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  • Arteta of Arsenal celebrates after scoring against Aston Villa during the English Premier League soccer match at the Emirates Stadium in London
    Arsenal midfielder Arteta out for the season: reports Reuters - 39 mins ago

    LONDON (Reuters) - Mikel Arteta will miss the rest of Arsenal's season with an ankle ligament injury, British media reported on Thursday. The Spanish midfielder, who has played an influential role in Arsenal's … More »Arsenal midfielder Arteta out for the season: reports

    Arteta of Arsenal celebrates after scoring against Aston Villa during the English Premier League soccer match at the Emirates Stadium in London

    LONDON (Reuters) - Mikel Arteta will miss the rest of Arsenal's season with an ankle ligament injury, British media reported on Thursday. The Spanish midfielder, who has played an influential role in Arsenal's improved form in recent weeks, hurt his ankle while attempting a cross in the early stages of Monday's 2-1 defeat …

  • AS Nancy's Berenguer challenges AJ Auxerre's Oliech during French Ligue 1 soccer match in Nancy
    Fifa threatens to sanction Kenya's Auxerre player Oliech Reuters - 1 hr 58 mins ago

    NAIROBI (Reuters) - World soccer's ruling body FIFA has threatened to sanction Kenya's top player Dennis Oliech over his decision to pull out of the national team. Oliech, who plays for French Ligue 1 … More »Fifa threatens to sanction Kenya's Auxerre player Oliech

    AS Nancy's Berenguer challenges AJ Auxerre's Oliech during French Ligue 1 soccer match in Nancy

    NAIROBI (Reuters) - World soccer's ruling body FIFA has threatened to sanction Kenya's top player Dennis Oliech over his decision to pull out of the national team. Oliech, who plays for French Ligue 1 side AJ Auxerre and is the captain of the east African country's national team, Harambee Stars, pulled out of the team preparing …

  • Djokovic serves during his match against Seppi during the Monte Carlo Masters in Monaco
    Murray through in Monte Carlo after Benneteau retires Reuters - 1 hr 59 mins ago

    MONTE CARLO (Reuters) - World number four Andy Murray moved into the Monte Carlo Masters quarter-finals after France's Julien Benneteau retired from their third round match on Thursday. Murray was leading … More »Murray through in Monte Carlo after Benneteau retires

    Djokovic serves during his match against Seppi during the Monte Carlo Masters in Monaco

    MONTE CARLO (Reuters) - World number four Andy Murray moved into the Monte Carlo Masters quarter-finals after France's Julien Benneteau retired from their third round match on Thursday. Murray was leading a fiercely contested opening set 6-5 when Benneteau quit, having fallen in the previous game when sliding to a wide …

  • Bahraini anti-government activist Zainab al-Khawaja, second right, gestures and chants slogans in front of riot police during a protest Wednesday, April 18, 2012, in downtown Manama, Bahrain. Security forces fired stun grenades at the protesters who swarmed into a cultural exhibition for the Formula Bahrain One Grand Prix race, setting off street battles and sending visitors fleeing for cover. (AP Photo/Hasan Jamali)
    Force India team car delayed by firebomb in Manama AP - 2 hrs 12 mins ago

    A firebomb in Bahrain briefly delayed a Force India team vehicle returning to the hotel from the Grand Prix circuit Wednesday night. No one in the vehicle was injured. More »Force India team car delayed by firebomb in Manama

    Bahraini anti-government activist Zainab al-Khawaja, second right, gestures and chants slogans in front of riot police during a protest Wednesday, April 18, 2012, in downtown Manama, Bahrain. Security forces fired stun grenades at the protesters who swarmed into a cultural exhibition for the Formula Bahrain One Grand Prix race, setting off street battles and sending visitors fleeing for cover. (AP Photo/Hasan Jamali)

    A firebomb in Bahrain briefly delayed a Force India team vehicle returning to the hotel from the Grand Prix circuit Wednesday night. No one in the vehicle was injured.

