International Business Times

Whatever Happened To Libyan Oil? For Western Oil Giants, The Crude Is Sweet But China And Russia May Get The Biggest Taste

JaceyFortin — Sat, 25 May 2013 02:20:05 GMT

Photo: Reuters/Esam Al-Fetori A security officer walks past a gas pipeline after an explosion south of the city of Ajdabiyah on April 3, 2013.

Cayman Islands Elections Put New Party In Power, Shaking Up Hedge Fund Haven

JaceyFortin — Thu, 23 May 2013 18:24:52 GMT

The People’s Progressive Movement has emerged the winner of elections on the Cayman Islands, according to results announced Thursday. Leader Alden McLaughlin is likely to become premier of the small but highly influential group of islands in the Caribbean Sea, but the global elite who use it a financial haven need not worry.

Chinese Premier Li Keqiang’s India Visit: Indian Media Smitten By His Charm; Chinese Media Positive On Sino-Indian Ties

Gayathri — Tue, 21 May 2013 11:11:55 GMT

A mood of benign optimism, mostly devoid of nationalist sentiment, has taken over from the hostility and anxiety preceding Chinese Premier Li Keqiang’s maiden visit to India.

The belligerence, which had built up over the weeks before the visit was triggered by mounting tensions between New Delhi and Beijing, after India accused Chinese troops of an incursion into Indian territory in Jammu and Kashmir on the night of April 15, has since died down.

'Monsanto Protection Act 2.0' Would Ban GMO-Labeling Laws At State Level

casac8 — Fri, 17 May 2013 18:13:18 GMT

Is this the "Monsanto Protection Act 2.0"?

An amendment inserted into the 2013 Farm Bill passed by the House of Representatives' Agriculture Committee Wednesday would revoke the ability of individual states' lawmakers to pass GMO-labeling laws, food advocates warn.

Obama Is More Nixonian Than Nixon, Critics Say, In Response To IRS Tea Party Scandal And AP Phone Seizure

cjzara — Tue, 14 May 2013 17:27:05 GMT

“[T]his is a far cry from President Richard Nixon’s interest in intimidating his political enemies through selective audits of personal tax records,” the New York Times’ editorial board wrote in an op-ed piece on Monday.

Barbara Walters Retirement Leaves Room On 'The View': Who Will Replace The Host?

cjzara — Mon, 13 May 2013 18:08:47 GMT

Photo: Lisa Mahapatra Wishful thinking: Michelle Obama is among the people viewers have suggested as a replacement for Barbara Walters, who is retiring from "The View" in 2014.

Rush Limbaugh’s Radio Decline Is No Fluke: Twitter-Fueled Advertising Boycott Could Usher In The End Of Host’s Deal With Cumulus Media

cjzara — Tue, 07 May 2013 18:48:52 GMT

Photo: Reuters Rush Limbaugh has been the target of a yearlong advertising boycott.

Iranian Terror Goes Global: Bold New Tactics For Tehran's Shadowy Quds Forces

JaceyFortin — Tue, 07 May 2013 12:57:35 GMT

A terrorism case in the East African country of Kenya came to a close on Monday when two suspects were convicted of participating in a scheme to set off explosions in several cities.

At first glance, the case doesn't appear exceptional. Kenya has suffered numerous attacks from the extremist group al-Shabaab, which is linked to al-Qaeda and has roots in Somalia. Kenyan forces have been heavily involved in efforts to dismantle the terrorist network, and retaliatory attacks on Kenyan soil have increased over the past two years.

'Mad Men' Season 6 Episode 6 Recap: 'There's Poop On The Stairs Again'

ekilloran — Mon, 06 May 2013 18:53:31 GMT

Photo: AMC Peggy Olson, played by Elisabeth Moss, will be returning to Sterling Cooper Draper Pryce.

African Air Travel: Why Are Airlines In Africa So Expensive, Unsafe And Impossible To Navigate

JaceyFortin — Sat, 04 May 2013 13:21:00 GMT

Photo: Reuters/Thomas Mukoya

A Dead Dissident Rises In Cambodia: Chea Vichea Stands Up For Workers’ Rights

JaceyFortin — Sat, 04 May 2013 00:21:27 GMT

A strange thing happened in Cambodia’s capital city of Phnom Penh on Friday.

Just off Sinanouk Boulevard, downtown’s main drag, a small ceremony was held to mark the unveiling of a modest statue. Visitors hung garlands of flowers over the figure’s arms, one of which gestures toward the West.

The statue itself is no bigger than life-size. It stands in front of Wat Langka, a centuries-old pagoda. The roughly depicted man is Chea Vichea, a labor activist who lost his life nine years ago.

The 9-Year-Old Pervert: Placing Children On Sex-Offender Registries Has Chilling Effects, A Human Rights Watch Study Reveals

cjzara — Fri, 03 May 2013 20:10:33 GMT

What happens when you mark a child as a monster for the rest of his life?

Jobs Report - 5 Job Search Tips Every College Grad Should Know

jlazzaro — Fri, 03 May 2013 15:02:44 GMT

Most recent college grads, as well as those about to graduate in a few weeks, realize that the U.S. job market is a challenging one, to put it diplomatically.

