Ministers 'can block rail bonus'
2012-02-06 00:56:38
Labour has urged ministers to block six-figure bonuses for Network Rail bosses, insisting they have the power to prevent such payouts.

Indonesia growth at 15-year high
2012-02-06 00:55:16
Indonesia's economy grows at its fastest pace in 15 years during 2011, boosted by increased investment and growing domestic demand.

L’Union européenne demande à Google de suspendre l’application de ses nouvelles règles de confidentialité
2012-02-06 00:55:07
Le groupe des 29 a adressé un courrier à Google pour lui demander de suspendre l’entrée en vigueur de ces nouvelles règles prévues le 1er mars. Le géant américain s’y refuse.

In The Future, The Business Founder Will Not Be Ignored
2012-02-06 00:50:55
The entrepreneurial world loves nothing like a good meme. One of the more recent ones making the rounds from Palo Alto to Paris is that a startup simply can’t get off the ground without a technical founder. Investors, entrepreneurs and tech journalists alike will tell you that if you’re not a whiz kid fresh out of Stanford’s CS program, you are essentially not fundable -- entrepreneura non grata. Well, I am here to tell you that they are right. For now. Soon, however, I believe we’ll see a marked shift in who holds the cards in the startup world.

Asian stocks rise as U.S. jobs gain outweighs fears (Reuters)
2012-02-06 00:49:12
Reuters - Asian shares rose on Monday as surprisingly robust U.S. jobs data bolstered investor risk appetite, overshadowing worries about a lack of progress in Greek debt restructuring talks that are vital to containing the euro zone crisis.

Eli Manning, Giants don't let Super Bowl slip through fingers - Los Angeles Times
2012-02-06 00:48:41
Los Angeles TimesEli Manning, Giants don't let Super Bowl slip through fingersLos Angeles TimesManning earns MVP award in New York's 21-17 win after leading late drive to the winning TD against Patriots for the second time in last five Super Bowls. A long pass to Mario Manningham is key play. Giants quarterback Eli Manning reacts after watching ...Manning rallies Giants to Super Bowl XLVI win over PatriotsMiamiHerald.comGiants beat Patriots 21-17, win Super BowlCBS NewsGiants Beat Patriots in Final RallyNew York TimesUSA TODAY -Washington Post -Boston.comall 11,931 news articles »

Qantas CEO warns on airline laws
2012-02-06 00:43:21
The chief executive of Qantas says the airline would be forced to cut services and jobs should pro-Australia airline bills be passed.

Données utilisateurs : MegaUpload obtient un nouveau sursis de la part de Cogent
2012-02-06 00:43:02
L’avocat de MegaUpload a fait savoir que l’hébergeur acceptait d’attendre jusqu’à fin février pour laisser le temps à l’entreprise de trouver un accord avec la justice américaine. Il a expliqué à ZDNet.fr que le processus de restitution des données pourrait prendre plusieurs semaines.

Egypt Defies US by Setting Trial for 19 Americans on Criminal Charges - New York Times
2012-02-06 00:40:17
CBC.caEgypt Defies US by Setting Trial for 19 Americans on Criminal ChargesNew York TimesCAIRO — Egypt's military-led government said Sunday that it would put 19 Americans and two dozen others on trial in a politically charged criminal investigation into the foreign financing of nonprofit groups that has shaken the 30-year alliance between ...Egypt to try 19 Americans in case straining tiesThe Associated Pressall 2,076 news articles »

No Longer an Upset: Madonna Acts Her Age - New York Times
2012-02-06 00:39:41
New York TimesNo Longer an Upset: Madonna Acts Her AgeNew York TimesThe bad girl is a grown-up now, like it or not. Madonna, 53, danced her way back toward worldwide visibility Sunday as the halftime attraction for the Super Bowl, with a giant supporting cast — gladiators, acrobats, cheerleaders, drummers, ...Madonna's Super Bowl Show: Halftime FumblesMTV.comMIA Flips the Bird as Madonna Tries to Keeps Super Bowl Halftime Show CleanReutersMIA's middle finger punctuates Super Bowl halftime showCNNBoston Herald -Los Angeles Times -Houston Chronicleall 1,390 news articles »

M.I.A. flips bird during Super Bowl halftime show (AP)
2012-02-06 00:35:35
AP - For all the pomp and excess of Madonna's Super Bowl halftime extravaganza a single extended middle finger by guest singer M.I.A. is likely to be the most remembered piece of the show.

Fire kills husband of missing Utah woman, 2 boys (AP)
2012-02-06 00:31:36
AP - Josh Powell's note was simple and short, a farewell to the world after two years of being scrutinized in the media, hammered by police and questioned by judges, prosecutors and social workers, living his life under a microscope since the day his wife vanished.

Resilient Chevy, Chrysler ads win at Super Bowl - Reuters
2012-02-06 00:19:32
AceShowbizResilient Chevy, Chrysler ads win at Super BowlReutersBy Lisa Richwine | LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - General Motors scored with an Armageddon-proof Chevy truck while a Clint Eastwood pep talk for America won notice for rival Chrysler during the high-stakes brand battle at Sunday's Super Bowl.Commercial appeal: The highs and lows of Sunday's Super Bowl adsSan Jose Mercury NewsSuper Bowl commercials: Matthew Broderick and Little Darth scored, but Clint ...Chicago Sun-TimesWe'll be posting all of the 2012 Super Bowl commercials here as they air on TV ...Detroit Free PressNew York Daily News -Cinema Blend -AceShowbizall 132 news articles »

Egypt to try 19 Americans in case straining ties (AP)
2012-02-06 00:14:50
AP - Ignoring a U.S. threat to cut off aid, Egypt has referred 19 Americans and 24 other employees of nonprofit groups to trial before a criminal court on accusations they illegally used foreign funds to foment unrest in the country.

As Nevada counts, Republican candidates press on - Los Angeles Times
2012-02-06 00:14:42
Los Angeles TimesAs Nevada counts, Republican candidates press onLos Angeles TimesIn a lively campaign weekend, Romney trades more shots with Gingrich, who in turn is lampooned on 'Saturday Night Live.' Donna Meichtry of California appears Friday at a campaign event for Republican presidential candidate Ron Paul in Las Vegas.Economic Gains, Questions on Romney Boost Obama's Prospects for NovemberABC NewsNewt down but not out, he vowsBoston HeraldGingrich vows to fight to convention, but Nevada effort fell shortBoston GlobeNew York Times -Wall Street Journal -Reutersall 7,298 news articles »