'Most Read' Articles From Around The World

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WikiLeaks is still dominating the 'most read' spot around the world. While it's in fewer number one 'most read' spots this morning compared to yesterday - it's still in the top five in many papers. 

Is China Ready For a Unified Korea?

The Guardian's intriguing highlight of the WikiLeaks suggests that China is ready to abandon its old ally - North Korea. But is it ready for hundreds of thousands of refuges? And how might news of these talks alter public opinion in China?

Sex, celebrity, politics - familiar themes to the 'most read' spot are again in today's top spots - as well as a story on your health, plus crazy weather. 

Each morning we attempt to understand the factors that drive people's curiosity and attention.  This segment uses the simple metric of 'most viewed' articles - a feature on the home-pages of many newspapers. We examine a sampling of newspapers from across the English speaking world.

If you have an answer to the questions - what drives people's attention? And - should we be attending to something else - if so, how? Then please comment below. Thanks.


The following headlines come from the top 'most read' stories from twelve newspapers from around the world at the moment of this blog's posting.

Times of India

In Haryana, Get A Bride For Rs 1,000  From Bihar

New York Times

Extra Calcium And Vitamin D Aren't Necessary

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Sydney Morning Herald

Natalie Imbruglia Dating Justin Hemmes

The Guardian

Wikileaks Cables Reveal China 'Ready To Abandon North Korea'

The Hill

Homeland Security Seizes Domain Names

The Globe and Mail

Vaughan By-Election Loss Adds To Ignatieff's Woes

LA Times

Obituary: Irvin Kershner Dies At 87; Film Director

The Irish Independent

It's Going Snowhere Fast As Record Lows  Sweep In

The Telegraph

WikiLeaks: Duke of York's 'Candid' Attack On British Government

The Washington Post

In Arab States' Fears, Israel Sees Impetus for Action Against Iran

City Press

Generation S(ex) - And Loving It

Christian Science Monitor

Japan Shaken But Not Knocked After Tokyo Earthquake

'Most Read' Articles From Around The World

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Russia is a "virtual mafia state". 

Saudi donors - biggest financiers of terror groups...

Angela Merkel allegedly "avoids risk and is rarely creative"

'Grave fears' over Pakistan's Nuclear Bombs

WikiLeaks' release of secret diplomatic cables is dominating the 'most read' spot this morning - but it's not the only 'most read' news item. Among the other top read stories, Iranian nuclear scientists were targets of a bombing in Tehran. 

While setting aside for a moment the potential harm caused by the leaks, and the value of  learning details on how diplomacy is conducted and the need to pay closer attention to some of the subjects highlighted in the leaks - the Wikileaks story, nevertheless, begs at least one question - weren't we already aware of most - if not all  - of these 'revelations'? 

Each morning we attempt to understand the factors that drive people's curiosity and attention.  This segment uses the simple metric of 'most viewed' articles - a feature on the home-pages of many newspapers. We examine a sampling of newspapers from across the English speaking world.

If you have an answer to the questions - what drives people's attention? And - should we be attending to something else - if so, how? Then please comment below. Thanks.

Times of India

In Haryana, Get A Bride For Rs 1,000  From Bihar

New York Times

WikiLeaks Archive - Cables Uncloak U.S. Diplomacy

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Sydney Morning Herald

Terrible Numbers, But Ricky Can Count Blessings

The Guardian

US Embassy Cables Leak Sparks global Diplomatic Crisis

The Hill

Homeland Security Seizes Domain Names

The Globe and Mail

Universities Facing Service Cuts To Climb Out Of 'Pension Abyss'

LA Times

Blasts Target Iranian Nuclear Scientists

The Irish Independent

It's Heaven For Children But Hell For Motorists

The Telegraph

WikiLeaks: Duke of York 'Made Inappropriate Remarks'

The Washington Post

American Exceptionalism: An Old Idea And A New Political Battle

City Press

Yengeni's Latest Ride 'N Wreck

Christian Science Monitor

Iran Nuclear Scientist s Targeted In Tehran Blasts

'Most Read' Articles From Around The World

The Koreas - at the moment - are no longer driving the most attention - but they are in the second 'most read' spot in many papers. Today - it's sex (Men fake the big O too), celebrity, people acting badly (particularly in this very NY story), and politics - the biggest trend this morning (among them, an intriguing story on Iceland as that country takes a bold step). Ireland is also heating up over the economic meltdown there.

