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This Week News In Brief (10) 24 Juin - 27 Juin 2012
by Astrid Adrienne
on Friday, June 29, 2012

24 JUIN 2012

► 21 June 2012 - DNA clues to Queen of Sheba tale | By Helen Briggs BBC News :: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-18526428

► 23 June 2012 - Viewpoint: Election leaves Greece deeply split | By Spyros Economides Hellenic Observatory, London School of Economics :: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-18550759

► 23 June 2012 - Alan Turing: Inquest's suicide verdict 'not supportable' | By Roland Pease BBC Radio Science Unit :: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-18561092

► 24 June 2012 - Egypt awaits presidential election results :: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-18563874

► British dog Mugly named 'world's ugliest' in US contest - Video 23 June 2012 . British dog Mugly has won the rather unflattering title of Ugliest Dog in a competition held in the United States.The 24th annual World's Ugliest Dog contest, held at the Sonoma-Marin Fair, pitched 29 canines against each other. Footage courtesy of Thomas Harrigan/ Sonoma-Marin Fair :: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-18563695

►23 June 2012 - Video. The director of a new stage and screen adaption of Julius Caesar has spoken of the influences of the Arab Spring and African politics on his production. Gregory Doran told the BBC's Jerry Chester how the stuggle for regime change was key to the production. Set in a modern African state, the production features a distinguished cast of black actors. The film was shot on location in a disused shopping centre in North West London and in the RSC's theatre at Stratford-upon-Avon. The audio interview also features the producer of the film version, John Wyver, and Patterson Joseph who plays Brutus. Julius Caesar - Shakespeare's African play :: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-18550713

► 22 June 2012 - A Point of View: How to get your own back on your critics :: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/magazine-18549694

► 23 June 2012 - The world's oldest clove tree | By Simon Worrall Ternate, Indonesia :: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/magazine-18551857

► 24 June 2012 - China Shenzhou-9 sp :: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-china-18567115

► Dalai Lama: 'Chairman Mao saw me as a son' . 24 June 2012 - The Dalai Lama has said that the former Chinese communist leader Mao Zedong treated him "as a son" when they met in the spiritual leader's youth.In an interview with The Andrew Marr Show, he spoke of their warm relationship and also joked about Chairman Mao's smoking habit. :: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-18568716

► Finland's summer feast In Finland Food & Drink - 21 June 2012 | By Joe Bindloss, Lonely Planet :: www.bbc.com/travel/feature/20120621-finlands-summer-feast

► Utility covers around the world - 21 June 2012 | By Katie Beck :: www.bbc.com/travel/slideshow/20120621-utility-covers-around-the-world

►Tel Aviv rally against police brutality turns violent (PHOTOS, VIDEO). Published: 24 June, 2012 - Edited: 24 June, 2012 :: http://www.rt.com/news/social-protest-tel-aviv-584/

► Revolution in the balance: Thousands on Tahrir await election results (PHOTOS). Published: 24 June, 2012 -Edited: 24 June, 2012 :: http://www.rt.com/news/protesters-fill-tahrir-square-581/

► Fighter jet downed by Syria 'impossible to ignore' – Turkish President. Published: 23 June, 2012 - Edited: 23 June, 2012 :: http://www.rt.com/news/fighter-jet-ignore-turkish-556/

►'Syria downed our unarmed jet without warning' – Turkish FM. Published: 24 June, 2012 :: http://www.rt.com/news/syria-turkey-jet-warning-601/

►Saudi Arabia and Qatar bankroll Syrian rebels? Published: 23 June, 2012 :: http://www.rt.com/news/arab-payroll-syrian-rebels-559/

► Fly the flag: Russian ship with Syrian bound choppers returns home. Published: 24 June, 2012:: http://www.rt.com/news/russia-syria-helicopters-ship-599/

► Multi-billion dollar deals and investor certainty: Economic forum concludes. Published: 23 June, 2012:: http://rt.com/business/news/multi-billion-dollar-investor-certainty-579/

► Kuwait to spend $500 million on Russian investment projects. Published: 22 June, 2012:: http://rt.com/business/news/kuwait-to-spend-500-million-on-russian-investment-projects-475/

► Israeli strike on Iran would end Jewish state – Iran’s top brass. Published: 23 June, 2012:: http://www.rt.com/news/iran-destroy-nuclear-israel-583/

►Tehran Countdown: Is no progress a failure? :: http://rt.com/programs/crosstalk/tehran-countdown-progress-failure/

► Beware of polar bear roaming Red Square! (PHOTOS). Published: 23 June, 2012 :: http://rt.com/art-and-culture/news/greenpeace-arctic-podgorny-igor-572/

► Tunes with fumes: Perfumed concerts come to Russia. Published: 22 June, 2012 :: http://rt.com/art-and-culture/news/tunes-listeners-assoulen-jazz-511/ - Laurent Assoulen

