euronews the network: 'The Network' tackles Europe's pensions crisis

Published on Jan 5, 2012 by Euronews

http://www.euronews.net/ Europe faces a pensions timebomb as the active population shrinks and societies get older. The financial crisis has made things worse, but also opened a window of opportunity to reform the system, as it's sharpened perceptions something must be done, and fast. But who will pay?

The financial crisis has intensified what has long been a simmering problem; what to do about about ageing populations with ever fewer workers supporting ever more pensioners, living longer?

More than 45,000 Facebook accounts - mostly in the UK and France - have been compromised.

Published on Jan 5, 2012 by Euronews

http://www.euronews.net/ More than 45,000 Facebook accounts - mostly in the UK and France - have been compromised.

A computer worm - dubbed Ramnit - has stolen login credentials and sent malicious links to users' friends.

Security experts recommend users run their anti-virus software to be sure their computer has not been infected.

USA - Republicans Hit the Ground in New Hampshire

Published on Jan 5, 2012 by AssociatedPress

While cash flow issues plague Rick Santorum's campaign, Mitt Romney's Republican presidential rivals repeatedly attack him as a candidate and attempt to close the gap in the polls. (Jan. 5)

USA - First Person: N.H. Voters Focused on Economy

Published on Jan 5, 2012 by AssociatedPress

Political expert Patrick Griffin of the New Hampshire Institute of Politics explains how the political landscape in New Hampshire is quite different than in Iowa. (Jan. 6)