Weapons For Rebels: What Lethal Aid Would Look Like If America Armed The Syrian Opposition

JaceyFortin — Fri, 03 May 2013 13:04:44 GMT

Correction: An earlier version of this story omitted the word "non-state" to describe those actors prohibited from receiveing Manpad transfers from the United States. Government-to-government transfers of Manpads are not prohibited.

More than two years since the uprising in Syria first erupted into a bloody conflict, the U.S. administration is weighing the costs and benefits of an intervention.

Bolivian President Morales Shuns USAID: Why He May Not Need The Money

JaceyFortin — Thu, 02 May 2013 09:12:38 GMT

Bolivian President Evo Morales sparked controversy on Wednesday when he called for the U.S. Agency for International Development, or USAID, to leave his country.

The statement came during a May Day rally in La Paz, the Bolivian seat of government. Morales, who leads the Movimiento al Socialismo, or MAS, has long accused the U.S. government of conspiring against his leftist administration.

Tony Awards 2013: Tom Hanks 'Lucky Guy' Nomination Puts EGOT Within Reach, But Does He Deserve It?

cjzara — Tue, 30 Apr 2013 18:15:48 GMT

The American Theatre Wing straddled a difficult line with its 2013 Tony Award nominations, compiling a diverse list of hopefuls who should attract a sizable audience for the awards telecast without alienating hardcore theater loyalists.

In Nigeria, A Shady Contract: Government Suspected Of Signing Intelligence Technology Deal With Israeli Company

JaceyFortin — Mon, 29 Apr 2013 17:24:31 GMT

A Nigerian newspaper claims to have exposed a controversial new agreement between the country's central government and an Israeli defense electronics company.

Many details remain hazy, and the report is unconfirmed by both the administration and the company. But if the allegations are true, Nigeria is working toward the implementation of a new national intelligence and surveillance system, and concerned citizens worry that their constitutional rights could be at risk.

‘Mad Men’ Season 6 MLK Episode: Did ‘The Flood’ Overplay Violence In New York City In The Wake Of Martin Luther King Assassination?

cjzara — Mon, 29 Apr 2013 17:24:21 GMT

Matthew Weiner had a dream -- but was it based in reality?

'Mad Men' Recap, Season 6 Episode 5: A Shameful, Shameful Day

ekilloran — Mon, 29 Apr 2013 14:32:58 GMT

After a slow season six start, “Mad Men” finally hit its stride on Sunday with “The Flood,” which was fully consumed by the assassination of Martin Luther King Jr. and the uneasy race relations in its immediate aftermath.

New York Times Vs BuzzFeed: Competing Models For Breaking News In The Era Of Twitter, Reddit, And Mob-Sourced Journalism

cjzara — Fri, 26 Apr 2013 17:43:55 GMT

In the wake of the Boston Marathon bombings, their aftermath and the subsequent manhunt for the suspects, no small number of media commentators have written about the troubling state of breaking news. Messy and downright inaccurate reports from trusted outlets such as CNN left consumers confused and fellow journalists exasperated.

For Serbia And Kosovo, Progress And A Pile Of Rocks: EU Agreement Brings Hope Of Reconciliation

JaceyFortin — Fri, 26 Apr 2013 09:44:53 GMT

Photo: Reuters/Hazir Reka A woman walks near a barricade set up on the main bridge over the Ibar River, in the ethnically divided town of Mitrovica.

Wikipedia’s Female Problem: Yes, There’s A Sexist Slant, But Here’s What You Can Do About It

cjzara — Thu, 25 Apr 2013 18:40:33 GMT

A page-turning controversy is unfolding over Wikipedia’s categorization of American novelists, but maybe it doesn’t have to be this way.

Zach Braff Kickstarter Campaign: Twitter Backlash As ‘Wish I Was Here’ Tests Limits Of Crowd Funding

cjzara — Wed, 24 Apr 2013 20:56:24 GMT

Updated Saturday 8:07 p.m.: Braff met his fund-raising goal of $2 million in three days. On Saturday afternoon he tweeted, "I will not let you down. Let's go make a killer movie!"

Updated Thursday 2:12 p.m.: A spokesperson for Kickstarter told IBTimes that Braff's campaign has not set any money-raising records. Meanwhile, the campaign seems to have slowed down. The project has raised $1.55 million, only slighly higher than it was this morning.

Fox News Ratings For Boston Bombings: Viewers Flock To Conservative Network Over CNN’s Coverage Of Terrorist Attack And Aftermath

cjzara — Wed, 24 Apr 2013 18:16:09 GMT

Last week was bookended by two major news events -- the Boston Marathon bombings on Monday and subsequent capture of suspect Dzhokhar Tsarneav on Friday. As a result, cable news outlets saw a huge spike in ratings all week long, even as much of the social media chatter focused on CNN, which stumbled horrifically through an inaccurate report about a supposed “dark-skinned” suspect.

Strapless Dress Ban At Readington Middle School Raises Questions: What About Slits, Cutouts And Backless Dresses?

n.deninno — Wed, 24 Apr 2013 15:08:26 GMT

A New Jersey middle school principal is under fire for proposing a ban on strapless dresses for the school dance. But the notion of banning a dress for its lack of straps raises more questions about what’s considered questionable attire: What about super-high slits, midriff cutouts and backless styles?