► ZEBULON par Laurent ASSOULEN :: http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=1P8ds4JetTE

► MUSIsCent :: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZDZeTAB1uO8&feature=relmfu

► Concert parfume grasse :: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZuMqJbOKZqg&feature=plcp

► Egypt braces for presidential poll result. Five hundred days after they overthrew Hosni Mubarak, the nation will finally have a new leader on Sunday. Last Modified: 24 Jun 2012 :: http://www.aljazeera.com/news/middleeast/2012/06/201262453626687955.html

► Search under way for missing Turkish pilots. Syria says shooting of F-4 jet not an act of aggression, amid joint search for airmen downed over the Mediterranean. Last Modified: 24 Jun 2012 :: http://www.aljazeera.com/news/middleeast/2012/06/2012623211322859949.html

► Are we sustainable? As the Rio+20 conference closes, radical change remains necessary, experts tell Al Jazeera. Dahr Jamail Last Modified: 22 Jun 2012 :: http://www.aljazeera.com/indepth/features/2012/06/201261574653597584.html

► Muslim Brotherhood faces hard choices. Movement enters into a battle to counter moves by the ruling military council to extend its powers. Evan Hill Last Modified: 21 Jun 2012 :: http://www.aljazeera.com/indepth/spotlight/egypt/2012/06/201262143425615769.html

► Forced sterlisation: Time for compensation? We look at how thousands were forcibly sterilised in the 20th century across the US as they were deemed 'feeble minded'. Inside Story Americas Last Modified: 24 Jun 2012 :: http://www.aljazeera.com/programmes/insidestoryamericas/2012/06/201262393055270.html

► Has springtime finally arrived in Sudan? As anti-austerity demonstrations sweep across Khartoum, we ask if the spirit of the Arab Spring has reached Sudan. Inside Story Last Modified: 23 Jun 2012 :: http://www.aljazeera.com/programmes/insidestory/2012/06/2012622174554681288.html

► Hamas 'agrees to new ceasefire' with Israel. Pledge comes after another day of deadly Israeli air raids, killing three people and wounding dozens in Gaza Strip. Last Modified: 23 Jun 2012 :: http://www.aljazeera.com/news/middleeast/2012/06/2012623134432482179.html

► Protests over power crisis greet Pakistan PM. Many doubt if politician associated with rolling blackouts can solve the country's crippling energy crisis. Last Modified: 23 Jun 2012 :: http://www.aljazeera.com/video/asia/2012/06/201262317398488178.html

► World's languages face existential threat. Experts say languages are dying out, as Google launches site to help save endangered ones. Last Modified: 23 Jun 2012 :: http://www.aljazeera.com/news/middleeast/2012/06/20126236059140211.html

► The propaganda behind Obama's drone war. The campaign of drone strikes in Pakistan, Yemen and Somalia is one of the Obama administration's worst-kept secrets. Listening Post Last Modified: 23 Jun 2012 :: http://www.aljazeera.com/programmes/listeningpost/2012/06/201262212049133358.html

► Uneasy calm in Kaduna by Yvonne Ndege (Yvonne Ndege is Al Jazeera's West Africa correspondent based in Abuja, Nigeria) June 24, 2012 :: http://blogs.aljazeera.com/blog/africa/uneasy-calm-kaduna

► Mexico's voters speak out on election issues. In the heartland of the most infamous cartels, it is unemployment which is of most concern to many voters. Chris Arsenault Last Modified: 24 Jun 2012 :: http://www.aljazeera.com/indepth/features/2012/06/201262319211649702.html

► The Family - In a tale of politics, power and greed, this two-part series examines the Mubarak family. Special series Last Modified: 23 Jun 2012 :: http://www.aljazeera.com/programmes/2012/06/2012620124818367927.html

► On the trail of the Arabian leopard :: http://www.aljazeera.com/photo_galleries/programmes/2011419123322905669.html

► Green: Death of the Forests. A visual essay about the impact of deforestation in Indonesia as seen through the eyes of a dying orangutan. Witness Last Modified: 15 Mar 2012 :: http://www.aljazeera.com/programmes/witness/2012/03/201231483446653151.html

25 JUIN 2012

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http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-18574742

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Last Pinta giant tortoise Lonesome George dies

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► Tahrir Standing :: http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10150978207599411&set=a.10150975865659411.442858.326683984410&type=1&ref=nf

► Egypt salutes president: Tahrir goes mad as Morsi addresses the nation. Published: 24 June, 2012 - Edited: 25 June, 2012 :: rt.com/news/egypt-president-elections-protests-597/

► Video -Tens of thousands celebrate Morsi victory across Egypt :: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MaB6L8QhrmY&feature=related

