February 2012
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CNN - Europe news
More bodies found on Costa Concordia
Eight more bodies were found aboard the shipwrecked Costa Concordia, Italian officials said Wednesday, and seven cruise line employees were being investigated.
Cameron hosts talks on football racism
British Prime Minister David Cameron will hold talks at 10 Downing Street on Wednesday to discuss racism in football following several high profile incidents in...
NYT Europe
Two Western Journalists Killed in Syria Shelling
The French government said Wednesday that two journalists, Marie Colvin, an American, and Rémi Ochlik of France, had been killed in the bombardment of the city of Homs.
Microsoft Files E.U. Complaint Against Motorola
The software maker ratcheted up its battle with Google, which acquired Motorola Mobility last year, by accusing the cellphone maker...
Cinenews - new films this week
Hysteria
New movie by Tanya Wexler with Rupert Everett, Jonathan Price, Ashley Jensen.
La Vie d’Une Autre
New movie by Sylvie Testud with Juliette Binoche, Mathieu Kassovitz, Aure Atika.
Safe House
New movie by Daniel Espinosa with Ryan Reynolds, Denzel Washington, Robert Patrick, Tim McGraw.
The Artist
New movie by Michel Hazanavicius with Jean Dujardin, Bérénice Bejo, John...
New York Times - movies
Dick Anthony Williams, Actor and Producer, Dies at 77
Mr. Williams’s roles ranged from blaxploitation films to the stage, where he gained two Tony nominations.
In Aung San Suu Kyi’s Myanmar: Two New Films
Two new films, a documentary and a biopic about Daw Aung San Suu Kyi, portray Myanmar (formerly Burma), a land long isolated from the West.
MOVIES: The Secrets of Darth, R2-D2 and Rango
Melena...
CNN - Europe news
IAEA: No agreement with Iran
Two days of talks with Iran have failed to produce agreement on how to verify that Iran’s nuclear program remains peaceful, the International Atomic Energy Agency announced.
New $173B bailout for Greece
Eurozone finance ministers sealed a deal Tuesday morning for a second bailout for Greece, including ?130 billion ($173 billion) in new...
Wired - Underwire/Culture
Exclusive: Animators Drop Stop-Motion Creatures Into Jungle Scenes
Wobbly, semi-transparent beasties skitter around a real South American jungle in animated short La Cena, the latest eerily beautiful creation by Brazilian filmmakers Ygor Marotta and Ceci Soloaga. The innovative stop-motion…
Alt Text: Handy Rules for the Creation of Lethal Mutants
When creating lethal...
NYT Europe
Merkel Backs Rivals’ Choice Gauck for German Presidency
Denied the presidency in 2010, Joachim Gauck was the consensus choice to replace Christian Wulff, who resigned last week.
World Briefing | Europe: France: Strauss-Kahn to Be Questioned
Dominique Strauss-Kahn, the former chief of the International Monetary Fund, will be questioned by French police officers investigating a suspected hotel...
CNN - Europe news
Strauss-Kahn to be quizzed over alleged prostitution ring
Dominique Strauss Khan, the former International Monetary Fund chief, is scheduled to be questioned Tuesday by authorities investigating an alleged prostitution ring operating out of two hotels in France.
New $173B bailout for Greece
Eurozone finance ministers sealed a deal Tuesday morning for a second bailout for Greece,...
NYT Europe
Letter from Europe: Balancing Business and Human Rights
Angela Merkel rolled out the red carpet for the president of Kazakhstan, and German companies are eager to do business with China. Will talk of human rights be swept under the rug?
Iran Halts Oil Shipments to Britain and France
The targeting of two countries that depend little on Iranian oil may be a mostly symbolic response to their...
CNN - Europe news
The Sun on Sunday to launch next week
A Sunday edition of Britain’s best-selling newspaper will launch next week, The Sun announced Sunday, two days after media magnate Rupert Murdoch said those plans were in the works.
Boxers Chisora, Haye in post-match brawl
British boxer Dereck Chisora threatened to shoot compatriot David Haye when the two became embroiled in an ugly brawl after Chisora...
NYT Europe
For Russia and Syria, Bonds Are Old and Deep
The Kremlin, seemingly undeterred by an international outcry, has worked frantically to preserve its relationship with the government of President Bashar al-Assad.
Education: Taking a More Holistic Approach to Global Health Education
Once an area limited to studies of tropical diseases, global health studies now includes awareness of economic, social,...
The Daily Show - Videos
Recap - Week of 2/13/12
Jeremy Lin captivates America, Stephen writes Jimmy Fallon a heartfelt Valentine, and contraceptives prevent the Lord from getting action.
Intro - 2/14/12
A health care mandate forces Catholic groups to provide birth control, government may ban cell phone use in cars, and William Broad studies the science of yoga.
Contraception Crusade
Barack Obama launches a vengeful...
