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    • Jan Ebeling of the U.S. riding Rafalca laughs after competing in the equestrian dressage individual grand prix special at the London 2012 Olympic Games in Greenwich Park
      Foals in future for Romney horse Reuters - 23 mins ago

      LONDON (Reuters) - The rider of Rafalca, the horse that launched a thousand political quips thanks to famous part-owner Ann Romney, said the mare will compete for one to two more years and then may go … More »Foals in future for Romney horse

      Jan Ebeling of the U.S. riding Rafalca laughs after competing in the equestrian dressage individual grand prix special at the London 2012 Olympic Games in Greenwich Park

      LONDON (Reuters) - The rider of Rafalca, the horse that launched a thousand political quips thanks to famous part-owner Ann Romney, said the mare will compete for one to two more years and then may go on to become a broodmare. Jan Ebeling rode a smooth test for the United States in the team Olympic dressage final, earning …

    • A fan wearing a British Union flag jacket, cheers the band McFly as they perform on stage for BT London Live concert in Hyde Park, central London, Saturday, Aug. 4, 2012. (AP Photo/Joel Ryan)
      London games get an Olympian musical soundtrack AP - 26 mins ago

      At the London Olympics, Adele is served with tennis, Beyonce bounces around the basketball court and Queen's "We Will Rock You" spikes up beach volleyball. More »London games get an Olympian musical soundtrack

      A fan wearing a British Union flag jacket, cheers the band McFly as they perform on stage for BT London Live concert in Hyde Park, central London, Saturday, Aug. 4, 2012. (AP Photo/Joel Ryan)

      At the London Olympics, Adele is served with tennis, Beyonce bounces around the basketball court and Queen's "We Will Rock You" spikes up beach volleyball.

    • Brownlee of Britain reacts on the finish line after winning the ITU Team Triathlon World Championship in Lausanne
      Triathlon: Jonathan Brownlee hit with 15-second penalty Reuters - 30 mins ago

      LONDON (Reuters) - Britain's Jonathan Brownlee was given a 15-second penalty during the Olympic triathlon at Hyde Park on Tuesday. Brownlee, strongly tipped to medal along with his elder brother Alistair … More »Triathlon: Jonathan Brownlee hit with 15-second penalty

      Brownlee of Britain reacts on the finish line after winning the ITU Team Triathlon World Championship in Lausanne

      LONDON (Reuters) - Britain's Jonathan Brownlee was given a 15-second penalty during the Olympic triathlon at Hyde Park on Tuesday. Brownlee, strongly tipped to medal along with his elder brother Alistair who is the world champion, incurred the penalty after mounting his bike too early in the transition zone after emerging …

    • Britain's Jason Kenny stands with his gold medal during the victory ceremony after the track cycling men's sprint gold finals at the Velodrome during the London 2012 Olympic Games
      Australia applauds Britain's medal haul at Games Reuters - 43 mins ago

      LONDON (Reuters) - Australia Chef de Mission Nick Green applauded Britain's medal haul at the London Games and said that while home fans had every right to take delight in Australia's struggles, his nation … More »Australia applauds Britain's medal haul at Games

      Britain's Jason Kenny stands with his gold medal during the victory ceremony after the track cycling men's sprint gold finals at the Velodrome during the London 2012 Olympic Games

      LONDON (Reuters) - Australia Chef de Mission Nick Green applauded Britain's medal haul at the London Games and said that while home fans had every right to take delight in Australia's struggles, his nation would "take it on the chin". Britain sit third in the table with 18 gold medals, one shy of their haul at the Beijing …

    • He Chong competes in the men's 3m springboard semi-finals during the diving event at the London 2012 Olympic Games
      Champion He leads springboard field into final AFP - 52 mins ago

      Defending champion He Chong goes into the final of the men's 3m springboard as the Olympic gold medal favourite after topping the semi-final qualifiers on Tuesday. More »Champion He leads springboard field into final

      He Chong competes in the men's 3m springboard semi-finals during the diving event at the London 2012 Olympic Games

      Defending champion He Chong goes into the final of the men's 3m springboard as the Olympic gold medal favourite after topping the semi-final qualifiers on Tuesday.