  • Schalke 04's Raul tries to score a goal against Borussia Dortmund during the German first division Bundesliga soccer match in Gelsenkirchen
    Raul to leave Schalke 04 at end of season Reuters - 2 hrs 22 mins ago

    BERLIN (Reuters) - Schalke 04 forward Raul is to leave at the end of the season when his contract expires, the Bundesliga club said on Thursday. The 34-year-old former Real Madrid and Spain striker has … More »Raul to leave Schalke 04 at end of season

    Schalke 04's Raul tries to score a goal against Borussia Dortmund during the German first division Bundesliga soccer match in Gelsenkirchen

    BERLIN (Reuters) - Schalke 04 forward Raul is to leave at the end of the season when his contract expires, the Bundesliga club said on Thursday. The 34-year-old former Real Madrid and Spain striker has been at the Gelsenkirchen club for two seasons, scoring 27 Bundesliga goals in 63 matches. "He will explain his reasons …

  • Drogba of Chelsea celebrates scoring against Barcelona during Champions League soccer match in London
    Barcelona confident of Champions League turnaround Reuters - 3 hrs ago

    MADRID (Reuters) - Lady luck was not smiling on profligate Barcelona in Wednesday's 1-0 Champions League defeat at Chelsea but the holders expressed confidence they could turn the semi-final around in … More »Barcelona confident of Champions League turnaround

    Drogba of Chelsea celebrates scoring against Barcelona during Champions League soccer match in London

    MADRID (Reuters) - Lady luck was not smiling on profligate Barcelona in Wednesday's 1-0 Champions League defeat at Chelsea but the holders expressed confidence they could turn the semi-final around in the second leg at their daunting Nou Camp arena on Tuesday. The English Premier League side turned in a gritty performance …

  • Gymnast Alaina Williams performs on a trampoline in New York's Times Square during U.S. Olympic Team festivities, Wednesday, April 18, 2012. The event marks 100 days until the London Olympics. (AP Photo/Bebeto Matthews)
    Column: Will Lindanity break out at London games? AP - 3 hrs ago

    One hundred days out from the Olympics and, finally, on Wednesday came some news we can use. U.S. Olympic officials trotted out the official team attire for the games, and everyone seemed pretty excited … More »Column: Will Lindanity break out at London games?

    Gymnast Alaina Williams performs on a trampoline in New York's Times Square during U.S. Olympic Team festivities, Wednesday, April 18, 2012. The event marks 100 days until the London Olympics. (AP Photo/Bebeto Matthews)

    One hundred days out from the Olympics and, finally, on Wednesday came some news we can use. U.S. Olympic officials trotted out the official team attire for the games, and everyone seemed pretty excited about the Ralph Lauren line that will make America's team look like it just stepped off a 1920's steamship in London.

  • Lynagh was hospitalised in Brisbane on Monday night after suffering a stroke
    Aussie rugby great Lynagh stable after stroke AFP - 4 hrs ago

    Former Australia captain and World Cup winner Michael Lynagh was in a stable condition on Thursday after suffering a stroke, rugby officials said. More »Aussie rugby great Lynagh stable after stroke

    Lynagh was hospitalised in Brisbane on Monday night after suffering a stroke

    Former Australia captain and World Cup winner Michael Lynagh was in a stable condition on Thursday after suffering a stroke, rugby officials said.

  • President of the AFC Mohamed bin Hamam gestures during an interview in Doha
    Bin Hammam appeal against FIFA ban begins Reuters - 4 hrs ago

    LAUSANNE, Switzerland (Reuters) - Sport's highest tribunal met on Wednesday to hear the appeal of former FIFA presidential candidate Mohamed Bin Hammam against his life ban from football for bribery. The … More »Bin Hammam appeal against FIFA ban begins

    President of the AFC Mohamed bin Hamam gestures during an interview in Doha

    LAUSANNE, Switzerland (Reuters) - Sport's highest tribunal met on Wednesday to hear the appeal of former FIFA presidential candidate Mohamed Bin Hammam against his life ban from football for bribery. The Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) hearing was due to last two days although a decision is not expected for several …

  • Adelaide  raced to the top of Group E courtesy of the 1-0 win over Pohang Steelers
    Adelaide United say planning key to Asian success AFP - 5 hrs ago

    Adelaide United said planning was the key to success in Asia after the 2008 runners-up came through qualifying to stand on the verge of the AFC Champions League knock-out stages. More »Adelaide United say planning key to Asian success

    Adelaide  raced to the top of Group E courtesy of the 1-0 win over Pohang Steelers

    Adelaide United said planning was the key to success in Asia after the 2008 runners-up came through qualifying to stand on the verge of the AFC Champions League knock-out stages.

  • Beth Bader teed off on 10 and had five birdies before closing with a bogey at the par-four ninth
    Beth Bader leads at LPGA Lotte golf championship AFP - 5 hrs ago

    Beth Bader fired a four-under par 68 to seize a one-shot lead over a quartet of players, including Taiwan's Yani Tseng, at the inaugural LPGA Lotte Championship. More »Beth Bader leads at LPGA Lotte golf championship

    Beth Bader teed off on 10 and had five birdies before closing with a bogey at the par-four ninth

    Beth Bader fired a four-under par 68 to seize a one-shot lead over a quartet of players, including Taiwan's Yani Tseng, at the inaugural LPGA Lotte Championship.