Colbert Report - Videos
Recap - Week of 2/13/12
Jeremy Lin captivates America, Stephen writes Jimmy Fallon a heartfelt Valentine, and contraceptives prevent the Lord from getting action.
Intro - 2/14/12
A health care mandate forces Catholic groups to provide birth control, government may ban cell phone use in cars, and William Broad studies the science of yoga.
Contraception Crusade
Barack Obama launches a vengeful...
CNN - Europe news
Pope appoints 22 new Cardinals
Pope Benedict is appointing 22 new cardinals at the Vatican, with his choices for the role likely to influence who will be appointed as the next pontiff.
via: CNN.com - Europe
NYT Europe
Vatican, in Celebratory Mood, Shaken by Leaks
Letters have exposed the church’s inner workings in a scandal seen as stemming from a power struggle.
Letter From Europe: In Britain, Soccer Holds Up an Uncomfortable Mirror
Recent events on British soccer fields raise questions of race and identity many decades after the country transformed from a largely white society to one that is more ethnically...
CNN - Europe news
Greece: Robbers raid Olympia museum, steal artifacts
Robbers broke into a museum in Olympia, the birthplace of the Olympics, tying and gagging the museum guard and stealing artifacts, police in Greece said Friday.
German president resigns amid scandal
Germany’s President Christian Wulff is to give a televised statement Friday amid a series of scandals and calls for him to step...
Amazon.co.uk - top #10 Books
Farewell To The East End: The Last Days of the East End Midwives
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Before I Go To Sleep
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NYT Europe
Christian Wulff, the German President, Resigns in ‘Favors’ Scandal
Germany’s president announced his resignation on Friday after prosecutors asked Parliament to strip him of his immunity from prosecution over suspected improper ties to businessmen.
Russian Oil Industry Set to Capitalize if Embargo Hits Iran
With a grade of oil closely resembling Iran’s, Russia could reap windfalls from European...
CNN - Europe news
Greek bailout becomes battle of wills
The battle of wills between Athens and its eurozone lenders has intensified, with Greece’s finance minister accusing “forces in Europe” of pushing his country out of the euro while his German counterpart suggested postponing Greek elections…
Greek bailout becomes battle of wills
The battle of wills between Athens and its eurozone...
NYT Europe
Sarkozy Will Run for Second Term
With a restive party pressing him to run in earnest for re-election, President Nicolas Sarkozy of France announced his candidacy. His main challenger, François Hollande, is leading in polls.
Doubting Greeks’ Resolve, Euro Zone May Hold Back Full Bailout
European finance ministers discussed a plan on Wednesday under which they might pay only about $40 billion to...
CNN - Europe news
Sarkozy announces re-election bid
French President Nicolas Sarkozy officially announced he is running for re-election. He is currently trailing his chief rival, Socialist candidate Francois Hollande, in opinion polls.
Prosecutors seek jail time for Berlusconi
Italian prosecutors asked a court to sentence former Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi to five years in prison if he is found guilty of...
NYT Europe
As Greece’s Debt Plan Nears, Concerns About Bond Holdouts
Some bondholders, facing a loss of nearly 70 percent, may prefer to continue the battle in court.
Greek Political Leaders Commit to Austerity Deal
The letters aim to satisfy one of the key demands set by Greece’s international lenders, but other issues remained unresolved.
Russia Radio Shake-Up Follows Putin Criticism
The editor of...
Cinenews - new films this week
Chronicle
New movie by Josh Trank with Michael Kelly, Alex Russell.
Den Kæmpestore Bjørn
New movie by Esben Toft Jacobsen.
Freddy Frogface
New movie by Gert Fredholm, Peter Dodd.
Ghost Rider : Spirit of Vengeance
New movie by Mark Neveldine, Brian Taylor with Nicolas Cage, Idris Elba.
Il était une fois, une fois
New movie by Christian Merret-Palmair with François-Xavier Demaison, Jean-Luc...
New York Times - movies
Movie Review: ‘Michael,’ a Pedophile’s Story, From Markus Schleinzer
“Michael” puts the viewer in the shoes of the perpetrator and, to a lesser degree, his captive, much of whose relationship resembles a father-son bond.
Movie Review: ‘The Forgotten Space,’ From Noël Burch and Allan Sekula
In “The Forgotten Space,” Noël Burch and Allan Sekula explore the pared-down economy of the shipping...
CNN - Europe news
Q&A: Will China come to the EU’s rescue?
A China-EU summit ended Tuesday with promises for more support from Beijing for debt-straddled Europe, yet no concrete cash pledges to buy euro debt.
UK minister heads to Jordan
A British minister is traveling to Jordan as the United Kingdom seeks a way to deport a freed radical Jordanian cleric described by authorities as an inspiration to a...
