By Andrew R.C. Marshall and Manuel Mogato TACLOBAN, Philippines (Reuters) – A U.S. aircraft carrier set sail for the Philippines on Tuesday to accelerate relief efforts after a typhoon killed an estimated 10,000 people in one coastal city alone, with fears the toll could rise sharply as rescuers reach more isolated towns. The crew of the USS George Washington, which carries 5,000 sailors and more than 80 aircraft, were recalled early from shore leave in Hong Kong where it left at about 1 p.m. (12.00 a.m. EDT). Four other U.S. Navy ships also set sail for the disaster zone....
U.S., Britain sends warships to help Philippine relief efforts [ BeritaTerkini ]
By Andrew R.C. Marshall and Manuel Mogato TACLOBAN, Philippines (Reuters) – A U.S. aircraft carrier set sail for the Philippines on Tuesday to accelerate relief efforts after a typhoon killed an estimated 10,000 people in one coastal city alone, with fears the toll could rise sharply as rescuers reach more isolated towns. The crew of the USS George Washington, which carries 5,000 sailors and more than 80 aircraft, were recalled early from shore leave in Hong Kong where it left at about 1 p.m. (12.00 a.m. EDT). Four other U.S. Navy ships also set sail for the disaster zone....
Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen Talk Public Perception: People Think ” You Just Have Everything” [ BeritaTerkini ]
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Cardinal Dolan defends U.S. bishops’ record on poverty issues [ BeritaTerkini ]
By Mary Wisniewski BALTIMORE (Reuters) – New York Cardinal Timothy Dolan agreed on Monday with Pope Francis’ call for a heightened concern for the poor, but disputed the idea that U.S. bishops haven’t paid enough attention to the issue. “That’s been a constant, constant concern of the conference of bishops since our founding in 1917,” said Dolan, the outgoing president of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops, which is meeting this week to pick new leaders. But Dolan told reporters he agreed that Pope Francis is asking leaders to be even more “vigorous” on this issue....
Saudi Arabia makes advances on women’s rights, but still far behind: poll [ BeritaTerkini ]
By Angus McDowall RIYADH (Reuters) – Like most Saudi Arabian girls, Raha al-Moharrak was banned from doing sports at school, a prohibition decreed on religious grounds by the kingdom’s powerful clerics. But in May, she became the first woman in her country to climb Mount Everest, the world’s highest peak, winning widespread acclaim in the local press and putting a face to the idea that Saudi women are gradually expanding their horizons. “You can’t stop change,” said Moharrak, a 27-year-old graphic designer, who now lives in Dubai. “The younger generation know exactly what...
Factbox: Women’s rights in the Arab world [ BeritaTerkini ]
By Karrie Kehoe Nov 12 (Thomson Reuters Foundation) – Egypt is the worst country for women in the Arab world, closely followed by Iraq, Saudi Arabia, Syria and Yemen, according to gender experts surveyed in a Thomson Reuters Foundation poll released on Tuesday. Comoros, Oman, Kuwait, Jordan and Qatar came top of the survey, which assessed 22 Arab states on violence against women, reproductive rights, treatment of women within the family, their integration into society and attitudes towards a woman’s role in politics and the economy. The results were drawn from answers...
Virgin Atlantic, Delta Unveil First Combined Summer Schedule [ BeritaTerkini ]
For the first time since Delta Air Lines bought 49 percent of Virgin Atlantic Airways, the two airlines released a joint summer schedule of flights. The new schedule is designed to maximize the combined slots and resources of both airlines. The new schedule starts on March 30, just three days before Delta moves its arrival and departure terminal to Virgin Atlantic’s in Heathrow Terminal 3. This includes its London to New York-JFK, London to Boston and new London to Seattle services. The two airlines will co-locate on all New York and Boston flights to London Heathrow. The move will allow...
Kat Graham Reveals She Has Selected Her Wedding Dress Designer [ BeritaTerkini ]
von Jennifer Chan| Übersetzt von Jennifer Chan 11. November 2013 – 13:45 Kat Graham might just be the most laid-back bride-to-be in Hollywood, but we have full confidence her big day will be filled with special sentiment. The Vampire Diaries star, who is engaged to Cottrell Guidry, recently took some time out of her busy schedule and sat down with E! News to share some insight on the wedding planning process. From the sound of things, she’s easing into this new chapter of her life quite naturally. “My fiancé is easy-going like me. We like the same things. We’re just a couple...
Trendsetters at Work: Redbook Magazine [ BeritaTerkini ]
von Nicole Adlman| Übersetzt von Nicole Adlman 11. November 2013 – 13:32 Redbook is a go-to magazine for expert fashion, beauty and health advice—and we can see why. The Hearst publication—headquartered in New York City—has a long-running history of catering to stylish and well-informed women. We caught up with three of the mag’s editors to get the inside scoop on their current fashion and beauty obsessions, pop culture faves and why they love their jobs. Here’s what they shared: Victoria Kirby, Beauty Director How did you get started in your career? I started on the publishing...
