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General News Update

Analysis: China needs new policy course as capital tide turns Reuters - 38 mins ago
BEIJING (Reuters) - China's economy has surfed for years on a crest of hefty capital inflows, but the tide that brought gains in money supply is turning as global growth slows. Capital has flowed out the past two months. … More »Analysis: China needs new policy course as capital tide turns
BEIJING (Reuters) - China's economy has surfed for years on a crest of hefty capital inflows, but the tide that brought gains in money supply is turning as global growth slows. Capital has flowed out the past two months. If that persists, the challenge for the People's Bank of China will be to adjust policies to keep the …
Iran navy chief says closing Gulf "really easy" Reuters - 22 mins ago
TEHRAN (Reuters) - Closing off the Gulf to oil tankers will be "easier than drinking a glass of water" for Iran if the Islamic state deems it necessary, state television reported on Wednesday, ratcheting up fears over the … More »Iran navy chief says closing Gulf "really easy"
TEHRAN (Reuters) - Closing off the Gulf to oil tankers will be "easier than drinking a glass of water" for Iran if the Islamic state deems it necessary, state television reported on Wednesday, ratcheting up fears over the world's most important oil chokepoint. "Closing the Strait of Hormuz for Iran's armed forces is really …
"Nothing frightening" seen in Syria protest hotbed: monitor Reuters - 55 mins ago
BEIRUT (Reuters) - Arab League monitors checking if Syria is ending a military crackdown on popular unrest said they saw "nothing frightening" in an initial visit to the protest hotbed of Homs, although a longer investigation … More »"Nothing frightening" seen in Syria protest hotbed: monitor
BEIRUT (Reuters) - Arab League monitors checking if Syria is ending a military crackdown on popular unrest said they saw "nothing frightening" in an initial visit to the protest hotbed of Homs, although a longer investigation would be needed. Given the brief and limited nature of the monitors' tour on Tuesday, the comment …
Seven hurt as bomb hits Arabic school in Nigeria Reuters - 2 hrs 4 mins ago
PORT HARCOURT (Reuters) - Assailants threw a crude homemade bomb into an Arabic school in southern Nigeria's Delta state overnight, police said, wounding seven people and escalating tensions between Muslims and Christians … More »Seven hurt as bomb hits Arabic school in Nigeria
PORT HARCOURT (Reuters) - Assailants threw a crude homemade bomb into an Arabic school in southern Nigeria's Delta state overnight, police said, wounding seven people and escalating tensions between Muslims and Christians after a spate of church bombings across the nation. Six of the wounded were children younger than nine. …
More trouble for Gingrich as Iowa campaign quickens Reuters - 13 hrs ago
DES MOINES, Iowa (Reuters) - Republican presidential candidate Newt Gingrich's campaign struggled to fend off more bad news on Tuesday after he was quoted supporting main rival Mitt Romney's healthcare reform in Massachusetts. … More »More trouble for Gingrich as Iowa campaign quickens
DES MOINES, Iowa (Reuters) - Republican presidential candidate Newt Gingrich's campaign struggled to fend off more bad news on Tuesday after he was quoted supporting main rival Mitt Romney's healthcare reform in Massachusetts. Gingrich, a former speaker of the House of Representatives, has seen his poll numbers drop in …
Hackers say to publish emails stolen from Stratfor Reuters - 14 hrs ago
(Reuters) - Hackers affiliated with the Anonymous group said they are getting ready to publish emails stolen from private intelligence analysis firm Strategic Forecasting Inc, whose clients include the U.S. military, Wall Street banks and other corporations. Strategic Forecasting Inc, which is also known as Stratfor, disclosed …
Consumer confidence perks up, house prices sag Reuters - 14 hrs ago
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Improving labor market conditions lifted U.S. consumer confidence to an eight month high in December, but persistently weak house prices remain an obstacle to faster economic growth. The sharp rise in sentiment reported by the Conference Board on Tuesday offered hope for a pick-up in consumer spending …
Sears closing up to 120 stores as sales slide Reuters - 34 mins ago
