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Dark clouds return
Jun 1, 2012
9:47 am
BY Thomas Mucha

Hello darkness, my old friend
If you haven't been closely following events recently then I've got some bad news for you: It sure looks like we're headed for more dark times. And fast. From the world's largest economy (the US), to the world's largest economic bloc (the European Union), to the world's fastest-growing major economy (China) to a former high-flyer (India), the world is a mess right now.
Jun 1, 2012
8:43 am
Aung san suu kyi reckless optimism

Myanmar: Suu Kyi warns against reform optimism
Pro-democracy leader, Aung San Suu Kyi, has warned the World Economic Forum against “reckless optimism” concerning her country's rapid reforms.
BY Amanda Morrow
Myanmar, World Leaders, Asia-Pacific, Diplomacy, Emerging Markets, Military, Aid, Politics, Culture & Lifestyle, Education, Thailand
Jun 1, 2012
10:58 am
Femen

FEMEN: Take your penises elsewhere, boys
Ukrainian feminist group Femen, the “topless warriors,” dressed as penises to protest the rise in sex tourism the Euro Cup may bring.
BY Iva Roze Skoch
FEMEN Again, Europe, Culture & Lifestyle, Offbeat, Wanderlust
Jun 1, 2012
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Goodluck Jonathan's bad luck presidency
After two years in office, and a year as the elected leader, President Goodluck Jonathan faces more challenges than successes.
BY Heather Murdock
World Leaders, Emerging Markets, Nigeria
Jun 1, 2012
11:58 am
Flying sheep Melbourne Australia 01 06 2012

Flying sheep cause pile-up in Melbourne, Australia
The unfortunate animals were flung from a bridge when the truck carrying them overturned.
BY News Desk
Australia, Asia-Pacific, Wildlife News, Weird Wide Web
Jun 1, 2012
6:51 am
Chatter

Chatter: What we're hearing
The UN's highest human rights body discusses atrocities in Syria, John Edwards walks free, and Brazilian lawmakers dispose of some decidedly frilly evidence.
BY Jessica Phelan
human rights, United Nations, Chatter, Conflict Zones, Syria, Diplomacy
Jun 1, 2012
10:11 am
Chennaimall

Macro chatter: Sad US jobs report, Slowdown in India
Around the world in business: India's economy slows down, US Treasury yields play limbo, and Bruce Springsteen rails on bankers in Berlin.
BY Meena Thiruvengadam
India, Germany, Global Economy, United States, Macro
Jun 1, 2012
6:19 am
Bahrain protesters trial jail 2012 5 31

In Bahrain, life in prison just for protesting
Commentary: Among the ridiculous crimes in the US ally: doctors jailed for chanting slogans, a nurse convicted for stepping on the prime minister’s photo.
BY Joshua Colangelo-Bryan
Commentary, Middle East, Political Risk
May 31, 2012
7:39 pm
american diversity neighborhoods moves

Black, white families in the US self-segregate
As diversity grows, blacks and whites move from one homogenous area to another
BY Tim Fitzsimons
Americas, United States
May 31, 2012
9:32 pm
china weibo censorship

Google to alert Chinese users when keywords censored
Google updating search services in mainland China to alert users to censorship
BY Luke Browne
Asia-Pacific, China, Technology
May 31, 2012
6:15 am
Tsvangirai morgan china 2012 5 30

China’s new Zimbabwe strategy: Woo the opposition
Morgan Tsvangirai’s visit shows Beijing wants to improve relations with Mugabe’s challengers.
BY Erin Conway-Smith
The Non-Mugabe, China, Emerging Markets, Zimbabwe
May 31, 2012
6:15 am
China economy stimulus 2012 05 30

China's economy: Double stimulus, double happiness?
It's a tough question. Experts wonder if yet another jolt is really what China needs.
BY Benjamin Carlson
Cracks in China's economy, China, Global Economy
May 31, 2012
6:15 am
Syria kofi annan un houla 2012 5 30

Syria at a 'tipping point'
As diplomats debate a Yemen vs. Libya path for Syria’s revolt, civilians grow fearful of a new scourge: sectarian violence.
BY A GlobalPost Correspondent in Damascus and Hugh Macleod
Syrian uprising, World Leaders, Conflict Zones, Syria, Diplomacy, Military
May 31, 2012
2:57 pm
Fort worth texas 2012 05 31

On election trail: Deep in the heart of Texas
Politics are a serious matter in the Lone Star State.
BY Jean MacKenzie
Highway 2012, Elections, Highway 2012, United States
May 31, 2012
1:27 pm
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Steve Jobs, the movie: Aaron Sorkin dishes
So what's it like to write a movie about the man, the legend, the Jobs?
BY Thomas Mucha
Jobs Report, Entertainment, Culture & Lifestyle, Technology, Macro
May 31, 2012
3:11 pm
John edwards trial 2012 05 30

Edwards found not guilty on one count
Judge declares mistrial on other counts.
BY Sarah Wolfe
United States
May 31, 2012
12:45 pm
Chile hidroaysen protest 2012 05 31

Will Chile put lights out on that dam project?
Colbun, one of two companies behind the HidroAysen project, says it wants out. Greens are rejoicing.
BY Alex Leff
Hydro Power Play, Chatter, Hydro, Chile