    • Brazil's goalkeeper Chana Masson reacts after a save in their women's handball quarterfinals match against Norway at the Copper Box venue during the London 2012 Olympic Games
      Handball: Norway pass Brazil test to make semis Reuters - 1 hr 7 mins ago

      LONDON (Reuters) - Olympic women's handball champions Norway produced a stirring second-half fight back against Brazil on Tuesday to win the first quarter-final 21-19. The Beijing gold medalists, who are … More »Handball: Norway pass Brazil test to make semis

      Brazil's goalkeeper Chana Masson reacts after a save in their women's handball quarterfinals match against Norway at the Copper Box venue during the London 2012 Olympic Games

      LONDON (Reuters) - Olympic women's handball champions Norway produced a stirring second-half fight back against Brazil on Tuesday to win the first quarter-final 21-19. The Beijing gold medalists, who are also reigning world and European champions, trailed 13-9 at half time but swept past their inexperienced South American …

    • Bulgaria's Jordan Jovtchev is seen with his coach at the men's gymnastics rings final in the North Greenwich Arena during the London 2012 Olympic Games
      Jovtchev puts retirement thoughts on hold Reuters - 1 hr 11 mins ago

      SOFIA (Reuters) - Bulgarian gymnast Jordan Jovtchev has put his plan to retire on hold, saying he needs a rest before taking a final decision. Jovtchev, who will turn 40 next February, became the first … More »Jovtchev puts retirement thoughts on hold

      Bulgaria's Jordan Jovtchev is seen with his coach at the men's gymnastics rings final in the North Greenwich Arena during the London 2012 Olympic Games

      SOFIA (Reuters) - Bulgarian gymnast Jordan Jovtchev has put his plan to retire on hold, saying he needs a rest before taking a final decision. Jovtchev, who will turn 40 next February, became the first male gymnast to compete in six Olympics in London and even managed to squeeze into the rings final on Monday. "I may continue," …

    • Olympics 2012: Live Report AFP - 1 hr 14 mins ago

      1128 GMT: In ATHLETICS or is it FOOTBALL, another tweet from Rio Fedinand to Usain Bolt: More »Olympics 2012: Live Report

      1128 GMT: In ATHLETICS or is it FOOTBALL, another tweet from Rio Fedinand to Usain Bolt:

    • Essomba of Cameroon concentrates as he fights Danielyan of Armenia during their men's light flyweight (48kg) round of 32 boxing match at the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games
      Seven Cameroon athletes go missing Reuters - 1 hr 22 mins ago

      YAOUNDE (Reuters) - Seven Cameroon athletes have disappeared while in Britain for the London Olympics, the Ministry of Sports and Physical Education said on Monday evening. The seven - five boxers, a swimmer … More »Seven Cameroon athletes go missing

      Essomba of Cameroon concentrates as he fights Danielyan of Armenia during their men's light flyweight (48kg) round of 32 boxing match at the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games

      YAOUNDE (Reuters) - Seven Cameroon athletes have disappeared while in Britain for the London Olympics, the Ministry of Sports and Physical Education said on Monday evening. The seven - five boxers, a swimmer and a soccer player - are suspected of having left to stay in Europe for economic reasons. "What began as rumour …

    • China's Liu Xiang sits on the track after crashing into the first hurdle during his men's 110m hurdles round 1 heat at the London 2012 Olympic Games at the Olympic Stadium
      Liu falls at first hurdle in London Reuters - 1 hr 35 mins ago

      LONDON (Reuters) - China's Liu Xiang crashed out of the heats in the 110 meters hurdles at the London Olympics on Tuesday in a dramatic echo of his injury-induced withdrawal from the same stage of the … More »Liu falls at first hurdle in London

      China's Liu Xiang sits on the track after crashing into the first hurdle during his men's 110m hurdles round 1 heat at the London 2012 Olympic Games at the Olympic Stadium

      LONDON (Reuters) - China's Liu Xiang crashed out of the heats in the 110 meters hurdles at the London Olympics on Tuesday in a dramatic echo of his injury-induced withdrawal from the same stage of the Beijing Games four years ago. The 2004 Olympic champion and former world record holder hit the first hurdle with his lead …