► Devil deliver me: Vatican hires Fox News journo for image makeover. Published: 24 June, 2012 - Edited: 24 June, 2012 :: http://www.rt.com/news/fox-news-journalist-vatican-611/

► Superbug vs. Monsanto: Nature rebels against biotech titan. Published: 25 June, 2012 :: http://rt.com/usa/news/superbug-monsanto-corn-resistance-628/

► Unique or US replica? Russia tests its own 'heat ray' cannon. Published: 25 April, 2012 - Edited: 25 April, 2012 :: http://www.rt.com/news/heat-ray-crowd-control-894/

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The Kuril Islands

► Japan and the Kuril islands -Broadsides from broadsheets | Feb 7th 2011 :: http://www.economist.com/blogs/banyan/2011/02/japan_and_kuril_islands

► Russia: Kuril Islands Row Should Be Settled in Referendum :: http://en.rian.ru/russia/20120129/171018530.html

► 1 November 2010 - Kuril islands dispute between Russia and Japan :: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-pacific-11664434

► Russian market is full of 'fantastic opportunities'. Published: 23 June, 2012 - Edited: 25 June, 2012 :: http://rt.com/business/news/russian-market-full-opportunities-569/

► RTDoc's Top 10 Documentaries of the Year - Celebrate RTDoc's first anniversary by looking back at the most popular films of the year. We've compiled a list of the 10 most-watched documentaries of our first year on air. Enjoy your favorite shows again or discover something new about Russia and its people on RTDoc. :: http://rtd.rt.com/top-ten-films-of-year/

► US Army to smite enemies with lightning bolts? Published: 24 June, 2012 :: http://rt.com/usa/news/laser-lightning-us-army-623/

► Turkey calls on NATO over Syria’s downing of 'unarmed test jet'. Published: 24 June, 2012 - Edited: 24 June, 2012 :: http://www.rt.com/news/syria-turkey-jet-warning-601/

► Turkish jet clearly violated Syria's sovereignty – Damascus. Published: 25 June, 2012:: http//www.rt.com/news/plane-violation-syrian-foreign-667/

ST. PETERSBURG INTERNATIONAL ECONOMIC FORUM 2012
► RT crew at St. Petersburg International Economic Forum :: http://rt.com/online-exclusive/galleries/rt-st-petersburg-economic-forum/rt-cameraman-forum/#anissa-naouai-sergey-lavrov

► June 21–23, 2012 St. Petersburg International - Economic Forum :: http://2012.forumspb.com/

► St Petersburg International Economic Forum June 21, 2012 :: http://eng.kremlin.ru/transcripts/4056

Are you willing to answer my questions below?What is Russia's economic prospects? Is the investment climate as currently? How can western businesses see the Russian economy? What are the prospects for Russian oil and gas production? Are the major changes taking place? How do fluctuations in oil and gas prices affect Russia? What changes do you expect from your discussion with business leaders when there is a change in leadership? Is there a change in attitude toward the U.S. among business leaders? Is there a change in the way of treating the business of Russia - the U.S.?
And ... hmmm ... excuse me, one more question --- and this question is competely unrelated to my previous question, so don't read it, let alone to be answered --- what shirt color are you wearing today?

Thank you if you are willing to take the time to respond.
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► Celebration in Egypt as Morsi declared winner. Muslim Brotherhood candidate and president-elect in victory speech vows to unite the country and stand up for democracy. Last Modified: 25 Jun 2012 :: http://www.aljazeera.com/news/middleeast/2012/06/201262412445190400.html

► On youtube - Celebration in Egypt as Morsi declared winner :: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AWGPvdf3ufQ&feature=relmfu

► Georgia wine trade bounces back. Country finds new markets to overcome Russian trade embargo that made sales tumble by 80 per cent six years ago. Last Modified: 24 Jun 2012 :: http://www.aljazeera.com/video/europe/2012/06/2012624202349112577.html

► Joyce Banda: 'Malawians deserve better'. The leader of Malawi, one of the world's poorest countries, recounts how she fought to protect her country's democracy. Talk to Al Jazeera Last Modified: 24 Jun 2012:: http://www.aljazeera.com/programmes/talktojazeera/2012/06/201262384147234556.html

► NATO to meet over downed Turkish jet. Turkey blames Syria for shooting down fighter jet in international airspace as search continues for missing pilots. Last Modified: 24 Jun 2012:: http://www.aljazeera.com/news/middleeast/2012/06/201262465711936449.html

► Bashir says Sudan protests are no Arab Spring. As demonstrations against austerity measures continue, Sudan's president says they are the work of "a few agitators". Last Modified: 25 Jun 2012 :: http://www.aljazeera.com/video/africa/2012/06/201262545747456418.html

► On youtube - Sudan anti-government protests continue :: http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=ndlvIT8BkPo#!

