ASIA Today, Nov 03, 2011

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Interpol works to save Asian tigers USA Today Poaching and habitat fragmentation have caused Asia's wild tiger population to decrease from about 100000 in 1900 to fewer than 3500today, according to Interpol. Their habitat spans China, Russia, SoutheastAsia and the Indian subcontinent. ... See all stories on this topic » USA Today

Today We Learn Even More About Scoot, Asia's Next Budget Airline Jaunted Well today we got a little more information about the carrier, thanks to a tip from our buddy Will Horton over at the Wings Down Under blog—thanks again! As you can see above, a rendering of the new paint job is already kicking around, and we have to ... See all stories on this topic » Jaunted

Business Leaders Urge Bigger Role for Yuan Wall Street Journal By AARON BACK Asia Today: As G-20 leaders meet in Cannes, there are questions over China's willingness to support the euro zone's bailout fund, and the internationalization of the Chinese currency. The WSJ's Jake Lee discusses with Isabella Steger. ... See all stories on this topic »

Euro, Asian Stocks Fall as EU Leaders Withhold Greek Aid Before Referendum Bloomberg He was speaking to party lawmakers in Parliament in Athens today. Andrea Catherwood and David Tweed report on Bloomberg Television's "Last Word." (Source: Bloomberg) Stocks, commodities and the euro rose, while Treasuries slid, as Greece moved closer ... See all stories on this topic » Bloomberg

Baker Hughes to Present at CLSA Asia USA San Francisco Sacramento Bee 3, 2011 -- /PRNewswire/ -- Baker Hughes (NYSE: BHI) announced today that Peter Ragauss, Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, will present at CLSA AsiaUSA in San Francisco, California, on November 7, 2011, at 1:30 pm Eastern time. ... See all stories on this topic »

AIG Posts Loss on Writedowns Tied to AIA, Mortgage-Bond Decline San Francisco Chronicle ... former Asian subsidiary. The third-quarter net loss widened to $4.11 billion, or $2.16 a share, from $2.52 billion, or $18.53, a year earlier when there were fewer shares outstanding, according to a statement today from the New York-based company. ... See all stories on this topic »

KyLinTV Continues to Deliver More Exclusive Chinese HD Channels Sacramento Bee 3, 2011 -- /PRNewswire-Asia/ -- World-leading Chinese IPTV provider KyLinTV announced today the official launch of two more HD channels – KyLinTV Variety HD Channel and Kunlun Drama HD Channel as part of its KyLinTV package. All KyLinTV subscribers in ... See all stories on this topic »

Pei Wei Rewards Fans for Exploring Asian Markets on New Website EON: Enhanced Online News (press release) (EON: Enhanced Online News)--Today, Pei Wei Asian Diner, a fast-casual concept by PF Chang's China Bistro Inc. (NASDAQ: PFCB), announced the launch of a new interactive website, PeiWeiMarket.com. The site invites fans to tour the markets of Asia ... See all stories on this topic » EON: Enhanced Online News (press release)

Avazu Inc. Muscled in on the Asian Market With its DSP (Demand-Side Platform ... MarketWatch (press release) 3, 2011 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ -- As an innovative display advertising company and an established player in Europe, Avazu Inc. is today officially announcing the launch of their DSP (Demand-Side Platform) services with RTB capacities in Asia. ... See all stories on this topic »

Thanks a Bunch to This Week's Advertisers Above the Law Most US associate hires in Asia during the hiring boom in first half of 2011 were cap markets practices. Today, M&A hiring remains on same level as first half 2011 and fund formation hiring was red hot the past few months (but there are only a finite ... See all stories on this topic »

Asia Today: Chinese Aid, Yuan Come Into Focus at G-20 - China ... Asia Today: As G-20 leaders meet in Cannes, there are questions over China's willingness to support the euro zone's bailout fund, and the internationalization of ... blogs.wsj.com/.../asia-today-chinese-aid-yuan-come-into-focus...