  • Brazil's ex-national coach Zagallo arrives for the preliminary draw for the 2014 World Cup, in Rio de Janeiro
    Zagallo to run for CBF vice-presidency aged 80 Reuters - 5 hrs ago

    RIO DE JANEIRO (Reuters) - Former Brazil player and coach Mario Zagallo is poised to enter the treacherous world of Brazilian soccer politics, the 80-year-old confirmed on Wednesday. Zagallo, who led Brazil … More »Zagallo to run for CBF vice-presidency aged 80

    Brazil's ex-national coach Zagallo arrives for the preliminary draw for the 2014 World Cup, in Rio de Janeiro

    RIO DE JANEIRO (Reuters) - Former Brazil player and coach Mario Zagallo is poised to enter the treacherous world of Brazilian soccer politics, the 80-year-old confirmed on Wednesday. Zagallo, who led Brazil to World Cup victory in 1970 and the runners-up spot in 1998, told reporters he will run for a vacant vice-presidency …

  • Former Major League Baseball pitcher Roger Clemens and his lawyer Rusty Hardin, left, leave Federal Court in Washington, as the second day of jury selection in his perjury trial wraps uo, Tuesday, April 17, 2012. (AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta)
    'No, no, no': Hard sell for possible Clemens juror AP - 6 hrs ago

    A man whose response to jury duty was "No, no, no, no, no" and who said he'd rather be sleeping was nevertheless found qualified to remain a potential juror in Roger Clemens' perjury trial, which won't … More »'No, no, no': Hard sell for possible Clemens juror

    Former Major League Baseball pitcher Roger Clemens and his lawyer Rusty Hardin, left, leave Federal Court in Washington, as the second day of jury selection in his perjury trial wraps uo, Tuesday, April 17, 2012. (AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta)

    A man whose response to jury duty was "No, no, no, no, no" and who said he'd rather be sleeping was nevertheless found qualified to remain a potential juror in Roger Clemens' perjury trial, which won't finish seating a panel before Monday.

  • Manchester United's manager Ferguson reacts during their English Premier League soccer match against Fulham in Manchester
    Ruthless United primed for final assault Reuters - 6 hrs ago

    LONDON (Reuters) - Like a vulture circling its fallen prey, Manchester United have the scent of another Premier League title in their nostrils with a fifth crown in the last six seasons just two wins away. … More »Ruthless United primed for final assault

    Manchester United's manager Ferguson reacts during their English Premier League soccer match against Fulham in Manchester

    LONDON (Reuters) - Like a vulture circling its fallen prey, Manchester United have the scent of another Premier League title in their nostrils with a fifth crown in the last six seasons just two wins away. The equation is simple for Alex Ferguson's side. Beat Everton at home on Sunday (1130), then secure victory at local …

  • Barcelona's Messi walks past Real Madrid's Ronaldo at the end of their Spanish first division soccer match in Barcelona
    'Clasico' High Noon for Ronaldo and Messi Reuters - 6 hrs ago

    MADRID (Reuters) - As well as a potential title decider, Saturday's 'Clasico' between bitter rivals Real Madrid and Barcelona serves up the latest installment in the goal-scoring drama featuring record-setting … More »'Clasico' High Noon for Ronaldo and Messi

    Barcelona's Messi walks past Real Madrid's Ronaldo at the end of their Spanish first division soccer match in Barcelona

    MADRID (Reuters) - As well as a potential title decider, Saturday's 'Clasico' between bitter rivals Real Madrid and Barcelona serves up the latest installment in the goal-scoring drama featuring record-setting marksmen Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi. Leaders Real have a four-point advantage over champions Barca with …

  • Kenya's Mutai runs as he is cheered on by a boy while taking the lead during the last few miles of the men's 2011 London Marathon
    London champion Mutai plans to ignore Kenyan rivals Reuters - 6 hrs ago

    LONDON (Reuters) - Champion Emmanuel Mutai does not expect a tactical race at this year's London Marathon even though he is among six Kenyans hoping to impress the national selectors ahead of the Olympics. … More »London champion Mutai plans to ignore Kenyan rivals

    Kenya's Mutai runs as he is cheered on by a boy while taking the lead during the last few miles of the men's 2011 London Marathon