(Reuters) - Sears Holdings Corp will close as many as 120 of its Kmart and Sears discount and department stores after its holiday sales slumped, sending its shares sliding more than 27 percent to their lowest level in three years. The retailer, which is controlled by its chairman, the hedge fund manager Edward Lampert, …
Democrat Nelson to retire from Senate Reuters - 12 hrs ago
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Democratic Senator Ben Nelson said on Tuesday that he will retire next year, dealing a significant blow to his party's hopes of keeping control of the Senate after the November 2012 elections. Nelson, a former Nebraska governor, said he felt it was time for him to leave elective office and seek new …
Iran threatens to stop Gulf oil if sanctions widened Reuters - 13 hrs ago
TEHRAN (Reuters) - Iran threatened on Tuesday to stop the flow of oil through the Strait of Hormuz if foreign sanctions were imposed on its crude exports over its nuclear ambitions, a move that could trigger military conflict with economies dependent on Gulf oil. Western tensions with Iran have increased since a November …
Putin ejects Kremlin "puppet master" after protests Reuters - 13 hrs ago
MOSCOW (Reuters) - The architect of Vladimir Putin's tightly controlled political system became one of its most senior victims on Tuesday when he was shunted out of the Kremlin in the wake of the biggest opposition protests of Putin's 12-year rule. The sacrifice of Vladislav Surkov, branded the Kremlin's 'puppet master' …
Analysis: U.S. rental demand lifts housing sector Reuters - 13 hrs ago
(Reuters) - Brian Keith is busier than ever as the architecture firm he works for rushes to wrap up work on a 300-unit apartment complex in Dallas. The project is one of dozens the firm, JHP Architecture, has on its hands -- a surge of business driven by a rise in demand in the United States for rental properties. The increased …
NKoreans salute, cry for late leader Kim Jong Il AP - 22 mins ago
North Korea's next leader escorted his father's hearse in an elaborate state funeral on a bitter, snowy day Wednesday, bowing somberly and saluting in front of tens of thousands of citizens who wailed and stamped their feet in grief for Kim Jong Il.
Syria frees 755 prisoners, observers tour Homs AP - 23 mins ago
The Syrian government released Wednesday 755 prisoners detained over the past nine months in the regime's crackdown on dissent as observers toured a flashpoint city to see whether authorities were complying with an Arab plan to stop the bloodshed that has killed thousands.
Paul's surge prompting a new look from GOP voters AP - 2 hrs 13 mins ago
Ron Paul wants to legalize pot and shut down the Federal Reserve. He thinks the federal government has no authority to outlaw abortion, no business bombing Iran to keep it from acquiring a nuclear weapon, and no justification to print money unless it's backed up by gold bars.
Gingrich sharpens attacks on Romney, Paul AP - 6 hrs ago
So much for staying positive.
Iran says it's easy to close Strait of Hormuz AP - 2 hrs 4 mins ago
Iran's navy chief says his country can easily close the strategic Strait of Hormuz at the mouth of the Persian Gulf, the passageway through which a sixth of the world's oil flows.

Sports News

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Abandoned KNVB Beker clash between Ajax and AZ to be replayed behind closed doors @ Yahoo! Sports - 12 mins ago
The KNVB Beker clash between Ajax and AZ which was abandoned earlier this month will be replayed in January behind closed doors.Play was halted 36 minutes into the game at the Amsterdam ArenA last week … More »Abandoned KNVB Beker clash between Ajax and AZ to be replayed behind closed doors
The KNVB Beker clash between Ajax and AZ which was abandoned earlier this month will be replayed in January behind closed doors.Play was halted 36 minutes into the game at the Amsterdam ArenA last week when a fan entered the field of play and tried to assault AZ goalkeeper Esteban.After retaliating against his assailant, …
Liverpool's Suarez back in trouble with fine and ban @ Yahoo! Sports - 12 mins ago
LONDON, Dec 28 (Reuters) - Uruguayan striker LuisSuarez was banned for one match and fined 20,000 pounds($31,300) by the English FA on Wednesday for making an offensivegesture to Fulham fans after Liverpool … More »Liverpool's Suarez back in trouble with fine and ban
LONDON, Dec 28 (Reuters) - Uruguayan striker LuisSuarez was banned for one match and fined 20,000 pounds($31,300) by the English FA on Wednesday for making an offensivegesture to Fulham fans after Liverpool lost a Premier Leaguematch at Craven Cottage earlier this month.