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Gold ended the Asian session relatively unchanged today GOLD ended the Asian session relatively unchanged today as the USD gained and equities finished the session of the high's as the usual risk off Friday theme ... www.fxstreet.com/technical/analysis-reports/compass.../28/

Business Leaders Urge Bigger Role for Yuan By AARON BACK Asia Today: As G-20 leaders meet in Cannes, there are questions over China's willingness to support the euro zone's bailout fund, ... asia.wsj.com/.../SB1000142405297020371620457701354161...

Can Today's Election Heal a Divided Kyrgyzstan? By Joshua Foust Today, Kyrgyzstan holds an election for President. It is a remarkable day for several reasons. As Central Asia's most democratic state, ... www.theatlantic.com/international/archive/...a.../247448/

LA TIMES - Syria signs Arab League deal to pull back military, Nov 03, 2011

"By Patrick J. McDonnell, Los Angeles Times

November 2, 2011, 6:25 p.m.
Reporting from Beirut— Under intense pressure from Arab states, Syria has signed a pact to pull its armed forces from the streets, release political prisoners and engage with opposition groups after seven months of unrest that has ravaged the strategically situated nation and unsettled the entire region."

CNN News - Greek prime minister rejects stepping aside, Nov 03, 2011

Greek PM calls for 'agreement'

STORY HIGHLIGHTS

• Papanderou calls on opposition to work with him to support bailout
• Stepping aside would be "irresponsible," he says

Athens (CNN) -- Prime Minister George Papandreou made an impassioned appeal Thursday for the opposition to work with him in implementing the bailout agreed to last week, calling it "our duty" to support the deal, but called his opponent's recommendation that he step aside "irresponsible."

CBS News - U.K. police: 6,000 possible phone hack victims, Nov 03, 2011

In this July 10, 2011 file photo, a customer buys a copy of "News of the World" from a newspaper vendor in central London. (AP Photo/Sang Tan)

(AP)

LONDON - British police increased their estimate Thursday of potential phone hacking victims of the News of the World tabloid to 5,795 people.

The acknowledgment that hundreds of potential victims had been missed by police is a further embarrassment for London's police force, whose reputation has been tarnished by its failure to get to grips with the scandal.

REUTERS - Greek PM's hold on power slips despite bailout bravado, Nov 03, 2011

By Dina Kyriakidou and Lefteris Papadimas

ATHENS | Thu Nov 3, 2011 6:02pm EDT

(Reuters) - Greek Prime Minister George Papandreou defied demands on Thursday that he resign over his decision to hold a referendum on the nation's euro zone bailout deal, calling instead for his party to unite for a confidence vote in the government.

G20 Summit, Cannes (France), Nov 03, 2011

G20 summit: doubts rise over China's willingness to help finance rescue fund The Guardian This article was published on guardian.co.uk at 10.37 GMT on Thursday 3 November 2011 . It was last modified at 11.10 GMT on Thursday 3 November 2011 . Barack Obama and Nicolas Sarkozy walk past flags at the start of the G20 summit in Cannes. ... See all stories on this topic » The Guardian

G20 summit: Cameron will urge EU to flesh out bailout deal The Guardian This article was published on guardian.co.uk at 15.31 GMT on Wednesday 2 November 2011 . It was last modified at 08.34 GMT on Thursday 3 November 2011 . David Cameron will travel to Cannes for the G20 summit on Thursday urging EU members to act ... See all stories on this topic » The Guardian

The G20, Global Business, and Global Growth RealClearPolitics By Myron Brilliant - November 3, 2011 This week in Cannes, France, leaders of the G20gather at their annual summit amidst concerns that the global economy is tipping back towards the low-growth track. The once-crowded agenda proposed by France ... See all stories on this topic »

UAE set to contribute to G20 Summit in France gulfnews.com Abu Dhabi: The UAE official delegation has departed the UAE to participate in the G20Leaders Summit in Cannes, France on 3-4 November 2011. Led by Shaikh Abdullah Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Foreign Minister, the delegation also includes Obaid Humaid Al ... See all stories on this topic »