► Paraguay's Lugo condemns 'parliamentary coup'. Leftist South American leaders step up criticism of new government as deposed president brands it "illegitimate". Last Modified: 25 Jun 2012 :: http://www.aljazeera.com/news/americas/2012/06/20126241977655771.html

►On youtube - Paraguay's Lugo condemns 'parliamentary coup':: http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=XPgXodIB5uA

► Celebration and scepticism in Tahrir by Evan Hill (Evan has reported for Al Jazeera from Egypt and Libya) :: http://blogs.aljazeera.com/blog/middle-east/celebration-and-scepticism-tahrir

► Syria officers and troops defect to Turkey. Turkish media says 33 members of the Syrian army, including a general and two colonels, have arrived in the country. Last Modified: 25 Jun 2012 :: http://www.aljazeera.com/news/middleeast/2012/06/201262591339810933.html

► Turkey-Syria relations: Taking a nose dive? As Syria shoots down a Turkish jet, we ask if the incident will escalate into more violence between the two countries. Inside Syria Last Modified: 24 Jun 2012 :: http://www.aljazeera.com/programmes/insidesyria/2012/06/201262483740123476.html

► Prying eyes in US skies raise privacy fears. With 30,000 drones expected to be flying over US skies by 2030, there is little clarity over what they will be doing. Robert Kennedy Last Modified: 25 Jun 2012 :: http://www.aljazeera.com/indepth/features/2012/06/20126247243722488.html

26 JUIN 2012

br/> ► 26 June 2012 - Turkey warns UN over Syrian 'threat to security' :: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-18584872

► 25 June 2012 - Israel urges Russia's Vladimir Putin to get tough on Iran :: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-18576029

► 25 June 2012 - MI5 fighting 'astonishing' level of cyber-attacks | By Gordon Corera Security correspondent, BBC News :: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-18586681

► Video - Endangered Sumatran rhinoceros born in captivity. 26 June 2012 - A Sumatran rhinoceros - one of the world's most endangered species - has given birth at a sanctuary in Indonesia. Conservationists at the Sumatran Rhino Sanctuary in Way Kambas National Park said the mother, Ratu, and her male calf were both "very well". It is only the fourth recorded case of a Sumatran rhino being born in captivity in a century. There are thought to be fewer than 200 alive in Indonesia and Malaysia | Alpa Patel reports. :: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-18589055

► 25 June 2012 - Egypt's president-elect Mursi begins work on government :: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-18576053

► 25 June 2012 - Clashes follow fire at Kashmir Sufi shrine :: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-india-18576201

► 25 June 2012 - The 'baby box' returns to Europe | By Stephen Evans BBC News, Berlin :: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/magazine-18585020

► Royal Ascot: Black Caviar dramatically retains unbeaten run | By Frank Keogh BBC Sport, at Ascot :: http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/horse-racing/18554331

► 25 June 2012 - US Supreme Court cuts parts of Arizona migrant law :: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-18109821

► The Documentary - China's Economy - The Insider's View | Episode 1 :: http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p00t7x2r ( http://www.bbc.co.uk/radio/player/p00t7x2r )

► 25 June 2012- Boulder on show at Los Angeles art museum :: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-18577668

►Video - Obama biographer David Maraniss: He had to go black. 25 June 2012 . With the US presidential election just over four months away, President Barack Obama is fighting to retain his spot in the White House. David Maraniss, associate editor at the Washington Post, has written a biography of the 44th president that begins several generations before Mr Obama is born. He tells the BBC's Jane O'Brien that Mr Obama is the first global US president, in part because he came to terms with the great variety in his background. "Barack Obama really spent 10 formative years from college through early adulthood trying to figure out the contradictions in his life, and he was pretty successful at it," he says. :: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-18588927

► Video - Chinese farmer walks 5,000 ducks to a nearby pond. 25 June 2012 - Traffic in the Chinese coastal city of Taizhou is brought to a standstill when 70-year-old Hong Minshun takes his 5,000 ducks for a walk. Hong says that regular exercise to reach a nearby feeding pond is necessary to keep his ducks fit and healthy. Drivers and passers by are amazed by the discipline of the ducks. Lisette Johnston reports. :: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-18580147

► Video - Why don't men like to go to doctors? 17 June 2012- Medical centres are going out into the community to persuade more men to consult their doctor. Clinics are springing up in DIY centres, factories and offices to encourage men, who are traditionally more reluctant to seek help, to get themselves checked out. John Maguire reports. :: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-18479179

► 22 June 2012 - Tumour op in womb saves foetus :: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-18548506 | SEE ALSO

► 25 June 2012 - Snapping bugs: What can we learn from insect images? By Ella Davies Reporter, BBC Nature :: http://www.bbc.co.uk/nature/18521595

