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South African Comics Find Big Laughs in Politics

Fri, 17 May 2013 22:56:34 GMT

A crop of young comedians have embraced political humor in South Africa as a way of finding common ground — and humorous distinctions — among races. WSJ's Peter Wonacott reports from Johannesburg via #WorldStream.

Jewels Heist at Cannes Film Festival

Fri, 17 May 2013 20:48:07 GMT

Hours after the Cannes Film Festival premiered Sofia Coppola's "The Bling Ring," depicting a gang of Hollywood jewel thieves, a real-world heist lifted $1.4 million of jewelry from a hotel in Cannes. Inti Landauro has details. Photo: Associated Press.

WSJ's Photos of the Day - May 17, 2013

Fri, 17 May 2013 20:30:06 GMT

In today’s pictures, performers drape themselves in white in Hong Kong, park workers count puffins in Britain, students graduate from college in Maryland, and more.

Gold Selloff Deepens, and More

Fri, 17 May 2013 19:03:19 GMT

What’s News: Gold prices extend its 7 day losing streak, on track for 26-month low. Yahoo is reportedly in talks to buy Tumblr. Obama administration approves a second natural gas terminal, opening door to more exports. Joanne Po reports. Photo: AP

Jewelry Heist at Cannes, and More

Fri, 17 May 2013 18:13:00 GMT

What’s News: Jewelry is stolen at Cannes film festival. IRS Chief blames “foolish mistakes” made by agency employees over targeting of conservative groups. Bloomberg taps Sam Palmisano to review data policies. Joanne Po reports. Photo: Getty

Seib & Wessel: Spy Arrest Deepens U.S.-Russia Rift

Fri, 17 May 2013 15:20:00 GMT

WSJ’s Siobhan Gorman examines the festering mistrust between the U.S. and Russia – highlighted by a bizarre spy incident – and how the state of their relationship impacts the Syria crisis.

Bill Gates Back as World’s Richest, and More

Fri, 17 May 2013 14:51:47 GMT

What’s News: Bill Gates overtakes Carlos Slim as the world’s richest person in the new Bloomberg Billionaires Index. Russia is building up its naval presence near Syria. Consumer sentiment jumps, tops forecasts. Joanne Po reports. Photo: AP

How to Become a Top Financial Tweeter

Fri, 17 May 2013 13:32:23 GMT

Top Twitter accounts in the financial world can attract tens of thousands of followers--but not all of them are well known industry figures. Financial News’s Anna Irrera has compiled a list of some of top Twitter accounts and shares her tips on how you can join them.

Gold Bears vs. Gold Bulls

Fri, 17 May 2013 13:27:46 GMT

The price of gold has been falling in recent months. Francesca Freeman and Michael Weir debate whether the trend is set to continue or whether the bulls could be about to take charge. Photo: Getty Images

Europe Week Ahead: Stocks in the Spotlight

Fri, 17 May 2013 12:02:20 GMT

Stock markets will be in the spotlight next week after the global rally showed signs of stalling this week. Nina Bains and Sara Sjolin also look at speculation over Fed and Bank of Japan changes in policy.