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The Latest News Headlines From France

admin — Mon, 10 Oct 2011 00:00:00 +0000

A French court has ruled that it will not force the extradition of Agathe Habyarrian, wife of former Rwardan president, to stand trail for genocide in Rwanda. Agathe Habyarrian, who currently lives in a mansion in Paris, has been refused asylum three times by a different French court.
Phoebe Philo has taken Paris fashion week by storm. Her new designs, with higher waistlines and higher heels, emphasize a woman’s proportion, line and cut. Much of the collection is done in white. Her handbags are selling faster in top designer department stores in New York than they can be produced.
6 to 10 Somalian gunmen have kidnapped an elderly handicapped French lady on the Kenyan island of Lamu. Another elderly couple was kidnapped three weeks ago. Kenya has failed to gain the release of those captured, despite government intervention. One person has been arrested.
The French Senate has elected its first Socialist leader in more than fifty years. This leaves the 2012 election in turmoil.
3 men are being investigated for the theft of art from the Museum of Modern Art. The value of the items taken in the theft, which occurred eighteen months ago, is valued at least 130 million dollars. During the theft five paintings were taken, including works by Pablo Picasso and Henri Matissie.More info here: France won’t extradite Rwandan ex-first lady

The Latest News Headlines From Germany

admin — Sun, 02 Oct 2011 00:00:00 +0000

Employees of the Leipzig Zoo made the determination to put down the loveable, crossed-eyed oppossum today, because after being listless and unable to move for many weeks, all medical testing could not determine anything wrong with the animal unless it was old age. German artist known only as Wolfgang B. has admitted to 14 paint forgeries in court yesterday, September 27. He is one of four people being charged with frasud totaling 22 million dollars. Germany Chancellor Merkel said that it had been voted that Germany would provide Greece with all required help and support so that Greece could become strong and remain in the Eurozone community. This was met with mixed opinions. Inflation in Germany has accelerated recently to 2.8 which is the fastest it has risen in three years. This is a rise from 2.4 in August. There is a hope of a slowing of the rise in 2012. Unions are seeking the return of siestas or napping to improve the health and performance of employees by cutting the risks of heart attacks and providing a much needed energy boost. In the long course this may lower the health care cost for employees. Many firms have gone so car as to provide a siesta room or nap area.

The Latest News Headlines From Japan

admin — Fri, 30 Sep 2011 00:00:00 +0000

Japanese tsunami was mapped in detail for the first time
About 2000 kilometers of The Japanese coastline was surveyed.
Researchers showed how severe the tsunami was in different parts of Japan.
The researchers still say it is not possible to show how a tsunami will show how it will react once it hits the land.

The Women’s World Cup brought victory for Japan. There was joy on Monday morning for the women’s national football team. The team won against the United States in a penalty shootout. They won the Women’s World Cup Football final in Germany.Get more information here. http://search.japantimes.co.jp/cgi-bin/st20110929a1.html Fans that were gathered at the Shibuya crossing shouted “Japan.” There was great celebration right after team won against the United States in the Women’s World Cup finals in Germany.

Kanepi upsets Wozniacki. Kaia Kanepi of Estonia won after the third match against Caroline Wozniacki of Denmark. They played at the Japan Pan Pacific Open tennis tournament in Tokyo. Kanepi won 7 to 5, 1 to 6, and 6 to 4.

Japanese Automakers have results for August. Japanese automakers are preparing for supply shortages following the devastating March earthquake and tsunami.

Japan stocks are expecting strong gains at the Japan’s stock market. The market is following the strong leads from overseas. This is encouraging news from the Tokyo market.