    LONDON (Reuters) - Champion Emmanuel Mutai does not expect a tactical race at this year's London Marathon even though he is among six Kenyans hoping to impress the national selectors ahead of the Olympics. Mutai heads a top-class field for Sunday's race which includes his compatriots world champion Abel Kirui, three-times …

  • Los Angeles Lakers' Andrew Bynum, right, looks for a shot against Golden State Warriors' Mickell Gladness during the first half of an NBA basketball game Wednesday, April 18, 2012, in Oakland, Calif. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)
    Lakers rout Warriors 99-87, await Kobe's return AP - 6 hrs ago

    Kobe Bryant walked out of the visitor's locker room to a few dozen fans waiting with hugs and handshakes for the Los Angeles Lakers' star and a circle of reporters ready to stick a microphone near his … More »Lakers rout Warriors 99-87, await Kobe's return

    Los Angeles Lakers' Andrew Bynum, right, looks for a shot against Golden State Warriors' Mickell Gladness during the first half of an NBA basketball game Wednesday, April 18, 2012, in Oakland, Calif. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)

    Kobe Bryant walked out of the visitor's locker room to a few dozen fans waiting with hugs and handshakes for the Los Angeles Lakers' star and a circle of reporters ready to stick a microphone near his face.

  • Guangzhou Evergrande denied Marcello Lippi has signed a multi-billion-dollar contract to manage the club
    Chinese football club denies hiring Lippi AFP - 6 hrs ago

    Big-spending Guangzhou Evergrande denied Marcello Lippi has signed a multi-billion-dollar contract to manage the Chinese club, weeks after the former Italy coach dismissed such reports. More »Chinese football club denies hiring Lippi

    Guangzhou Evergrande denied Marcello Lippi has signed a multi-billion-dollar contract to manage the club

    Big-spending Guangzhou Evergrande denied Marcello Lippi has signed a multi-billion-dollar contract to manage the Chinese club, weeks after the former Italy coach dismissed such reports.

  • Oakland Athletics starting pitcher Bartolo Colon celebrates the last out against the Los Angeles Angels in the eighth inning of a baseball game in Anaheim, Calif., Wednesday, April 18, 2012. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson)
    Colon goes 8 scoreless to lead A's over Angels 6-0 AP - 6 hrs ago

    It wasn't as though Bartolo Colon didn't give the Los Angeles Angels anything good to hit. The Oakland Athletics' right-hander threw 82 of his 108 pitches for strikes against his former team — including … More »Colon goes 8 scoreless to lead A's over Angels 6-0

    Oakland Athletics starting pitcher Bartolo Colon celebrates the last out against the Los Angeles Angels in the eighth inning of a baseball game in Anaheim, Calif., Wednesday, April 18, 2012. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson)

    It wasn't as though Bartolo Colon didn't give the Los Angeles Angels anything good to hit. The Oakland Athletics' right-hander threw 82 of his 108 pitches for strikes against his former team — including 38 in a row at one point.

  • England captain Will Carling (R) runs the ball with Australian captain Michael Lynagh (L) in pursuit..
    Rugby world rallies round hospitalised Lynagh Reuters - 6 hrs ago

    (Reuters) - Former Australia captain and 1991 rugby World Cup winner Michael Lynagh is in a stable condition in a Brisbane hospital after suffering an apparent stroke, the Queensland Rugby Union said. … More »Rugby world rallies round hospitalised Lynagh

    England captain Will Carling (R) runs the ball with Australian captain Michael Lynagh (L) in pursuit..

    (Reuters) - Former Australia captain and 1991 rugby World Cup winner Michael Lynagh is in a stable condition in a Brisbane hospital after suffering an apparent stroke, the Queensland Rugby Union said. The 48-year-old was admitted on Monday after becoming ill while visiting the city, the QRU said in a statement on Thursday. …

  • Pittsburgh Penguins' Evgeni Malkin scores on Philadelphia Flyers goalie Sergei Bobrovsky during the third period in Game 4 of their NHL Eastern Conference quarterfinal playoff hockey series in Philadelphia
    Ten-goal Penguins stay alive, Sens draw level with Rangers Reuters - 6 hrs ago

    (Reuters) - Teetering on the brink of elimination, the Pittsburgh Penguins refused to surrender as they savaged the Philadelphia Flyers 10-3 on Wednesday to avoid a first round sweep out of the National … More »Ten-goal Penguins stay alive, Sens draw level with Rangers

    Pittsburgh Penguins' Evgeni Malkin scores on Philadelphia Flyers goalie Sergei Bobrovsky during the third period in Game 4 of their NHL Eastern Conference quarterfinal playoff hockey series in Philadelphia

