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Indonesia healthcare buckling under strain

Reuters — 19 May 2013 03:21:00 +0000

May 19 - As Indonesia scrambles to implement universal health care reforms, crowded hospitals in Jakarta feel the brunt, faced with more patients than they can handle. Sarah Charlton reports.

China turns to age-old solution for rural elderly

Reuters — 19 May 2013 02:24:00 +0000

May 19 - A new scheme rolling out in Chinese villages enlists 'young elderly' people to care for the very elderly left behind as young workers rush to the big cities. Max Duncan reports.

Female politician killed in Pakistan

Reuters — 19 May 2013 01:34:00 +0000

May 18 - Anguished relatives and friends react to the news that Zahra Shaid Hussain, a politician in the PTI party was gunned down by unknown assailants. Deborah Gembara reports.

Video shows airstrikes on towns outside of Damascus

Reuters — 18 May 2013 20:20:00 +0000

May 18 - Air strikes on towns outside of the Syrian capital sent a fire ball into the sky and left considerable damage in Yabroud and Douma. Deborah Gembara reports.

Safety officials launch probe into Connecticut train crash

Reuters — 18 May 2013 23:00:00 +0000

May 18 - U.S. safety officials launched a probe into the Connecticut train derailment and crash that injured dozens. Deborah Gembara reports.

Dueling political rallies end in clashes in Kiev

Reuters — 18 May 2013 17:38:00 +0000

May 18 - Ukrainian opposition leader Vitaly Klitschko told supporters "I'm certain that we can beat this dictatorship which is imposed on us" at one of several political rallies in Kiev. Deborah Gembara reports.

Police, protesters clash in Turkey border town

Reuters — 18 May 2013 15:36:00 +0000

May 18 - Demonstrators in the Turkish border town of Reyhanli clash with riot police during an anti-government protest over recent deadly bomb attacks. Sunita Rappai reports.

Plane catches fire landing at Moscow airport

Reuters — 18 May 2013 15:00:00 +0000

May 18 - Tense scenes on Moscow airport tarmac as passengers evacuate a burning plane. Tom Dinham reports.

Madrid celebrations turn into riot

Reuters — 18 May 2013 14:19:00 +0000

May 18 - Atletico Madrid supporters clash with police as the celebration of their King's Cup win over Real Madrid turn violent. Lily Grimes reports.

Rome protest turns up heat on Letta

Reuters — 18 May 2013 13:21:00 +0000

May 18 - Unions take to the streets in Rome calling for an end to austerity measures and demanding the government prioritises economic growth. Sunita Rappai reports.

Iraq blasts hit Sunni areas

Reuters — 18 May 2013 11:08:00 +0000

May 18 - A series of explosions strike predominantly-Sunni areas of Iraq on Friday, leaving scores dead. Tom Dinham reports.

One dead, dozens wounded in Egypt sectarian clashes

Reuters — 18 May 2013 11:08:00 +0000

May 18 - A feud between Christians and Muslims in Egypt's second city of Alexandria leaves one dead and dozens wounded as sectarian tensions persist. Lily Grimes reports.

Rally marks 100 days of Guantanamo hunger strike

Reuters — 18 May 2013 08:19:00 +0000

May 18 - To mark the 100th day of a hunger strike at the Guantanamo Bay detention centre, protesters rally in New York to urge U.S. President Barack Obama to close the camp. Sarah Charlton reports.

Commuter trains collide injuring up to 60 people

Reuters — 18 May 2013 06:05:00 +0000

May 18 - Sixty people are injured when a commuter train travelling from New York City derails near the Connecticut suburb of Fairfield and collides with another train. Sarah Charlton reports.

At least eight dead in Afghan blasts

Reuters — 18 May 2013 02:31:00 +0000

May 18 - Twin explosions at a residential area in southern Afghanistan kills eight people and wounds at least 60 others. Sarah Charlton reports.

Two bombings at mosques in Northwestern Pakistan

Reuters — 18 May 2013 00:04:00 +0000

May 17 - Bombs at two mosques in the remote area of Malakand in northwestern Pakistan, kill at least ten people. Deborah Gembara reports.

Toronto mayor says allegations he used drugs are "ridiculous"

Reuters — 17 May 2013 22:13:00 +0000

May 17 - Toronto Mayor Rob Ford says allegations he used drugs are 'ridiculous' following media reports about a video which purports to show him smoking crack. Deborah Gembara reports.

Consumers power rally to fourth week

Reuters — 17 May 2013 22:07:00 +0000

May 17 - Summary of business headlines: Jump in consumer sentiment, leading indicators propel Wall Street to fourth up week, Dow and S&P 500 at new heights; Jim Rogers sees correction in gold continuing. Conway G. Gittens reports.

U.S. Week Ahead: Jamie Dimon would be mad to leave JPM

Reuters — 17 May 2013 20:28:00 +0000

May 17 - Jamie Dimon's position as boss of JPMorgan will not be diminished if he loses the Chairman role, according to Reuters Breakingviews' Antony Currie.

Human Rights Watch says they've found torture devices, documents in Syria

Reuters — 17 May 2013 17:56:00 +0000

May 17 - Interrogation rooms with wooden boards used to immobilize detainees, are among the evidence of torture Human Rights Watch says it has uncovered in Syria. Deborah Gembara reports.

Obama worse for press freedom than Nixon: Goodale

Reuters — 17 May 2013 17:56:00 +0000

James Goodale, who represented the New York Times in the Pentagon Papers case, tells Reuters Global Editor-at-Large Sir Harold Evans that President Obama is fast becoming the worst president ever when it comes to defending freedom of the press. Goodale is the author of "Fighting for the Press: The Inside Story of the Pentagon Papers and Other Battles."

Techquity: Yahoo could tumble with Tumblr, Tim Cook vs. IRS

Reuters — 17 May 2013 18:13:00 +0000

May 17 - Reuters Breakingviews Columnist Rob Cyran gives his take on Yahoo's reported interest in buying Tumblr and Apple CEO Tim Cook's scheduled appearance before Congress on tax issues.

MuniLand: Detroit Chp. 9 possible in 12-16 months-investor

Reuters — 17 May 2013 17:58:00 +0000

May 17 - Director of Northern Trust's Municipal Fixed Income unit, Tim McGregor says a bankruptcy filing could be in Detroit's future in the next 12 to 16 months.

Trading at Noon: A look at tech IPO's on FB's anniversary

Reuters — 17 May 2013 16:21:00 +0000

May 17 - A look at tech IPO's that debuted alongside Facebook in 2012 & which IPO will make the biggest splash this year.

Breakingviews: Bank boss bingo

Reuters — 17 May 2013 16:51:00 +0000

May 17 - Breakingviews editors namecheck Wells Fargo's John Stumpf, who is venturing onto the anti-regulation soapbox, and Jamie Dimon of JPMorgan, who faces a potentially contentious annual meeting.