► 25 June 2012- Are British strawberries under threat? By Anna-Louise Taylor and Deborah Reddihough Reporters, BBC Food :: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-18490749 | BBC FOOD :: http://www.bbc.co.uk/food/
► 26 June 2012 - UK homes getting more hungry for electricity :: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-18577035

► 26 June 2012 - The fashion for turning junk into art :: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/magazine-18430735

► 26 June 2012 - Nature's big picture: 'New' bat species found in Wales ::
http://www.bbc.co.uk/nature/18577420

► Moody's cuts ratings of 28 Spanish banks. Published: 26 June, 2012 :: http://rt.com/business/news/moodys-ratings-spanish-banks-682/

► Cyprus applies for EU bailout. Published: 25 June, 2012- Edited: 26 June, 2012 :: http://www.rt.com/news/cyrpus-crisis-eu-bailout-704/

► Show-stopper: Supreme Court upholds controversial AZ immigration law. Published: 25 June, 2012 :: http://rt.com/usa/news/supreme-court-immigration-law-689/

► Confirmed: Iraq orders closure of BBC and 43 other media outlets. Published: 25 June, 2012 :: http://www.rt.com/news/iraq-closes-dozens-media-outlets-679/

► 'Fed up' mother throws two sons from 15th floor, killing both. Published: 24 June, 2012- Edited: 25 June, 2012 :: http://www.rt.com/news/mother-kills-children-russia-618/

► Russia plans to keep Syrian base – Navy Chief. Published: 25 June, 2012 :: http://rt.com/politics/russia-plans-syrian-base-670/

► 'Islamic Awakening': Morsi's Egypt turns to Iran - report. Published: 25 June, 2012 - Edited: 25 June, 2012 :: http://www.rt.com/news/israel-iran-egypt-morsi-686/

► Saudi Arabia allows women to compete at Olympics. Published: 25 June, 2012 :: http://www.rt.com/sport/saudi-arabia-women0ioc-london2012-olympics-malhas-641/

Angry Birds Cinematic Trailer

► Angry Birds maker Rovio speads its wings over the Russian market. Published: 25 June, 2012 :: http://rt.com/business/news/rovio-hit-angry-birds-speads-its-wings-over-the-russian-market-648/

► 'US anti-terrorism policy violates human rights' – Jimmy Carter. Published: 25 June, 2012:: http://rt.com/usa/news/carter-article-us-drones-677/

► Rodin's loving bust resurfaces. Published: 25 June, 2012 :: http://rt.com/art-and-culture/news/rodin-bust-claudel-stolen-650/

► FBI eyes over 100 suspected extremists in US military. Published: 26 June, 2012 :: http://rt.com/usa/news/fbi-radical-islamists-military-736/

► Arab spring: 'Western-backed exported Islamist revolution'. Published: 26 January, 2012 :: http://www.rt.com/news/arab-spring-islamist-revolution-723/

► Biden told Obama Afghan war plan flawed – leaked memo. Published: 26 June, 2012 :: http://rt.com/usa/news/obama-biden-memo-afghanistan-727/

► India wants Iran to insure, ship oil in sanctions bypass scheme. Published: 25 June, 2012- Edited: 26 June, 2012 :: http://www.rt.com/news/india-oil-iran-ships-709/

► Red zone: Artist gives nude performance in central Belgrade. Published: 25 June, 2012 :: http://rt.com/art-and-culture/news/teodora-stamenkovi-naked-stunt-644/

■ It's opening day for Michael Heizer's 'Levitated Mass' at LACMA :: http://www.latimes.com/entertainment/arts/culture/la-et-cm-lacma-rock-opens-20120623,0,7064047.story - Boulder

■ Michael Heizer's 'Levitated Mass' at LACMA is set to open. Los Angeles County Museum of Art officials anticipate thousands at the opening. Whether the reclusive artist will be among them is not clear. June 22, 2012 |By Jori Finkel, Los Angeles Times :: http://articles.latimes.com/2012/jun/22/entertainment/la-et-heizer-opening-20120622

■ Mungo Thomson riffs on Michael Heizer's 'Levitated Mass' | By Jori Finkel - June 18, 2012 :: http://www.latimes.com/entertainment/arts/culture/la-et-cm-mungo-thomson-levitated-mass-20120618,0,1394331.story

■ Michael Heizer: Levitated Mass :: http://www.lacma.org/art/exhibition/levitated-mass/

■ Michael Heizer :: http://www.diacenter.org/exhibitions/introduction/83

► Paraguay faces fallout after president's ouster - June 25, 2012 | by Vincent Bevins :: http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/world_now/2012/06/south-america-governments-paraguay-ouster-president-lugo.html