    (Reuters) - Teetering on the brink of elimination, the Pittsburgh Penguins refused to surrender as they savaged the Philadelphia Flyers 10-3 on Wednesday to avoid a first round sweep out of the National Hockey League playoffs. Trailing the best-of-seven Eastern Conference quarter-final 3-0, the Penguins used a Jordan Staal …

  • Orlando Magic's Jameer Nelson, Ryan Anderson and Glen Davis guard Boston Celtics Paul Pierce as he makes a shot in front of Orlando Magic Jason Richardson in the second half of their NBA basketball game at TD Garden in Boston
    Celtics dispel Magic to claim Atlantic crown Reuters - 6 hrs ago

    (Reuters) - Paul Pierce nailed a vital jump shot in the closing seconds to ensure the Boston Celtics clinched the Atlantic Division title with a 102-98 win over the Orlando Magic on Wednesday. Pierce made … More »Celtics dispel Magic to claim Atlantic crown

    Orlando Magic's Jameer Nelson, Ryan Anderson and Glen Davis guard Boston Celtics Paul Pierce as he makes a shot in front of Orlando Magic Jason Richardson in the second half of their NBA basketball game at TD Garden in Boston

    (Reuters) - Paul Pierce nailed a vital jump shot in the closing seconds to ensure the Boston Celtics clinched the Atlantic Division title with a 102-98 win over the Orlando Magic on Wednesday. Pierce made up for the absence of injured All-Star point guard Rajon Rondo by dishing out 14 assists, but his pull-up jumper with …

  • San Francisco Giants starting pitcher Matt Cain throws to the Philadelphia Phillies during the first inning of a baseball game in San Francisco, Wednesday, April 18, 2012. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)
    Lee, Cain toss gems before Giants top Phils in 11 AP - 6 hrs ago

    Cliff Lee's curveball still broke perfectly in the 10th inning. Matt Cain's fastball stayed nasty through nine. More »Lee, Cain toss gems before Giants top Phils in 11

    San Francisco Giants starting pitcher Matt Cain throws to the Philadelphia Phillies during the first inning of a baseball game in San Francisco, Wednesday, April 18, 2012. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)

    Cliff Lee's curveball still broke perfectly in the 10th inning. Matt Cain's fastball stayed nasty through nine.

  • Vancouver Canucks center Henrik Sedin of Sweden celebrates his goal during the third period of Game 4 in a first-round NHL Stanley Cup playoff series against the Los Angeles Kings, Wednesday, April 18, 2012, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)
    Canucks avoid elimination, beat Kings in Game 4 AP - 6 hrs ago

    Dustin Brown went to center ice for a third-period penalty shot, and both benches rose in anticipation. More »Canucks avoid elimination, beat Kings in Game 4

    Vancouver Canucks center Henrik Sedin of Sweden celebrates his goal during the third period of Game 4 in a first-round NHL Stanley Cup playoff series against the Los Angeles Kings, Wednesday, April 18, 2012, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

    Dustin Brown went to center ice for a third-period penalty shot, and both benches rose in anticipation.

  • Paul Pierce scored 29 points and handed out a career-high 14 assists
    Boston Celtics clinch NBA Atlantic division title AFP - 7 hrs ago

    Paul Pierce's 29 points included a key jump shot with 7.6 seconds remaining as Boston beat Orlando 102-98 to clinch the NBA Atlantic Division title. More »Boston Celtics clinch NBA Atlantic division title

    Paul Pierce scored 29 points and handed out a career-high 14 assists

    Paul Pierce's 29 points included a key jump shot with 7.6 seconds remaining as Boston beat Orlando 102-98 to clinch the NBA Atlantic Division title.

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  • A GlaxoSmithKline logo is seen outside one of its buildings in west London
    GSK pounces on Human Genome with $2.6 billion bid Reuters - 1 hr 14 mins ago

    LONDON (Reuters) - Human Genome Sciences Inc said it had rejected an unsolicited bid worth around $2.6 billion (1.6 billion pounds) from long-time partner GlaxoSmithKline, … More »GSK pounces on Human Genome with $2.6 billion bid

    A GlaxoSmithKline logo is seen outside one of its buildings in west London

    LONDON (Reuters) - Human Genome Sciences Inc said it had rejected an unsolicited bid worth around $2.6 billion (1.6 billion pounds) from long-time partner GlaxoSmithKline, marking a new takeover battle in a drugs sector that has been swept by M&A recently. Human Genome said on Thursday the offer of $13 per share did not …

  • An Apple employee counts money as a customer purchases the newest iPad at the 5th Avenue Apple Store in New York
    Apple wants trial on e-book price-fixing: lawyer Reuters - 15 hrs ago