    • Jamaica's Usain Bolt competes in the men's 200m round 1 heat at the London 2012 Olympic Games at the Olympic Stadium
      Bolt enjoys light workout in 200m heat Reuters - 1 hr 39 mins ago

      LONDON (Reuters) - Usain Bolt began his bid to complete an unprecedented Olympic sprint double-double when the Jamaican breezed through his opening 200 meters heat with the minimum of fuss on Tuesday. … More »Bolt enjoys light workout in 200m heat

      Jamaica's Usain Bolt competes in the men's 200m round 1 heat at the London 2012 Olympic Games at the Olympic Stadium

      LONDON (Reuters) - Usain Bolt began his bid to complete an unprecedented Olympic sprint double-double when the Jamaican breezed through his opening 200 meters heat with the minimum of fuss on Tuesday. Less than 48 hours after retaining his 100 crown on Sunday, Bolt eased into Wednesday's semi-finals of his favorite event …

    • If successful, Hoy could become the first Briton to own six Olympic golds
      Hoy keeps keirin victory, and sixth gold, in sight AFP - 1 hr 47 mins ago

      Five-time Olympic champion Chris Hoy kept his bid for a history-making keirin gold on track at the Olympic velodrome as he surged into the second round of the competition. More »Hoy keeps keirin victory, and sixth gold, in sight

      If successful, Hoy could become the first Briton to own six Olympic golds

      Five-time Olympic champion Chris Hoy kept his bid for a history-making keirin gold on track at the Olympic velodrome as he surged into the second round of the competition.

    • Britain's Phillips Idowu reacts after jumping in his men's triple jump qualification at the London 2012 Olympic Games at the Olympic Stadium
      Britain's Idowu makes early triple jump exit Reuters - 1 hr 48 mins ago

      LONDON (Reuters) - Britain's former world triple jump champion Phillips Idowu crashed out in qualifying at the London Olympics on Tuesday. The 33-year-old's participation in his home Games had been shrouded … More »Britain's Idowu makes early triple jump exit

      Britain's Phillips Idowu reacts after jumping in his men's triple jump qualification at the London 2012 Olympic Games at the Olympic Stadium

      LONDON (Reuters) - Britain's former world triple jump champion Phillips Idowu crashed out in qualifying at the London Olympics on Tuesday. The 33-year-old's participation in his home Games had been shrouded in doubt after he pulled out of the national athletics team's final training camp with a hip injury. While the Beijing …

    • Britain's Chris Hoy celebrates after their track cycling men's team sprint finals at the Velodrome during the London 2012 Olympic Games
      Cycling: Hoy eases into keirin second round Reuters - 1 hr 49 mins ago

      LONDON (Reuters) - Defending champion and overwhelming favorite Chris Hoy barely broke sweat as he powered into the second round of the Olympic keirin on Tuesday. Hoy, also the world champion in the adrenaline-filled … More »Cycling: Hoy eases into keirin second round

      Britain's Chris Hoy celebrates after their track cycling men's team sprint finals at the Velodrome during the London 2012 Olympic Games

      LONDON (Reuters) - Defending champion and overwhelming favorite Chris Hoy barely broke sweat as he powered into the second round of the Olympic keirin on Tuesday. Hoy, also the world champion in the adrenaline-filled discipline, pulled out of traffic with two laps to go to win his six-man heat and advance along with New …

    • Wendy Houvenaghel
      Houvenaghel slams 'vindictive' British cycling AFP - 1 hr 52 mins ago

      British cyclist Wendy Houvenaghel has hit out at the "vindictive" manner in which she says team officials denied her a chance of an Olympic gold medal. More »Houvenaghel slams 'vindictive' British cycling

      Wendy Houvenaghel

      British cyclist Wendy Houvenaghel has hit out at the "vindictive" manner in which she says team officials denied her a chance of an Olympic gold medal.

