesday proposed the formation of a national reform council tasked with finding solutions to the political turmoil that is splitting the country and paralyzing governance.

Thai PM unveils reform plan but protesters still threaten poll

Ice forming on the limbs of a small tree during a winter storm on February 1, 2011 in Pocahontas, Illinois, USA.

Storm damage deprives 240,000 homes of power in France

IFRC launches appeal to assist cyclone survivors in Somalia (IFRC - International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies)

IFRC launches appeal to assist cyclone survivors in Somalia (IFRC - International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies)

Earl Sweatshirt Announces His 'Wearld Tour' Vibe Magazine
Puppets with human face in desi debut The Times of India
Thousands of African migrants protest outside Israeli parlia Swissinfo
Germany looks into welfare abuse to tame immigrant row Swissinfo
Hamas frees Fatah men, urges rival to reciprocate Swissinfo
Insight - 'Earth is gold': graft probe turns eyes to Turkey Swissinfo
'Winter' World Cup for Qatar, says Jerome Valcke CNN
Al Qaeda group vows to attack Syrian rebels, opposition lead Swissinfo
Turkish government seeks tighter grip on judiciary amid scan Swissinfo
India targets American expatriate club as diplomatic row esc Swissinfo
The Schubertiade music festival, Austria: a holiday of two h The Guardian
The Abbey Resort in Lake Geneva hosts 'Mad Science' weekend The Business Review
Raspberry&Cream boards Pierrot Lunaire Screen Daily
Number of 'baby-hatches' grows despite controversy Swissinfo
Turkish graft scandal deepens with more arrests, police dism Swissinfo
U.S. Speeds Up Drone, Missile Delivery to Iraq, Biden Calls National Journal
Dannii Minogue dating Swiss singer? Belfast Telegraph
Police detain Chinese activists ahead of newspaper protest Swissinfo
Blatter: Brazil far behind in WCup preparations The Guardian
Insight - Fuelled by Syria war, al Qaeda bursts back to life Swissinfo

piglet - Animal

Glow-In-The-Dark Piglets Created In China Using Jellyfish DNA

News conference of Vladimir Putin

Putin says to pardon jailed tycoon Khodorkovsky

'Ghost of Rwanda' haunts as U.S. envoy visits Central African Republic

'Ghost of Rwanda' haunts as U.S. envoy visits Central African Republic

Ultra-flexible chip can be wrapped around a hair Canberra Times
Roche 'brain shuttle' technology offers Alzheimer's hope Reuters
Is It a Bug? A Star? No, Wait, It's a Particle! Huffington Post
Perendev magnet motor inventor arrested for embezzlement The Examiner
Eating more fruit and vegetables may help with asthma The Examiner
Methane From Electricity: EMPA Scientists Optimize Sabatier The Daily Fusion
Nuclear weapon test debris 'persists' in atmosphere BBC News
Returns may suffer as drugmakers compete in crowded cancer f Orlando Sentinel
European court vetoes Swiss refugee deportation Swissinfo
Swiss regions lose out as SNB axes dividends The Australian
World's First Commercially Available Self-Driving Car Launch Mashable
Now we know how super-volcanoes blow The Los Angeles Times
High-fibre diet may ward off asthma Stuff
Geologists identify trigger for apocalyptic 'super eruptions The Guardian
Czech parties sign pact on centre-left cabinet, seek preside Swissinfo
Geologists Finally Identify The Trigger For Devastating Supe Business Insider
Scientists solve mystery of supervolcano eruptions South China Morning Post
Research finds that fibre fights asthma Swissinfo
China urges South Sudan ceasefire as peace talks stutter Swissinfo
Libya says navy blocks oil tanker at mutinous eastern port Swissinfo

Ronda Rousey, top, punches Liz Carmouche during their UFC 157 women's bantamweight championship mixed martial arts match in Anaheim, Calif., Saturday, Feb. 23, 2013. Rousey won by tapout in the first round. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)

Ronda Rousey Tells Story About Fight In Movie Theater On 'Jimmy Kimmel Live' (VIDEO)

Uruguay's Luis Suarez celebrates scoring his side's first goal during the soccer Confederations Cup group B match between Spain and Uruguay at the Arena Pernambuco in Recife, Brazil, Sunday, June 16, 2013.

