Independent Online'Spear' artist silent as battle rages onIndependent OnlineBy Miranda Andrew Controversial artist Brett Murray on Thursday refused to comment on his artwork that led to widespread anger, and a subsequent court action by a “hurt” President Jacob Zuma. “I have no comment,” he told Sapa on the telephone.Mantashe calls for march on galleryTimes LIVEZuma painting an attack on African cultureNewsDaySouth Africa painting debate exposes racial riftsReutersNews24all 1,088 news articles »
24 May 2012 | 9:09 am
Sydney Morning HeraldMiami's Little Menace on the BoardsWall Street Journal (blog)By Carl Bialik Amid the other troubling stats for the Indiana Pacers as they head into Game 6 of their Eastern Conference semifinal series against Miami on Thursday — their 28-point loss in Game 5; that Miami needs just one more win to move on to the ...LeBron: 'I'm always in protect mode'ESPN (blog)all 3,369 news articles »
24 May 2012 | 8:54 am
Hindustan TimesNation-wide protests on petrol price hike may delay diesel reformHindustan TimesReuters photo The government came under intense pressure on Thursday from within the ruling coalition and protesters to roll back the steepest petrol price hike in the country's history, less than 24 hours after it took the unpopular decision cheered ...India protests on petrol prices may delay diesel reformReutersIndian stocks rally on fuel hike hopes; doubts emergeReuters IndiaHPCL, IOC erase gains on fears of partial petrol price rollbackEconomic TimesLivemint -Firstpostall 812 news articles »
24 May 2012 | 8:35 am
New York Times (blog)Google didn't infringe on Oracle patents, jury rulesFox News12: Oracle sues Google in US District Court, says Android infringes on Java. Sept. 12, 2011: Company CEOs are ordered to attend mediation to settle the lawsuit. March 27, 2012: In a joint statement, companies say they are hundreds of millions of ...Google Cleared of Infringing on Oracle's Java PatentsNew York Times (blog)Google didn't infringe on Oracle patents says juryFirstpostGoogle's Android doesn't infringe Oracle's patents, jury decidesThe Guardianall 605 news articles »
24 May 2012 | 7:50 am
BloombergGerman SPD ups pressure on Merkel with growth callReutersBy Madeline Chambers | BERLIN (Reuters) - Europe's new fiscal pact must emphasize growth as well as austerity, Germany's main opposition party said on Thursday, echoing French calls for a shift in strategy before a meeting at which Chancellor Angela ...Euro Stands on the PrecipiceWall Street Journal (blog)France's Hollande Makes Bold Debut on EU Summit StageCNBC.comPressure on EU leaders to solve Greek crisisBusinessWeekSan Francisco Chronicle -Bloomberg -Fox Businessall 7,630 news articles »
24 May 2012 | 7:08 am
The Guardian518 arrested in biggest crackdown on Montreal student protestsMontreal GazetteMONTREAL — It was a peaceful river of humanity for more than three hours, with about 3000 people walking, chanting and feeling united on the 30th consecutive night of the student protests in Montreal. Then, in a heartbeat, Wednesday night's big march ...Thousands rally against Quebec crackdown on protestsThe AustralianDemonstrators bang pots and pans on 30th night of protestCTV.caPolice kettle Montreal student protesters, arresting 518CBC.caLondon Free Press -Seattle Post Intelligencerall 1,787 news articles »
24 May 2012 | 7:08 am
CBS NewsOil Rebounds From Seven-Month Low on IranBusinessWeekBy Moming Zhou and Mark Shenk on May 24, 2012 Oil rebounded from a seven-month low as world powers and Iran struggled to overcome disagreements at their second round of meetings on the country's nuclear program. Prices climbed as much as 1.6 percent ...Oil prices tick up on stalled Iran talksCBS NewsOIL FUTURES: Crude Rises 1%; Market Focuses On $90/Bbl LevelWall Street JournalOil rises slightly off 7-month lows near $90 on signs of weakening China growthCanadianBusiness.comReuters Africaall 2,232 news articles »
24 May 2012 | 6:52 am
The Associated PressIran rejects West's proposal on nuclear curbsThe Associated PressBy ALI AKBAR DAREINI, AP – 32 minutes ago BAGHDAD (AP) — Iranian negotiators on Thursday rejected proposals by six world powers to curb Tehran's nuclear program, and demanded answers to their own counteroffer meant to alleviate concerns about the ...Iran nuclear talks continue on second dayWashington PostTalks on Iranian nukes in limboThe AustralianHopes fade for quick progress at Iran nuclear talksLos Angeles TimesNational Postall 1,980 news articles »
24 May 2012 | 6:50 am
Moneycontrol.comStocks open little changed on Greece worriesCNNBy CNNMoney staff @CNNMoneyInvest May 24, 2012: 9:45 AM ET NEW YORK (CNNMoney) -- US stocks opened little changed Thursday, as concerns about Europe's debt crisis and the risk of Greece exiting the eurozone continued to weigh on investors.Stocks Flat on Wall StreetNew York TimesStocks mixed in early trading on Wall StreetLos Angeles TimesUS STOCKS-Wall St little changed on euro zone worries, dataReutersFox Business -BusinessWeek -Washington Postall 1,523 news articles »
24 May 2012 | 6:47 am
New York TimesFive rules on how to be smart about pollsLos Angeles TimesBy David Lauter The campaign for president has moved into an anxious phase for political junkies: A lot is going on, but nothing is really happening. Mitt Romney has largely consolidated support among his Republican base, matching the support that ...Obama Whacks Republicans on Deficits Ahead of Stimulus PitchFox NewsStrategy on Rival's Career Holds Pitfalls for PresidentNew York TimesAttacks on Romney's business past not stickingCBS NewsHuffington Post -CNN (blog) -ABC Newsall 1,475 news articles »
24 May 2012 | 3:47 am