Australia greets 2012 with fireworks and hope
Los Angeles TimesIn Japan, residents rocked by the March quake and tsunami reflect on their recovery. Thunderstorms dampen the revelry in…
The 2011 business news quiz
Los Angeles TimesHow well did you follow business news this year? Here are 20 questions to help you find out.1. Which of these hit an all-time…
Presidential campaign needs to get real on salvaging middle class
Los Angeles TimesWith the coming U.S. presidential election, 2012 offers voters, business leaders and politicians an opportunity for a joint…
Mitt Romney: 'I won't cry'
Los Angeles TimesShortly after returning to New Hampshire, Mitt Romney appeared to make a passing reference to Newt Gingrich's tearful moment…
Air Force buys an Avenger, its biggest and fastest armed drone
Los Angeles TimesThe new radar-evading aircraft, which cost the Air Force $15 million, has a maximum takeoff weight of 15,800 pounds and…
Islamic scholar casts a skeptical eye on the emerging Egypt
Los Angeles TimesGamal Banna, a liberal Islamic scholar whose brother founded the Muslim Brotherhood, reflects on a year of hope and disappointment…
Syrian forces open fire on protesters, activists say
Los Angeles TimesThe Arab League's heavily criticized observer mission fails to end the bloodshed, with as many as 35 people killed across…
Roll up, roll up as David Cameron revives political honours
The GuardianNew Year honours list confirms No 10 is restoring tradition of knights of the shire as PM builds up powers of patronageSlowly…
World news
- Brazil to fine Chevron after new, small leak: ANP Reuters
- At War Blog: Gold Star Families All, Regardless of Where a Soldier Fell The New York Times
- 'Listen up, youngsters': Springsteen offers life advice in SXSW keynote The Guardian
- Crucial payment hub severs ties with Tehran Al Jazeera
- Myanmar ministries accused of corruption Financial Times
Political news
- The biggest Pinocchios of 2011 The Washington Post
- Obama ‘bowing to foreign dictators’ — and his golf game The Washington Post
- Barack Obama: the ‘food-stamp president’? The Washington Post
- OSHA Whistleblower job open — Cher can apply The Washington Post
- Can moderates deliver Mitt Romney a victory? The Washington Post
Finance news
- Report: New York is most competitive city in world JPost.com
- Ethics @ Work: How do-gooders can be held accountable JPost.com
- Budget 2012: Osborne must help the squeezed middle and tax the top | David Laws and Tim Farron The Guardian
- Landmark US-South Korea free trade pact takes effect Arab News
- Importer dollar demand drags Sri Lanka rupee to record low Arab News
Sport news
- Rugby World Cup 2011 web chat – live! | Robert Kitson The Guardian
- Cheltenham accumulator wins Nicky Henderson stable lad around £1m The Guardian
- Big Buck's flies to fourth World Hurdle victory at Cheltenham Festival The Guardian
- Athletic Bilbao 2-1 Manchester United (Bilbao win 5-3) | Europa League The Guardian
- Clippers acquire Nick Young from Wizards Los Angeles Times