    • Sarah Hammer of the U.S. rides in the track cycling women's omnium flying lap 250m time trial at the Velodrome during the London 2012 Olympic Games
      Cycling: Hammer pounds Trott to edge into omnium lead Reuters - 1 hr 53 mins ago

      LONDON (Reuters) - The United States' Sarah Hammer grabbed the psychological advantage over Britain's Laura Trott thanks to a scorching pursuit victory that gave her a one-point lead in the women's Olympic … More »Cycling: Hammer pounds Trott to edge into omnium lead

      Sarah Hammer of the U.S. rides in the track cycling women's omnium flying lap 250m time trial at the Velodrome during the London 2012 Olympic Games

      LONDON (Reuters) - The United States' Sarah Hammer grabbed the psychological advantage over Britain's Laura Trott thanks to a scorching pursuit victory that gave her a one-point lead in the women's Olympic track cycling omnium on Tuesday. Hammer, the world record holder and four-times world champion in the individual pursuit, …

    • Lee Seung Il (left) of South Korea tackles Billy Bakker of Netherlands
      Dutch down South Korea to top hockey pool AFP - 1 hr 59 mins ago

      World Cup bronze medallists The Netherlands defeated South Korea 4-2 on Tuesday to top their pool with five successive wins and give defending champions Germany a guaranteed semi-final berth. More »Dutch down South Korea to top hockey pool

      Lee Seung Il (left) of South Korea tackles Billy Bakker of Netherlands

      World Cup bronze medallists The Netherlands defeated South Korea 4-2 on Tuesday to top their pool with five successive wins and give defending champions Germany a guaranteed semi-final berth.

    • Bolt has said he would welcome the Manchester United opportunity
      Man Utd's Rio keen for Bolt in team AFP - 2 hrs 4 mins ago

      It's a prospect that will have ageing Premier League defenders everywhere quaking in their boots -- Usain Bolt wearing the red shirt of Manchester United. More »Man Utd's Rio keen for Bolt in team

      Bolt has said he would welcome the Manchester United opportunity

      It's a prospect that will have ageing Premier League defenders everywhere quaking in their boots -- Usain Bolt wearing the red shirt of Manchester United.

    • Tomas Rosicky
      Injured Rosicky out of Czech team for Ukraine tie AFP - 2 hrs 5 mins ago

      Czech Republic captain Tomas Rosicky will miss his team's friendly against Ukraine in Lviv on August 15, head coach Michal Bilek said after naming a 19-man squad on Tuesday. More »Injured Rosicky out of Czech team for Ukraine tie

      Tomas Rosicky

      Czech Republic captain Tomas Rosicky will miss his team's friendly against Ukraine in Lviv on August 15, head coach Michal Bilek said after naming a 19-man squad on Tuesday.

    • Australia's team sails in the Elliott 6m class during a practice race in Weymouth and Portland
      Sailing: Australia enter match racing as clear favorites Reuters - 2 hrs 5 mins ago

      WEYMOUTH, England (Reuters) - Australia entered the quarter-finals of the Olympic women's match racing sailing event on Tuesday as clear favorites with an unbeaten 11 wins after a round robin series of … More »Sailing: Australia enter match racing as clear favorites

      Australia's team sails in the Elliott 6m class during a practice race in Weymouth and Portland

      WEYMOUTH, England (Reuters) - Australia entered the quarter-finals of the Olympic women's match racing sailing event on Tuesday as clear favorites with an unbeaten 11 wins after a round robin series of races. Skipper Olivia Price and her two crew Nina Curtis and Lucinda Whitty dominated the head-to-head racing in the preliminaries, …

    • Santi Cazorla
      Arsenal sign midfielder Cazorla AFP - 2 hrs 34 mins ago

      Arsenal have completed the signing of talented midfielder Santi Cazorla from Spanish side Malaga on a long-term deal. More »Arsenal sign midfielder Cazorla

      Santi Cazorla

      Arsenal have completed the signing of talented midfielder Santi Cazorla from Spanish side Malaga on a long-term deal.