    NEW YORK (Reuters) - Apple Inc wants to go to trial to defend itself against U.S. government allegations that it conspired with publishers to raise prices of electronic … More »Apple wants trial on e-book price-fixing: lawyer

    An Apple employee counts money as a customer purchases the newest iPad at the 5th Avenue Apple Store in New York

    NEW YORK (Reuters) - Apple Inc wants to go to trial to defend itself against U.S. government allegations that it conspired with publishers to raise prices of electronic books, a lawyer for the Silicon Valley giant said in court on Wednesday. Two publishers took a similar stance in the first hearing in Manhattan federal …

  • File photo of fire boat response crews battling the blazing remnants of the offshore oil rig Deepwater Horizon off Louisiana
    BP proposes Gulf spill accord terms, trial delay Reuters - 16 hrs ago

    (Reuters) - BP Plc reached settlements to resolve billions of dollars of claims from the 2010 Gulf of Mexico oil spill, and asked a U.S. judge for a long delay in any … More »BP proposes Gulf spill accord terms, trial delay

    File photo of fire boat response crews battling the blazing remnants of the offshore oil rig Deepwater Horizon off Louisiana

    (Reuters) - BP Plc reached settlements to resolve billions of dollars of claims from the 2010 Gulf of Mexico oil spill, and asked a U.S. judge for a long delay in any trial over remaining disputes stemming from the disaster. The London-based oil company expects under Wednesday's agreements to pay $7.8 billion to resolve …

  • Signage is pictured on the company headquarters of GlaxoSmithKline in west London
    GlaxoSmithKline pounces on Human Genome with $2.6 billion bid Reuters - 1 hr 13 mins ago

    LONDON (Reuters) - Human Genome Sciences Inc said it had rejected an unsolicited bid worth around $2.6 billion from long-time partner GlaxoSmithKline, marking a new takeover … More »GlaxoSmithKline pounces on Human Genome with $2.6 billion bid

    Signage is pictured on the company headquarters of GlaxoSmithKline in west London

    LONDON (Reuters) - Human Genome Sciences Inc said it had rejected an unsolicited bid worth around $2.6 billion from long-time partner GlaxoSmithKline, marking a new takeover battle in a drugs sector that has been swept by M&A recently. Human Genome said on Thursday the offer of $13 per share did not reflect the value inherent …

  • The European Union flag is pictured in a window reflecting a street in London
    EU says no plans to activate funds for Spanish banks Reuters - 1 hr 29 mins ago

    BRUSSELS (Reuters) - The European Union has no plans to activate its emergency funds to recapitalize Spanish bank and Spain had no need to appeal for funds to do so, … More »EU says no plans to activate funds for Spanish banks

    The European Union flag is pictured in a window reflecting a street in London

    BRUSSELS (Reuters) - The European Union has no plans to activate its emergency funds to recapitalize Spanish bank and Spain had no need to appeal for funds to do so, the European Commission said on Thursday. "There is no plan to activate the EFSF or the ESM to support or recapitalize the Spanish banks," Commission spokesman …

  • Traders work at the Goldman Sachs kiosk on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange
    Wall Street falls on day after big gains as IBM, Intel drag Reuters - 14 hrs ago

    NEW YORK (Reuters) - U.S. stocks slipped on Wednesday, a day after Wall Street's best gains in a month, as uninspiring earnings from tech bellwethers IBM and Intel gave … More »Wall Street falls on day after big gains as IBM, Intel drag

    Traders work at the Goldman Sachs kiosk on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange

    NEW YORK (Reuters) - U.S. stocks slipped on Wednesday, a day after Wall Street's best gains in a month, as uninspiring earnings from tech bellwethers IBM and Intel gave investors a reason to take profits. Chesapeake Energy Corp dropped 5.5 percent to $18.06 and was among the most actively traded stocks on the New York Stock …

  • Insurer UnitedHealth's 1Q profit climbs 3 percent AP - 45 mins ago

    UnitedHealth Group Inc.'s first-quarter net income rose 3 percent as enrollment and revenue gains countered an increase in operating costs, and the health insurer raised … More »Insurer UnitedHealth's 1Q profit climbs 3 percent

    UnitedHealth Group Inc.'s first-quarter net income rose 3 percent as enrollment and revenue gains countered an increase in operating costs, and the health insurer raised its 2012 earnings forecast.

