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09/29/2012 EUROPE DISTRICT

Published on Sep 29, 2012 by france24english

A monthly magazine presented by Christophe Robeet about the countries hoping to join the European Union.

Life at the Berlin Wall | Euromaxx

Published on Sep 27, 2012 by deutschewelleenglish

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The former Berlin border crossing at Checkpoint Charlie has a new attraction. A 360-degree panoramic picture by artist Yadegar Asisi presents a day in the life of the divided German capital during the 1980s -- looking from the West across the wall to East Berlin.
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Two Days of Chinese Cooking in Times Square

Over the last two days, top Chinese chefs from around the world have pitted their meat cleavers and woks against each other in the middle of Time Square, New York. It’s all for NTD’s 5th International Chinese Culinary Competition. After seven preliminary rounds yesterday, five western celebrity chefs tried their hand at a classic Sichuan Cuisine in the first ever Fire up the Wok Competition. French chef Antoine Camin wooed judges with his dish, which drew out the sweet and sour hint that’s essential to Kung Pao Chicken. All of this happened in a specially designed set that brought the ancient Chinese capital of Chang’an back to life. Today was the finals to find the master chefs, and the winners will be announced later tonight. Up for grabs is $10,000 for each winner in the five main Chinese cuisine styles.

Giant Golden Moon Lands in Hong Kong's Victoria Park

Published on Sep 28, 2012 by NTDTV

The Chinese Mid-Autumn Festival is just around the corner and organizers of festivities in Hong Kong are getting ready. Lanterns light the pathways of Victoria Park and this year a special lantern is set on the water.

The Mid-Autumn Festival is also called the Moon Festival. It falls on the fifteenth day of the eighth month of the Chinese lunar calendar. This year, that's September 30th. The holiday is based on a love story between an earth bound mortal and a celestial maiden who lives on the moon.

The architects of this year's winning lantern design were inspired by this folk tale.

[Kristof Crolla, Winning Designer]: (male, English)

Global ocean study reveals unexpected plankton populations (2:37)

Sept. 26 - A research mission across the world's oceans has revealed that twice as many plankton types live in the sea than previously thought. The Tara schooner has been docked in London for ten days following its momentous two-and-a-half-year voyage across the Atlantic, Pacific, Antarctic and Indian Oceans to chart the impact of climate change. Jim Drury went aboard.

A 24-Carat Gold iPhone 5, Yours For $4,700

Bloomberg's Tim Chilcott reports on gold covered iPhone 5, on sale in the U.A.E. for $4,700.

Fed Buys $1.804 Billion of Treasuries

Sept. 28 (Bloomberg) -- Scarlet Fu reports on today's top bonds news headlines on Bloomberg Television's "Lunch Money." (Source: Bloomberg)

Snack Pack: Natural Gas, China Stimulus, VIX Hedge

Sept. 28 (Bloomberg) -- Bloomberg's Scarlet Fu, Julie Hyman, Alix Steel, Sara Eisen and Josh Lipton update the top trading stories of the day. They speak on Bloomberg Television's "Lunch Money."

Mexico attracts German businesses | Made in Germany

Published on Sep 27, 2012 by deutschewelleenglish

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Mexico might be witnessing steady economic growth but in recent months it's been making headlines for all the wrong reasons. The country is battling a serious security and violence problem. But that doesn't seem to be putting off German investors. Thomas Wagner has been based in Mexico for years, helping German businesses build up a presence.
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3D light show in Moscow

Published on Sep 28, 2012 by primetimeru

You'll be able to see the Russian capital in a whole new light this weekend...

That's because the Circle of Light festival has just kicked off!

Moscow's most famous buildings have been turned into canvases for the world's leading light artists

There'll be simultaneous projections in different parts of the city every night until Tuesday.

If you fancy an illuminating experience, the best places to head include Red Square, Gorky Park, the Central House of Artists, and Manezh.

For a full list of locations check out lightfest DOT ru.

The general theme of the event is "Energy of Life".

And one of the organisers explained to us what that means...

'Broken' Libor can be fixed says UK watchdog

Published on Sep 28, 2012 by Euronews

http://www.euronews.com/ Britain's top financial watchdog says it will fix the Libor rate setting system rather than scrap it.

Libor was hit by scandal when it was discovered some banks had giving distorted the information to manipulate the rate - which is used to determine the interest charged on loans to companies and individuals.

Martin Wheatley, head of the Financial Services Authority said: "The system is broken and needs a complete overhaul."

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euronews reporter: Tax me if you can

Published on Sep 28, 2012 by Euronews

http://www.euronews.com/ Taxing the rich to give to the poor, or at least to reduce the budget deficit. Some say this is the main message behind French president Francois Hollande's fiscal policy.

