2009年12月2日星期三

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Yahoo! News: India Top Stories - Reuters


India's "factory of death" leaves toxic legacy 25 years on (Reuters)

Posted: 02 Dec 2009 01:10 PM PST

A security guard walks in front of the Union Carbide Corp, now part of Dow Chemical Co, pesticide plant in Bhopal December 1, 2009, which in December 1984 developed a toxic gas leak resulting in thousands of people dying in the aftermath, in what is called one of the world's worst industrial disasters.REUTERS/Reinhard KrauseReuters - It was seen as a symbol of the new emerging India -- a factory that would not only generate thousands of jobs, but manufacture cheap pesticides for millions of farmers.


White House accepts some blame in gatecrasher saga (Reuters)

Posted: 02 Dec 2009 03:31 PM PST

U.S. President Barack Obama (2nd L) greets Michaele Salahi (C) and her husband Tareq (R) during a state dinner for India's Prime Minister Manmohan Singh (L) at the White House in this official White House photo taken November 24, 2009 and released November 27, 2009. REUTERS/Samantha Appleton-The White House/HandoutReuters - The White House on Wednesday shouldered some of the blame for an embarrassing breach of security that permitted an uninvited couple to gatecrash President Barack Obama's debut state dinner last week.


Tiger Woods admits 'transgressions,' apologizes (Reuters)

Posted: 02 Dec 2009 03:16 PM PST

Tiger Woods of the U.S. listens to a question at a news conference ahead of this weeks' Australian Masters golf tournament in Melbourne November 10, 2009.  REUTERS/Mick Tsikas/FilesReuters - Golfer Tiger Woods, engulfed in speculation over his private life after a car accident in the middle of the night, apologized on Wednesday for "transgressions" in a statement that apparently addressed allegations he had extra-marital relationships.


Big developing states reject Copenhagen climate plan (Reuters)

Posted: 02 Dec 2009 12:48 PM PST

Steam billows from the cooling towers of a coal power plant in the western town of Neurath December 2, 2009. REUTERS/Ina FassbenderReuters - China and other big developing nations rejected core targets for a climate deal such as halving world greenhouse gas emissions by 2050 just five days before talks start in Copenhagen, diplomats said on Wednesday.


Clinton says Pakistan must do better job (Reuters)

Posted: 02 Dec 2009 11:08 AM PST

U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton gives her opening statement while testifying at a Senate Armed Services Committee hearing on Afghanistan on Capitol Hill in Washington, December 2, 2009. REUTERS/Jason ReedReuters - Secretary of State Hillary Clinton urged Pakistan on Wednesday to do more to go after militants on their territory but sought to allay Islamabad's concerns over increased U.S. troops in neighboring Afghanistan.


Thierry Henry handball could lead to World Cup ban (Reuters)

Posted: 02 Dec 2009 08:58 AM PST

France's team captain Thierry Henry reacts in their World Cup qualifying playoff return leg match against Ireland at the Stade de France stadium in Saint Denis near Paris November 18, 2009.   REUTERS/Benoit Tessier/FilesReuters - France striker Thierry Henry could be banned from the start of the World Cup finals next year after FIFA president Sepp Blatter said his blatant handball against Ireland would be investigated by the world body.


Eyeing China push into Indian Ocean, India boosts navy (Reuters)

Posted: 02 Dec 2009 07:50 AM PST

Navy sailors march during a ceremonial parade in Kochi August 4, 2009. REUTERS/Sivaram V/FilesReuters - India plans to strengthen its naval presence in the waters off its southern shores, the country's navy chief said on Wednesday, in a move aimed at countering China's push into the Indian Ocean region.


Kashmir group demands probe into unmarked graves (Reuters)

Posted: 02 Dec 2009 08:05 AM PST

Reuters - A human rights group in Kashmir said on Wednesday it had discovered some 1,700 unmarked graves linked to the region's separatist conflict and called on authorities to launch an investigation.

World Bank to loan India $1 bln to clean up Ganges (Reuters)

Posted: 02 Dec 2009 06:26 AM PST

Hindu devotees worship on the banks of river Ganges in Kolkata October 24, 2009. REUTERS/Jayanta Shaw/FilesReuters - The World Bank will loan India $1 billion over the next five to seven years to clean up the Ganges, the holy river that is one of the world's most polluted, the country's environment minister said on Wednesday.


Dubai World to meet creditor panel on debt crisis (Reuters)

Posted: 02 Dec 2009 07:31 AM PST

A view of Mina Seyahi in Dubai December 2, 2009. REUTERS/Ahmed JadallahReuters - Government-owned Dubai World will meet its main creditors next week to discuss a request to delay payment on $26 billion in debt that has shaken global markets and confidence in the Gulf Arab business hub.


