2009年11月16日星期一

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Binding climate treaty may slip far into 2010 (Reuters)

Posted: 16 Nov 2009 02:43 PM PST

A small house can be seen in front of a coal-burning power station located on the outskirts of Beijing August 17, 2009.  binding international treaty to limit greenhouse gas emissions will slip to mid-2010 or beyond and a summit in Copenhagen next month will fall short of its ambitions, the United Nations and Denmark said. REUTERS/David Gray/FilesReuters - A binding international treaty to limit greenhouse gas emissions will slip to mid-2010 or beyond and a summit in Copenhagen next month will fall short of its ambitions, the United Nations and Denmark said on Monday.


India puts nuclear plants on alert - report (Reuters)

Posted: 16 Nov 2009 05:49 AM PST

A nearly 200 ton nuclear reactor safety vessel is seen at Kalpakkam, about 80 km from Chennai, June 24, 2008. India has put its nuclear power plants under alert and tightened security around them after intelligence about possible attacks, a report said on Monday. REUTERS/Babu/FilesReuters - India has put its nuclear power plants on alert and tightened security after intelligence about possible attacks, a report said on Monday.


Rajaratnam in talks with U.S. for at least 30 days (Reuters)

Posted: 16 Nov 2009 04:41 PM PST

Galleon hedge fund partner Raj Rajaratnam arrives at Manhattan Federal Court for a bail hearing, November 5, 2009. Raj Rajaratnam and five others will be in talks with prosecutors for at least another month over the allegations against them, court documents said on Monday. REUTERS/Brendan McDermid/FilesReuters - Galleon Group founder Raj Rajaratnam and five others charged a month ago in the biggest U.S. hedge fund insider trading case will be in talks with prosecutors for at least another month over the allegations against them, court documents said on Monday.


Obama says Washington not trying to contain China (Reuters)

Posted: 16 Nov 2009 12:00 AM PST

U.S. President Barack Obama steps out from Air Force One at Pudong International Airport in Shanghai November 15, 2009. REUTERS/Nir EliasReuters - U.S. President Barack Obama said he was not seeking to contain China's rise and called for more balanced trade between the two powers, which have sparred over currency and economic policy ahead of a summit.


INTERVIEW - Poor infrastructure, corruption weigh on India (Reuters)

Posted: 16 Nov 2009 07:43 AM PST

Lars H. Thunell, Executive Vice-President and Chief Executive Officer, International Finance Corporation (IFC) attends a session at the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos January 28, 2009. REUTERS/Pascal Lauener/FilesReuters - Poor infrastructure, regulation, and corruption hinder business and economic growth in India, although the country is showing willingness to address shortcomings, a top official with the World Bank's private sector arm said.


Dravid joins elite group with unbeaten century (Reuters)

Posted: 16 Nov 2009 07:37 AM PST

Rahul Dravid celebrates after scoring a century during the first test cricket match against Sri Lanka in Ahmedabad November 16, 2009. REUTERS/Punit ParanjpeReuters - Former India captain Rahul Dravid joined an elite quartet on Monday when his unbeaten 177 on the opening day of the first test against Sri Lanka took him past 11,000 test runs.


Senior security officer dies in Kashmir blast (Reuters)

Posted: 16 Nov 2009 04:49 AM PST

An injured Border Security Force soldier is rushed to a hospital after a landmine explosion in Jammu November 16, 2009.REUTERS/StringerReuters - A senior Indian security officer was killed on Monday when his jeep ran over a landmine near the Pakistan border of disputed Kashmir, police said.


Pakistan says won't be prodded by foreign pressure (Reuters)

Posted: 16 Nov 2009 06:00 AM PST

Schoolboys, injured from a suicide bomb attack, are carried by rescue workers to the Lady Reading hospital for treatment in Peshawar November 16, 2009. REUTERS/K. ParvezReuters - Pakistan and the United States share the common objective of defeating militancy but Pakistan will not be prodded into military operations by outsiders, Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi said on Monday.


Dravid, Dhoni put Sri Lanka to the sword (Reuters)

Posted: 16 Nov 2009 04:32 AM PST

Sachin Tendulkar walks back towards the pavilion after his dismissal during the first test cricket match against Sri Lanka in Ahmedabad November 16, 2009. REUTERS/Punit ParanjpeReuters - Rahul Dravid's stirring 27th test century and an exuberant 110 by skipper Mahendra Dhoni helped India pile up 385 for six on the opening day of the first test against Sri Lanka on Monday.