But others warn it will only encourage a new kind of emigration, with the very rich seeking refuge in tax-friendlier countries.

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Spanish homes, Greece islands for sale

Published on Sep 27, 2012 by Euronews

http://www.euronews.com/ Sell, sell, sell is the cry echoing through the empty housing estates of Spain.

The leftovers from the property boom and bust are on the block at bargain prices as the banks try to off load homes they got stuck with when over-ambitious developers went bust.

Paul Williams is a sales agent for properties in Murcia and hopes for buyers: "It's the one solution perhaps to the problem now to put these properties in the hands of owners. In most cases it's the banks that have that problem and they have the tools to help put it right by lending to people."

Ten percent of the 10,000 properties built by the company he works for are for sale today, never having been lived in and repossessed from the developer by the banks.

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Educated and jobless in South Africa

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In South Africa, an estimated 600,000 can't find employment, forcing many to rely on their families or take part time jobs. Al Jazeera's Tania Page reports on some of those who can't find work in the Limpopo province.

Afghanistan recovering from years of drought

Published 24 September 2012 09:58 926 Views

After years of drought, Aghanistan is finally having a successful harvest season. But despite bumper crops, the country is still struggling to be self-sufficient. Al Jazeera's Jennifer Glasse reports from Kabul.

Old Thai tunes hip once more

Published 23 September 2012 11:05

Locals and tourists would not normally hear traditional music in Thailand's hip nightclubs. But one deejay in the capital Bangkok came up with the idea of playing music long associated with cab drivers and rural folks, showing clubbers what they have been missing. The decision paid off and the music is now popular again, bringing in record crowds to the night scene. Al Jazeera's Florence Looi reports from Bangkok.

Vietnamese scientists seek bird flu vaccine

Published on Sep 28, 2012 by AlJazeeraEnglish

Scientists in Vietnam are trying to develop a vaccine for poultry, to fight a new strain of bird flu.

The disease is spreading quickly among ducks and chickens.

So far there have been no human infections.

Al Jazeera's Wayne Hay reports from Hanoi.

Face of ancient Indonesian species reimagined

Published 26 September 2012 13:06

Stepping into a cave in Indonesia where the remains of an ancient species of human were found in 2003 feels like stepping into Tolkien's, Lord of the Rings. Only the Hobbit found here really existed. Scientists are convinced that it's a new human species that lived around 18 thousand years ago. If that is right, Flores man was the longest-surviving non-modern human -- far outlasting the neanderathals. And now, Japanese scientists think they have figured out what they looked like. Al Jazeera's Step Vaessen reports from Flores Island in Indonesia.

The Gyuto Monks of Tibet

Published on Sep 26, 2012 by australianetworknews

A new documentary sheds light into the lives of Tibetan Buddhist monks from a sacred monastery in Northern India.

In particular, it explores the ancient and fascinating ritual of harmonic chanting.

Kate Arnott spoke to some of the monks during their visit to Australia.

U.S. Day Ahead: Get ready for more European turmoil (2:24)

Sep 26 - Welcome back to fear and loathing in Europe! Expect more signs of discord in the street and markets as governments try to tackle the debt crisis. Plus will RIM's ray of light survive its results?

Euro fears escalate on Wall Street (1:59)

Sept. 26 - Summary of business headlines: Wall Street declines as Europe worries strike again; Oil crumbles to close below $90; U.S. CEO attitudes revisit post-recession slump; European stocks drop as violent protests return. Conway G. Gittens reports.

New Home Sales Dip Slightly, NFL Refs Close to Deal

Published on Sep 26, 2012 by Bloomberg

Sept. 26 (Bloomberg) -- Deirdre Bolton reports today's top headlines. She speaks on Bloomberg Television's "Money Moves." (Source: Bloomberg)

European markets at close: 26.09.2012

Published on Sep 26, 2012 by Euronews

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Snack Pack: Silver, Spain, Euro, U.S. Treasuries

Sept. 26 (Bloomberg) -- Bloomberg's Stephanie Ruhle, Adam Johnson, Alix Steel and Dominic Chu update the top trading stories of the day. They speak on Bloomberg Television's "Lunch Money."

Europe Day Ahead: More painful reforms in Spain (2:20)

Sept. 26 - A look at Thursday's key events including a tough new budget from Spain and the start of the Paris Motor Show

Snack Pack: Oil, Emerging Market Currencies, Nike

Sept. 25 (Bloomberg) -- Bloomberg's Stephanie Ruhle, Adam Johnson, Alix Steel, Sara Eisen and Dominic Chu update the top trading stories of the day. They speak on Bloomberg Television's "Lunch Money."