Each morning we attempt to understand the factors that drive people's curiosity and attention.  This segment uses the simple metric of 'most viewed' articles - a feature on the home-pages of many newspapers. We examine a sampling of newspapers from across the English speaking world.

If you have an answer to the questions - what drives people's attention? And - should we be attending to something else - if so, how? Then please comment below. Thanks.

Times of India

New Ambani Home Opens Doors, And How

New York Times

For DecorMyEyes, Bad Publicity Is A Good Thing

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Sydney Morning Herald

Russell Moore Pleads to Come Back To Australia

The Guardian

Nick Clegg Getting A Good Kicking? Could Anything Be More Joyous?

The Hill

Homeland Security Seizes Domain Names

The Globe and Mail

The big O: Men Fake It Too

LA Times

Little Bangladesh: L.A.'s Little Bangladesh Must Grow Into Its Name

The Irish Independent

Default! Say The People

The Telegraph

Prince William: Let My Father Become King

The Washington Post

Iceland Elects Ordinary Folk to Draft Constitution

City Press

Five New MECs For Ecape

Christian Science Monitor

As Fidel Castro And His Cuban Revolution Fade, Is Cuba Rising?

'Most Read' Articles From Around The World

Obama and Palin - not surprisingly - are topping some of the 'most read' spots this morning. The Koreas also are a subject in the 'most read' spot in other papers. While murder and celebrities continue to capture readers' attention in other 'most read' spots. But there are more 'most read' stories - do you spot a different trend?

Each morning we attempt to understand the factors that drive people's curiosity and attention.  This segment uses the simple metric of 'most viewed' articles - a feature on the home-pages of many newspapers. We examine a sampling of newspapers from across the English speaking world.

If you have an answer to the questions - what drives people's attention? And - should we be attending to something else - if so, how? Then please comment below. Thanks.

Times of India

Thumbs Down To Rani's Middle Finger

New York Times

China Engages Koreas In Diplomacy, With A Warning To The U.S.

Sydney Morning Herald

Unholy Row At Elite College

The Guardian

The Ashes: Australia v England - Day three As It happened

The Hill

Rove: Palin Tour In Iowa 'Smart,' But She Has To Reach Outside  GOP Ranks

The Globe and Mail

An Ominous Flight Pattern: Canadians Opting For U.S. Airports  

LA Times

Somali-born Teen Held In Oregon Car-Bomb Plot

The Irish Independent

'There's going To Be A Life for A Life. He Killed Our Brother And We're Going To Kill Him'

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The Telegraph

EU Rescue Costs Start To Threaten Germany Itself

The Washington Post

Obama Gets A Sharp Elbow On Hoops Court

City Press

Laws Set To Change To boost Service Delivery

Christian Science Monitor

Threats Against Obama: Michael Stephen Bowden Is Just The Latest

   

'Most Read' Articles From Around The World

Driving readers' attention this morning includes topics from  Wikileaks to Oxygen on Saturn's moon Rhea - leading to the 'most read' subjects in the world's papers. Politics, religion and another Krugman piece are also in the 'most read' spot.

Each morning we attempt to understand the factors that drive people's curiosity and attention.  This segment uses the simple metric of 'most viewed' articles - a feature on the home-pages of many newspapers. We examine a sampling of newspapers from across the English speaking world.

If you have an answer to the questions - what drives people's attention? And - should we be attending to something else - if so, how? Then please comment below. Thanks.

Times of India

Nitish Sweeps Bihar Polls; Cong Crushed, Lalu Eclipsed

New York Times

Eating The Irish

Sydney Morning Herald

A One Way Trip To The Belanglo Killing Ground

The Guardian

Oxygen Detected On Saturn's Moon Rhea

The Hill

Next Step For Body Scanners Could Be Trains, Boats, Metro

The Globe and Mail

Blair V. Hitchens: Is Religion A Force For Good Or Ill?  

