Change Electoral Laws – Bishop Yaw Aduspyghana.comThe Founder and Leader of the New Jerusalem Chapel at Sokoban-Ampeyoo near Kumasi, Bishop John Yaw Adu, is calling for a change in the country's electoral laws despite successes in three general elections. He said in an interview in Kumasi that what ...and more »

BBC NewsNI union flag violence 'threatening jobs' says VilliersBBC NewsThe riots linked to flag protests in Northern Ireland are causing "significant damage" to the economy, the secretary of state has warned. Theresa Villiers said the "negative images" were "threatening jobs". The union flag is flying at Belfast City Hall for the first ...Sixth straight night of violent protests in Belfast over Union flag controversyRTE.iePolice fire plastic bullets in fifth night of Belfast unresteuronewsall 2,810 news articles »

Times of IndiaProtests Against Rape in India: Can the Myth of Male Protection Be Shaken?Huffington PostOne of the hallmarks of patriarchy is that it allows men to be either rapists or protectors, or even both. Patriarchy justifies itself by this duplicity. Women are thought to be safe when they have a man by their side, and believed to be available for assault if they ...Attack has awakened Indian society: Gang-rape victim's fatherDaily News & AnalysisDeath penalty, no solution for rapeHindu Business LineGrey shades in gender perspectivesHindustan TimesThe Australian -San Francisco Chronicle -Firstpostall 2,113 news articles »

AFPItaly's Democrats seen shifting leftwardsFinancial TimesItaly's Democratic party – confident it will lead the next government – has unveiled its candidates to run in next month's parliamentary elections, drawing criticism from some of its own supporters of a lurch to the left and a betrayal of its pluralist roots. Pier Luigi ...Italian Elections: Silvio Berlusconi Returns?PolicyMicBerlusconi seen falling short in Italy electionTimes of MaltaMonti, Berlusconi legacy looms large over Italy election battleMENAFN.COMpride source.com -4-tradersall 297 news articles »

Wall Street JournalBersani Pushes for Higher Income Taxes on Wealthy ItaliansBusinessweekPier Luigi Bersani, the former communist and frontrunner for Italy's premiership, called for higher taxes on the wealthy and reduced rates for lower earners. “It's reasonable to reduce the lowest brackets, the middle and low, and raise the high one a little,” ...Italy's borrowing costs drop sharply in debt saleKTAR.comEXTRA: Italy holds successful bond auction aheadEurope Online MagazineBerlusconi seen falling short in Italy electionTimes of Maltapride source.comall 276 news articles »

AFPSuspended For Facebook Post About Vietnam Leader, School Authorities Go ...EnstarzSchool officials in Vietnam suspended an eighth grader for one year after she posted a parody of a speech by country leader Ho Chi Minh on Facebook, The Associated Press reported Wednesday. Reports from the country's media outlets noted that the girl's ...Vietnam May Lift Company Foreign Ownership Cap, Regulator SaysBloombergUS gambler wins 50m casino jackpot caseSky News AustraliaVietnamese Girl Suspended for Facebook Post: 1-Year Punishment Will ...Christian PostMSN Malaysia Newsall 181 news articles »

Google boss Eric Schmidt visits Pyongyang university students during mystery ...The IndependentThe executive chairman of Google, Eric Schmidt, stopped to take photographs of archaic computers during a mystery visit to North Korea. The billionaire businessman took a tour of Pyongyang's Kim Il Sung University during the trip, and spent time watching ...and more »

BBC NewsEngaging North Korea: The Moral Hazard FactorThe AtlanticGoogle Executive Chairman Eric Schmidt (second from the right) visit Kim Il-Sung University in Pyongyang on January 8, 2013. (Reuters). Some, including The Atlantic's own Brian Fung, have wondered at exactly what Google executive Eric Schmidt hopes to ...Google's Schmidt sets startling precedent with North KoreaSan Francisco Chronicle (blog)Tax filing season starts Jan. 30 for most filersNews On 6all 2,003 news articles »

Moneycontrol.comGrey shades in gender perspectivesHindustan TimesAn ironic sideshow in the anti-rape protests in the aftermath of the gang rape incident of December 16 is the optical illusion of a common cause between two extremes: the political conservatives making their point to defend the honour of women on the one ...India Gang-Rape Accused To Plead Not GuiltyHuffington PostJyoti Singh Pandey's rape ordeal needs 'to wake up India'The AustralianThree Men Held in Delhi Rape Plead Not Guilty, Lawyer SaysSan Francisco ChronicleChannel News Asia -Irish Examiner -AsiaOneall 2,089 news articles »

NEWS.com.auBerlusconi seen falling short in Italy electionReuters CanadaROME (Reuters) - Silvio Berlusconi has little chance of destabilizing a center-left government after Italy's February election and outgoing premier Mario Monti is the most likely to become kingmaker, one of Italy's top experts on voting trends said on Wednesday ...Posted by Muhammad IqbalBusiness Recorder (blog)Italian election should be colorful, indecisiveMarketWatchSilvio Berlusconi 'won't stand for PM'BBC NewsWall Street Journal -Reuters UK -Businessweekall 592 news articles »

