The Guardian:
Spokesman says trade commissioner has not yet decided whether to attend crucial World Trade Organisation meeting after her unexpected elevation to foreign policy roleTrade commissioner BaronessBaroness Ashton will take up her duties as Europe's new foreign policy chief on 1 December, halfway through a critical summit of wor (Read More)
guardian.co.uk Society:
Aaron Cohen travels the world, rescuing girls sold into prostitution. He tells Carole Cadwalladr why he does it – and how a suburban kid turned heroin addict became a human rights campaignerI don't know where to even start with Aaron Cohen. With his day job, springing imprisoned girls out of brothels? With his past life as (Read More)
The Guardian:
How did fur, once taboo, become so acceptable – desirable even – again? Elizabeth Day investigates an ethical dilemma that goes to the heart of the fashion industry – and meets the animal rights campaigner who refuses to be defeatedOn an otherwise unremarkable grey autumn day in London last month, a few hundred protesters t (Read More)
The Guardian:
Guardian Work's exposé of blacklisting in the construction industry has led to draft legislation, but many workers whose details were kept on file are still sufferingSeventeen months after Guardian Work exposed blacklisting in the construction industry, new laws outlawing the practice are set to come into force, and next we (Read More)
Reuters:
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Nominees for key U.S. Treasury international posts pledged on Friday to work to persuade China to change its currency practices to allow critical adjustments in global trade and economic balances.
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The Guardian:
The mood in Brussels is bleak as experts agree politicking has triumphed over ambition in the appointment of two new leaders, writes Ian TraynorEurope's hopes of translating its economic power into global political clout have suffered a severe setback as a result of the timid choices on new leadership made this week, analys (Read More)
guardian.co.uk Society:
The NHS should be freed from direct government control and run as a separate body without political interference, according to its former chief executive.In an article that will be interpreted as support for Conservative reform plans, Sir Nigel Crisp urges the Department of Health to focus on wider health issues while allow (Read More)
The Guardian:
British peer Cathy Ashton receives cautious welcome to EU role from international relations experts in China, Russia and IsraelProfessor Feng Zhongping, director of the Institute of European Relations at the Chinese Institutes of Contemporary International Relations"She is quite popular outside Europe because of her positio (Read More)
The Guardian:
After a turbulent 500 years it is understandable – I sometimes feel like putting my feet up too – but it is a mistakeIt's not true that last night's appointments at the EU's Brussels conclave are without historic precedence. When the Italian politician Signor Caligula was president of the European commission during one of t (Read More)
WSJ.com: What's News US:
The International Swaps and Derivatives Association, the trade group representing the global derivatives markets, appointed Conrad Voldstad as chief executive officer.
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www.guardian.co.uk:
• Tariffs could be lowered on Latin American imports• UK shoppers urged to keep buying Caribbean fruitBritain's shoppers are being urged to keep faith with fair trade Caribbean banana growers as Europe and Latin America prepare to declare a ceasefire in the 16-year "banana wars," one of the world's longest-running trade dis (Read More)
www.guardian.co.uk:
A calendar of UK actions during the Copenhagen conferenceThousands of activists from all over the world will soon descend on Copenhagen with one message: that world leaders must agree a deal that will be effective in reducing global emissions, and be fair for the people most vulnerable to climate change.Hundreds of mainstre (Read More)
observer.guardian.co.uk:
Fidel Castro's brother has crushed dissent since taking over power, according to Human Rights WatchPresident Raúl Castro has crushed dissent and intensified repression in Cuba since taking over from his brother Fidel, according to a Human Rights Watch report published today.The government has extended use of an "Orwellian" (Read More)
The Guardian:
Private guards return fire to help US container ship evade hijack, while pirate says captain of a seized vessel is deadSomali pirates attacked the container ship Maersk Alabama today for the second time in seven months. Private guards on board the US-flagged ship repelled the attack with gunfire and a high-decibel noise de (Read More)
The Guardian:
Trade and the revaluation of the yuan still loom large as US president's visit comes to an endThere were no great announcements and no magical breakthroughs. But Barack Obama was taking the long view as he rounded off his three-day visit to China with a sightseeing trip to the Great Wall."It's magical. It reminds you of the (Read More)