What to Expect From Xbox One [ BeritaTerkini ]
Microsoft’s new gaming system aims to conquer your living room. But at $ 100 more than the PS4, is it worth the price? This Friday, Sony will fire the first shot in the next-gen console gaming war with their PlayStation 4. Then, on November 22nd, Microsoft will answer back with the Xbox One. At $ 499, the One checks in at $ 100 more than PS4, but the specs between the two are remarkably similar: AMD graphic chips, 500 gigs of hard drive space and Blu-ray players. So what are you getting – or not getting – for that extra c-note? Let’s find out. . . Xbox One or PlayStation 4: Which One Is...
MERS virus match found in Saudi Arabian camel [ BeritaTerkini ]
RIYADH, Saudi Arabia (AP) — The Saudi Health Ministry says it has discovered a deadly virus in a camel in the eastern Saudi province of Jiddah. The ministry’s statement released Monday is considered an important development in the search for the origin the deadly illness. There have been more than 60 deaths from the virus known as Middle East respiratory syndrome, or MERS, with all but a handful of the fatalities in Saudi Arabia. The ministry said a sample from the camel was tested near the home of a patient infected with the virus. An international research team in...
Katie Holmes Rocks Bold Red Lips in Bobbi Brown Holiday Campaign—See the Pic! [ BeritaTerkini ]
von Jennifer Chan| Übersetzt von Jennifer Chan 11. November 2013 – 10:21 Happy holidays, indeed. One glance at Katie Holmes‘ latest Bobbi Brown campaign and we’re suddenly feeling quite festive thanks to her ravishing red lips, beautiful long locks and gorgeous party dress. The star, who just launched a popular color palette called Bobbi & Katie this fall, captivates our attention entirely in a bright and shiny beauty ad that exudes a sensational party vibe with a hint of retro glamour. Tom Cruise‘s ex-wife strikes a flirtatious pose with her hands on her hips wearing a...
Musician Kills Three Former Bandmates in Brooklyn [ BeritaTerkini ]
Onetime member of the Yellow Dogs reportedly gunned downed ex-mates early Monday morning A former member of the Brooklyn-based dance-punk group the Yellow Dogs reportedly killed three of the group’s musicians early Monday morning. The man, whom the New York Post identified as Raefe Ahkbar, used a semi-automatic rifle to shoot the men, wound another and kill himself. He carried out the massacre at an apartment in Bushwick, Brooklyn, where some of the band members were believed to have lived. The band had emigrated to the U.S. from Tehran, Iran, in 2011. SXSW 2010: 27 Tweet-Length Reports,...
High-tech lives spur back-to-basic fitness workouts [ BeritaTerkini ]
By Dorene Internicola NEW YORK (Reuters) – While people are becoming more dependent on high-tech gadgets in many areas of life, fitness experts say they are turning back to basics for their workout routines. They see more exercisers shedding prop-heavy fitness classes for short-burst, equipment-free workouts. “It’s my theory that we’ve hit a critical mass in group fitness,” said Donna Cyrus, senior vice president of programming Crunch Fitness. “Mats, Bosu (stability) balls, body bars: by the time you put all this stuff on the floor it’s 10 minutes into your workout.” ...
Sony Xperia Z1S – the mini Z1 for global release – spotted on Sony’s website [ BeritaTerkini ]
By Jake Smith | Pocket-lint – Sony might have just taken the wraps off early on the Sony Xperia Z1s, the miniature version of the Xperia Z1 flagship heading for the international market. We caught our first glimpse of a miniature version of the Xperia Z1 on the Asian market in October, dubbed by Sony the Xperia Z1F. Several reports in October noted the Mini name won’t extend globally, and instead Sony will use the Xperia Z1S name in the US and UK. This has now been confirmed by Sony. The listing was quickly pulled from its website, and sadly didn’t reveal anything in terms...
Zalicus drops pain drug after trial fails; shares tumble [ BeritaTerkini ]
(Reuters) – Zalicus Inc said it would stop developing its most advanced product, an experimental pain drug, after it failed to show a benefit over a placebo in two mid-stage trials. Zalicus’ shares plunged 72 percent to $ 1.25 in early trading on Monday. The drug, called Z160, is a non-opioid painkiller. It was being developed for treating chronic pain associated with shingles and a neurologic condition that leads to back pain. Zalicus had focused its attention on Z160 after it pulled the plug on its experimental rheumatoid arthritis drug Synavive last year due to...