Luis Suarez's 'Goal Of The Year' Candidate Highlighted His 4-Goal Demolition Of Norwich City (VIDEOS)

New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady responds to a reporter's question during a media availability at the NFL football team's facility in Foxborough, Mass., Wednesday, Dec. 2, 2009.

Security Guards Pose With Tom Brady At Reliant Stadium, Then Get Fired: Reports (VIDEO)

'Hide The Midget' Is A Real Trick Play Run By Some Big Guys Huffington Post
Iran must accept Communique before Geneva II: US Newstrack India
Insane Zip-Line In NFL Stadium Looks Like Some Serious All A Huffington Post
Is Dannii Minogue dating Swiss singer Adrian Newman? London Evening Standard
Notre Dame Upsets No. 7 Duke 79-77 In ACC Debut (VIDEO) Huffington Post
Mike Ditka Previews Wrong Team On ESPN's 'Sunday NFL Countdo Huffington Post
'The Mongolian Conspiracy' is classic Rafael Bernal noir Baltimore Sun
Bowl Haircuts For Bowl Tickets Offer: Florida State And Aubu Huffington Post
National Geographic's Year in Review Shows The World At Its Huffington Post
Georgia Tech Fake Punt Fail Featured Punter Sean Poole Tackl Huffington Post
Indulging in sports in high school proves beneficial in olde Newstrack India
Johnny Manziel Won't Be Called 'Johnny Basketball' Any Times Huffington Post
The dogs of Littlefield, By Suzanne Berne - Review The Independent
Jadeveon Clowney Told Police He Was Speeding So Team Wouldn' Huffington Post
Arnold Palmer Saved Christmas By Making Sure Santa Stopped A Huffington Post
LeBron James' Kids Can Dunk Just Like Dad (VIDEO) Huffington Post
Santa Claus Interrupts Chip Kelly's Press Conference (VIDEO) Huffington Post
Mikhail Khodorkovsky applies for Swiss visa Newsday
UN Rights Chief: Mass Graves Found in South Sudan Voa News
American jailed in UAE for YouTube parody video Swissinfo

A U.S. Sailor, foreground, assigned to the Navy Expeditionary Guard Battalion conducts an early morning patrol while detainees stand by in the background at the recreation yard inside Camp Delta at Joint Task Force (JTF) Guantanamo, Guantanamo Bay Naval Base, Cuba, July 7, 2010.

U.S. repatriates two Guantanamo detainees to Saudi Arabia

FILE - In this Sept. 26, 2013 file photo, U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry, left, and Iranian Foreign Minister Javad Zarif, right, attend a meeting of the five permanent members of the Security Council plus Germany during the 68th session of the United Nations General Assembly at the U.N. headquarters in New York. The five permanent U.N. Security Council members and Germany meet Iran in Geneva on Tuesday, Oct. 15, 2013 to try to reduce concerns that Tehran wants to build nuclear weapons while satisfying Iran’s demands to recognize its right to peaceful nuclear activities.

Islamic Drift Theory and Transitional Tectonics

U.N. talks limp towards global 2015 climate deal

U.N. talks limp towards global 2015 climate deal

Deep freeze grips U.S., disrupting travel, business Swissinfo
Deep freeze grips United States, disrupting travel, business Swissinfo
Gunmen kill 30 in central Nigerian village attack Swissinfo
Latvia's president nominates Laimdota Straujuma to be new PM Swissinfo
Swiss Central Bank Hit Hard By Fall In Gold Business Insider
Thai protesters march again in bid to bring down government Swissinfo
Pakistan to lodge protest over crop subsidies at Davos Dawn
Judge Jan Steyn remembered: a great son of South Africa Business Day
Thai PM returns to Bangkok as protest showdown looms Swissinfo
Here's Why Switzerland Won't Have A Basic Income Anytime Soo Business Insider
Thai PM seeks reconciliation despite threat of more protests Swissinfo
New Year Honours list 2014: Part Two Belfast Telegraph
New Year honours 2014: the full list The Guardian
New Year Honours 2014: list in full The Daily Telegraph
Thailand's army moves to allay coup fears Swissinfo
Gulf states seek food security in Europe, U.S. after African Swissinfo
Hollande in Saudi to talk regional politics, commerce Khaleej Times
Thai protester killed as election tensions rise Swissinfo
Thai anti-government protester shot dead - hospital official Swissinfo
A Growing List Of Swiss Banks Are Joining The US Tax Crackdo Business Insider

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