Euro Rallies on Rate Cut Doubts; Loonie Strengthens

Sept. 25 (Bloomberg) -- Bloomberg's Sara Eisen reports on today's top currencies news stories. She speaks on Bloomberg Television's "Lunch Money." (Source: Bloomberg)

The Global Food Crisis - What's behind it? | Global 3000

Published on Sep 25, 2012 by deutschewelleenglish

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Staple foods are becoming increasingly expensive. Wealthy western countries are largely unaffected by the problem but the developing world is badly hit.
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Madagascar - Alternative rice farming | Global 3000

Published on Sep 25, 2012 by deutschewelleenglish

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For many people in the world, rice is one of the basic foodstuffs. But how can production be guaranteed when the cost of seeds is rising, and how can farmers ensure good management of water resources?
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French `Spiderman' Scales Tower in China

Sept. 24 (Bloomberg) -- On "Hot Shots" Bloomberg's Mark Crumpton reports on today's most compelling images. (Source: Bloomberg)

The Top Ten Stocks for Sept. 24

Sept. 24 (Bloomberg) -- Bloomberg’s Trish Regan, Matt Miller and Adam Johnson report on today’s ten most important stocks including Metlife, Pandora and Apple. (Source: Bloomberg)

Snack Pack: Gold Bulls, Aussie, Higher Bond Yields

Sept. 24 (Bloomberg) -- Bloomberg's Adam Johnson, Josh Lipton, Dominic Chu and Julie Hyman update the top trading stories of the day. They speak on Bloomberg Television's "Lunch Money."

Is Gold Bullion Still a Buy?

Sept. 24 (Bloomberg) -- Aurum Options Strategies Principal Gold Trader Paul Sacks talks about gold and his investment strategy. He speaks on Bloomberg Television's "Lunch Money." (Source: Bloomberg)

Snack Pack: Oil, Currency War, Oracle, Muni Bonds

Sept. 20 (Bloomberg) -- Bloomberg's Alix Steel, Sara Eisen, Dominic Chu, Stephanie Ruhle and Adam Johnson update the top trading stories of the day. They speak on Bloomberg Television's "Lunch Money."

Euro Falls Most in Two Months

Sept. 20 (Bloomberg) -- Sara Eisen reports on today's top currencies news headlines. She speaks on Bloomberg Television's "Lunch Money." (Source: Bloomberg)

Spain's Bond Success: 4.8B Euros of Bonds Sold

Spain sold 4.8 billion euros ($6.2 billion) of bonds, the most since January, as the Treasury focused on short term notes that would be targeted for central-bank buying in the case of a bailout.

09/20/2012 LATEST BUSINESS BULLETIN

Published on Sep 20, 2012 by france24english

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Will the Eurozone Get Back on its Feet? | Made in Germany

Published on Sep 19, 2012 by deutschewelleenglish

After the Decisions by Germany's Constitutional Court and the European Central Bank: We talk about the issue with Ansgar Belke, director of the Institute of Business and Economic Studies and Professor of Macroeconomics at the University of Duisburg-Essen.

Spain borrowing costs ease, Catalonia unhappy

Published on Sep 20, 2012 by Euronews

http://www.euronews.com/ Spain's borrowing costs on its 10-year government bonds fell to the lowest level since January on Thursday.

At its latest debt auction raised 4.8 billion euros and saw strong demand from investors for the bonds maturing in three and 10 years time.

Madrid has been able to more easily sell its bonds at lower rates of interest since the European Central Bank announced its bond-buying plan.

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Eurozone slump deepens

Published on Sep 20, 2012 by Euronews

http://www.euronews.com/ The European Central Bank's aggressive new bond-buying plan has not boosted business activity or sentiment in the eurozone.

The latest surveys of company purchasing managers show while the decline in Europe's largest economy, Germany, did ease by a surprising amount this month, French firms are performing poorly.

Eurozone manufacturing was slightly better than expected, but there was a sharp downturn in the services industry.

A good indicator of economic performance, the composite eurozone PMI fell to 45.9 in September from 46.3 in August. Below 50 denotes contraction and survey compiler Markit said the surveys were consistent with a roughly 0.6 percent economic contraction in the third quarter.

"The fall in the PMI is another reminder that the ECB's new asset purchase programme is not an answer to all of the region's problems," said Ben May, European economist at Capital Economics, in a research note.

"The euro zone recession looks set to deepen in the latter part of the year."

Economists said the surveys made it more likely the ECB will cut its main interest rate at its next meeting in October, to a new record low 0.5 percent from 0.75 percent currently.

In Britain, suffering its own economic downturn, retail sales ticked down in August driven by a slump in online sales as Britons watched the Olympics on television, data showed on Thursday.

Forbes Rich List 2012 - The Richest People In America

Published on Sep 20, 2012 by NTDTV

The Forbes Rich List 2012 presents the richest people in America, and no surprise to see Bill Gates top the ranking for the 19th year running...