► Russia charges U.S. report on human trafficking is biased - June 25, 2012 | by Emily Alpert in Los Angeles :: http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/world_now/2012/06/russia-fired-back-monday-after-the-united-states-put-it-on-a-watch-list-for-human-trafficking-for-the-ninth-year-in-a-row-ar.html

► Must Reads: Battered revolution and a suspected CIA 'black site' - June 24, 2012 | Emily Alpert in Los Angeles :: http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/world_now/2012/06/must-reads-battered-revolution-and-a-suspected-cia-black-site.html

► Muslim Brotherhood candidate wins Egyptian presidential vote. Crowds in Tahrir Square cheer, but vow to remain until the army cedes power. President-elect Mohamed Morsi calls for unity after winning 51.7% of the vote. | By Jeffrey Fleishman, Los Angeles Times - June 25, 2012 :: http://www.latimes.com/news/nationworld/world/middleeast/la-fg-egypt-president-20120625,0,3587227.story

► Villaraigosa: High court immigration ruling a 'partial victory' - June 25, 2012 | Matt Stevens :: http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/lanow/2012/06/villaraigosa-supreme-court-decision-a-partial-victory-.html

► Lighthearted street art delights (and confuses) downtown L.A. visitors. The artists intended to be anonymous, but their papier-mache creations generated so much buzz that soon friends and strangers were showering them with praise. By Rosanna Xia, Los Angeles Times - June 24, 2012 :: http://www.latimes.com/news/local/la-me-street-artists-20120624,0,6140899.story?track=lanowpicks

► Opera review: 'Nixon in China' by San Francisco Opera hits highs and lows. San Francisco Opera's staging of 'Nixon in China' features a capable cast. But exaggerated makeup and wigs, and silly dances detract from the production. | By Mark Swed, Los Angeles Times Music Critic - June 25, 2012 :: http://www.latimes.com
/entertainment/arts/culture/la-et-sf-opera-nixon-review-20120626,0,722025.story

► AFGHANISTAN :: http://www.latimes.com/news/nationworld/world/afghanistan/

27 JUIN 2012

► 27 June 2012 - Syria in state of war, says Bashar al-Assad :: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-18598533

► 26 June 2012 - Egyptian court suspends military arrest powers :: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-18591462

► 26 June 2012 - Africa's Islamist militants 'co-ordinate efforts' | By Mark Doyle BBC International Development Correspondent :: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-18592789

► 25 June 2012 - Boko Haram: Nigeria's Goodluck Jonathan says new tactics needed :: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-18580312

► 26 June 2012 - France makes pledge to Aung San Suu Kyi :: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-18599016

► 27 June 2012 - Californian city of Stockton faces bankruptcy | By Regan Morris BBC News, Los Angeles :: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-18605326

► 26 June 2012 - Trust bids to secure white cliffs of Dover :: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-18597976

► 26 June 2012 - Could one of the world's ancient cities be lost forever? | By Aleem Maqbool BBC News, Mohenjo Daro, southern Pakistan :: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/magazine-18491900

► Medical Myths | 26 June 2012. Should pregnant women eat for two? | by Claudia Hammond :: http://www.bbc.com/future/story/20120626-can-pregnant-women-eat-for-two

► Space Station | 25 June 2012. Space: A travel guide | by Richard Hollingham :: http://www.bbc.com/future/story/20120622-space-a-travel-guide

► The king of US national parks - 26 June 2012 | By Tim Moore, Lonely Planet Magazine :: http://www.bbc.com/travel/feature/20120611-the-marvels-of-yellowstone

► 27 June 2012 - Nora Ephron, When Harry Met Sally screenwriter, dies :: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-18604498

► 27 June 2012 - China punishes officials over late-term abortion case :: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-china-18605767

► 26 June 2012- Pakistan has about 17,000 religious schools, or madrassas, which provide children with free religious education. This means they have to memorise the Koran from as young as five-years-old. There are nearly 2m students enrolled in Paksitan's madrassas. But a 9/11 commission report in the US dubbed them as as "incubators for violent extremism". BBC Urdu's Asif Farooq explains the increase in their popularity. :: Pakistan's madrassas: What you need to know :: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-18590978

► 26 June 2012 - South Korea to halt Iran oil imports amid sanctions :: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-18589716

► 26 June 2012 - Turkey PM Erdogan issues Syria border warning :: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-18584872

► 26 June 2012 - Giant tortoise Lonesome George to be embalmed :: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-latin-america-18604682

► 26 June 2012 - EEG brain trace 'can detect autism' | By Michelle Roberts Health editor, BBC News online :: http://www.bbc.co.uk/nature/18577420

► Russia halts plans to supply S-300 missile system to Syria - reports. Published: 27 June 2012 :: http://www.rt.com/news/russia-halts-syria-s300-contract-822/

► Arabs awakening - so is Al-Qaeda. Published: 27 June, 2012 :: http://www.rt.com/news/al-qaeda-training-mi5-arab-835/

