The top three polluters have joined the total of 194 countries in the Durban Platform. Find out what it mandates.
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By Shelly Yang
Anchor: Christian Bryant
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Monday, December 12, 2011
Thursday, December 8, 2011
Russian Prime Minister Blames Hillary Clinton for Protests
The Russian Prime Minister accused U.S. Secretary Clinton of encouraging the recent protests in Russia. But, did Clinton have a valid point?
Sources:KPTVCNNBBCTheEconomist
By Kim St. Onge
Anchor: Kim St. Onge
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Monday, December 5, 2011
Italy’s PM Announces Austerity Plan
Monday, Italy PM Mario Monti announced a new plan to help tackle the nation’s deficit.
Sources:BBCWallStreetJournalTheEconomist
By Victoria Craig
Anchor: Victoria Craig
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Saturday, December 3, 2011
Toyota and BMW Partner to Make Green Cars
Toyota and BMW partner up to develop green car batteries.
By Yutaka Hayashi
Anchor: Christina Hartman
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Tuesday, November 29, 2011
American Airlines Files for Chapter 11
American Airlines' parent company, AMR, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in response to increasing labor costs and rising fuel prices.
By Mallory Perryman
Anchor: Megan Murphy
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Thursday, November 17, 2011
Syrian Army Defectors Launch Attacks, is Civil War Imminent?
Defectors from the Syrian army are attacking Assad-loyal forces, signaling what could be the onset of regular civil war in Syria.
Sources:euronewsAl JazeeraCBS NewsThe AtlanticThe EconomistThe TelegraphCouncil on Foreign Relations
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By Mikkel Noel Lanzky
Anchor: Christina Hartman
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Tuesday, November 15, 2011
Is Democracy Losing as the Euro is Saved?
There is growing concern that EU leaders are overruling national democracies in their effort to save the Euro.
Sources:Al JazeeraCNBCThe GuardianThe TelegraphBloombergThe Economist
Watch video: http://www.newsy.com/videos/is-democracy-losing-as-the-euro-is-saved/
By Mikkel Noel Lanzky
By Mikkel Noel Lanzky
Anchor: Emily Spain
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Wednesday, October 26, 2011
Islamic Party Wins Election in Tunisia, Threat to Democracy?
The once banned moderate Islamist party Ennadha has won Tunisia's first elections since the Arab Spring.
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By Noe Gandillot
Anchor: Zach Toombs
Anchor: Zach Toombs
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Sarkozy’s Smirk to Angela Merkel Irritates Italy
Nicolas Sarkozy and Angela Merkel smile while answering a question about Silvio Berlusconi.
By Camille Maestracci
Anchor: Zach Toombs
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Tuesday, October 25, 2011
Baby Saved from Rubble in Turkey
A two-week-old baby buried for nearly 48 hours was rescued from the rubble of a 7.2 earthquake in Turkey.
By Noe Gandillot
Anchor: Ana Compain-Romero
Anchor: Ana Compain-Romero
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Tuesday, October 18, 2011
French Socialist Party Elects Francois Hollande as President
Francois Hollande, the French Socialist's Party new presidential candidate, will likely face Nicolas Sarkozy in the general election in May 2012.
Watch video: http://www.newsy.com/videos/french-socialist-party-elects-francois-hollande-as-president/
By Mikkel Noel Lanzky
Anchor: Christina Hartman
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Sunday, October 2, 2011
Israel Accepts Quartet Call for Peace Talks
Israel announced it would enter into direct negotiations with Palestinians, but new settlement issues endanger peace talks.
By Steven Sparkman
Anchor: Christy Lewis
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Thursday, September 29, 2011
Germany Approves Bailout
Germany approves expanded EU bailout fund. But analysts have doubts if it's enough to pull the euro back from the brink.
Anchor: Jim Flink
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Wednesday, September 28, 2011
Russian Finance Minister Resigns
Respected Finance Minister Alexei Kudrin was forced to resigned from Russia's government after strongly criticizing Dmitri Medvedev.
By Noe Gandillot
Anchor: Christina Hartman
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Monday, September 26, 2011
Dalai Lama Successor
The Dalai Lama says only he will decide if his reincarnation should continue in about 15 years.
By Jessica Sibert
Anchor: Gary Cotton
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Sunday, September 18, 2011
Palestine Seeks UN Membership
Many in the media are saying Palestine is seeking to bypass negotiations with Israel for a Palestinian state, by asking for a seat in the UN.
By Mila Mimica
Anchor: Anthony Martinez
Anchor: Anthony Martinez
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Wednesday, September 7, 2011
Jacques Chirac Too Ill to Attend Trial
The trial against Jacques Chirac has begun, but the former French president's doctors say his health is too poor for him to go to court.
By Noe Gandillot
Anchor: Zach Toombs
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Tuesday, September 6, 2011
Palestine Statehood Bid
Palestine plans to make a bid for statehood in September's UN General Assembly.
Anchor: Christina Hartman
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Saturday, August 6, 2011
World News: Race to The Bottom, New Stage of Global Currency War
Moving away from the dollar, nations race to lower their currency value in order to improve exports and investment in their countries.
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By Una Lue
Anchor: Ana Compain-Romero
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Friday, July 29, 2011
Libyan Rebel Commander Killed: Inside Job or Gaddafi Hit?
Libyan rebel General Abdel Nasser Younis is killed after being summoned from the battlefield, setting off fears of a fracturing rebellion.
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By Jim FlinkAnchor: Jim Flink
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