Scientific papers ‘gibberish’ – Bangkok Post
Bangkok PostLONDON – A German publisher of scientific journals is deleting 16 papers from its archives after they were exposed…
Shinawatra to miss anti-graft hearing – The News International
The News InternationalPrime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra is fighting for her political survival as pressure mounts on several fronts — in…
Sarah Hyland Forced To Leave “Modern Family” Event After Being Assaulted By … – Contactmusic.com
Contactmusic.comIn the ultimate demonstration of why we (fans) can’t have nice things (meaningful interactions with our favorite celebrities), Modern Family’s…
Chinese film wins Best Picture at Berlin film festival – BBC News
BBC NewsThe Chinese film Bai Ri Yan Huo (Black Coal, Thin Ice) has won the Golden Bear for best picture…
Lebanon gets new government after 10-month deadlock – Bangkok Post
Bangkok PostLebanese Prime Minister Tammam Salam on Saturday unveiled a compromise government, capping 10 months of political wrangling during which…
Japan’s Rakuten Buys Viber Messaging Service for $900M – PC Magazine
PC MagazineInstant messaging app Viber has been acquired by Japanese e-commerce giant Rakuten, owner of Buy.com and Kobo, for $900…
Florence Mayor Renzi set to be Italy’s next leader – USA TODAY
USA TODAYROME — Florence Mayor Matteo Renzi is expected to take over as the head of Italy’s third government in…
Kerry meets China’s Xi amid heightened Asia tensions – AFP
AFPBeijing — US Secretary of State John Kerry met Chinese President Xi Jinping on Friday, as Washington’s security allies Tokyo…
Controversial monk at vanguard of Thai street protests – Bangkok Post
Bangkok PostA saffron-robed monk takes to the stage in the Thai capital and urges cheering protesters to fight a “black-hearted”…
Rockets end Blazers’ streak with 126-113 win – Boston.com
Boston.comPortland Trail Blazers forward LaMarcus Aldridge (12) drives to the basket past Houston Rockets The Associated Press Portland Trail Blazers…
Li Returns to the Semifinals, And Ivanovic Tumbles Out – New York Times
New York TimesLi Na of China will play either Ana Ivanovic of Serbia or Eugenie Bouchard of Canada next. Renee…
Israel berates ‘pro-Palestinian EU’ – BBC News
BBC NewsIsrael has summoned the ambassadors of Britain, France, Italy and Spain, accusing their countries of pro-Palestinian bias. The Foreign…
World Boxing Council chief Sulaiman dies at 82 – The Hindu
The HinduJose Sulaiman, the longtime head of the World Boxing Council who introduced rules to protect boxers, died on Thursday.…
The 34th Annual Razzie Awards Pick (on) Grown Ups 2 – Crave Online
Crave OnlineLady Gaga, Lindsay Lohan, Tyler Perry and Kim Kardashian round out the Razzies’ list of easy targets. January 15th,…
Thai road protest could lead to political dead end – Houston Chronicle
Houston ChronicleBANGKOK (AP) — Anti-government protesters are planning to shut down Thailand’s capital on Monday by blocking traffic at key…
South Sudan rebels wary of truce – BBC News
BBC NewsSouth Sudan rebel leader Riek Machar has said there must be proper negotiations before the rebels can agree to…
At least 18 Iraqi army officers killed in ambush: sources – Reuters
ReutersRAMADI, Iraq (Reuters) – At least 18 Iraqi military officers were killed in an ambush on Saturday in the Sunni…
Singapore PM condoles Indian’s death in accident – Press Trust of India
Press Trust of IndiaSingapore, Dec 9 (PTI) Singapore Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong today condoled the death of an Indian…