Monthly Archives: February 2011

Japan job availability at 2-year high; recovery widens (Reuters)

Written on February 28, 2011 by Editor - Business News

Reuters – Japan’s jobless rate held steady in January and the availability of jobs improved to a two-year high, adding to signs that the economy is gradually recovering from stagnation. Continue reading →

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Former Ivorian rebels warn Gbagbo

Written on February 28, 2011 by Editor - BBC World News

Ivory Coast’s former rebels say they are ready to take military action against Laurent Gbagbo, who refuses to give up the presidency to his rival.This article is from the BBC News website. © British Broadcasting Corporation, The BBC is not responsible… Continue reading →

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Asia shares open higher after Wall Street rises (AP)

Written on February 28, 2011 by Editor - Stock Markets News

AP – Asian shares were largely higher in early trading Tuesday, following gains in the U.S. on stabilizing oil prices and signs the economy there may be improving. Continue reading →

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New Zealand falls silent for quake victims (AFP)

Written on February 28, 2011 by Editor - Top Stories

AFP – Grieving New Zealanders wept and hugged Tuesday, as the nation fell silent to mark the moment last week when an earthquake tore apart Christchurch and claimed hundreds of lives. Continue reading →

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Japan camera prettifies subjects, even adds "makeup" (Reuters)

Written on February 28, 2011 by Editor - Technology News

Reuters – Photos are everything for Yuka Obara, a well-known Japanese blogger who insists anything showing her online be picture-perfect — especially because it’s hard these days to delete poor-quality photos once on the web. Continue reading →

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Gaddafi forces mass as world raises pressure on Libya (Reuters)

Written on February 28, 2011 by Editor - Top Stories

Reuters – Forces loyal to Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi were massed near the Tunisian border on Tuesday, residents said, and the United States said it was moving warships and air forces closer to Libya. Continue reading →

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Blackstone acquires Centro’s U.S. property assets for $9.4 bln (Reuters)

Written on February 28, 2011 by Editor - Business News

Reuters – Private equity firm Blackstone Group LP has acquired 588 U.S. shopping mall assets from Australia’s debt-laden property group Centro Properties for $9.4 billion in one of the biggest global property deals since the credit crisis. Continue reading →

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Shops urged ‘keep drink separate’

Written on February 28, 2011 by Editor - BBC Health News

The research found alcohol was sold near checkouts, as well as on its own aisles Related Stories Alcohol should be kept away from food and soft drinks in supermarkets, according to a campaign group. Alcohol Concern wants shops in England and Wales to… Continue reading →

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‘Delusional’ Kadhafi insists Libya loves him (AFP)

Written on February 28, 2011 by Editor - Top Stories

AFP – Libyan leader Moamer Kadhafi has insisted his people loved him but was slammed as “delusional” as the United States slapped a record-breaking $30 billion in sanctions on his brutal regime. Continue reading →

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Alaska’s Valdez port reopened as winds calm down (AP)

Written on February 28, 2011 by Editor - Business News

AP – High winds at Valdez have calmed enough to allow the reopening of the port where Alaska oil is loaded onto tankers. Continue reading →

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