All eyes on Greece and G20 meetings International Business Times By Dominick A. Chirichella | November 3, 2011 12:30 PM GMT The risk asset markets recovered some of Tuesday's losses when it was first announced that Greece was seeking a referendum on the EU bailout program. The Greek Parliament approved the ... See all stories on this topic »

President Obiang Urges G20 Leaders To Pay Attention to Africa PR Newswire (press release) CANNES, France, Nov. 3, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- African Union Chairman Obiang Nguema Mbasogo called today on the world's leaders gathering in Cannes, France, for the G20 Summit to pay more attention to Africa and recognize the continent's... See all stories on this topic »

G20 Cannes Summit: Lights, Camera, Action! International Business Times By Palash Ghosh | November 3, 2011 7:44 AM EDT How incredibly appropriate that the G-20 economic summit is taking place in Cannes in the south of France! Famous for its gorgeous coastline, luxurious restaurants and annual film festival, Cannes is the ... See all stories on this topic » International Business Times

G20 summit in Cannes to tackle food security and development ICT Update ... and enhancing G20 commitments to development – these are two of the priority areas that the heads of state of the main emerging and developed economies, the Group of 20 or G20, will discuss during the meeting in Cannes this 3 and 4 November. ... See all stories on this topic »

Ban Ki-moon: Palestinian membership of UN agencies is 'not beneficial' The Guardian AP in Cannes This article was published on guardian.co.uk at 11.13 GMT on Thursday 3 November 2011 . It was last modified at 11.25 GMT on Thursday 3 November 2011 . Ban Ki-moon gave an interview at the sidelines of the G20 summit in Cannes. ... See all stories on this topic » The Guardian

Berlusconi Under Extreme Pressure to Resign International Business Times By Palash Ghosh | November 3, 2011 8:57 AM EDT The chorus of voices in Italy demanding the resignation of Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi is getting louder and louder. As Berlusconi meets with other world leaders at the G20 summit in Cannes, France, ... See all stories on this topic » International Business Times

Energy and action in the lead up to the G20 Summit | Oxfam ... By Victoria Marzilli 3 November, 2011 | Blog channel: Health and Education For All. The G20 Summit officially beings today in Cannes, and Oxfam is working hard to influence governments to put smart development solutions at the heart of their decision-making. ... Complete Oxfam International blog

G20 summit begins in Cannes today | AAJ News By Reuters G20 summit begins in Cannes today. CANNES - 3rd November 2011 (3 hours ago). By Reuters. Ahead of the G20 summit which gets underway in Cannes, today, the leaders of France, Italy and Spain, the German finance minister and the ... AAJ News

Obama: G20 must resolve Europe crisis - Nov. 3, 2011 Following a meeting with French President Nicolas Sarkozy, the U.S. president said theG20's top priority must be to solve the debt crisis. money.cnn.com/2011/11/03/news/.../obama_g20_europe/

BBC News - Obama says G20 must help eurozone agree debt deal 3 November 2011 Last updated at 09:09 ET ... President Obama says that the G20must focus on the European financial crisis. Continue reading the main story ... www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-15567822

G20 summit: live coverage | World news | guardian.co.uk G20 summit: live coverage. This article was published on guardian.co.uk at 12.48 GMT on Thursday 3 November 2011 . It was first published at 08.22 GMT on ... www.guardian.co.uk/world/blog/.../g20-summit-live-coverage

The G20 meeting that starts November 3 could put a stop to the ... Definitely backlash day. Today the market saw selling because European banks won't be raising much new capital, because the Italian government refuses to. jubakpicks.com/.../the-g20-meeting-that-starts-november-3-co...

Weed Online - International Workshop on G20 - Nice 3rd November ... 31.10.2011: Together with the Protestant Development Agency EED - Evangelischer Entwicklungsdienst - WEED organizes an international workshop on the ... www.weed-online.org/themen//5224400.html