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Forbes magazine has released its annual ranking of the richest people in America.

And featured on the cover page are Bill Gates, Warren Buffet and Oprah Winfrey.

Gates, chairman of Microsoft Corp, tops the list for the 19th year running.

His personal fortune stands at $66 billion, up 7 billion from last year.

In second place is Buffet, chairman and chief executive of insurance conglomerate Berkshire Hathaway Inc, worth an estimated $46 billion.

Although Oprah makes the cover page, she is actually ranked at 151, with a net worth of $2.7 billion.

According to Forbes, the 400 richest people in America are all billionaires, mostly male, and mostly self-made.

And their combined wealth equals a staggering 1 eighth of the entire U.S. economy.

Dominican Republic

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Dominican Republic - The Dominican Republic (Spanish: República Dominicana, is a nation on the island of Hispaniola, part of the Greater Antilles archipelago in the Caribbean region. The western third of the island is occupied by the nation of Haiti, making Hispaniola one of two Caribbean islands that are occupied by two countries. Both by area and population, the Dominican Republic is the second largest Caribbean nation (after Cuba), with 48,442 km² and an estimated 10 million people.

Inhabited by Taínos since the seventh century, what is now the Dominican Republic was reached by Christopher Columbus in 1492 and became the site of the first permanent European settlement in the Americas, namely Santo Domingo, the country's capital and Spain's first capital in the New World. In Santo Domingo stand, among other firsts in the Americas, the first university, cathedral, and castle, the latter two in the Ciudad Colonial area, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. ( source Wikipedia)

Snack Pack: Platinum, Yen, Bed Bath & Beyond

Sept. 19 (Bloomberg) -- Bloomberg's Alix Steel, Sara Eisen, Dominic Chu, Stephanie Ruhle and Adam Johnson update the top trading stories of the day. They speak on Bloomberg Television's "Lunch Money."

Asian Cash Splurge May Lead to Mile-High Skyscraper

Sept. 19 (Bloomberg) -- A mile-high skyscraper, almost double the height of today’s tallest building, may become a reality by 2025 as developing countries splurge cash in an ego- fueled race to construct the world’s highest tower. Betty Liu reports on Bloomberg Television's "In The Loop." (Source: Bloomberg)

French cabinet greenlights EU financial treaty

Published on Sep 19, 2012 by Euronews

http://www.euronews.com/ France has kickstarted ratification of the EU Fiscal Pact, but Francois Hollande's government remains deeply divided on the move.

The cabinet has given initial approval, which paves the way for votes in the Assembly and Senate. French Prime Minister Jean-Marc Ayrault has called for parliament to unite and approve it.

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Bank of Japan moves to aid recovery

Published on Sep 19, 2012 by Euronews

http://www.euronews.com/ Japan's central bank has announced new measures to try to spur economic growth there.

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Tuvalu hosts Prince William and Kate

Published on Sep 18, 2012 by australianetworknews

Prince William and his wife Catherine, the Duchess of Cambridge, have wrapped up their Asia Pacific tour after a final stop in Tuvalu.

New twist in Lynas' plans in Malaysian plant

Published on Sep 19, 2012 by australianetworknews

Australian firm Lynas says its application to ship waste material from its rare mineral processing plant in Malaysia to Australia are on hold. The firm says its found commercial use for the material.

Southeast Asia emerging as money magnet (1:44)

Sept. 19 - As Western economies struggle, Southeast Asia is shaping up as the place where fortunes are made - and stored, with Singapore tipped to overtake Switzerland as the world's wealth management capital.

Asian business sentiment: down but not out (2:06)

Sept. 19 - The latest Thomson Reuters/INSEAD Asia Business Sentiment Survey shows global uncertainties have Asia's companies worried, but there's still no shortage of optimism in the region

Russia Reveals Hidden Trillion-Carat Diamond Stash

Sept. 18 (Bloomberg) -- Su Keenan reports on Russia's revelation that the country discovered a diamond field containing trillions of carats underneath a meteorite crater in Siberia decades ago. (Source: Bloomberg)

Snack Pack: Oil Prices, Strong Yen, Ford Options

Sept. 18 (Bloomberg) -- Bloomberg's Alix Steel, Julie Hyman, Dominic Chu, Stephanie Ruhle and Adam Johnson update the top trading stories of the day. They speak on Bloomberg Television's "Lunch Money." (Source: Bloomberg)

How Domino's runs a pizza 'IT war room'

Published on Sep 18, 2012 by FinancialTimesVideos

Kevin Vasconi, chief information officer of Domino's Pizza, explains how his company is "data-driven" as it pushes into online ordering and global point-of-sales. He tells the FT's Paul Taylor that on "Super Bowl Tuesday" Domino's runs an IT "war room" to cope.

