USA - Secretary of State Hillary Clinton expressed hopes for improved relations with North Korea

Published on Dec 19, 2011 by AssociatedPress

Secretary of State Hillary Clinton expressed hopes for improved relations with North Korea in her first public comments on the death of its leader Kim Jong Il. She spoke Monday after meeting with Japanese Foreign Minister Koichiro Gemba. (Dec. 19)

USA - House Leader John Boehner Says No to 2-month Tax Cut

Published on Dec 19, 2011 by AssociatedPress

The House intends to vote down a two-month extension of a payroll tax cut for millions of Americans that cleared the Senate late last week, leader John Boehner said Monday, and request immediate negotiations on a full-year renewal. (Dec. 19)

Russia - Raw Video: Control Tower Fire at Cheremshanka airport in Russia's Siberian region

Published on Dec 19, 2011 by AssociatedPress

A fire broke out on Monday morning at the control tower complex of Cheremshanka airport in Russia's Siberian region. The fire was eventually brought under control but the building at the foot of the air control tower was destroyed in the blaze. (Dec. 19)

euronews futuris: European energy from fish and tea bags? At least 20 percent of our food ends up as waste.

Published on Dec 19, 2011 by Euronews

http://www.euronews.net/ In Europe at least 20 percent of our food ends up as waste.

While new zero-food waste policies are on their way, researchers are imagining ways to turn current food-waste mountains into future green energy.

And they are testing their dramatic new ideas -- some 13,000 kilometres apart.

USA - Moms Turn to Phone Sex Business for Income (We Criticize Russian online dating scammers and now this news)

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USA - Duke Energy (NYSE:DUK) And American Transmission Acquire Zephyr Power Transmission Project

Uploaded by FinancialNewsOnline on Dec 19, 2011

Duke-American Transmission, a joint VC of Duke Energy (NYSE:DUK) and privately held American Transmission, has reportedly bought out the Zephyr Power Transmission Project.

The firm intends to continue the design and development of the proposed 950-mile transmission line that will deliver wind energy generated in eastern Wyoming to California and various parts the southwestern United States.

Duke Energy Corporation is an energy company located primarily in the Americas that owns an integrated network of energy assets. The Company manages a portfolio of natural gas and electric supply, delivery, and trading businesses in the United States and Latin America.

USA -- payroll tax break for 160 million US workers battle heats up

Published on Dec 19, 2011 by Euronews

http://www.euronews.net/ A tax concession for 160 million US workers is in doubt because of strong opposition from Republicans in the lower house of Congress.

Despite the fact that over the weekend the upper house, the Senate, overwhelmingly voted to delay until February an increase in that payroll tax -- which goes towards pension provisions.

Without congressional action the tax workers pay into the Social Security federal retirement programme will rise to 6.2 percent on Jan. 1, from 4.2 percent.

Sweden - Troubled car maker Saab files for bankruptcy

Uploaded by BBCNewsHeadlines on Dec 19, 2011

Troubled Swedish car maker Saab has filed for bankruptcy after failing to secure fresh funds from potential Chinese investors.

General Motors (GM), which owns part of Saab, did not want Chinese car makers accessing technology licences.

Production has been suspended at Saab's main plant in Trollhattan, Sweden, since April as the company has struggled to pay its suppliers.

Workers have complained that they have not been paid since last month.

Brian Milligan reports.