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Saturday, January 7, 2012

Iran - tensions boost oil prices pushing the price of Brent crude oil above $113

Published on Jan 6, 2012 by Euronews

http://www.euronews.net/ Mounting tensions between Iran and the West are sparking concern over possible supply disruptions pushing the price of Brent crude oil above $113 a barrel on Friday.

Analyst expect more volatility after Iran threatened to shut the Strait of Hormuz, the world's most important oil route.

That was in response to tighter sanctions from the US and a possible ban on its crude exports to Europe.

"The supply risk regarding Iran is still boiling. On top of this, there is also supply risk from Nigeria," said Carsten Fritsch, analyst at Commerzbank.

Turkey - The detention of Ilker Basbug is the main talking point

Published on Jan 6, 2012 by Euronews

http://www.euronews.net/ The detention of Ilker Basbug is the main talking point in Turkey.

Newspapers heralded the arrest on their front pages. Some detailed the accusations that he was the leader of terrorist organisation and had been preparing the ground for a military coup.

Others pointed to fact that it is unprecedented in modern Turkey.

One Istanbul resident said: 'Whoever makes mistakes must be held accountable whether it is an ordinary man or a Chief of Staff or a politician. Whoever acts against the people, illegally, and unjustly must face trial.'

New Book Details Patrick Swayze's Cancer Fight

Worth Fighting For: Love, Loss, and Moving Forward [Hardcover] Lisa Niemi Swayze (Author)
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Published on Jan 6, 2012 by AssociatedPress

It's been two years since actor Patrick Swayze died from pancreatic cancer and his wife Lisa Niemi Swayze is still figuring out how to navigate her life without him. She writes of his illness and about her loss in a new book now in stores. (Jan. 6)

The Time of My Life [Hardcover] Patrick Swayze (Author), Lisa Niemi Swayze (Author)

USA - Series of Distractions for GOP N.H. Candidates. New Jobs Report Tops N.H. Campaigning

Published on Jan 6, 2012 by AssociatedPress

On the same day new unemployment numbers were positive news for the White House, the GOP candidates in N.H. were dealing with other controversies, protests and lagging poll numbers. (Jan. 6)

New Jobs Report Tops N.H. Campaigning

Published on Jan 6, 2012 by AssociatedPress

On the heels of positive economic news for the White House, the field of GOP Presidential hopefuls campaigning in New Hampshire and South Carolina were quick to point out -- the economy is still their chief concern. (Jan. 6)