NDTVSeven days: 3 January 2013Nature.comThe week in science: Shootings set back polio vaccination in Pakistan; FDA approves first medicine for multidrug-resistant tuberculosis; and Italian Nobel laureate Rita Levi-Montalcini dies. 02 January 2013 ...Rita Levi-Montalcini dies at 103; Nobel-winning scientistLos Angeles TimesFAO mourns Goodwill Ambassador MontalciniGhana Business NewsRita Levi-MontalciniTelegraph.co.ukChicago Tribune -Deutsche Welle -Sydney Morning Heraldall 568 news articles »

2 Jordanian peacekeepers freed in Darfur after more than 4 months in captivityWindsor StarTwo Jordanian peacekeepers taken hostage in Sudan's volatile Darfur region in August have been freed. The joint U.N.-African Union peacekeeping mission in Darfur said the two police officers were released Wednesday after 136 days in captivity.and more »

IBNLiveThe Delhi rape is being used to demonise Indian menTelegraph.co.uk (blog)Why is the secretary general of the United Nations making solemn statements about the dreadful rape and murder of a woman in Delhi? Since when was it the job of the UN to comment on horrific crimes that are executed, not by states or armies or guerrillas, ...Delhi gangrape: such crimes are not against the body of a woman but her soul ...Hindustan TimesRape Every 20 Minutes For The World's Largest Democracy?ForbesThe political economy of rapeHindu Business Linegulfnews.com -Voice of America -Wall Street Journal (blog)all 612 news articles »

The Express TribuneKilling of NGO workersThe Express TribuneThe greatest threat is to local workers who are usually not provided even a fraction of security given to foreigners. By Editorial. Published: January 2, 2013. The greatest threat is to local workers who are usually not provided even a fraction of security given to ...Angry villagers bury slain Pakistani teachers, aid workers as authorities search ...Fox NewsPak NGO suspends operations after killing of its workersZee NewsPakistan aid groups demand greater protectionThe Daily StarBBC News -Sydney Morning Herald -The Australianall 1,149 news articles »

New EuropeWhat cost for keeping the euro?New EuropeIreland has assumed the rotating presidency of the European Council for the first six months of the year with a none-too-easy task; ensuring the continued existence of the single currency. Irish Prime Minister Enda Kenny, at a ceremony in Dublin to celebrate ...Ireland's Gilmore: still on track to exit bailoutMarketWatchIrish Council's Presidency: priorities for EU in the first half of 2013The Baltic CourseGerman industry an opportunity for Irish labourIrish ExaminerJerusalem Post -Irish Times -Irish Independentall 97 news articles »

Vibe GhanaContinue to pray for the nation's leaders – AsanteheneVibe GhanaAsantehene Otumfour Osei Tutu II Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, Asantehene, has called for support for the nation's leaders with prayers to enable them to uphold the truth and rule justly. He said it must be appreciated that without divine guidance and help, not much ...and more »

IBNLiveDamascus petrol station 'air strike' kills dozens as Syria death toll tops 60000Telegraph.co.ukWarning: video contains graphic images. The attack took place near the town of Maliha in the partly rebel-held Eastern Ghuta region of Damascus, the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights said. The watchdog said dozens were killed or wounded but could not ...Dozens dead in air strike on Syrian petrol stationABC OnlineThe growing toll of Syria's civil war: 46068 deaths and countingCNNAir raid kills 12 members of one family near Damascus: activistsThe Daily StarDaily Mail -Pakistan Daily Times -Deutsche Welleall 1,717 news articles »

The Star OnlineAir raid on petrol station in Damascus suburb kills 30 - activistsThe Star OnlineAMMAN (Reuters) - At least 30 civilians were killed on Wednesday when Syrian warplanes bombed a petrol station in a rebellious suburb on the eastern edge of Damascus, two opposition campaigners on the scene said. "I counted at least 30 bodies.Clashes in Syria shut down Aleppo airportHuffington PostDozens Killed, Wounded in Airstrike Near DamascusABC NewsAleppo airport closed due to rebel attacksHerald SunAFPall 1,761 news articles »

BBC NewsCentral African Republic rebels halt advance on BanguiBBC NewsRebel forces in the Central African Republic say they have halted their offensive on the capital, Bangui, and will take part in peace talks. The announcement from the Seleka rebels comes as the country's neighbours say they are sending in extra troops.and more »

New York Times (blog)To End Kurdish Conflict, Turkey Calls on ArchenemyNew York Times (blog)A portrait of Abdullah Ocalan is diplayed on the t-shirt of a Kurd at Aris Messinis/Agence France-Presse — Getty Images A portrait of Abdullah Ocalan is diplayed on the t-shirt of a Kurd at the Syria-Turkey border on Aug. 23. LONDON — Turkish intelligence ...Best Of Enemies: Turkey Talks To Ocalan To Broker Kurdish DisarmamentInternational Business TimesTurkish Government Revives Talks with Kurdish LeaderWall Street Journal (blog)Turkey and PKK's Ocalan in talks 'on disarmament'BBC NewsThe Guardian -Financial Times -The News Internationalall 200 news articles »

Goal.comChelsea target Ba insists he feels 'detached' from moneyGoal.comNewcastle forward Demba Ba, who has recently been linked with a lucrative January move to Chelsea, has claimed he is "detached" from money. Don't Miss. Pardew criticises Ba representatives · Preview: Newcastle - Everton · Match Report: Arsenal 7-3 ...Newcastle Transfer Roundup: Who Will Replace Demba Ba And The Latest On ...Sky Tyne and WearDemba Ba will join Chelsea, says Alan PardewChronicleLiveShola replaces Chelsea-bound BaThe Northern EchoWhatCulture! -Liverpool Echo -Football.co.ukall 1,084 news articles »

