|
Study shows isolation may lead to corrupt state capitals
What makes some state capitals so much more corrupt than others? New research provides a partial answer to that long-standing question: isolated capitals breed more corruption and lack of news coverage is a major reason why.
www.latimes.com
In Pakistan, fashion weeks thrive beyond the style capitals of the world
ISLAMABAD — New York, Paris , Milan . . . Lahore? Fashion week has long been the annual high point for the fashion houses of the most chic cities of Europe and the United States. And now, if the fashion designers of Pakistan have their way, Lahore, Karachi and Islamabad could very well be added to the list of fashion capitals of the world. Read full article >>
www.washingtonpost.com
Gauthier, Mackey Highlight Phantoms' 15-Player Draft Class
YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio - The Youngstown Phantoms thought long and hard before making their ninth overall selection in Tuesday's United States Hockey League Entry Draft. They eventually decided on center Frederik Gauthier, barely edging out defenseman Kyle Mackey.
www.oursportscentral.com
The Australian mining magnate at the top of the rich list
The heiress and billionaire Gina Rinehart is not a woman to pick a fight with.
uk.finance.yahoo.com
Greeks Face Decisive Vote as Anti-German Sentiment Soars
Greek voters return to the polls in a few weeks to cast their ballots in a repeat election that could decide their future in the eurozone. With a Greek exit from the euro being openly discussed in European capitals, there are fears of bank runs. There are few signs that Greek voters will deliver a different result the second time around. Athens’ oldest university has become a canvas for citizens ...
www.voanews.com
Company accused of favoring immigrant workers
A firm is fighting charges that it fired a receptionist who complained that the company favored hiring immigrants over American workers.
content.usatoday.com
Sports in Brief: IOC picks finalists for 2020 Olympics
Doha and Baku were eliminated from consideration for the 2020 Olympics on Wednesday by the International Olympic Committee. Tokyo, Madrid and Istanbul made the cut as the IOC executive board settled on the finalists in a meeting in Quebec City.
www.philly.com
Filipinos protest against China
Manila (Philippine Daily Inquirer/ANN) - Hundreds of people from civil society and political groups marched to the Chinese consular office in Makati yesterday to protest against China's intrusions on Philippine territory in the West Philippine Sea.
my.news.yahoo.com
Philippines on alert over anti-China protest, Beijing frets
MANILA (Reuters) - Security was tightened in the Philippines capital on Friday ahead of anti-Chinese protests over a territorial dispute in the South China Sea, with both Beijing and Taipei warning their citizens to be on guard for violence. Related Stories Ashton hopes new talks to end Iran nuke programme Muslim Americans challenge U.S. "no fly" list in appeals court Analysis - Israel frets on ...
uk.reuters.com
Insight: Swing states: Could Europe decide the U.S. election?
NAVARRE, Ohio/WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The busy shop floor at Miller Weldmaster Corp could make a great location for an Obama campaign ad. As workers assemble the family-owned company's hot-air fabric welders, used to manufacture everything from inflatable rafts to truck tarps, it's hard to know the recession of 2007-2009 ever happened. Ten clocks on the wall of the plant in Navarre, Ohio, show ...
news.yahoo.com
|
