Posts Tagged ‘around-the-world’

Thousands at Doctor Who weekend

Saturday, March 24th, 2012

Thousands of Doctor Who fans from around the world are meeting their heroes – and villains – at the first official convention in the series’ long history.

Read the original post:
Thousands at Doctor Who weekend

Week in pictures: 17-23 March 2012

Friday, March 23rd, 2012

News photos from around the world

Read more from the original source:
Week in pictures: 17-23 March 2012

Sidebar: ‘We the People’ Loses Appeal With People Around the World

Monday, February 6th, 2012

The United States Constitution was once a model for charters around the world, but its influence is waning, according to a new study.

See the article here:
Sidebar: ‘We the People’ Loses Appeal With People Around the World

Week in pictures: 28 January-3 February

Friday, February 3rd, 2012

News photos from around the world: 28 January-3 February

Original post:
Week in pictures: 28 January-3 February

Apple Names European Executive to Head Retail Operations

Tuesday, January 31st, 2012

Apple has named John Browett, chief executive of Dixons Retail, as its top retail executive, charged with developing the sales strategy for the company as it expands Apple stores around the world.

More:
Apple Names European Executive to Head Retail Operations

Apple report reveals labor, environmental violations

Saturday, January 14th, 2012

An audit released by Apple on Friday reveals widespread violations of worker rights and environmental practices by manufacturing partners for the company’s wildly popular iPhone, iPad and other gadgets around the world. Read full article > >

Read more:
Apple report reveals labor, environmental violations

Study: Simple measures could reduce global warming, save lives

Thursday, January 12th, 2012

Simple, inexpensive measures to cut emissions of two common pollutants will slow global warming, save millions of lives and boost crop production around the world, a large international team of scientists reported Thursday. Read full article > >

Link:
Study: Simple measures could reduce global warming, save lives

Week in pictures: 31 December 2011-6 January 2012

Friday, January 6th, 2012

Photos from around the world this week

Read more:
Week in pictures: 31 December 2011-6 January 2012

In pictures: New Year 2012

Sunday, January 1st, 2012

Images of people around the world welcoming 2012

Read more here:
In pictures: New Year 2012

VIDEO: New Year’s Eve: Celebrations for 2012 begin

Saturday, December 31st, 2011

Revellers around the world are celebrating the end of 2011 and starting to see in 2012.

Visit link:
VIDEO: New Year’s Eve: Celebrations for 2012 begin

VIDEO: Fireworks to welcome in New Year

Saturday, December 31st, 2011

Revellers around the world are celebrating the end of 2011 and starting to see in 2012.

More here:
VIDEO: Fireworks to welcome in New Year

New Year’s Eve celebrations start

Saturday, December 31st, 2011

Revellers around the world celebrate the end of 2011 and herald in 2012 with fireworks and parties on New Year’s Eve.

View original post here:
New Year’s Eve celebrations start

Experts make predictions for 2012

Thursday, December 29th, 2011

After a year of attention-grabbing headlines around the world, what might 2012 bring? BBC correspondents make their predictions on the big stories and the names to watch.

See the article here:
Experts make predictions for 2012

Pictures of the year 2011

Wednesday, December 28th, 2011

News photos from around the world

Original post:
Pictures of the year 2011

In pictures: Christmas celebrations

Sunday, December 25th, 2011

Marking Christmas around the world

Read more:
In pictures: Christmas celebrations