► The Beatles criticised for sandwiching drug references in songs. Published: 26 June, 2012 :: http://rt.com/art-and-culture/news/beatles-drugs-references-lennon-740/

■ The Beatles- Happiness is a Warm Gun
■ Lucy In The Sky With Diamonds - The Beatles
■ Doctor Robert" by The Beatles

► Syria's secretive heritage unearthed, scientists can’t wait to resume research. Published: 26 June, 2012:: http://rt.com/art-and-culture/news/ruins-rock-monastery-archeologists-777/

► 'Syria's stonehenge': Mysterious ruins in desert could be 10,000 years old - but scientists can't get near to investigate :: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencetech/article-2164412/Syrias-stonehenge-Mysterious-ruins-desert-10-000-years-old--scientists-dont-dare-near.html

► Egyptian court rules army cannot arrest civilians. Published: 26 June, 2012 - Edited: 26 June, 2012 :: http://www.rt.com/news/egypt-army-arrest-civilians-788/

► Latin America: Is "Arab Spring" coming to town? (Op-Ed).Published: 26 June, 2012 - Edited: 27 June, 2012:: http://www.rt.com/news/latin-arab-spring-power-783/

► Russian egg roulette leaves no face untouched. Published: 26 June, 2012 :: http://rt.com/art-and-culture/news/egg-throwing-championship-lincolnshire-780/

► Moscow calls on Israel, Palestine to show restraint. Published: 26 June, 2012 :: http://rt.com/politics/putin-abbas-israel-pna-765/

►South Korea gives up Iranian oil. Published: 26 June, 2012 :: http://rt.com/business/news/korea-iran-crude-import-739/

► Canine star conquers Hollywood. Published: 26 June, 2012 :: http://rt.com/art-and-culture/news/uggie-dog-artist-terrier-759/

►The best bits of Uggie the dog from 'The Artist' :: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9XLx_mHuwX4

► Religious circumcision of kids a crime - German court. Published: 26 June, 2012 :: http://rt.com/news/germany-religious-circumcision-ban-772/

► Gorbachev gets German award for knowledge and responsibility. Published: 27 June, 2012:: http://rt.com/politics/gorbachev-german-knowledge-responsibility-842/

► Belarus will do everything 'amigo Chavez' asks for. Published: 27 June 2012:: http://rt.com/politics/lukashenko-belarus-chavez-venezuela-851/

► Communists target NATO in response to Magnitsky bill. Published: 27 June, 2012:: http://rt.com/politics/communists-target-response-magnitsky-849/

► Christian school in Louisiana: Loch Ness Monster exists, disproving theory of evolution. Published: 26 June, 2012 :: http://rt.com/usa/news/loch-ness-monster-louisiana-creationism-evolution-790/

► Russian Sports Minister realistic about London 2012. Published: 27 June 2012:: http://www.rt.com/sport/mutko-london2012-rusia-uk-olympics-football-euro2012-845/

► Iranian crisis: from Istanbul to Istanbul. Published: 26 June, 2012 :: http://rt.com/politics/columns/sergey-strokan-column/istanbul-moscow-nuclear-iran/

► Assad says Syria 'in a state of war'. President Bashar al-Assad orders his new cabinet to crush uprising, as Turkey warns of possible military action. Last Modified: 27 Jun 2012 :: http://www.aljazeera.com/news/middleeast/2012/06/2012626234115656119.html

► UN says rights abuses spreading in Syria. Violations by government forces and rebels are on the rise as fighting spreads and sectarian killings grow, says report. Last Modified: 27 Jun 2012 :: http://www.aljazeera.com/news/middleeast/2012/06/201262772654358114.html

► Kofi Annan may cancel Syria meeting | by Kristen Saloomey (Kristen Saloomey is Al Jazeera's correspondent in New York) :: http://blogs.aljazeera.com/blog/americas/kofi-annan-may-cancel-syria-meeting

► Afghan locals take up arms against Taliban. Four villages in country's east create National Uprising Movement to protect residents from violence. Last Modified: 26 Jun 2012 :: http://www.aljazeera.com/news/asia/2012/06/20126265331996298.html

► India's wells of death. Children are dying after falling into wells drilled illegally by mafia-style groups to extract scarce water. Sudha G Tilak Last Modified: 26 Jun 2012 :: http://www.aljazeera.com/indepth/features/2012/06/201262518453409715.html

► Journey to the heart of Sinaloa | by Adam Raney :: http://blogs.aljazeera.com/blog/americas/journey-heart-sinaloa

► Sinaloa Cartel :: http://www.insightcrime.org/criminal-groups/mexico/sinaloa-cartel