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Buses ease the jams in Johannesburg | Global Ideas

Published on Sep 18, 2012 by deutschewelleenglish

Traffic is a nightmare in Johannesburg, but local councils are pinning their hopes on the Rea Vaya BRT (bus rapid transit) system, the first of its kind in Africa.

More information: www.ideasforacoolerworld.org/en

Sailing at record speeds | Euromaxx

Published on Sep 18, 2012 by deutschewelleenglish

Five gigantic, multi-hulled sailing vessels have set off from Kiel, Germany in one of the fastest regattas in the world.

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Europe Day Ahead: BoE to give clues on stimulus thinking (3:26)

Sept. 18 - With the UK set to emerge from recession in the fourth quarter, the BoE is expected to extend its easing programme, Saxo Bank's Nick Beecroft says the improving climate makes more action less likely.

Wealth Strategies: Opportunities in Indonesia, Korea (4:45)

Sep 18 - Wells Fargo's Paul Christopher says investors should be cautious of China and India, but thinks Indonesia and South Korea will benefit from strong domestic spending, insulating them from global issues

William and Kate take part in a Tuvalu tango (1:08)

Sept. 18 - After arriving in the small South Pacific island nation of Tuvalu, the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge put their dancing shoes on. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

The Island Hideaway the Great Recession Forgot

Despite the economic crisis, luxury tourism is still on the rise in Mallorca.

Previewing Asia's Stock Futures

Bloomberg's Mia Saini previews Japan and Australia's stock futures.

Merkel calls for closer coordination (1:01)

Sep 17 - German Chancellor Merkel says the euro zone crisis ''must be solved largely politically,'' and calls for closer coordination. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

Concrete future for world's richest African (2:38)

Sept.17 - Aliko Dangote's entrepreneurial skills have helped make him Africa's richest person, with cement plants opened or under construction across Africa - now he dreams of owning the largest cement firm on the planet. Sonia Legg reports

Snack Pack: Gold, Yen, Kraft and Treasuries

Sept. 17 (Bloomberg) -- Bloomberg's Alix Steel, Josh Lipton, Dominic Chu, Stephanie Ruhle and Adam Johnson update the top trading stories of the day. They speak on Bloomberg Television's "Lunch Money." (Source: Bloomberg)

Royal Dutch Shell: drilling for oil in Alaska halted

Published on Sep 17, 2012 by IBTimesUK

Plans for the first new oil wells in Arctic waters in 20 years have been put on hold. There'll be no drilling for oil in Alaska by Royal Dutch Shell plc this year at all, after operations were postponed all because one of its containment systems failed on a routine test. So now Shell's going to drill several shallow "top holes" in readiness for resumption of a full drilling plan next summer.
It's bad news for the oil giant which has so far spent around $4.5 billion (some £2.77 billion) over four years to get hold of licenses and prepare for exploration in the Chukchi and Beaufort seas. Investors may not be that happy too, which is music to the ears of Greenpeace which is campaigning to stop Shell exploiting 'the fragile Arctic'. According to Ben Ayliffe, from the environmental organisation they claimed "vindication" and called Shell's programme a "monumentally reckless gamble."
However Shell said the postponement's evidence of how carefully it is proceeding. In a statement, the company said "This exploration program remains critically important to America's energy needs, to the economy and jobs in Alaska, and to Shell"

The Sound of Istanbul - New music from Turkey | Arts.21

Published on Sep 16, 2012 by deutschewelleenglish

Istanbul, where Europe meets Asia, is known as a cosmopolitan city that is pulsing with life. Now the Turkish composer Mehmet Erhan Tanman has taken the sounds of the city and transformed it into an orchestral work called "Traffic". Now it's about to debut at the Beethovenfest in Bonn. Arts.21 met the young composer and the youth orchestra that will be performing his work during rehearsals in Istanbul.

09/17/2012 LATEST BUSINESS BULLETIN

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European markets at close: 17.09.2012

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EU Commission to limit food-based biofuels

Published on Sep 17, 2012 by Euronews

http://www.euronews.com/ In a major policy shift, the European Commission has said it wants to cap food-based biofuels to five percent.

The new limit was announced during informal talks in Cyprus on Monday between EU energy ministers.

Record high global grain prices have intensified calls from environmental groups, and NGO's like Oxfam, which argue current rules snatch away land that should be used for food.

The idea, to develop more sustainable biofuel sources would still need to be approved by MEPs and national governments.

Activists insist the current use of food-based biofuels is unsustainable:''Every day we take huge amounts of food and put it inside the tanks of our cars. We live in a world where one billion people suffer from the famine. Is this acceptable? We need a more intelligent transport system that has more fuel efficient cars, electric cars,''Marc-olivier Herman from Oxfam said.

The EU's current goal is to source 10 percent of its road transport fuel from renewable sources by 2020.