    • Silver medallist Cyprus' Pavlos Kontides waves during the men's Laser class sailing competition victory ceremony at the London 2012 Olympic Games
      Sailing: Cyprus hails first medal winner Kontides Reuters - 2 hrs 49 mins ago

      LIMASSOL, Cyprus (Reuters) - Cyprus hailed its first Olympic medal winner, sailor Pavlos Kontides, on Tuesday and said his silver in the single-handed Laser class had salvaged national pride and brought … More »Sailing: Cyprus hails first medal winner Kontides

      Silver medallist Cyprus' Pavlos Kontides waves during the men's Laser class sailing competition victory ceremony at the London 2012 Olympic Games

      LIMASSOL, Cyprus (Reuters) - Cyprus hailed its first Olympic medal winner, sailor Pavlos Kontides, on Tuesday and said his silver in the single-handed Laser class had salvaged national pride and brought hope in a time of economic upheaval. Cyprus sought emergency financial aid from its EU partners in June to buffer a banking …

    • An actress at the role of the high priestess holds the Olympic torch during a ceremony in Athens
      Greece and the Olympics: wishing for a ray of hope AFP - 2 hrs 55 mins ago

      Eight years after hosting the Olympic Games in the country where they were born, Greeks seem more interested in finding out if there will be light at the end of their dismal economic tunnel than showing … More »Greece and the Olympics: wishing for a ray of hope

      An actress at the role of the high priestess holds the Olympic torch during a ceremony in Athens

      Eight years after hosting the Olympic Games in the country where they were born, Greeks seem more interested in finding out if there will be light at the end of their dismal economic tunnel than showing concern about what is happening at the London Olympics.

    • Bleasdale finished sixth in the final
      Defeated pole vaulter Bleasdale wins in love AFP - 3 hrs ago

      British pole vaulter Holly Bleasdale flopped at the Olympics, but was a winner in love on Tuesday when she revealed her boyfriend had proposed to her. More »Defeated pole vaulter Bleasdale wins in love

      Bleasdale finished sixth in the final

      British pole vaulter Holly Bleasdale flopped at the Olympics, but was a winner in love on Tuesday when she revealed her boyfriend had proposed to her.

    • Kenya's Asbel Kiprop and Britain's Ross Murray compete in the men's 1500m round 1 event at the London 2012 Olympic Games in the Olympic Stadium
      Kenya go for 1500m clean sweep, Bolt is back Reuters - 3 hrs ago

      LONDON (Reuters) - Kenya's world and Olympic champion Asbel Kiprop will defend his 1500 metres title on Tuesday, hoping to fend off in-form Algerian Taoufik Makhloufi and lead a Kenyan clean sweep in the … More »Kenya go for 1500m clean sweep, Bolt is back

      Kenya's Asbel Kiprop and Britain's Ross Murray compete in the men's 1500m round 1 event at the London 2012 Olympic Games in the Olympic Stadium

      LONDON (Reuters) - Kenya's world and Olympic champion Asbel Kiprop will defend his 1500 metres title on Tuesday, hoping to fend off in-form Algerian Taoufik Makhloufi and lead a Kenyan clean sweep in the evening's showcase track race. Usain Bolt, on a mission to secure legendary status as the greatest sprinter of all time, …

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    • A staff member walks inside a priority banking service area of a Standard Chartered bank in Hong Kong
      Standard Chartered may lose NY license over Iran ties Reuters - 12 hrs ago

      (Please be advised that paragraph 6 contains reference to language some readers may find offensive) NEW YORK (Reuters) - In a rare move, New York's top bank regulator … More »Standard Chartered may lose NY license over Iran ties

      A staff member walks inside a priority banking service area of a Standard Chartered bank in Hong Kong

      (Please be advised that paragraph 6 contains reference to language some readers may find offensive) NEW YORK (Reuters) - In a rare move, New York's top bank regulator threatened to strip the state banking license of Standard Chartered Plc, saying it was a "rogue institution" that hid $250 billion in transactions tied to …

    • FILE - In this Oct. 13, 2010 file photo, a man walks past the Standard Chartered Bank building in Hong Kong. The London-based bank schemed with the Iranian government to launder $250 billion from 2001 to 2007, leaving the United States' financial system "vulnerable to terrorists," New York's financial regulator charged Monday, Aug. 6, 2012. (AP Photo/Kin Cheung, File)
      UK bank accused of Iran money laundering scheme AP - 10 hrs ago

      A British bank schemed with the Iranian government to launder $250 billion from 2001 to 2007, leaving the United States' financial system "vulnerable to terrorists," … More »UK bank accused of Iran money laundering scheme

      FILE - In this Oct. 13, 2010 file photo, a man walks past the Standard Chartered Bank building in Hong Kong. The London-based bank schemed with the Iranian government to launder $250 billion from 2001 to 2007, leaving the United States' financial system "vulnerable to terrorists," New York's financial regulator charged Monday, Aug. 6, 2012. (AP Photo/Kin Cheung, File)

      A British bank schemed with the Iranian government to launder $250 billion from 2001 to 2007, leaving the United States' financial system "vulnerable to terrorists," New York's financial regulator charged Monday.

