Wednesday, February 15, 2012

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Private jet makers look to Asia for growth

Posted: 15 Feb 2012 11:25 PM PST

It seems that the global super-rich like their private jets on the bland side.

Doing military's dangerous, dull and dirty work

Posted: 15 Feb 2012 11:23 PM PST

Lior Peleg cuts an incongruous figure at the Singapore Airshow.

Despite its size, Globemaster proves a nimble bird

Posted: 15 Feb 2012 11:20 PM PST

Among all the aerobatic display teams across the world, the U.S Air Force's C-17A Globemaster "Hickam" isn't the most graceful.

Bangkok bombers targeted Israeli diplomats, Thai police official says

Posted: 15 Feb 2012 11:02 PM PST

A group that set off explosions in Bangkok this week intended to strike Israeli diplomats, a Thai police official said, intensifying a heated argument between Israel and Iran about a string of bombings in different countries.

NBA's 'Linsanity' offers marketing promise

Posted: 15 Feb 2012 10:53 PM PST

Jeremy Lin, the 23-year-old point guard of Taiwanese descent who has come out of nowhere to guide the New York Knicks to seven straight wins, has left many wondering if he can also help his team gain ground among Asian consumers.

U.S. officials tell Jewish groups to be vigilant because of Iran tensions

Posted: 15 Feb 2012 10:25 PM PST

With tensions between Iran and the West running high, law enforcement officials are concerned Iran or its surrogates could mount attacks against Jewish targets inside the United States -- but there is no specific information that any plots are in the works, according to an intelligence bulletin obtained by CNN.

Congressional negotiators reach payroll tax cut deal

Posted: 15 Feb 2012 10:15 PM PST

Multiple aides told CNN late Wednesday that Congressional negotiators have resolved all differences on a plan to extend a payroll tax cut and unemployment benefits while avoiding a fee cut for Medicare doctors.

More than 300 killed in Honduras prison fire

Posted: 15 Feb 2012 10:15 PM PST

More than 300 inmates were killed in a prison fire in central Honduras, officials said Wednesday, as families clamored to learn whether their loved ones were among the victims.

North Korea marks 70th anniversary of dead leader's birth

Posted: 15 Feb 2012 09:30 PM PST

North Korea on Thursday marked the 70th anniversary of the birth of its late leader Kim Jong Il with an array of dedicated programming on state television.

Ex-Olympus executives arrested in $1.7B scandal

Posted: 15 Feb 2012 09:14 PM PST

Japanese prosecutors arrested seven men, including former Olympus Corp. Chairman Tsuyoshi Kikukawa, for their alleged involvement in a massive $1.7 billion accounting fraud at the Japanese camera and medical equipment maker.

U.S. drone strike kills 5 in Pakistan, officials say

Posted: 15 Feb 2012 09:00 PM PST

A U.S .drone strike killed five suspected insurgents Thursday morning in Pakistan's tribal region along the Afghan border, intelligence officials said.

Analysis: Was Iran behind the Bangkok bombings?

Posted: 15 Feb 2012 07:11 PM PST

Even before the smoke had cleared from a series of bombings in the Thai capital of Bangkok Tuesday, Israeli Defense Minister Ehud Barak blamed Iran for the incident, as well as the attacks against Israeli diplomats in Delhi and Georgia two days ago.

Qantas cuts jobs as profits dive

Posted: 15 Feb 2012 07:03 PM PST

Australian airline Qantas is shedding another 500 jobs as it seeks to cut costs after a massive fall in net profit in the first half of the financial year.

Source: Houston seen drinking considerably two mornings last week

Posted: 15 Feb 2012 07:02 PM PST

Pop superstar Whitney Houston was seen ordering and consuming considerable quantities of alcohol at The Beverly Hilton two mornings last week, said a source briefed on her behavior and activity in the days before her death Saturday.

Houston eulogist Winans also has deep gospel roots

Posted: 15 Feb 2012 06:32 PM PST

At an early age, Marvin L. Winans and his nine siblings learned the music and the faith of their parents.

'Cheap China' era ends as factory workers wise up

Posted: 15 Feb 2012 06:32 PM PST

The Chinese factory floor ain't what it used to be. Heavy industry machines now sit idle, where once hundreds of workers would have crammed into Dickensian sweat shops, slaving away for little pay.

Why the environment is a Latino issue

Posted: 15 Feb 2012 06:31 PM PST

Amid all the jockeying of the primary debates, President Barack Obama's 2013 budget was a breath of fresh air that underscored the priorities we should have as a nation. Sure, politicos may call it a campaign document, but even if you view it as only that, it is a much needed reminder of just what we should be focusing on.

Libyan militias 'out of control,' Amnesty International says

Posted: 15 Feb 2012 06:28 PM PST

Armed militias in Libya are committing human rights abuses with impunity, threatening to destabilize the country and hindering its efforts to rebuild, Amnesty International said Thursday.

Whitney Houston's funeral Saturday will be broadcast

Posted: 15 Feb 2012 06:10 PM PST

Saturday's funeral for legendary pop singer Whitney Houston is expected to be made available for television and web streaming from the New Jersey church where she grew up, Houston's publicist said Wednesday.
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