Gareth Bale hails vital Tottenham win over Norwich City @ Yahoo! Sports - 12 mins ago
Gareth Bale suggested Tottenham has heaped pressure on its top four rivals following his match winning brace against Norwich City on Tuesday night.Harry Redknapp's side is now four points ahead of fourth-placed … More »Gareth Bale hails vital Tottenham win over Norwich City
Gareth Bale suggested Tottenham has heaped pressure on its top four rivals following his match winning brace against Norwich City on Tuesday night.Harry Redknapp's side is now four points ahead of fourth-placed Chelsea and has a game in hand as it chases the two Manchester clubs.Bale noted Spurs had capitalized on results …
Vincent Kompany looking forward to hectic January schedule for Manchester City and says confidence not … @ Yahoo! Sports - 12 mins ago
Vincent Kompany has taken the opposite view of his manager Roberto Mancini by insisting that he cannot wait for the busy month of fixtures coming up for Manchester City."Personally, I love it. I am looking … More »Vincent Kompany looking forward to hectic January schedule for Manchester City and says confidence not …
Vincent Kompany has taken the opposite view of his manager Roberto Mancini by insisting that he cannot wait for the busy month of fixtures coming up for Manchester City."Personally, I love it. I am looking forward to that month, knowing that every game is going to be a big game,” he told reporters.Mancini complained about …
Suarez given 1-match ban for obscene gesture @ Yahoo! Sports - 12 mins ago
LIVERPOOL, England (AP) -- Liverpool striker Luis Suarez has accepted a charge ofimproper conduct for making an obscene gesture toward Fulham fans during aPremier League match and will serve an immediate … More »Suarez given 1-match ban for obscene gesture
LIVERPOOL, England (AP) -- Liverpool striker Luis Suarez has accepted a charge ofimproper conduct for making an obscene gesture toward Fulham fans during aPremier League match and will serve an immediate one-match ban.
Ronaldo: Spanish league tops Premier league @ Yahoo! Sports - 12 mins ago
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) -- Real Madrid forward Cristiano Ronaldoprefers Spain's La Liga over the English Premier League because he says itallows individual players to shine. More »Ronaldo: Spanish league tops Premier league
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) -- Real Madrid forward Cristiano Ronaldoprefers Spain's La Liga over the English Premier League because he says itallows individual players to shine.
Report: Chelsea targets Real Madrid's Gonzalo Higuain to replace departing forwards @ Yahoo! Sports - 12 mins ago
Real Madrid striker Gonzalo Higuain has emerged as a target for Chelsea with the club seeking to get hold of the player’s representatives to see if he would be interested in a move to Stamford Bridge.According … More »Report: Chelsea targets Real Madrid's Gonzalo Higuain to replace departing forwards
Real Madrid striker Gonzalo Higuain has emerged as a target for Chelsea with the club seeking to get hold of the player’s representatives to see if he would be interested in a move to Stamford Bridge.According to The Times, Andre Villas-Boas will find out if the 24-year-old is available as he seeks to readjust his faltering …
Spain tabs Corretja as Davis Cup captain @ Yahoo! Sports - 16 mins ago
BARCELONA, Spain (AP) -- New Spain captain Alex Corretja remains hopeful thatRafael Nadal will be available to the Davis Cup champions despite thesecond-ranked Spaniard announcing he won't compete in the … More »Spain tabs Corretja as Davis Cup captain
BARCELONA, Spain (AP) -- New Spain captain Alex Corretja remains hopeful thatRafael Nadal will be available to the Davis Cup champions despite thesecond-ranked Spaniard announcing he won't compete in the event in 2012.