    • Gibson Guitar acknowledges exotic wood violation AP - 20 hrs ago

      Federal prosecutors say a deal has been reached to drop the criminal case against Gibson Guitar Corp. after the instrument maker acknowledged its exotic wood imports … More »Gibson Guitar acknowledges exotic wood violation

      Federal prosecutors say a deal has been reached to drop the criminal case against Gibson Guitar Corp. after the instrument maker acknowledged its exotic wood imports violated environmental laws.

    • 2nd Cuban offshore oil well also a bust AP - 19 hrs ago

      A second deep-water exploratory well in the Gulf of Mexico has proved a bust, Cuba's state oil company announced Monday, dealing another blow to the island's dreams … More »2nd Cuban offshore oil well also a bust

      A second deep-water exploratory well in the Gulf of Mexico has proved a bust, Cuba's state oil company announced Monday, dealing another blow to the island's dreams of petroleum riches.

    • Iran's currency falls to record low against dollar AP - 15 hrs ago

      Traders say Iran's currency has hit a record low against the U.S. dollar in street trading. More »Iran's currency falls to record low against dollar

      Traders say Iran's currency has hit a record low against the U.S. dollar in street trading.

    • File photo of Best Buy logo seen at a store in Toronto
      Founder offers to take troubled Best Buy private Reuters - 13 hrs ago

      (Reuters) - Best Buy Co Inc founder Richard Schulze on Monday made a bid to take the struggling U.S. electronics retailer private just months after being forced out as … More »Founder offers to take troubled Best Buy private

      File photo of Best Buy logo seen at a store in Toronto

      (Reuters) - Best Buy Co Inc founder Richard Schulze on Monday made a bid to take the struggling U.S. electronics retailer private just months after being forced out as chairman. If Schulze succeeds, it could result in the world's biggest leveraged buyout of the year. But early reaction suggests he faces an uphill battle …

    • A customer looks at the screen of an iPad in an Apple store in central Prague
      Samsung, Apple spar over gadgets' specs Reuters - 14 hrs ago

      SAN JOSE, California (Reuters) - Apple Inc trotted out a veteran designer to bolster its claims that Samsung Electronics copied the iPhone, after the smartphone's 2007 … More »Samsung, Apple spar over gadgets' specs

      A customer looks at the screen of an iPad in an Apple store in central Prague

      SAN JOSE, California (Reuters) - Apple Inc trotted out a veteran designer to bolster its claims that Samsung Electronics copied the iPhone, after the smartphone's 2007 launch triggered a "crisis in design" for the South Korean electronics giant. Monday marked the second week of a high-wattage trial between the world's most …

    • A trader stands by the post that trades Knight Capital on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange
      Knight Capital gets $400 million rescue, shares tumble Reuters - 12 hrs ago

      NEW YORK (Reuters) - A group of investors rescued Knight Capital Group Inc in a $400 million deal that keeps the embattled leader in U.S. equities market-making in business, … More »Knight Capital gets $400 million rescue, shares tumble

      A trader stands by the post that trades Knight Capital on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange

      NEW YORK (Reuters) - A group of investors rescued Knight Capital Group Inc in a $400 million deal that keeps the embattled leader in U.S. equities market-making in business, but comes at a huge cost to existing shareholders. Chief Executive Tom "TJ" Joyce told Reuters the new investors support him and his management team, …

    • Samsung Electronics has started selling the latest version of its Galaxy Note in Germany and the United Arab Emirates
      Samsung launches its new super-size Galaxy Note AFP - 4 hrs ago

      South Korea's Samsung Electronics said it had launched a super-size version of its Galaxy Note smartphone, the latest salvo in its battle with Apple for the multi-billion-dollar … More »Samsung launches its new super-size Galaxy Note

      Samsung Electronics has started selling the latest version of its Galaxy Note in Germany and the United Arab Emirates

      South Korea's Samsung Electronics said it had launched a super-size version of its Galaxy Note smartphone, the latest salvo in its battle with Apple for the multi-billion-dollar handheld market.