Wired - Underwire/Culture
Video: Neuroscientists Measure Brain Activity in Love Competition
In the short film The Love Competition, scientists measure the brain activity of seven people as they pondered love. Image courtesy Wholphin Is it possible for one person to love more than another? In an attempt to find out, filmmaker Brent Hoff teamed…
Concert 2021: Will Live Music Be Like This in the Future?
Music app...
NYT Europe
Athens Shaken by Riots After Vote for Greek Austerity Plan
Many buildings burned and stores were looted after the measures passed, and some politicians were expelled from their parties after they broke ranks on the austerity vote.
World Briefing | Europe: Spain: Charge Against Judge Dismissed
Spain’s Supreme Court on Monday threw out a bribery case against Judge Baltasar Garzón because the...
CNN - Europe news
Radical cleric released from UK jail
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Rupert Murdoch faces U.S. heat on phone hacking
The British lawyer for alleged victims of phone-hacking by newspapers said Monday he is flying to the United States within weeks to meet lawyers amid reports he may take legal action against media magnate Rupert Murdoch.
Court drops case against Spain’s best-known judge
Spain’s Supreme Court...
NYT Europe
Greek Parliament Passes Austerity Plan After Riots Rage
As demonstrators torched shops and battled police in the streets of Athens, lawmakers approved a tough austerity package that is expected to help the country avoid default.
Op-Ed Columnist: Severe Conservative Syndrome
Mitt Romney’s words are a clue to what went wrong for Republicans.
Help in European Financial Crisis Could Spawn ‘Zombie...
CNN - Europe news
Greece approves austerity measures
Lawmakers in Greece voted early Monday to approve another round of austerity measures, sought in return for a new eurozone bailout of the debt-stricken country, while protests raged in the streets.
Man City return to top of English Premier League
Manchester City regained top spot in the English Premier League with a 1-0 win at Aston Villa Sunday.
Kerber...
NYT Europe
Winter Weather Brings Deaths and Disrupts Travel in Europe
Regions across Europe sustained another deluge of extreme weather, prompting a deadly avalanche in Kosovo, snarling travel and blanketing Rome with snow.
Istvan Csurka, Hungarian Politician, Dies at 77
Mr. Csurka, the founder of a far-right political party and a fierce anti-Semite, appealed to older Hungarians with his evocation of the...
The Daily Show - Videos
In the Field - My Fair Colbert - Hugo Vickers
Hugo Vickers prepares Stephen for the royal wedding with etiquette advice on high tea and queen re-inflation. See the exclusive In the Field report.
In the Field - Stephen Strong - Army of Me - Basic Training
During his military enlistment, Stephen insists on no special treatment and finds a way to connect with a strict drill sergeant. See the...
Colbert Report - Videos
In the Field - My Fair Colbert - Hugo Vickers
Hugo Vickers prepares Stephen for the royal wedding with etiquette advice on high tea and queen re-inflation. See the exclusive In the Field report.
In the Field - Stephen Strong - Army of Me - Basic Training
During his military enlistment, Stephen insists on no special treatment and finds a way to connect with a strict drill sergeant. See the...
CNN - Europe news
Greece Parliament to vote on cuts
The parliament in Greece is expected to vote Sunday on austerity measures demanded in return for a new eurozone bailout of the debt-stricken country.
Sun newspaper staff among eight arrested in police probe
Authorities arrested eight people Saturday — including five employees of Britain’s bestselling Sun newspaper — as part of an inquiry into...
NYT Europe
8 Arrested in Scandal Over Murdoch’s Tabloids
The group arrested on “suspicion of corruption” included five employees of The Sun tabloid.
The Saturday Profile: Palestinian Helps Romania Remake Its Emergency Care System
Dr. Raed Arafat returned to his post at the Romanian Health Ministry after protesters in the streets supported him.
Amid Efforts to Rescue Greece, a Lack of Trust From...
CNN - Europe news
German minister signals support for Portugal
Germany would be prepared to adjust the terms of Portugal’s ?78bn financial rescue programme after a second bail-out package for Greece had been finalised, Wolfgang Schäuble, the Germany finance minister, has told his Portuguese counterpart.
Isner beats Federer as U.S. take commanding Davis Cup lead
Roger Federer suffered a stunning upset...
Amazon.co.uk - top #10 Books
The Help
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Before I Go To Sleep
Before I Go To Sleep S J Watson S J Watson (Author) › Visit Amazon’s S J Watson Page Find all the books, read about the author,...
NYT Europe
Maidenhead Journal: ‘Charlie Bit My Finger’ Video Lifts Family to Fame
A 2007 video of a boy chomping on the finger of his brother has been viewed 417.6 million times, making it the most successful noncommercial video in YouTube history.
Putin Support Tepid but Broad in Industrial Russia
A working-class city in Russia embodies support for Prime Minister Vladimir V. Putin, though it seems to be...