RadioFreeEurope/RadioLibertyDozens Killed In Air Strike On Damascus Gas StationRadioFreeEurope/RadioLibertyRebel fighters inspect the debris in a street in the Bustan al-Basha district in the northern city of Aleppo on January 1. x. Rebel fighters inspect the debris in a street in the Bustan al-Basha district in the northern city of Aleppo on January 1. Tweet · Follow @ ...Syria: Battle for Idleb air base rages as jets bomb DamascusAl-BawabaAleppo airport closed amid heavy fightingFinancial TimesSyria ushers in New Year with more violenceTimes of IndiaAl-Arabiya -Haaretz -Aljazeera.comall 1,392 news articles »

The Associated PressUS "fiscal cliff" fix plan averts immediate pain, leaves problems unresolvedXinhua... • The U.S. Congress has finally muddled through the recession-inducing "fiscal cliff" with a stopgap bill. • Critics say the last-minute tax deal would do little to reduce the deficit. • The bill pulled the nation back from the edge of one cliff, but it sent the Congress ...Back from the brink: US fiscal cliff deal sends London's FTSE 100 Index soaring ...The IndependentUS 'fiscal cliff' deal prompts global stocks rallyIrish TimesObama Praises House Vote on Fiscal CliffVoice of AmericaNPR -NBCNews.com (blog) -euronewsall 17,816 news articles »

NDTVResponse to rape-outrage: Jaya off to a flyer, but will it do?FirstpostIt's not surprising that Tamil Nadu chief minister J Jayalalithaa acted faster than the central government, in responding to the outrage against the Delhi gangrape, with a 13-point plan. Jaya's swift action, while Delhi is still dragging its feet, makes a strong ...Women lawyers welcome Jayalalithaa's chemical castration for rapists proposalTimes of IndiaJayalalithaa demands death penalty for rapists; announces steps to check ...NDTVTN: Jayalalithaa issues stern steps for safety of womenIBNLiveThe Hindu -Hindu Business Line -Zee Newsall 104 news articles »

Daily MailRobin Van Persie reveals family rift after move from Arsenal to Manchester UnitedDaily MailThe sight of Robin Van Persie moving to Manchester United in the summer made many an Arsenal fan feel a bit sick. But it appears the Dutch star's £24m move north has had an nauseating effect on his life at home too. A tongue-in-cheek programme by a ...Robin van Persie praises Manchester United's 'special team'The GuardianManchester United have salvaged 24 points from losing positions in the Premier ...GiveMeFootball.comLatics 0-4 Man UnitedVitalfootballTimes of India -A Different League -Stretty Rantall 1,146 news articles »

RTT NewsApple fined by China court for copyright violationDaily GuideA court in China has ordered Apple to pay compensation to eight Chinese writers and two companies for violating their copyrights. They had claimed that unlicensed electronic versions of their books had been sold on Apple's online store. The court ordered ...Apple Ordered To Pay Up After Found Guilty Of Copyright InfringementRTT Newsall 2 news articles »

Times of IndiaDelhi gang rape: Lawyers refuse to defend men accused of crimeTimes of IndiaNEW DELHI: Lawyers at a Delhi court hearing the case of the fatal gang-rape which has shocked the nation said on Wednesday they would refuse to defend the men accused of taking part in the assault and murder. Hearings are expected to begin on ...Silent march Delhi to demand justice for gangrape victimHindustan TimesSex charge Indian MPs face banHerald.ieNew Delhi bus gang-rape suspect may be too young for executionThe IndependentNDTV -The Daily Star -BBC Newsall 8,739 news articles »

Irish TimesIreland's Gilmore: still on track to exit bailoutMarketWatchIreland remains on track to exit its bailout program and get back to funding itself in financial markets this year, deputy prime minister Eamon Gilmore said Wednesday. "Our plan is to exit the EU/IMF program in 2013," Mr. Gilmore told CNBC, referring to a 67.5 ...German industry an opportunity for Irish labourIrish ExaminerAnalysis: Ireland's EU takeover bad news for IsraelJerusalem PostFlag ceremony begins 'no frills' EU presidencyIrish TimesIrish Independent -Deutsche Welle -RTE.ieall 105 news articles »

Al-BawabaSyria: Battle for Idlib air base rages as jets bomb DamascusAl-BawabaRebels also fought pitched battles with troops over the Taftanaz air base near Idlib on Wednesday, according to London-based Syrian Observatory for Human Rights. The battle for Afis military air base near Taftanaz is the latest in a string of rebel advances on ...Aleppo airport closed amid heavy fightingFinancial Timesall 2,946 news articles »

CTV NewsSyrian rebels attack air base in northern province of IdlibCTV NewsBEIRUT -- Rebels attacked a sprawling air base in northern Syria on Wednesday as the opposition expanded its offensive on military airports in an attempt to sideline a major weapon in the hands of President Bashar Assad's forces. The Britain-based Syrian ...Syrian rebels attack military airportIndependent OnlineRebels in Syria Attack Northern AirportVoice of AmericaSyria ushers in 2013 with more violenceTimes of OmanZee News -CNN -Daily Mailall 1,356 news articles »