Asian markets hit new highs for year as data suggests US economy growing againBANGKOK — Asian stock markets climbed to new highs for the year Thursday after strong U.S. industrial production data boosted confidence the world’s largest economy is growing again. European shares were higher. Mary Travers of folk trio Peter, Paul and Mary dead after battle with cancer at 72BOSTON — Mary Travers, one-third of the popular 1960s folk trio Peter, Paul and Mary who were perhaps best known for their hit “Puff (The Magic Dragon),” died in a Connecticut hospital after battling leukemia for several years. She was 72. Barrick Gold sells stake in silver production at mines to Silver Wheaton for $625 millionDENVER — Barrick Gold Corp., the world’s biggest gold producer, on Tuesday agreed to sell silver reserves from four of its mines to Silver Wheaton Corp. in a deal worth $625 million. Spectators ignored warnings before huge wave pulled 3 into sea, Maine park rangers sayAUGUSTA, Maine — Rangers at Acadia National Park insisted Monday that they had done all they could to warn visitors before beauty suddenly turned brutal, launching a hurricane-generated wave over a group of gawkers, dragging several into the roiling Atlantic and killing a 7-year-old girl. Asian markets fall on renewed doubts about strength of economic recovery; Nikkei down 1.9 pctBANGKOK — Most Asian stock markets sank Friday as mixed economic data from the world’s largest economy reinforced fears that investors have overestimated the recovery’s strength. Court-ordered parenting classes help divorcing spouses continue to parent togetherMark Sims and Nicole Collier watched their son become nervous during eight years of custody battles. Isaac, now 10, seemed fearful and took to biting his nails. Family: Eunice Kennedy Shriver, JFK’s sister and Special Olympics founder, has died at age 88BOSTON — President John F. Kennedy’s sister, Eunice Kennedy Shriver, who carried on the family’s public service tradition by founding the Special Olympics and championing the rights of the mentally disabled, died early Tuesday surrounded by relatives at a Hyannis hospital. She was 88. Sources of Earth’s “hum” pinpointedWASHINGTON - A new research has found that the Pacific coasts of North America and Central America are important sources of the Earth’s low-frequency vibration, or “hum”. European stocks turn lower as US heads for fall amid modest profit-takingLONDON — European stock markets fell Tuesday ahead of an expected retreat on Wall Street as the two-week rally appeared to be running out of steam following a mixed batch of corporate earnings. China first big economy to shake off global downturn; stimulus plan works while US one limpsWASHINGTON — It’s a tale of two economies, China and the United States. EU anti-piracy force to move some planes south to counter spread of Somali piratesNAIROBI, Kenya — The European Union’s anti-piracy force will move some surveillance aircraft further south from the Gulf of Aden to help counter the spread of Somali pirates into Indian Ocean waters, the force’s operation commander said. At the Movies: capsule reviews of ‘The Ugly Truth’ and other films this weekCapsule reviews of films opening this week: Budget chief says hike in fees for doctors not part of Obama’s pledge to pay for health careWASHINGTON — President Barack Obama’s pledge to make sure health care legislation is fully paid for excludes $245 billion to raise fees for doctors treating Medicare patients, a senior administration official said Tuesday. Police continue vigil for 2 officers in ‘critical’ condition after NJ gun battleJERSEY CITY, N.J. — Two police officers critically wounded in a wild shootout in northern New Jersey never got off a shot in the confrontation, officials said Friday. Bodies stack up in a century of global warfare: Experts disagree on how to count the deadNEW YORK — War is hell, it’s long been said. But just how hellish it can be is a more difficult question, judging from disputes among researchers at several highly respected international peace institutes. They cannot agree on whether war is becoming more or less deadly — or even on how to count the dead. Brown’s wife launches ‘lasagne offensive’ to woo cabinet membersLONDON - The otherwise reticent wife of the British Prime Gordon Brown has come out into the open to battle for her husband’s political career. Vatican announces restoration of chapel with 2 Michelangelo frescoes completedVATICAN CITY — The Vatican says the restoration of a chapel that includes two Michelangelo frescoes has been completed. Sarod maestro Ali Akbar Khan was a man of great humility (Obituary)NEW DELHI - Legendary sarod exponent Ustad Ali Akbar Khan, one of the greatest Indian classical musicians of modern times, was in personal life a man of great compassion, innocence and humility. Changing climate displaces people around the worldBONN - Sena Alouka from Togo, Peter Triloff from Germany and Ana Romero of Mexico have one thing in common - they all have to deal with farmers who can no longer cope with climate change. Suburban NY school superintendent who subdued gunman calls incident ‘unfortunate distraction’BLAUVELT, N.Y. — The school superintendent who tackled and disarmed a gunman at a suburban New York middle school says he’s embarrassed by all the attention he’s received, calling the incident “an unfortunate distraction.” Japanese probe set to crash into moon on June 10LONDON - Japan’s Kaguya lunar orbiter will end its nearly two-year mission when it collides with the moon on June 10. Federal prosecutor threatens to sue publisher, alleging errors in book about terrorism casesCHICAGO — The top federal prosecutor in Chicago is threatening to sue publisher HarperCollins, calling a book about the war on terrorism that focuses in part on cases he handled “a deliberate lie masquerading as the truth.” India conveys disappointment, to muster global pressure over Saeed’s release (Roundup)NEW DELHI - India Wednesday conveyed to Pakistan its “disappointment” over the release of Hafiz Saeed, the suspected mastermind of 26/11 Mumbai attacks, and made it clear that normalisation of relations will be difficult till terrorism flowing from Pakistani soil is stopped. Canada, Pakistan to resume officer-training programOttawa(Canada),May 20 (ANI): Canada has decided to resume an officer-training program with Pakistan’s military after it was called-off more than a decade ago. Changes in the Sun don’t cause global warmingWASHINGTON - In a new study, scientists have developed a model which has determined that changes in the sun are not causing global warming. European, Asian stocks dip as investors turn cautious about recovery prospectsLONDON — European and Asian stocks fell Monday as investors booked gains on last week’s rally and turned cautious about claims that the global economy is past the worst and ready to recover. World markets lower as some investors book profits from rally; Hong Kong off nearly 2 pctHONG KONG — Global stock markets retreated Monday, breaking several days of gains, as positive news of fewer job losses in the U.S. was blunted by investors moving to book recent profits. Winners of the 2009 James Beard Foundation AwardsThe winners of the 2009 James Beard Foundation Awards include: Pletcher’s Derby woes at 0-for-24 following another lost Run for the RosesLOUISVILLE, Ky. — Make it 0-for-24 for Todd Pletcher in the Kentucky Derby. ACT beats Queensland Reds 52-13 to stay in hunt for Super 14 semifinalBRISBANE, Australia — Captain Stephen Hoiles scored a pair of tries and the ACT Brumbies maintained their dominance over the Queensland Reds to stay on track for a semifinal playoff spot with a seven-try, 52-13 Super 14 rugby win Saturday. |
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