Sweden's Renard given 6-month suspension @ Yahoo! Sports - 16 mins ago
LONDON (AP) -- Swedish teenage tennis player Lucas Renard has been given asix-month suspension after admitting he violated the sport's anti-corruptionrules. More »Sweden's Renard given 6-month suspension
LONDON (AP) -- Swedish teenage tennis player Lucas Renard has been given asix-month suspension after admitting he violated the sport's anti-corruptionrules.
Sharapova withdraws from Brisbane @ Yahoo! Sports - 16 mins ago
BRISBANE, Australia (AP) -- Maria Sharapova has withdrawn from the BrisbaneInternational because of her continuing recovery from a left ankle injury. More »Sharapova withdraws from Brisbane
BRISBANE, Australia (AP) -- Maria Sharapova has withdrawn from the BrisbaneInternational because of her continuing recovery from a left ankle injury.
Sony Ericsson to end sponsorship of WTA @ Yahoo! Sports - 16 mins ago
LONDON (AP) -- Sony Ericsson is ending its sponsorship of the WTA tour at theend of the 2012 season. More »Sony Ericsson to end sponsorship of WTA
LONDON (AP) -- Sony Ericsson is ending its sponsorship of the WTA tour at theend of the 2012 season.
Chardy, Rezai given Aussie wild cards @ Yahoo! Sports - 16 mins ago
MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) -- French players Jeremy Chardy and Aravane Rezaihave been given wild cards into the Australian Open under a reciprocal agreementbetween the French Tennis Federation and Tennis … More »Chardy, Rezai given Aussie wild cards
MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) -- French players Jeremy Chardy and Aravane Rezaihave been given wild cards into the Australian Open under a reciprocal agreementbetween the French Tennis Federation and Tennis Australia.
Drewett appointed head of ATP @ Yahoo! Sports - 16 mins ago
LONDON (AP) -- Former Australian player Brad Drewett was hired Thursday as thenew head of the men's professional tennis tour. More »Drewett appointed head of ATP
LONDON (AP) -- Former Australian player Brad Drewett was hired Thursday as thenew head of the men's professional tennis tour.
Blake withdraws from Australian Open @ Yahoo! Sports - 16 mins ago
MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) -- Tournament director Craig Tiley says James Blake haswithdrawn from next month's Australian Open, the first grand slam of 2012. More »Blake withdraws from Australian Open
MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) -- Tournament director Craig Tiley says James Blake haswithdrawn from next month's Australian Open, the first grand slam of 2012.
Arsenal's season revival could do with a January transfer window boost after frustrating draw against … @ Yahoo! Sports - 28 mins ago
LONDON - Arsenal was held to a frustrating 1-1 draw against Wolves in a game that proved the Gunners' revival after a poor opening to the season could do with a boost in January."You play 20 times, win … More »Arsenal's season revival could do with a January transfer window boost after frustrating draw against …
LONDON - Arsenal was held to a frustrating 1-1 draw against Wolves in a game that proved the Gunners' revival after a poor opening to the season could do with a boost in January."You play 20 times, win 19 and draw one. Today was the one," were Arsene Wenger's words after the match. Despite his club's domination of chances …
City feeling pressure at top of Premier League @ Yahoo! Sports - 28 mins ago
LONDON (AP) -- After seeing its Premier League lead wiped out by archrivalManchester United, Manchester City's title credentials face a severe test whenit plays revitalized Sunderland and then Liverpool … More »City feeling pressure at top of Premier League
LONDON (AP) -- After seeing its Premier League lead wiped out by archrivalManchester United, Manchester City's title credentials face a severe test whenit plays revitalized Sunderland and then Liverpool in a three-day span to kickoff a hectic month for the big-spending northern club.
Eusebio set to be discharged later this week @ Yahoo! Sports - 43 mins ago
LISBON, Portugal (AP) -- Former Portugal and Benfica star Eusebio is likely to bedischarged from hospital by the end of the week, according to a Spanish report. More »Eusebio set to be discharged later this week
LISBON, Portugal (AP) -- Former Portugal and Benfica star Eusebio is likely to bedischarged from hospital by the end of the week, according to a Spanish report.