Ghana Business NewsThree Ghanaian entrepreneurs get $300000 USAID-Western Union grants to ...Ghana Business NewsUSAID Under a public-private partnership, the US Agency for International Development (USAID) and Western Union have granted an amount of $100,000 each to three separate firms set up by Ghanaian entrepreneurs. This was after their business plans ...3 Ghanaian Entrepreneurs Receives $100000 Each Through ADMspyghana.comall 2 news articles »

Globe and MailMorning Briefing: Belfast protests continue over Union Jack flag flapGlobe and MailA summary of what you need to know today, compiled by The Globe's news desk on Jan. 9, 2013. A Hall of Fame shut out? Will anyone be honoured with entry into baseball's Hall of Fame today? The inclusion of several players suspected of using ...and more »

Nana Vrs Mahama: NPP Fight BeginsDaily GuideThe Supreme Court will tomorrow begin a hearing into whether or not the ruling National Democratic Congress (NDC) should be joined in the petition filed by the opposition New Patriotic Party (NPP), challenging the validity of the just-ended general elections ...and more »

Yahoo! News (blog)Egypt's president to meet Palestinian rivals on unityYahoo! News (blog)Reuters/Reuters - Egypt's President Mohamed Mursi speaks to supporters in front of the presidential palace in Cairo November 23, 2012. REUTERS/Egyptian Presidency/Handout. CAIRO/GAZA (Reuters) - Egyptian President Mohammed Mursi plans to meet ...and more »

FirstpostGhar, ghar ka mamala: Why rape has become a family problemFirstpostRape is not an anomaly in India, neither new nor rare as a phenomenon. The women who crossed the lakshman rekha to venture out in the world have long been vulnerable, be it the maid servant or farm worker who does so out of necessity or the urban ...Old injustices in new IndiaPhiladelphia Inquirerall 2,140 news articles »

Times of IndiaPak denies cross-LoC attack; claims 'ground verification' doneTimes of IndiaISLAMABAD: Pakistani military today rejected India's contention that its troops had attacked an Indian patrol and killed two soldiers, claiming that it had carried out ground verification and "found nothing of this sort happened." The Pakistani side conveyed this ...India accuses Pakistan of killing soldiersBrisbane TimesCeasefire violation: Pakistan says attack is not 'unprovoked'IBNLiveIndia and Pakistan trade accusations over Kashmir violenceCNN InternationalIndia Today -Hindustan Times -Business Standardall 2,278 news articles »

BBC SportBRADFORD PUT VILLA ON ROPESExpress.co.ukPRESSURE was heaped on the head of Paul Lambert last night as Aston Villa dramatically lost the first leg of their Capital One Cup semi-final at Valley Parade. Now, unless Villa can come back from this 3-1 defeat in the second leg in two weeks' time, even ...Bradford win over Aston Villa evokes classic cup upsetsBBC SportBradford City 3-1 Aston Villa Capital One Cup Highlights (VIDEO)Huffington Post UKExclusive – Parkinson 'immensely proud' of Bradford performance against Aston ...talkSPORT.co.ukBradford Telegraph and Argus -The Guardian -Bloombergall 948 news articles »

Sexy Pastor ArrestedDaily Guide“Pastor Philip Azumah invited me for an all night service at Darkuman near Abeka Lapaz. When I met him at Darkuman junction, he took me to a guest house and offered me a drink. I later found myself lying on a bed naked while my pastor who also lay naked ...and more »

Business RecorderPak troops shell Poonch with mortars, violate ceasefire twiceBusiness StandardPakistani troops violated ceasefire twice after brutal and inhuman killings of two jawans in an ambush as they shelled and fired on Indian positions in Poonch district of Jammu and Kashmir. Pakistani troops fired mortars and rocket-propelled grenades on ...Pakistan high commissioner spoken to in very strong terms: Salman KhurshidEconomic TimesBorder clash should not be escalated: FMThe News InternationalIndia summons Pakistan envoy to complain about Kashmir attack that killed 2 ...Washington PostZee News -Reuters India -IBNLiveall 2,186 news articles »

Globe and MailItalian election should be colorful, indecisiveMarketWatchWASHINGTON (MarketWatch) — Italy will have the first shot at setting the tenor for Europe in 2013 with national elections next month in which two of the top candidates appear to be running for finance minister instead of prime minister. Three-time Prime ...Monti's Mixed Legacy—And Troubled ProspectsWall Street JournalSilvio Berlusconi 'won't stand for PM'BBC NewsAnalysis - Italy's real election battle is Monti vs BerlusconiReuters UKBusinessweek -Agenzia Giornalistica Italia -Times of Indiaall 479 news articles »