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Aljazeera: Al Jazeera team face questioning in Egypt

Posted: 01 Jan 2014 04:22 PM PST

Broadcaster welcomes release of cameraman Fawzy, but reiterates demand that all the detained journalists be set free.

ANSA: Petrolio: in rialzo a 98,80 dollari

Posted: 01 Jan 2014 10:09 PM PST

Brent a 111,20 dollari

ANSA: Oro: in rialzo a 1.224,09 dollari

Posted: 01 Jan 2014 10:15 PM PST

In 2013 quotazioni giù del 28%

ANSA: Cambi: euro a 1,3748 dollari

Posted: 01 Jan 2014 10:18 PM PST

Moneta europea poco mossa a 144,76 yen

Huffington Post: Ford Is Making A Concept Car With Solar Panels For A Roof

Posted: 03 Jan 2014 06:49 AM PST

What do Superman and the Ford C-MAX Solar Energi concept car have in common? Both receive power from the sun.

Set to be unveiled at next week's Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas, the C-MAX Solar Energi provides new hope for car owners looking to get off of the electric grid.

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Huffington Post: South Sudan's Warring Factions Meet In Ethiopia For Peace Talks

Posted: 03 Jan 2014 06:50 AM PST

ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia (AP) — South Sudan's warring factions held preliminary meetings Friday ahead of the official start of negotiations in neighboring Ethiopia, mediators said.

Dina Mufti, a spokesman for Ethiopia's Foreign Ministry, said the introductory meetings were necessary to bridge the groups' differences ahead of direct talks expected to start Saturday. The meetings are being held at Addis Ababa's Sheraton Hotel.


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Huffington Post: Boomers Can't Let Go Of The 1960s

Posted: 03 Jan 2014 06:52 AM PST

Feb. 9 marks the 50th anniversary of one more 1960s changed-the-world-forever thing. Be prepared for six more years of them. This time it's the appearance of the Beatles on The Ed Sullivan Show. Ed, mayor of Squaresville, hosts a provincial skiffle band that won the bad-haircut contest.

Why can't we let the '60s go? Mea culpa. I came of age during the "Youthquake" and have written too much about it. I repent.


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Huffington Post: Compound In Corydalis, Chinese Medicine Plant, Promising For Chronic Pain Relief

Posted: 03 Jan 2014 06:57 AM PST

Scientists have identified a compound in the Corydalis plant that effectively relieves pain -- and the same plant has long been used in Chinese medicine as a pain reliever.

The compound, called dehydrocorybulbine (DHCB), works by acting on a receptor that binds to dopamine, which University of California, Irvine researchers said adds further evidence that dopamine and pain sensation are linked. Researchers tested the compound on mice to find that it seems to relieve both inflammatory pain and injury-induced neuropathic pain.

The compound could be especially useful in the future for treating chronic pain, as it doesn't seem to become less effective over time.


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Financial Times: Marchionne confirms dealmaker credentials

Posted: 03 Jan 2014 07:59 AM PST

Fiat-Chrysler chief has a rapid grasp of the minutiae of deals that have bowled over both union leaders and many analysts who cover his stock

Aljazeera: DNA confirms leader of al-Qaeda group held

Posted: 03 Jan 2014 09:13 AM PST

Al-Majid, commander of armed group which has claimed responsibility for a series of bombings, held in Lebanon.

Financial Times: Backlash greets Spain’s abortion proposal

Posted: 03 Jan 2014 09:24 AM PST

Proposal to make it more difficult for women to terminate pregnancy is criticised by women's groups, a French minister and members of the governing party

Financial Times: FT and social media really do move markets

Posted: 03 Jan 2014 09:26 AM PST

Increased visits to companies' Wikipedia pages associated with subsequent prices falls, while Google search activity is powerful gauge of sentiment

Financial Times: Pause before you leave the piste

Posted: 03 Jan 2014 09:33 AM PST

Dangerous snow conditions in Europe have combined with an increasing number of skiers venturing off designated runs to produce a winter of carnage

Aljazeera: Closure calls after Palestinian embassy blast

Posted: 03 Jan 2014 10:12 AM PST

Call for removal of compound after illegal weapons discovery and death of ambassador in booby trap blast.

Aljazeera: Chinese rescue ship in trouble in Antarctic

Posted: 03 Jan 2014 11:04 AM PST

Xue Long in danger of becoming stranded, days after crew rescued passengers from Russian vessel trapped by thick ice.

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