[World] Russia's Plan to Bar American Adoptions Upends Families

Russia's Plan to Bar American Adoptions Upends Families
http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5jleDGsWicKA9_c8JYJX5xsNQ2O1w?docId=e8a217e902a54f9f8e3ebc2b1105610b
MOSCOW - President Vladimir V. Putin's decision on Thursday to endorse a ban on the adoption of Russian children by American citizens dealt a serious blow to an already strained diplomatic relationship, but for hundreds of Americans enmeshed in the ...

India gang rape spurs national dialogue
http://www.csmonitor.com/World/Global-News/2012/1227/India-gang-rape-spurs-national-dialogue
The Indian government's crackdown on the anti-rape protests that have continued for nearly two weeks in New Delhi has only aggravated public anger and concern about women's safety.

Caretaker PM will be selected with consensus: Zardari
http://www.thenews.com.pk/Todays-News-13-19774-Caretaker-PM-will-be-selected-with-consensus-Zardari
GARHI KHUDA BAKHSH: President Asif Ali Zardari on Thursday said the Pakistan People's Party will install a transparent caretaker set-up, in consultation with all political parties and the opposition, to ensure holding of free and fair polls.

North Korea's China Trade Expanded More Than 60 Percent in 2011
http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-12-26/north-korea-s-china-trade-expanded-more-than-60-percent-in-2011.html
North Korea's trade with China expanded more than 60 percent to $5.63 billion in 2011, as the totalitarian regime deepened its dependence on its main political and financial backer.

Italy - Factors to watch on Dec. 28
http://www.sfgate.com/news/article/Italy-s-borrowing-costs-rise-ahead-of-elections-4148672.php
Fri Dec 28, 2012 12:00am EST. The following factors could affect Italian markets on Friday. Reuters has not verified the newspaper reports, and cannot vouch for their accuracy.

New Israeli right-wing leader who opposes Palestinian statehood worries ...
http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5iQjffUBL8iW8o850kfxIcwhJer8Q?docId=7484ed8024c64404b341b77422de3e52
RAANANA, Israel - The charismatic new leader of Israel's Jewish religious right is siphoning a large chunk of votes from the prime minister's party, according to polls ahead of Jan. 22 elections, and if the trend continues, the high-tech millionaire and former ...

Sweater knit by opposition leader and Nobel laureate Suu Kyi sells at Myanmar ...
http://www.independent.ie/breaking-news/world-news/suu-kyi-sweater-fetches-30000-3337702.html
YANGON, Myanmar - A hand-knit woolen sweater made by Nobel laureate Aung San Suu Kyi has sold at an auction in Myanmar for almost $50,000.

South African president says dogs are part of white culture
http://www.news.com.au/breaking-news/world/zuma-in-doghouse-after-pet-comments/story-e6frfkui-1226544392508
Jacob Zuma, the president of South Africa, is using his office to rail against pets. Why? He says they're part of white culture and that black citizens who love dogs are simply trying to be white: "Even if you apply any kind of lotion and straighten your hair, you will ...

Iranian Leader Fires Woman From Cabinet
http://www.news.com.au/breaking-news/world/iran-president-sacks-cabinets-sole-woman/story-e6frfkui-1226544373660
Iran's president on Thursday dismissed his health minister, the only woman to serve in the cabinet since the 1979 Islamic Revolution, after she publicly criticized the government's response to acute shortages of medicine imports, an indirect consequence of ...