Dilshan's ton gives Sri Lanka solid start (Reuters)

Posted: 02 Dec 2009 05:14 AM PST

India's Harbhajan Singh (C) celebrates with Vangipurappu Venkata Sai Laxman (L) and captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni after taking the wicket of Sri Lanka's Tharanga Paranavitana on the first day of the third test cricket match against India in Mumbai December 2, 2009. REUTERS/Punit ParanjpeReuters - Tillakaratne Dishan struck his second century of the series and Angelo Mathews hit his second test fifty to power Sri Lanka to 366 for eight at the close on the opening day of the final test against India on Wednesday.


India recall Sreesanth for first two Sri Lanka ODIs (Reuters)

Posted: 02 Dec 2009 06:57 AM PST

India's Shanthakumaran Sreesanth appeals unsuccessfully against a Sri Lankan batsman on the third day of their second test cricket match in Kanpur November 26, 2009. REUTERS/Adnan Abidi/FilesReuters - Indian pace bowler Shanthakumaran Sreesanth was recalled to the one-day team for the first two games against Sri Lanka following his match-winning spell in the second test.


EXCLUSIVE - India's provisional CO2 cut target at 24 pct by 2020 (Reuters)

Posted: 02 Dec 2009 06:47 AM PST

An Indian boy watches as smoke is emitted from a chimney at a factory in the eastern city of Calcutta on August 13, 2002. India estimates a 24 percent cut by 2020 in its carbon intensity compared with 2005 levels, according to provisional government figures obtained by Reuters. REUTERS/Jayanta Shaw/FilesReuters - India thinks it may be possible to cut its carbon intensity by 24 percent by 2020 compared with 2005 levels, according to provisional government estimates obtained by Reuters on Wednesday.


Ben Kingsley seeks Indian money for "Taj" in downturn (Reuters)

Posted: 01 Dec 2009 10:51 PM PST

Ben Kingsley in Pasadena, California January 13, 2006. Kingsley, best known for his Oscar-winning role as Mahatma Gandhi, is looking to India again, this time for financing for another historic Indian role -- Mughal emperor Shah Jahan. REUTERS/Mario Anzuoni/FilesReuters - British actor Ben Kingsley, best known for his Oscar-winning role as Mahatma Gandhi, is looking to India again, this time for financing for another historic Indian role -- Mughal emperor Shah Jahan.


IFFI revives century-old movie "magic lantern" (Reuters)

Posted: 01 Dec 2009 09:21 PM PST

A cutout depicting a filmmaker posing with his camera is seen outside the venue of the 40th International Film Festival of India in Panaji, Goa November 25, 2009. REUTERS/Tony TharakanReuters - Long before the lights, cameras and the action came to Bollywood, a family armed with a "magic lantern" breathed life into stories from Hindu mythology to audiences across the country.


Bomb kills one outside Pakistan naval headquarters (Reuters)

Posted: 02 Dec 2009 03:38 AM PST

A rescue worker collects body parts from the site of a suicide bombing outside Pakistan's naval headquarters in Islamabad  December 2, 2009. REUTERS/Adrees LatifReuters - A suicide bomber blew himself up outside Pakistan's naval headquarters in Islamabad on Wednesday, killing a guard and critically wounding two navy personnel.


India v Sri Lanka final test scoreboard - close (Reuters)

Posted: 02 Dec 2009 03:57 AM PST

India's Harbhajan Singh (C) celebrates with his teammates after taking the wicket of Sri Lanka's Tharanga Paranavitana as Sri Lanka's Tillakaratne Dilshan (L) watches on the first day of their third test cricket match in Mumbai December 2, 2009. REUTERS/Punit ParanjpeReuters - Scoreboard at the close on the opening day of the third and final test between India and Sri Lanka at the Brabourne Stadium in Mumbai, on Wednesday.


Gold hits record highs tracking global leads (Reuters)

Posted: 01 Dec 2009 09:10 PM PST

A shopkeeper shows gold bangles to a customer at a jewellery shop in Mumbai November 4, 2009. Gold  struck a fresh record high of 18,083 rupees per 10 grams on Wednesday tracking global leads and a weaker dollar.  REUTERS/Arko Datta/FilesReuters - India February gold struck a fresh record high of 18,083 rupees per 10 grams on Wednesday tracking global leads and a weaker dollar.


Google offers publishers limit on free news access (Reuters)

Posted: 02 Dec 2009 02:22 AM PST

A photo of Google Inc. logo is shown on a computer screen in San Francisco, California July 16, 2009. Google is offering news publishers a way to attract paying subscribers without having to remove their content from Google News search results, after some media companies accused it of profiting from their online news. REUTERS/Robert Galbraith/FilesReuters - Google is offering news publishers a way to attract paying subscribers without having to remove their content from Google News search results, after some media companies accused it of profiting from their online news.


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