    • A worker walks behind a logo of General Motors after the announcement of the closing of the Opel assembly plant in Antwerp
      Spyker sues GM for over $3 billion on Saab bankruptcy Reuters - 18 hrs ago

      AMSTERDAM (Reuters) - Dutch sportscar maker Spyker NV is suing General Motors Co for more than $3 billion on behalf of its subsidiary Saab, accusing the U.S. automaker … More »Spyker sues GM for over $3 billion on Saab bankruptcy

      A worker walks behind a logo of General Motors after the announcement of the closing of the Opel assembly plant in Antwerp

      AMSTERDAM (Reuters) - Dutch sportscar maker Spyker NV is suing General Motors Co for more than $3 billion on behalf of its subsidiary Saab, accusing the U.S. automaker of deliberately bankrupting the Swedish group by blocking a deal with a Chinese investor. Saab Automobile, one of Sweden's best-known brands, stopped production …

    • Chief Secretary to the Treasury Alexander arrives at 11 Downing Street in London
      Government plays down importance of AAA rating Reuters - 20 hrs ago

      LONDON (Reuters) - Britain's top finance officials have played down the importance of the country's top-notch credit rating, which could be pressured as the government … More »Government plays down importance of AAA rating

      Chief Secretary to the Treasury Alexander arrives at 11 Downing Street in London

      LONDON (Reuters) - Britain's top finance officials have played down the importance of the country's top-notch credit rating, which could be pressured as the government struggles to achieve its deficit cutting aims with the country stuck in recession. Chancellor George Osborne and his deputy Danny Alexander stressed the …

    • Trader works on floor of the New York Stock Exchange
      Wall Street closes at 3-month high on hopes for Europe Reuters - 16 hrs ago

      NEW YORK (Reuters) - Stocks closed at three-month highs for the second day in a row on Monday, extending last week's rally on the hope for more assistance for the troubled … More »Wall Street closes at 3-month high on hopes for Europe

      Trader works on floor of the New York Stock Exchange

      NEW YORK (Reuters) - Stocks closed at three-month highs for the second day in a row on Monday, extending last week's rally on the hope for more assistance for the troubled euro zone. The S&P 500 rose to its highest point since early May, but pared its gains going into the close. The benchmark index also failed to breach …

    • People walk by a Citibank branch in New York
      Citi may take $6 billion charge on MSSB valuation: Barclays Reuters - 4 hrs ago

      (Reuters) - Citigroup Inc may have to a take a charge of almost $6 billion in the current quarter on a markdown of its valuation of the retail brokerage business it owns … More »Citi may take $6 billion charge on MSSB valuation: Barclays

      People walk by a Citibank branch in New York

      (Reuters) - Citigroup Inc may have to a take a charge of almost $6 billion in the current quarter on a markdown of its valuation of the retail brokerage business it owns with Morgan Stanley , Barclays Capital said. The third-largest U.S. bank said last month that Morgan Stanley estimates the business, known as Morgan Stanley …

    • The Enbridge Tower is pictured on Jasper Avenue in Edmonton
      Analysis: U.S. regulators get tougher on oil pipelines Reuters - 14 hrs ago

      WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Conditions placed on Enbridge Inc to restart an oil pipeline highlight the tougher stance U.S. regulators are taking after a series of high-profile … More »Analysis: U.S. regulators get tougher on oil pipelines

      The Enbridge Tower is pictured on Jasper Avenue in Edmonton

      WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Conditions placed on Enbridge Inc to restart an oil pipeline highlight the tougher stance U.S. regulators are taking after a series of high-profile spills. The Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration on Monday gave Enbridge the greenlight for resumption of the 318,000-barrel-per-day …

