UK deploying 1,200 extra Olympics troops
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UK deploying 1,200 extra Olympics troops
London (CNN) – The British government will deploy an extra 1,200 troops for Olympics security, Sports Secretary Jeremy Hunt announced Tuesday.The 1,200 military personnel come on top of 3,500 already called up specially this month after security contractor G4S said it would not be able to supply the number of guards it promised.The…
Britain’s economy slumps for 3rd straight quarter
The British economy continued to contract for a third consecutive quarter, for which the weather is to blame, along with a slumping construction industry and the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee.NEW YORK (CNNMoney) — The British economy slumped for the third consecutive quarter, adding to the economic concern throughout Europe, with some…
Hong Kong sellers profit from Beijing’s ‘forbidden’ books
Hong Kong (CNN) – When a mainland Chinese tourist heard about a bookstore in Hong Kong that sold books banned by Beijing, he knew he had to check it out.The Beijing native traveled to Hong Kong for a weekend in July and stopped by People’s Commune in Causeway Bay to see if the rumors were true. “I want to know the inside stories of the…
Apple misses forecasts despite big iPad sales
LAS VEGAS (CNNMoney) — Apple reported sales Tuesday that rose nearly 24% from a year ago and a profit that soared 21%. In case you were wondering, that’s what a bad quarter for Apple looks like.Apple’s revenue, earnings per share and iPhone sales in its fiscal third quarter badly missed Wall Street analysts’ forecasts.The world’s most…
Court bans Samsung tablet from sale in Europe
(Ars Technica) – Samsung has taken another hit from Apple in Europe, thanks to an appeals court in Germany.The court ruled on Tuesday morning that the Galaxy Tab 7.7 indeed infringes upon Apple’s design patent for the iPad, and banned it from sale across the EU.The Galaxy Tab 10.1N, however, managed to make its way through the…
Former Cameron aide, Murdoch ally charged with phone hacking
London (CNN) – British prosecutors have charged a former aide to British Prime Minister David Cameron and a close confidant of media baron Rupert Murdoch with illegal eavesdropping on voice mail, authorities said Tuesday.Cameron’s former director of communications Andy Coulson is among eight journalists facing charges, as is Rebekah…
Official: Syrian rebels brace for showdown in Aleppo
(CNN) – Leaders of Syrian rebel forces ordered their fighters to attack hundreds of government troops heading toward Aleppo, the country’s largest city, a Free Syrian Army official told CNN Wednesday.The Syrian regime withdrew about 2,000 fully equipped troops, along with their tanks and artillery, from Idlib and sent them to Aleppo,…
Filmmaker aims to burst Africa ‘bombs and bullets’ myth
(CNN) – Africa is poor, corrupt and rural. Right? Think again. A team of young documentary makers is hoping to burst the myth of Africa as a dangerous backwater by shining a light on some inspiring projects taking place on the continent.When filmmaker Nosarieme Garrick hit the streets of New York to ask passersby: “What do you know about…
Bars for Ramadan’ list sparks protest in Dubai
Dubai is known for having a more vibrant nightlife than its neighbors, but a recent magazine article listing bars that will be serving during Ramadan has upset some Emiratis.London (CNN) – An English-language magazine in Dubai has been accused of disrespecting Islam by recommending places to drink during Ramadan.Time Out Dubai, a…
More rain forecast as Beijing mops up flood and comments
Hong Kong (CNN) – More rain was forecast for flood-hit BeijingWednesday, as residents continued clearing debris from the weekend deluge amid signs government censors were doing their own mop-up job on social media.On Saturday, the heaviest rain in 60 years overwhelmed Beijing’s drainage system, submerging cars, houses and provoking…
First 2012 Olympics contests kick off
London (CNN) – The Opening Ceremony for the 2012 Olympics may not be until Friday, but for some athletes, the Games begin Wednesday.British women take to the soccer field against New Zealand in Cardiff, Wales, the first of six women’s soccer games around Britain Wednesday. Women from the United States, France, Japan, Canada, Brazil,…
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