► Sahel drought :: http://www.aljazeera.com/indepth/spotlight/saheldrought/

► How does the US treat its homeless? As one state passes a bill of rights for the homeless, others are making it illegal to sleep or beg in public places. Inside Story Americas Last Modified: 27 Jun 2012 :: http://www.aljazeera.com/programmes/insidestoryamericas/2012/06/201262761617710509.html

► Facebook just switched your default e-mail address :: http://edition.cnn.com/2012/06/25/tech/social-media/facebook-email-switch/index.html?npt=NP1

Jean Dujardin

► Uggie: 'The Artist' :: http://www.latimes.com/la-et-doggie-oscars-uggie-photo,0,940667.photo

►'The Artist's' Uggie to retire at 10; that's 50-plus in dog years January 26, 2012 :: http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/movies/2012/01/the-artists-uggie-the-dog-to-retire.html

► Which movie dog deserves Oscar treat? If the Oscars recognized canines, here are this year's top dogs: Uggie ('The Artist'), Snowy ('The Adventures of Tintin'), Skeletor ('50/50') and Arthur ('Beginners'). | By Glenn Whipp, Special to the Los Angeles Times :: http://theenvelope.latimes.com/galleries/photo/oscars/la-en-doggie-oscars-20111215-pictures,0,5881090.photogallery

► Malachy and Uggie: A tale of two dogs. Editorial - Best in show for one, and best in the show 'The Artist' for the other, both are reminders that regardless of pedigree, all dogs can be remarkable. February 16, 2012 :: http://articles.latimes.com/2012/feb/16/opinion/la-ed-dogs-20120216

► A silent film dog star leaves his paw prints at Grauman's Chinese Theatre :: http://www.latimes.com/news/local/la-me-graumans-pictures,0,6859744.photogallery

► OSCAR SHOW :: http://framework.latimes.com/2012/02/27/oscars-show/#/22

► For 'Magic Mike' crew, being sexy is a lot of work - Channing Tatum, Matthew McConaughey and Joe Manganiello admit to a few nerves on the set of Steven Soderbergh's male-stripper-centric film. By Julie Makinen, Los Angeles Times - June 23, 2012 :: http://www.latimes.com/entertainment/movies/moviesnow/la-ca-magic-mike-20120624,0,7675777.story

► Late Night: Matthew McConaughey's proposal didn't wow Camila Alves - :: http://www.latimes.com/entertainment/tv/showtracker/la-et-st-matthew-mcconaugheys-wife-marriage-proposal-jay-leno-20120620,0,2714828.story

► An American in Paris :: http://www.latimes.com/news/local/la-me-banks-paris-20120623,0,1943179,full.column

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► Chillax Dave and the beach view from the sun-kissed Mexican G20 hotel that his spin doctors tried to hide :: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2161433/G20-summit-David-Camerons-Mexico-hotel-beach-view-spin-doctors-tried-hide.html

► The Elements of Journalism - What Newspeople Should Know and the Public Should Expect - Introduction | June 19, 2006- by Bill Kovach and Tom Rosenstiel :: http://www.journalism.org/node/72

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► Glenn Greenwald: Obama's Secret Kill List "The Most Radical Power a Government Can Seize" ::

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► Blue Ivy Named Honourary Citizen of Hvar - 23rd June 2012 :: http://www.femalefirst.co.uk/celebrity/Blue+Ivy-244486.html

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► Birds Can Recognize People's Faces and Know Their Voices - ScienceDaily (June 22, 2012) :: http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2012/06/120622163056.htm

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► 26 December 2011 - Taking the pulse of Ngozumpa By Jonathan Amos - Science correspondent | BBC News :: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-16317090
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► SpaceX Testing: Merlin 1D Engine Firing :: http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=976LHTpnZkY

► Venezuela's partnership with Russia: An emblematic step - 23.06.2012 :: http://english.pravda.ru/russia/economics/23-06-2012/121459-venezuela_russia-0/

► US presidents useless - Putin | 20.06.2012 - By Xavier Lerma :: http://english.pravda.ru/russia/politics/20-06-2012/121432-us_presidents_putin-0/

► There will be more female cosmonauts in Russia | Boris Pavlishev - Nov 16, 2011:: http://english.ruvr.ru/2011/11/16/60490075.html

► Baking for boys (that'll win over the girls!): TV's latest foodie stars the Fabulous Baker Brothers are on a mission to get men into the kitchen By Frances Hardy | Created on 12th January 2012 :: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-2085606/The-Fabulous-Baker-Brothers-TVs-latest-foodie-stars-mission-men-kitchen.html

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Almira Izzati and Laksmi Lavanya like this

Almira Izzati : based on my vision carefully, i found he's younger and taller than Putin ...

Almira Izzati : he also had more smiles for everyone ...:)), it's enough to make Jan Pepijn Servaas feel a toothache, since he saw him smiling in a picture here ...