    • A logo of BMW is pictured before the German luxury carmaker BMW annual shareholders meeting at the company's headquarters in Munich
      BMW car sales gain in July on China, Russia demand Reuters - 2 hrs 47 mins ago

      BERLIN (Reuters) - German carmaker BMW posted a 4.2 percent increase in luxury auto sales in July on strong demand from China and Russia, contrasting rival Mercedes-Benz, … More »BMW car sales gain in July on China, Russia demand

      A logo of BMW is pictured before the German luxury carmaker BMW annual shareholders meeting at the company's headquarters in Munich

      BERLIN (Reuters) - German carmaker BMW posted a 4.2 percent increase in luxury auto sales in July on strong demand from China and Russia, contrasting rival Mercedes-Benz, which suffered the first drop in volumes last month. Munich-based BMW, the world's biggest luxury carmaker, said on Tuesday that brand sales rose to a …

    • Spyker sues GM over failed Saab takeover AP - 20 hrs ago

      Spyker Cars NV, the tiny Dutch company that bought Swedish carmaker Saab from General Motors Co. for $74 million in 2010, said Monday it is suing GM for $3 billion in … More »Spyker sues GM over failed Saab takeover

      Spyker Cars NV, the tiny Dutch company that bought Swedish carmaker Saab from General Motors Co. for $74 million in 2010, said Monday it is suing GM for $3 billion in damages.

    • To match Special Report CHESAPEAKE-MCCLENDON/LOANS
      Chesapeake asset sale lifts profits, shares rise Reuters - 13 hrs ago

      (Reuters) - Chesapeake Energy Corp's second-quarter results on Monday offered investors some evidence the cash-strapped U.S. oil and gas company will be able to bridge … More »Chesapeake asset sale lifts profits, shares rise

      To match Special Report CHESAPEAKE-MCCLENDON/LOANS

      (Reuters) - Chesapeake Energy Corp's second-quarter results on Monday offered investors some evidence the cash-strapped U.S. oil and gas company will be able to bridge a big funding gap with more assets sales and higher crude oil production. Chesapeake, which faces an estimated shortfall of about $10 billion this year, …

    • Greece: Banker probed over $10 million transfer AP - 22 hrs ago

      A financial prosecutor in Greece has ordered an investigation into the alleged transfer of €8 million ($9.9 million) out of the country by a former senior official at … More »Greece: Banker probed over $10 million transfer

      A financial prosecutor in Greece has ordered an investigation into the alleged transfer of €8 million ($9.9 million) out of the country by a former senior official at a newly-privatized bank.

    • FILE - In this Friday, Aug. 3, 2012 file photo, trader Ryan Falvey, foreground right, works on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange. (AP Photo/Richard Drew, File)
      Markets positive despite another UK bank storm AP - 2 hrs 16 mins ago

      Financial markets retained their optimistic tone on Tuesday as investor sentiment continued to be shored up by an easing of concerns over the state of the U.S. economy … More »Markets positive despite another UK bank storm

      FILE - In this Friday, Aug. 3, 2012 file photo, trader Ryan Falvey, foreground right, works on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange. (AP Photo/Richard Drew, File)

      Financial markets retained their optimistic tone on Tuesday as investor sentiment continued to be shored up by an easing of concerns over the state of the U.S. economy and hopes that the European Central Bank will play a more pivotal role in Europe's debt crisis.

    • Attendees sit in front of an Apple logo during the Apple Worldwide Developers Conference 2012 in San Francisco
      Apple and Samsung take Australian legal battle to the "hot tub" Reuters - 18 hrs ago

      SYDNEY (Reuters) - Apple Inc and Samsung Electronics Co Ltd are embroiled in a high-stakes patent battle in several countries around the world, but only in Australia … More »Apple and Samsung take Australian legal battle to the "hot tub"

      Attendees sit in front of an Apple logo during the Apple Worldwide Developers Conference 2012 in San Francisco

      SYDNEY (Reuters) - Apple Inc and Samsung Electronics Co Ltd are embroiled in a high-stakes patent battle in several countries around the world, but only in Australia are they also engaged in "hot tubbing." Rather than a gaggle of lawyers hammering out their differences in the jacuzzi, the term refers to expert witnesses …

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