But without food based carburants doubts have been raised whether that target is now achievable.

Expat helps building the Great Baikal trail

Published on Sep 16, 2012 by primetimeru

Russia's Lake Baikal is stunning ... but not the tourist hot spot you'd expect it to be.

In many way's that's a blessing, as the region's eco systems remain in tact.

But a new effort to boost tourism while respecting the environment is now underway.

Prime Times Lindsay France went on the trail to Baikal...

China's disabled athletes face discrimination

Published on Sep 13, 2012 by australianetworknews

London Games chairman Sebastian Coe says the Paralympics helped create a "seismic" shift in public attitude towards people with a disability.

But in countries like China, there remains a huge amount of work to do to improve the lives of the disabled.

William and Kate touch down in Solomon Islands

Published on Sep 17, 2012 by australianetworknews

Thousands of people lined the streets of the Solomon Islands capital Honiara to catch a glimpse of the young royals Prince William and his wife Catherine.

The couple have arrived in the Pacific as part of their tour for the Queen's Diamond Jubilee.

Newly discovered rice gene a boon for global food supply (2:23)

Sept. 13 - Scientists in the Philippines say their recent discovery of a gene that boosts phosphorous levels in rice could have a profound impact on developing nations affected by climate change and poor soil. The gene was found in an Indian rice variety but is being bred into other rice crops where it has boosted yields by up to 20 percent. Rob Muir has more.

Snack Pack: Gold, Dollar, VIX, 10-Year Yield

Sept. 13 (Bloomberg) -- Bloomberg's Alix Steel, Sara Eisen, Dominic Chu, Julie Hyman and Adam Johsnon update the top trading stories of the day. They speak on Bloomberg Television's "Lunch Money."

Middle East Instability, QE3 Could Boost Oil 26%

Sept. 13 (Bloomberg) -- Bloomberg's Alix Steel reports on the impact on the oil markets from instability in the Middle East, particularly violence in Libya, coupled with expected QE3 from the Federal Reserve. She speaks on Bloomberg Television's "In The Loop."

Fed to Extend Stimulus to Boost Economic Growth

Sept. 13 (Bloomberg) -- Scarlet Fu reports today's top headlines. She speaks on Bloomberg Television's "Money Moves." (Source: Bloomberg)

French dating store puts bachelors on display

Published on Sep 13, 2012 by IBTimesUK

For women unlucky in love, there's now a new and much less difficult way to find your man. A shop has opened in Paris where single men put themselves on display and ladies can browse the items until they find Mr Right.

French dating site AdoptAGuy has opened a travelling store where men are literally on the shelves. Looking like Ken dolls, the men put themselves on display in human-sized boxes to be ogled by the ladies.

One passer-by, Amandine Camporro, said that the store was a brilliant idea:

"I think it's great. It's different. For once we have a choice and we don't have to put up with the trials and tribulations of seduction so it's a really great idea. It's different. It proves that the guys can make fun of themselves and the ones who are here have a sense of humour and that's different."

The AdoptAGuy website does things a little differently to regular dating websites. Free for women, men advertise themselves on the site through putting up profile details and can only communicate with women if she chooses him.

After ten days the store will move on to Brussels, before heading to Lausanne, Toulouse and Lyon.

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euronews Life: Almaty: Kazakhstan's Garden City

Published on Sep 11, 2012 by Euronews

http://www.euronews.com/ The city of Almaty lies to the south of Kazakhstan, a stop off point in years gone by on the Silk Road, the great trading route that linked east and west.

Trade and economy are still at the heart of Almaty which was once the country's capital. It is the financial centre of central Asia and attracted some six million tourists last year. History, hot summers and a raft of winter sports on tap are among the top attractions.

In the hustle and bustle of modern development Almaty has not forgotten long held traditions like the famous steam baths, the Russian Banya.

Some like it hot first thing. Bagdat Yermagambedov has been taking the steam for 30 years.

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Thousands line London streets for athlete parade

Published on Sep 10, 2012 by NewsOnABC

Thousands of spectators lined London's streets as a victory parade of hundreds of British Olympic and Paralympic athletes made its way through the centre of the city.

Embracing wind power in Morocco | Global Ideas

Published on Sep 13, 2012 by deutschewelleenglish

With its plentiful sunshine and frequent winds, Morocco boasts ideal conditions for a flourishing renewable energy industry -- as illustrated by the success of a wind park in Tangier that is still growing.

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Fed ready for more stimulus?

Published on Sep 12, 2012 by Euronews

http://www.euronews.com/ The financial markets are betting that the Federal Reserve is about to take action to stimulate the lacklustre US economy.

A growing number of economists believe Fed Chairman Ben Bernanke and his fellow policymakers will decide at their current meeting to go for a third round of purchases of US government bonds.