  • UK police arrest 3 in police bribery investigation AP - 2 hrs 4 mins ago

    A journalist from Rupert Murdoch's Sun tabloid and two other suspects were arrested Thursday as part of an investigation into corrupt links between the British police … More »UK police arrest 3 in police bribery investigation

    A journalist from Rupert Murdoch's Sun tabloid and two other suspects were arrested Thursday as part of an investigation into corrupt links between the British police and the press, officials said.

  • A broken rotating advertising board is seen outside the entrance to News International's newspaper headquarters in Wapping, East London
    UK parliament aims to publish hacking report on May 1 Reuters - 2 hrs 31 mins ago

    LONDON (Reuters) - British legislators said on Thursday they hoped to publish on May 1 a long-awaited report into a phone hacking scandal centered on News Corp's now-closed … More »UK parliament aims to publish hacking report on May 1

    A broken rotating advertising board is seen outside the entrance to News International's newspaper headquarters in Wapping, East London

    LONDON (Reuters) - British legislators said on Thursday they hoped to publish on May 1 a long-awaited report into a phone hacking scandal centered on News Corp's now-closed News of the World tabloid. Parliament's culture committee is widely expected to criticize News Corp in the report, raising the possibility that the …

  • The window of Nokia's flagship store  displays an advertisement of the new Nokia Lumia mobile phone in Helsinki on Thursday, April, 19, 2012 .  Mobile phone manufacturer Nokia published its weak first quarter 2012 results on Thursday.  (AP Photo/LEHTIKUVA / Markku Ulander) FINLAND OUT
    Nokia posts $1.2 bln loss in Q1 as sales plunge AP - 10 mins ago

    Struggling cellphone maker Nokia Corp. said Thursday that tougher-than-expected competition pushed it to a net loss of €929 million ($1.2 billion) in the first quarter … More »Nokia posts $1.2 bln loss in Q1 as sales plunge

    The window of Nokia's flagship store  displays an advertisement of the new Nokia Lumia mobile phone in Helsinki on Thursday, April, 19, 2012 .  Mobile phone manufacturer Nokia published its weak first quarter 2012 results on Thursday.  (AP Photo/LEHTIKUVA / Markku Ulander) FINLAND OUT

    Struggling cellphone maker Nokia Corp. said Thursday that tougher-than-expected competition pushed it to a net loss of €929 million ($1.2 billion) in the first quarter as sales plummeted, including for smartphones.

  • Timothy Geithner arrives for the start of a meeting of the Financial Stability Oversite Council in Washington
    IMF says secures $320 billion in drive for new funds Reuters - 5 hrs ago

    WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The International Monetary Fund said on Wednesday it had raised $320 billion so far in a bid to boost its firepower to deal with the euro zone … More »IMF says secures $320 billion in drive for new funds

    Timothy Geithner arrives for the start of a meeting of the Financial Stability Oversite Council in Washington

    WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The International Monetary Fund said on Wednesday it had raised $320 billion so far in a bid to boost its firepower to deal with the euro zone debt crisis, with Poland and Switzerland joining the effort. IMF Managing Director Christine Lagarde said she had received commitments of $34 billion on Wednesday, …

  • Investors show healthy appetite for Spanish bonds AP - 2 hrs 59 mins ago

    Investors showed a healthy appetite for Spanish debt Thursday but demanded a higher borrowing rate in an auction that was a key test of confidence in the government's … More »Investors show healthy appetite for Spanish bonds

    Investors showed a healthy appetite for Spanish debt Thursday but demanded a higher borrowing rate in an auction that was a key test of confidence in the government's ability to get a handle on its debts.

  • Traders work at the Goldman Sachs kiosk on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange
    Stocks futures trim gains on French downgrade rumors Reuters - 15 mins ago

    NEW YORK (Reuters) - Stock index futures trimmed early gains on Thursday, tracking European markets lower, as speculation swirled that France's sovereign debt rating … More »Stocks futures trim gains on French downgrade rumors

    Traders work at the Goldman Sachs kiosk on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange

    NEW YORK (Reuters) - Stock index futures trimmed early gains on Thursday, tracking European markets lower, as speculation swirled that France's sovereign debt rating may be downgraded. The FTSEurofirst 300 index of top European shares fell from earlier highs and was up 0.2 percent. Futures initially pointed to a higher …

  • FILE - In this Dec. 13, 2009 file photo, Iraqi workers are seen at the Rumaila oil refinery, near the city of Basra, 340 miles (550 kilometers) southeast of Baghdad, Iraq. Iraq's oil ministry said Thursday April 19, 2012, that the U.S. oil giant Exxon Mobil Corp. is not allowed to bid in the May energy auction because of its oil deals with the northern self-ruled Kurdish region in Iraq. (AP Photo/Nabil al-Jourani, File)
    Iraq excludes Exxon from May energy auction AP - 2 hrs 15 mins ago