LA Times

Teenagers Adrift In Pacific For 50 Days Reach Land

The Irish Independent

Unseen Snapshots Of A Nation

The Telegraph

Chinese Villagers 'Descended From Roman Soldiers'

The Washington Post

U.S. Warns Allies About Wikileaks

City Press

Open Letter To Menzi Simelane

Christian Science Monitor

Black Friday? Nordstrom Rack Goes One Better    

'Most Read' Articles From Around The World

The Koreas - again - entered the 'most read' spot with greater frequency than other subjects. While there seems to be a lack of any other big trend among this morning's 'most read' articles there are a number of interesting stories, including this piece in the Independent - on what is considered to be "the photographic equivalent to the discovery of the Dead Sea Scrolls." But there are more - scroll down to see.

Each morning we attempt to understand the factors that drive people's curiosity and attention.  This segment uses the simple metric of 'most viewed' articles - a feature on the home-pages of many newspapers. We examine a sampling of newspapers from across the English speaking world.

If you have an answer to the questions - what drives people's attention? And - should we be attending to something else - if so, how? Then please comment below. Thanks.

Times of India

British Students Stage Sit-Ins After Violent Fees Protest

New York Times

Bailout Of Spain Could Test Europe's Strained Finances

Sydney Morning Herald

David Beckham Visits Newcastle 

The Guardian

Sarah Palin: 'We've Got To Stand With Our North Korean Allies'

The Hill

Next Step For Body Scanners Could Be Trains, Boats, Metro

The Globe and Mail

U.S. Warns Ottawa About Fallout From Pending Wikileaks Release

LA Times

South Korean Defense Minister Resigns

The Irish Independent

Unseen Snapshots Of A Nation

The Telegraph

Chinese Villagers 'Descended From Roman Soldiers'

The Washington Post

'Hate Group' Designation Angers Same-Sex Marriage Opponents

City Press

Open Letter To Menzi Simelane

Christian Science Monitor

USS George Washington: What Message Does It Send To North Korea?

# 1: Top Ranked Stories

The trends today in the 'most viewed' category include the sad story of the New Zealand miners, more TSA controversy and the troubling tensions in Korea. Politics and politicians, whether in Ireland, India or Canada, are also 'most read' stories. Enjoy!

Each morning we attempt to understand the factors that drive people's curiosity and attention.  This segment uses the simple metric of 'most viewed' articles - a feature on the home-pages of many newspapers. We examine newspapers from across the English speaking world.

If you have an answer to the questions - what drives people's attention? And - should we be attending to something else - if so, how? Then please comment below. Thanks.

Times of India

BJP-JD (U) Close To Three Fourth's Majority In Bihar

New York Times

U.S. To Send Carrier For Joint Exercises Off Korea

Sydney Morning Herald

North Korean Dictator-In-Waiting Linked To Deadly Artillery Attack

The Guardian

All 29 Miners In New Zealand Believed Dead After Second Blast

The Hill

Next Step For Body Scanners Could Be Trains, Boats, Metro

The Globe and Mail

Rob Ford's First Toronto Council Meeting Agenda: Slash Budgets, Axe Taxes

LA Times

'Dancing With The Stars': Jennifer Grey Beats Out Bristol Palin

The Irish Independent

Green TD Attacked For Bringing Baby To Briefing

The Telegraph

New Zealand Mine Explosion: All Miners Believed Dead After Huge Second Blast

The Washington Post

Theologians Debate Meaning Of Pope's Condom Remark

City Press

Vodacom blocks Access To Gossip Site

Christian Science Monitor

Air Travelers Tweet: TSA pat-Downs And Scans Evoke Humor,Tears

# 1: Top Ranked Stories

North Korea's bombing of South Korea has the world's attention at the moment. Not surprisingly it's the 'most read' news story in many of the world's papers this morning.

Each morning we attempt to understand what drives people's curiosity and attention.  This segment uses the simple metric of 'most viewed' articles - a feature on the home-pages of many newspapers. We examine newspapers from across the English speaking world.

If you have an answer to the questions - what drives people's attention? And - should we be attending to something else - if so, how? Then please comment below. Thanks.

Times of India

France Calls On North Korea To end 'Provocations' After Strike

New York Times

Does Drinking Water Before Meals Aid Weight Loss?