Fernando Alonso makes first public Ferrari appearance (Reuters)

Posted: 15 Nov 2009 07:43 PM PST

Formula One driver Fernando Alonso (top L), Ferrari CEO Luca Cordero di Montezemolo (C), Ferrari Formula One driver Felipe Massa, Valencia's mayor Rita Barbera (bottom L) and regional president Francisco Camps wave during the Ferrari Finali Mondiali event at the Ricardo Tormo racetrack in Cheste November 15, 2009. REUTERS/Heino KalisReuters - Twice Formula One world champion Fernando Alonso made his first public appearance with his new Ferrari team at an event in Valencia, Spain on Sunday.


S.Lanka's top general leaves political future hanging (Reuters)

Posted: 16 Nov 2009 01:44 AM PST

Sri Lanka's Chief of Defence Staff, General Sarath Fonseka, salutes during his farewell ceremony in Colombo, November 16, 2009. REUTERS/Andrew Caballero-ReynoldsReuters - Sri Lanka's top general bid farewell to his uniform on Monday and said he will announce a decision on entering politics within two to three days, amid speculation he may seek the presidency.


Reliance interested in shale gas - report (Reuters)

Posted: 15 Nov 2009 08:26 PM PST

Reuters - Indian energy major Reliance Industries is studying technologies used in producing shale gas and may think of making an investment, the Economic Times reported, citing an unnamed senior company official.

Make toilets cool to fix sanitation woes, expert says (Reuters)

Posted: 15 Nov 2009 11:08 PM PST

Slum childre play cricket at a slum in Mumbai February 4, 2009. REUTERS/Arko Datta/FilesReuters - Jack Sim, founder of the World Toilet Organisation, has a theory about why governments and people are so reluctant to talk about hygiene: it isn't cool.


STATBOX - List of players to score 11,000 test runs (Reuters)

Posted: 16 Nov 2009 04:37 AM PST

Sachin Tendulkar walks back towards the pavilion after his dismissal during the first test cricket match against Sri Lanka in Ahmedabad November 16, 2009. REUTERS/Punit ParanjpeReuters - List of players who have scored 11,000 test runs after India's Rahul Dravid became the fifth batsman to reach the landmark on the first day of the first test against Sri Lanka in Ahmedabad, India, on Monday:


World leaders back delay to final climate deal (Reuters)

Posted: 15 Nov 2009 07:02 PM PST

A labourer cuts fodder amid dense fog during early morning on the outskirts of Chandigarh November 15, 2009. REUTERS/Ajay VermaReuters - U.S. President Barack Obama and other world leaders on Sunday supported delaying a legally binding climate pact until 2010 or even later, but European negotiators said the move did not imply weaker action.


Tata Consultancy Services chief exec set to take over - report (Reuters)

Posted: 15 Nov 2009 08:26 PM PST

Employees at a call centre provide service support to international customers, in Bangalore March 17, 2004.  REUTERS/Sherwin Crasto/FilesReuters - Natarajan Chandrasekaran, the chief executive appointed last month to Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), wants to expand the company, he told the Financial Times.


Welegedara rocks Indian top-order in first test (Reuters)

Posted: 15 Nov 2009 11:43 PM PST

Sri Lanka's Chanaka Welegedara (R) celebrates with teammates and captain Kumar Sangakkara (2nd L) after taking the wicket of India's Sachin Tendulkar during their first test cricket match in Ahmedabad November 16, 2009. REUTERS/Punit ParanjpeReuters - Sri Lanka quick Chanaka Welegedara celebrated his return to test cricket with a withering three-wicket burst as India spluttered to 105 for four after the opening session of the first test at the Motera on Monday.


India 105-4 v Sri Lanka, first test - lunch (Reuters)

Posted: 15 Nov 2009 10:34 PM PST

Sri Lanka's Chanaka Welegedara (R) celebrates with captain Kumar Sangakkara after taking the wicket of India's Virender Sehwag during their first test cricket match in Ahmedabad November 16, 2009. REUTERS/Punit ParanjpeReuters - India were 105 for four at lunch after electing to bat in the first test of a three-match series against Sri Lanka on Monday.


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