Sunday, December 1, 2013

Today's headlines

World

Police Attack Pro-Western Protesters in UkraineWestern officials slammed the violence against the protesters, who had remained camped on the square following a rally Friday evening …The Wall Street Journal
Shots fired as Thai protesters clashAt least one person has been shot dead as Thai government supporters and foes clashed for the first time in a week of demonstrations …AJE Al Jazeera English
Pakistan indecisive about WTO conferenceISLAMABAD, Nov 30: Pakistan is weighing options to mark its protest at a World Trade Organisation (WTO) meeting next week. It might decide not to send a high-level delegation to the 9th WTO …beta.dawn.com
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Business

U.S. Tells Airlines to Heed China Air ZoneU.S. airlines were told by the State Department to notify Chinese authorities before flying through China’s new air-defense zone, even …Bloomberg
Is the Santa Claus Rally for Real?Do you believe in Santa Claus? Wall Street does—or at least is hoping that you do. Every year around this time, many analysts and …The Wall Street JournalSanta Claus
After Black Friday, it’s Small Business SaturdayEvery year on Black Friday, hordes of shoppers descend on malls and stores across the country in search of extreme bargains. But for …The Boston GlobeBlack Friday
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Politics

California Republicans in Congress show stark divisionsWASHINGTON — California's congressional delegation has long been known for its inability to get along. But Golden State …Los Angeles Times
Cardinal Dolan says Catholic Church 'caricatured as anti-gay'As gay marriage legislation picks up momentum across the country, New York Archbishop Timothy Dolan said the Roman Catholic …Los Angeles TimesRoman Catholic Church
Just the thing if you’re dreaming of a ‘Whitey’ ChristmasJames “Whitey” Bulger’s gold and diamond claddagh ring, his collection of hats and hoodies, and even the rat-shaped cup he used …The Boston Globe
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Entertainment

Project Xpat: Thank You For PostingThanksgiving — like the universe — is expanding. Traditionally a time for Americans to pause and give thanks to a Supreme Being — …NPR NewsThank You
Kim Kardashian Loves Selfies And We Love That She Loves SelfiesWhat would the world be like without our daily dose of Kim Kardashian? I don't even want to think about it, because she always seems …CelebuzzKim Kardashian
Fast and Furious Actor Paul Walker Dead at 40Paul Walker, an actor best known for his role as a fast-driving cop opposite bad-guy-gone-good Vin Diesel in the Fast and Furious …MashablePaul Walker
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Sports

Percy Harvin doubtful vs. SaintsRENTON, Wash. -- One game after making his season debut, Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Percy Harvin probably will not play …ESPNPercy Harvin
Davis' 100-yard TD return lifts Auburn over Bama in Iron Bowl classicThat crazy tipped pass for a long game-winning touchdown is now the second-most stunning and improbable play of Auburn's season.FOX SportsIron Bowl
Ohio State keeps win streak alive in 42-41 victory over MichiganANN ARBOR, Mich. — The 110th game between Ohio State and Michigan might have been the most thrilling, a back-and-forth affair …Los Angeles TimesOhio State
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Sci/Tech

Walmart's Black Friday Going About As Badly As You'd ExpectThe above video was taken at a Walmart in Johnson City, Tenn., according to Instagram user jcooper770. Such instances weren't …The Huffington PostWalmart
Dutch Regulator Insists That Google Violates Data Protection LawsOver here in Europe there’s a very different attitude among the powers that be to data protection. So much so that the sort of thing that Americans find entirely acceptable for Google Google to be doing …Forbesdata protection
A Fond Farewell to the Craziest, Longest, Most Eventful Console …Former Microsoft executive J Allard donned his hoodie-blazer to introduce the Xbox 360 on May 16, 2005 at the Shrine Auditorium in …Wired News
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