By printing money to buy bonds, the US central bank would lower borrowing costs and spur a stronger economy.

Reuters asked 51 economists for their views. Of those who put the chances of quantitative easing, or QE3, at greater than 50 percent, 39 expected the Fed to act this week.

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Wen Jiabao Announces $158bn Stimulus Plan

Published on Sep 12, 2012 by NTDTV

China is ready to inject a 100 billion yuan, or $158 billion, fiscal stability fund into the economy if it is needed, Premier Wen Jiabao said on Tuesday. Wen was attending the World Economic Forum held in China's eastern port city of Tianjin.

Wen's words were geared at assuring investors that China was preparing to meet the 2012 growth target despite a slowing economy.

[Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao]:
"There is around 100 billion yuan left in the stabilization fund as of this year. We will implement it as a pre-emptive and fine-tuning measure to boost growth if needed."

The stabilization fund is built from accumulated surpluses in previous years.

Economic growth in China has slowed for six consecutive quarters and could slide into a seventh. That's despite authorities' calls to boost exports and a loosening of fiscal policies, like cutting rates and lowering bank reserves.

The Chinese regime's last major stimulus package was back in 2008 during the world economic crisis. That package saw an injection of 4 trillion yuan ($635 billion) into the economy.

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France backs Greek austerity delay - at a price

Published on Sep 13, 2012 by Euronews

http://www.euronews.com/ Greece must deliver on its reform promises. That was the message from French Finance Minister Pierre Moscovici who was in Athens on Thursday to meet Prime Minister Antonis Samaras and key members of his cabinet.

France has said it will back Greece's request for an extra two years to reduce its public deficit, but in return needs to see action not just words.

At the same time the International Monetary Fund said there are good arguments for granting that delay.

The question of whether Greece will need a third bailout package from the eurozone has also in play.

And the man who represents Greece at the IMF said it will. In an interview with the Wall Street Journal Thanos Catsambas said Greece's European creditors will have to find the money for that.

The Greek finance minister and an IMF spokesman said right now they are focused only the spending cuts needed to conclude the second bailout.

But more austerity measures risk pushing Greece into an even steeper spiral of economic decline.

The scale of the problem is illustrated by the latest Greek unemployment figures. As the economy slows the jobless rate jumped to 23.6 percent of the workforce in the second quarter of this year, up from 22.6 percent in the first quarter.

The young are suffering worst. For under 24-year-olds the unemployment rate was 53.9 percent.

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Brussels unveils new banking plan

Published on Sep 12, 2012 by Euronews

http://www.euronews.com/ The EU Commission has unveiled sweeping plans for the European Central Bank to supervise all of the eurozone's banking system.

The reforms, which still need approval from member states, would give the ECB responsibility for the bloc's 6,000 or so financial institutions.

In Strasbourg, the EU's financial services chief Michel Barnier said he hoped the new system would be up and running soon.

''When? After the text is approved we hope things will be in place before the end of the year and that the European Central Bank will have the power to directly supervise any banks that it believes are at risk,'' Barnier said.

The move is seen as a key step to creating a banking union in Europe, often regarded as one of the cornerstones for full fiscal integration.

But the Commission could face opposition. Both Berlin and London have raised objections to handing over so much oversight to the ECB.

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Euro zone steers debt crisis obstacles (2:31)

Sept. 13 - The Dutch election ended favourably for the euro zone chiefs who needed to keep their pro-Europe allies but the Greek austerity plan is yet to be approved. Joanne Nicholson reports

South Africa mining crisis escalates (1:56)

Sept. 13 - Anglo American Platinum, the world's biggest platinum producer closes four of its mines in Rustenburg over staff safety fears. Hayley Platt reports

A Recession-Proof Hideaway for the Rich and Famous

Bloomberg's Thomas Gibson looks at the luxury Cernobbio offers while hosting heads of state and business leaders.

Snack Pack: Copper, Dollar, Euro, Sideways Stocks

Sep. 10 (Bloomberg) -- Bloomberg's Adam Johnson, Alix Steel, Sara Eisen and Dominic Chu update the top trading stories of the day. They speak on Bloomberg Television's "Lunch Money."

Shilling: China May Be in for a Hard Landing

Sept. 10 (Bloomberg) -- On today's "Technicals Vs. Fundamentals," Bloomberg View Columnist Gary Shilling and strategic Financial's Lincoln Ellis discuss their investment strategies for stocks and bonds. They speak on Bloomberg Television's "Lunch Money." (Source: Bloomberg)

Greek business clusters together to find strength in numbers

Published on Sep 10, 2012 by Euronews

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09/10/2012 LATEST BUSINESS BULLETIN

Published on Sep 9, 2012 by france24english

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Fears for future of India's iconic car

Published on Sep 9, 2012 by australianetworknews

Cashed-up young members of India's growing middle-class are snapping up imported cars as status symbols, shunning the locally-produced Hindustan Ambassador and sparking fears from diehard fans that the classic motor may be reaching the end of the road.