Sydney Morning Herald

Murder Of Bride 'Part Of A Plan'

The Guardian

North Korea Fires on South Korea

The Hill

Carter: Fox Commentators Have 'Deliberately Distorted' News

The Globe and Mail

North And South Korea Exchange Artillery Fire

LA Times

Up Next For Lakers Vs. Chicago

The Irish Independent

BBC's Newsnight Accused Of 'Racism' Over Irish Bail-Out Bulletin

The Telegraph

North Korea Bombs South Korea's Yeonpyeong Island

The Washington Post

Why Are The Marines The Military's Biggest Backers Of 'Don't Ask, Don't Tell?'

City Press

Cele's Dodgy Appointments

Christian Science Monitor

Poll: Sarah Palin Can't Beat Obama. Butt Mitt Romney Can

# 1: Top Ranked Stories

Canadians - sadly - are getting fat too and baby seat manufacturers are paying the price. Shootings and/or murder - unfortunately - seems to be the biggest trend in the 'most read' spot. Three newspapers report on such an incident and readers are clicking on those stories more than any other. Perhaps though the most responsible attention getter this morning is this piece in the LA Times - currently the 'most read' article in that paper. Concerned business leaders in California want a plan for when the levees break and the state runs out of drinking water. 

Each morning we attempt to understand what drives people's curiosity and attention.  This segment uses the simple metric of 'most viewed' articles - a feature on the home-pages of many newspapers. We examine newspapers from across the English speaking world.

If you have an answer to the questions - what drives people's attention? And - should we be attending to something else - if so, how? Then please comment below. Thanks.

Times of India

Guzaarish

New York Times

With Kinect Controller, Hackers Take Liberties

Sydney Morning Herald

Ivan Milat Belanglo Murders

The Guardian

'I Am Not In Control At Chelsea', Admits Dissatisfied Carlo Ancelotti

The Hill

FCC May Regulate Internet Lines Days Before Christmas

The Globe and Mail

Car Seat Shortages Feared As Scramble On To Comply With New Rules For Bigger Kids

LA Times

Task Force Wants jerry Brown To Create Panel On Climate Change

The Irish Independent

A Nation's Outrage To Drive Cowen Out

The Telegraph

Murdered Honeymoon bride May Be Victim Of Planned Hit

The Washington Post

Person Of Interest Named In Utah Ranger Shooting

City Press

Cele's Dodgy Appointments

Christian Science Monitor

Is This A True Blue Moon?

# 1: Top Ranked Stories

Interest in policy over politics drove attention to articles in the LA Times and in the Globe and Mail, making those pieces the 'most read' stories in their respective papers. The murder mystery in South Africa is now capturing the 'most read' spot in the Sydney Morning Herald as well as in South Africa's City Press. The controversial TSA security checks, now the subject of this 'most read' piece in the Washington Post, are also driving related articles higher up on the 'most read' list in other papers.  Celebrities, once again, including this one on Palin, dominate the 'most read' place in several papers.

Each morning we attempt to understand what drives people's curiosity and attention.  This segment uses the simple metric of 'most viewed' articles - a feature on the home-pages of many newspapers. We examine newspapers from across the English speaking world.

If you have an answer to the questions - what drives people's attention? And - should we be attending to something else - if so, how? Then please comment below. Thanks.

Times of India

Guzaarish

New York Times

Could She Reach The Top In 2012? You Betcha

Sydney Morning Herald

Honeymoon Horror: British Husband Denies Being 'Reckless'

The Guardian

Eric Cantona's Call For A Bank Protest Sparks Online Campaign

The Hill

FCC May Regulate Internet Lines Days Before Christmas

The Globe and Mail

To End Poverty, Guarantee Everyone In Canada $20,000 A Year. But Are You Willing To Trust The Poor

LA Times

National Association Of Realtors Wants FICO Credit Scoring Model Revised

The Irish Independent

A Nation's Outrage To Drive Cowen Out

The Telegraph

X Factor 2010 Review

The Washington Post

Confused And Abused By The TSA

City Press

Was Honeymoon Murder A Hit?

Christian Science Monitor

At NATO Summit, Obama's Ride Is Talk Of The Town