CNN - Europe news
Eurozone dismisses Greek budget deal
Eurozone finance ministers dismissed cuts as incomplete and sent the country’s finance minister back to Athens with a fresh set of demands and an urgent deadline.
High court rejects stay in Spanish sunken treasure case
The U.S. Supreme Court on Thursday declined to hear an emergency application for a stay filed by a Florida deep-sea salvage company that...
NYT Europe
Baltasar Garzón, Prominent Rights Judge, Convicted in Spain
Baltasar Garzón was found to have overstepped his authority in a wiretapping case and ordered suspended from the courts for 11 years. There is no appeal.
New Settlements in Britain’s Hacking Scandal
Rupert Murdoch’s British newspaper subsidiary was reported to have reached a new batch of settlements on Wednesday in the hacking...
CNN - Europe news
Greek leaders ready to back deal
A dispute over pension cuts stalled talks between leaders of Greece’s government on new austerity measures, one of the last hurdles to be cleared before eurozone officials can sign off on a ?130B ($172B) bailout.
‘No negotiations’ on Falklands, UK vows
The British Foreign Office Wednesday dismissed a complaint from Argentina about the...
NYT Europe
Russia Plans to Retry Dead Lawyer Sergei L. Magnitsky in Tax Case
The decision to once again prosecute Sergei L. Magnitsky, whose death in prison was considered a symbol of rights abuses in Russia, infuriated his family and former employer.
Greece Puts Off Austerity Talks Amid Strike
Missing another deadline, the government failed to reach agreement with creditors Tuesday, and Greek workers...
Cinenews - new films this week
Circumstance
New movie by Maryam Keshavarz with Nikohl Boosheri, Sarah Kazemy, Reza Sixo Safai.
Jack And Jill
New movie by Dennis Dugan with Adam Sandler, Al Pacino, Katie Holmes, Allen Covert, Dana Carvey, Natalie Gal, Regis Philbin.
Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menace 3D
New movie by George Lucas with Liam Neeson, Ewan McGregor, Natalie Portman.
The Descendants
New movie by Alexander...
New York Times - movies
Ben Gazzara, Actor of Stage and Screen, Dies at 81
Mr. Gazzara’s long acting career included playing Brick in the original “Cat on a Hot Tin Roof” on Broadway and roles in influential films by John Cassavetes.
Movie Review: Bill Morrison Documents the Reign of Old King Coal
Bill Morrison’s documentary uses found footage to recall the days when coal fueled Britain and to recount the demise of the...
CNN - Europe news
Argentinian leader plans to take UK-Falklands row to U.N.
Amid escalating tensions over the Falkland Islands, Argentinian President Cristina Fernandez de Kirchner accused Great Britain of militarizing the South Atlantic and said Tuesday her country would file a protest at the United Nations.
Strike in France expected to ground many overseas flights
Air France expects to cancel nearly half its...
Wired - Underwire/Culture
Podcast: John Carter Returns to Barsoom in Sci-Fi Short ‘The Metal Men of Mars’
New sci-fi anthology Under the Moons of Mars expands on Edgar Rice Burroughs’ Barsoom stories about John Carter. In “The Metal Men of Mars,” Confederate-soldier-cum-Martian-warlord John Carter faces new and terrifying creatures that go beyond…
Action Abounds in Amazing Spider-Man Sneak...
NYT Europe
Greek Workers Strike Against New Round of Austerity
Greek workers walked off the job on Tuesday to protest a new barrage of austerity measures being demanded by the country’s foreign creditors.
Antoni Tàpies, Spanish Abstract Painter, Dies at 88
Mr. Tàpies grounded his work in the brute reality of the Spanish street and in the turbulent political dramas of his youth in Catalonia.
Roman Catholics...
CNN - Europe news
Greek unions set to strike over new austerity demands
Greek union members are expected to go on a daylong strike Tuesday to protest new austerity measures sought by foreign lenders as the country negotiates to keep its finances afloat.
Strike in France expected to ground many overseas flights
Air France expects to cancel nearly half its long haul flights Tuesday as a strike by aviation workers...
NYT Europe
Protesters Throng Frozen Moscow in Anti-Putin March
A third huge rally was undeterred by the arctic cold or by the near certainty that Vladimir V. Putin will win a six-year term as Russia’s president next month.
Letter from Europe: U.S. Sees Europe as Not Pulling Its Weight Militarily
Europeans do not grasp how bad the trans-Atlantic relationship has become as Europe refuses to pick up more of...
CNN - Europe news
China bars airlines from EU tax plan
The Chinese government has barred the country’s airlines from complying with a European Union charge on carbon emissions, escalating a dispute that officials have warned could turn into a trade war.
Greece takes step closer to default
Lucas Papademos, the Greek premier, failed to make party leaders accept harsh terms in return for a second ?130bn...