Party over for China's export miracle (2:12)

Sept. 10 - What’s happened to China’s booming export market? Shrinking demand from the European Union and the U.S. are digging into one of China’s biggest money makers.

Focus on free trade at APEC

Published on Sep 9, 2012 by australianetworknews

Free and fair trade has been a focus of this year's APEC Summit. And for good reason. In the quarter-century since it started, the organisation has frequently been sidetracked by geopolitics. This year there has been a host of territorial disputes across the region.

Kate Arnott reports.

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Tahiti is the largest island in the Windward group of French Polynesia, located in the archipelago of Society Islands in the southern Pacific Ocean. The island has a population of 178,133 according to an August 2007 census. This makes it the most populous island of French Polynesia, accounting for 68.6% of the total population. The capital, Papeete, is located on the northwest coast. Tahiti has also been known as O'tahiti. ( source Wikipedia )

Thousands Attend Latin America's Largest Food Fair

Published on Sep 8, 2012 by NTDTV

Half a million people are expected to attend Latin America's largest food festival, taking place in Peru.

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The flavors of Peru's world-renowned cuisine drew tens of thousands of people on Friday (September 7). The annual Mistura food festival is the largest food festival in Latin America.

An estimated 500,000 people are expected to attend the ten-day festival, which celebrates Peru's varied local cuisine amidst a vibrant, party-like atmosphere.

The festival seeks to promote Peruvian cuisine as a basis for cultural identity, as well as for economic development.

First lady Nadine Herrera attended.

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Simple salad from Armenian long-livers

Published on Sep 6, 2012 by primetimeru

Time to eat now, with the help of one of Moscow's most exclusive chefs, as he shows us how to whip-up a quick and tasty meal to suit even the most choosy of pallates.

And today it's an Armenian salad that tops the menu.

So to find out more, let's head to the kitchen and join our man Martyn Andrews.

Holiday Challenge 03 - An Average Vacation | Euromaxx

Published on Sep 7, 2012 by deutschewelleenglish

Today it's all about statistics as roving reporter Mischa Heuer takes an average holiday and experiences everything a typical German would do on vacation. With 30% of German's holidaying in their own country, Mischa heads for Bavaria.
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APEC boosts Asia-Pacific trade

Published on Sep 7, 2012 by australianetworknews

Yoshihiro Watanabe, from Japan's Institute for International Monetary Affairs, speaks to Jim Middleton about this year's APEC CEO summit.

Mr Watanabe is an advisor to the Bank of Tokyo-Mitsubishi and chairman of the India-Japan business cooperation committee

Russia sounds economy alarm (1:36)

Sept. 8 - Russia sounds the alarm over the global economy and urges fellow Pacific rim countries to protect themselves through regional trade ties. Sunita Rappai reports.

Fireworks at APEC (1:07)

Sept. 8 - The Russian port city of Vladivostok is treated to a spectacular fireworks, that reportedly cost millions of dollars, as APEC leaders meet. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

Markets Continue Rally on Draghi Bond Purchase Plan

The European Central Bank unveiled a bond-buying plan to stem the region’s debt crisis, spurring a rally in global stocks.

Canadian Dollar, Chile Peso, Jobs Impact on Dollar

Sept. 7 (Bloomberg) -- Sara Eisen reports on today's top currencies headline news. She speaks on Bloomberg Television's "Lunch Money."

Single Best Chart: 27% Full-Time Employed Globally

Sept. 7 (Bloomberg) -- In today's "Single Best Chart," Bloomberg's Sara Eisen displays the level of global GDP vs. payroll to population, showing that only 27 percent of all adults globally are employed full-time. She speaks on Bloomberg Television's "Bloomberg Surveillance."

The Pacific Island Forum 2012

Published on Sep 6, 2012 by tagatapasifika1

The Pacific Forum held in Rarotonga, has attracted a lot of international attention mainly because the focus has been on the visit of U S Secretary of State Hillary Clinton.
Among topics discussed were aid, drug running, regional security and the on-going relationship between the U S and the Pacific.

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Published on Sep 6, 2012 by france24english

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3XSQ: August jobs growth disappoints; unemployment falls (4:54)

Sep 7 - Jobs growth slowed sharply in August, setting the stage for the Fed to take action next week and dealing a blow to President Obama as he seeks reelection in November.

Airbus's new way to travel (1:40)

Sep.06 - Passenger aircraft flying in formation like birds are likely to be a feature of aviation in the second half of this century, according to plans revealed by aviation giant Airbus. Edward Baran reports.