    Iraq's oil ministry said Thursday that the U.S. oil giant Exxon Mobil Corp. is not allowed to bid in the May energy auction because of its oil deals with the northern … More »Iraq excludes Exxon from May energy auction

    FILE - In this Dec. 13, 2009 file photo, Iraqi workers are seen at the Rumaila oil refinery, near the city of Basra, 340 miles (550 kilometers) southeast of Baghdad, Iraq. Iraq's oil ministry said Thursday April 19, 2012, that the U.S. oil giant Exxon Mobil Corp. is not allowed to bid in the May energy auction because of its oil deals with the northern self-ruled Kurdish region in Iraq. (AP Photo/Nabil al-Jourani, File)

    Iraq's oil ministry said Thursday that the U.S. oil giant Exxon Mobil Corp. is not allowed to bid in the May energy auction because of its oil deals with the northern self-ruled Kurdish region in Iraq.

  • Oil hovers below $103 amid signs of weak US demand AP - 1 hr 31 mins ago

    Oil prices hovered below $103 a barrel Thursday, after dropping sharply the previous day, when figures showed U.S. crude supplies rose more than expected for a fourth … More »Oil hovers below $103 amid signs of weak US demand

    Oil prices hovered below $103 a barrel Thursday, after dropping sharply the previous day, when figures showed U.S. crude supplies rose more than expected for a fourth week, a sign demand remains tepid.

  • A trader reacts in front of his screens during a bond auction at a trading floor in Madrid
    France, Spain clear bond auction hurdle Reuters - 1 hr 18 mins ago

    MADRID/PARIS (Reuters) - France and Spain sold all the bonds they wanted at auction on Thursday, though for Spain the cost was rising yields, indicating growing concerns … More »France, Spain clear bond auction hurdle

    A trader reacts in front of his screens during a bond auction at a trading floor in Madrid

    MADRID/PARIS (Reuters) - France and Spain sold all the bonds they wanted at auction on Thursday, though for Spain the cost was rising yields, indicating growing concerns the government will not be able to tame its deficit. After a brief respite fuelled by a trillion euros of cash the European Central Bank (ECB) lent Europe's …

  • Jones Lang LaSalle assisting Macau anti-graft body Reuters - 3 hrs ago

    HONG KONG (Reuters) - Property brokerage Jones Lang LaSalle said on Thursday that it is assisting Macau's anti-graft body with inquiries into the new corruption case … More »Jones Lang LaSalle assisting Macau anti-graft body

    HONG KONG (Reuters) - Property brokerage Jones Lang LaSalle said on Thursday that it is assisting Macau's anti-graft body with inquiries into the new corruption case involving jailed former government official Ao Man-long. The Commission Against Corruption (CCAC) is the government entity charged with fighting corruption …

  • A trader looks at computer screens at Madrid's bourse
    Spain tests nervous markets with 10-year issue Reuters - 3 hrs ago

    MADRID (Reuters) - Spain will pay dearly for longer-term debt on Thursday when it auctions a 10-year bond for only the second time this year to markets spooked by fears … More »Spain tests nervous markets with 10-year issue

    A trader looks at computer screens at Madrid's bourse

    MADRID (Reuters) - Spain will pay dearly for longer-term debt on Thursday when it auctions a 10-year bond for only the second time this year to markets spooked by fears it will miss deficit targets and fail to restart growth. The benchmark 10-year bond peeped above 6 percent on Monday for the first time since the end of …

  • Iran oil minister warns of new sale cuts to Europe AP - 1 hr 54 mins ago

    Iran's oil minister on Thursday raised the prospect of more cutoffs in oil sales to the European Union if the bloc failed to show some flexibility toward Iran ahead … More »Iran oil minister warns of new sale cuts to Europe

    Iran's oil minister on Thursday raised the prospect of more cutoffs in oil sales to the European Union if the bloc failed to show some flexibility toward Iran ahead of a second round of nuclear talks next month.

  • DuPont posts 1Q gain, though short of expectations AP - 2 hrs 7 mins ago

    The DuPont Co. says strong performance by its agricultural and performance chemicals units and its acquisition of Danish food maker Danisco last year contributed to … More »DuPont posts 1Q gain, though short of expectations

    The DuPont Co. says strong performance by its agricultural and performance chemicals units and its acquisition of Danish food maker Danisco last year contributed to an increase in first-quarter earnings.

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