Czech Republic - Thousands of Czechs have turned out in Prague to pay their respects to Vaclav Havel

Published on Dec 21, 2011 by Euronews

http://www.euronews.net/ Thousands of Czechs have turned out in Prague to pay their respects to the former president Vaclav Havel following his death at the weekend.

A procession carried Havel's coffin from the medieval old town, where it had been displayed since Monday, to Prague Castle.

It was the first of three days of official mourning that will culminate in a state funeral on Friday. The day will also be officially marked in Slovakia where Havel was also president before the partition of the old Czechoslovakia.

Afghanistan - Taliban says it was behind the roadside bomb that kill 5 Polish soldiers involved in reconstruction work on historical sites

Published on Dec 21, 2011 by Euronews

http://www.euronews.net/ Five Polish soldiers have been killed in Afghanistan.

It is the deadliest single incident for Poland since it joined the NATO-led coalition there almost a decade ago.

The Taliban says it was behind the roadside bomb that blew up the troops' convoy in Ghazni province. It happened in a village where Polish forces have been involved in reconstruction work on historical sites.

Poland has some 2,500 soldiers in Afghanistan. A total of 36 Polish troops have died there since Warsaw deployed its forces in the country in 2002.
.
Raw Video: 5 NATO Troops Killed in Afghanistan

Published on Dec 21, 2011 by AssociatedPress

Five NATO service members died Wednesday when a roadside bomb exploded in eastern Afghanistan, the alliance said. A NATO statement did not identify the nationality of those killed but Polish reports say all five soldiers were Poles. (Dec. 21)

China - Rare concessions made in wake of unrest at Haimen in Guangdong province.

Published on Dec 21, 2011 by Euronews

http://www.euronews.net/ Chinese government officials have reportedly agreed to suspend the construction of a power plant, after thousands of angry residents took part in a protest.

Demonstrators surrounded a government building and blocked a road in the town of Haimen in Guangdong province.

Online accounts say two people died during clashes with police. A Chinese official has denied the claims.

Meanwhile, a separate protest over seized farmland and the death of an activist in police custody has ended in Wukan village, also in Guandong province.

Wayfair 1 DAY LEFT: Guaranteed Delivery by 12/23 - Kids Table and Chair Sets

 
Reindeer Fast Shipping! Items Marked with our Reindeer Icon Have Guaranteed Delivery By 12/23
 Guaranteed Delivery by 12/23:

1) Table & Chair Sets
• From KidKraft and ALEX Toys
1 DAY LEFT: Guaranteed Delivery by 12/23 - Kids Table and Chair Sets
2) Toy Boxes
• Featuring DwellStudio, Guidecraft and More
1 DAY LEFT: Guaranteed Delivery by 12/23 - Toy Boxes
3) Cookware
• Featuring Top Brands Cuisinart, All-Clad and Calphalon
1 DAY LEFT: Guaranteed Delivery by 12/23 - Cookware
4) Play Kitchen Sets
• Featuring KidKraft
1 DAY LEFT: Guaranteed Delivery by 12/23 - Play Kitchen Sets
5) Wine Racks
• Best Sellers from Crosley & Oenophilia
Wine Racks: Best Sellers from Crosley & Oenophilia
6) Suitcases
• Featuring Skyway and Goodhope Bags
Suitcases: Featuring Skyway and Goodhope Bags
**Extended Return Policy**
Any purchase between now and 12/25 can be returned through 1/30.
Here is a reminder about some of our affiliate-exclusive coupons:

• $10 off all pet orders $100 or more. Enter code 10PETS100 at checkout. Expires 12/31/11
• 10% off bedroom furniture purchases $399 or more. Enter code AFFBedroom10 at checkout. Expires 12/31/11.
• 10% off baby products on AllModern. Enter code ModernBaby10 at checkout. Expires 1/15/12.
• Free shipping and 10% off all shoes. Enter code AFFSHOES10 at checkout. Expires 12/31/11.
• Free shipping and $10 off all luggage orders $100 or more. Enter code AFFLuggage10 at checkout. Expires 12/31/11
• $40 off nursery and kids furniture orders $400 or more. Enter code AFFKids40 at checkout. Expires 1/6/12

See the Coupon/Deal database in ShareaSale for great Wayfair and AllModern deals

Syria - Both sides in the conflict flexing their muscles ahead of the arrival of Arab League monitors.

Published on Dec 21, 2011 by Euronews

http://www.euronews.net/ Both sides in the Syrian conflict are flexing their muscles ahead of the arrival of Arab League monitors.

New amateur video claims to show opposition fighters from the Syrian Free Army in the north of the country, where reports say some of the conflict's worst bloodshed has been taking place.

Among the group of army defectors, a captain reiterates the call for international protection.

Holland - Dutch telecoms market, KPN, is being scrutinised by the country's regulator for possible law violations to the detriment of consumers & competitors.

Published on Dec 21, 2011 by Euronews

http://www.euronews.net/ The leader in the Dutch telecoms market, KPN, is being scrutinised by the country's regulator for possible law violations to the detriment of consumers and competitors.

The telecom authority OPTA said it believes there is a high-risk that KPN is breaking the law, though it has detailed neither the scope nor nature of the alleged infringements.

In a separate inquiry KPN is already being investigated for possible price-fixing.

Europe - Airlines flying to and from the EU will be charged for their carbon emissions from 1 January 1012.

Published on Dec 21, 2011 by Euronews

http://www.euronews.net/ Transatlantic turbulence lies ahead, now that all airlines flying to and from the EU will be charged for their carbon emissions from January 1.

The European Court of Justice in Luxembourg declared the plan valid, ruling against US carriers contesting the legislation.

Critics of the EU rules argue that under the 1997 Kyoto climate pact, countries agreed to address emissions jointly through the UN's aviation body.

Britain - Former Daily Mirror editor Piers Morgan pressurised by Leveson Inquiry

Uploaded by telegraphtv on Dec 21, 2011

Lord Justice Leveson threatens to call Heather Mills to give evidence as former News of the World and Daily Mirror Editor Piers Morgan struggles with questions on whether he listened to illegally obtained voicemails.

.

Leveson: 'It is likely Piers Morgan knew about phone hacking'

Uploaded by telegraphtv on Dec 21, 2011

The former Daily Mirror journalist James Hipwell gives evidence to the Leveson Inquiry that directly contradicts his then-editor's testimony from only one day ago.

.

Leveson: phone hacking was 'daily routine' at Daily Mirror

Uploaded by telegraphtv on Dec 21, 2011

Former Mirror journalist James Hipwell tells the Leveson Inquiry it was "very
unlikely" that former editor Piers Morgan did not know about alleged
phone hacking at The Daily Mirror.