attention drivers: 'Most Read' Articles From Around The World

WikiLeaks again dominates the 'most read' spot in many papers across the world - but none seem to really offer up anything new. There are other topics - but nothing too interesting. Don't waste your time with the papers today - enjoy the outdoors, the company of good friends or a good book.

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 thirteen newspapers from around the world at the moment of this blog's posting.

Times of India

No-Panty Girl Yana Sued!
New York Times

Weight Watchers Upends Its Points System

Sydney Morning Herald

A Humiliating Miscalculation That Cost Us $45 Million
The Guardian

Julian Assange Answers Your Questions

The Hill

DoT Exploring Technology That Would Disable Cell Phones In Cars

The Globe and Mail

Son Accused Of Cross-Bow Slaying Of Father Is Remanded
LA Times

Congress Turns Down The Volume On TV Ads

The Irish Independent
Happy Couple Enjoys A Celebration On Ice After A Snow-White Wedding