World News Round Up

12-10-12

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A UN Sponsored International Conference

on Internet Regulation

Proposes Global Regulation of the Web

An international conference, connected to the United Nations, has been meeting in Dubai to consider new global regulations of the internet managed by the United Nations.

The proposals raise new concerns of internet censorship which brought the conference to the edge of collapse. Deep divisions emerged after Arab nations proposed a plan requiring nations to explicitly regulate internet companies. It would be part of a new international telecommunications treaty. The Arab proposal picked up backing from Russia, China and other nations plus opposition from the U.S. and other Western nations. More details, LINK HERE.

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Economic Depression Deepens in Europe

European leaders scramble with ways to battle the deteriorating economy that has moved from recession to depression. Now that depression seems to be deepening.

The situation has triggered intense debates among the Europeans even as new economic forecasts predict a further worsening of the situation. More details, LINK HERE. Paris, France is having trouble coping with the crisis amidst a crime wave - LINK HERE.

Meanwhile the IMF attemtps to influence European leaders with alternative monetary policies. See LINK HERE.

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North Korea Set To Launch Missile Test


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US Navy Rushes 2 More Warships
To North Korea Launch Zone


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Killer Typhoon Hits Philippines

Turns Around For 2nd Hit


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China Goes on Shopping Spree

Buying Up America


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China Buying Billions in USA Real Estate


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Beijing and Shanghai Each Have More

Millionaires than Los Angeles


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Saudi Arabia Reports on Cyber Attack


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Stubborn US Drought Could Be

Costlier than Hurricane Sandy


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US Drought Expands

Concerns Mount About Wheat, Rivers


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US Winter Wheat Harvest for 2013

Could Be 25% Less Than 2012

There is a growing concern that the U.S. drought could force farmers to abandon 25% of their winter wheat crop acreage for the 2013 harvest season due to the expanding drought situation. More details, LINK HERE.

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7.3 Mag Quake Rocks Japan


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Map of Flu Cases in USA

For Weekending 12/1/12


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