Abandoned Dutch Cup tie to be replayed in empty arena @ Yahoo! Sports - 49 mins ago
ROTTERDAM, Dec 28 (Reuters) - The abandoned Dutch Cup tiebetween Ajax Amsterdam and AZ Alkmaar will be replayed on Jan.19 behind closed doors, the Dutch Football Association (KNVB)announced on Wednesd … More »Abandoned Dutch Cup tie to be replayed in empty arena
ROTTERDAM, Dec 28 (Reuters) - The abandoned Dutch Cup tiebetween Ajax Amsterdam and AZ Alkmaar will be replayed on Jan.19 behind closed doors, the Dutch Football Association (KNVB)announced on Wednesday.
Barcelona does not have a deal in place for Santos' Neymar, says vice president Jordi Cardoner @ Yahoo! Sports - 49 mins ago
Barcelona vice president Jordi Cardoner has denied that the Catalans have agreed a deal with Santos for starlet Neymar to move to Camp Nou in 2014.It was widely reported earlier this month that the reigning … More »Barcelona does not have a deal in place for Santos' Neymar, says vice president Jordi Cardoner
Barcelona vice president Jordi Cardoner has denied that the Catalans have agreed a deal with Santos for starlet Neymar to move to Camp Nou in 2014.It was widely reported earlier this month that the reigning world, European and Spanish champion had paid 10 million euros to the Brazilian side to secure first refusal on the …
Ajax-Alkmaar cup match to be replayed in full @ Yahoo! Sports - 49 mins ago
AMSTERDAM (AP) -- The cup match between Ajax and AZ Alkmaar that was haltedafter a fan ran onto the field and attacked AZ goalkeeper Esteban Alvarado willbe replayed in full next month behind closed doors, … More »Ajax-Alkmaar cup match to be replayed in full
AMSTERDAM (AP) -- The cup match between Ajax and AZ Alkmaar that was haltedafter a fan ran onto the field and attacked AZ goalkeeper Esteban Alvarado willbe replayed in full next month behind closed doors, the Dutch soccer associationannounced Wednesday.
Senegal name African Nations Cup squad @ Yahoo! Sports - 49 mins ago
DAKAR, Dec 28 (Reuters) - Former French juniorinternationals Cheikh Mbengue and Armand Traore, who recentlyswitched international allegiance, have been included inSenegal's 23-man squad for next month's … More »Senegal name African Nations Cup squad
DAKAR, Dec 28 (Reuters) - Former French juniorinternationals Cheikh Mbengue and Armand Traore, who recentlyswitched international allegiance, have been included inSenegal's 23-man squad for next month's African Nations Cupfinals.
Zambia give up hope of Mulenga recovery @ Yahoo! Sports - 1 hr 14 mins ago
JOHANNESBURG, Dec 28 (Reuters) - Zambia have given uphope Dutch-based striker Jacob Mulenga will recover in time frominjury and left him out of their preliminary squad for nextmonth's African Nations Cup … More »Zambia give up hope of Mulenga recovery
JOHANNESBURG, Dec 28 (Reuters) - Zambia have given uphope Dutch-based striker Jacob Mulenga will recover in time frominjury and left him out of their preliminary squad for nextmonth's African Nations Cup finals.
Former Sampdoria & Sao Paulo star Cate dies in car accident @ Yahoo! Sports - 1 hr 14 mins ago
Former Sampdoria and Sao Paulo forward Cate has died after his involvement in a car crash on Tuesday. The 38-year-old was driving on the ERS-122 highway in the town of Ipe, Rio Grande do Sul in his native … More »Former Sampdoria & Sao Paulo star Cate dies in car accident
Former Sampdoria and Sao Paulo forward Cate has died after his involvement in a car crash on Tuesday. The 38-year-old was driving on the ERS-122 highway in the town of Ipe, Rio Grande do Sul in his native Brazil, when he collided head on with a Scania truck at around 10 a.m. local time, according to the Federal Highway …
Asian football strengthens in 2011 @ Yahoo! Sports - 2 hrs 32 mins ago
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) -- Match-fixing, related suicides, corruption and otherassorted controversies could not prevent 2011 from being overall a good year forAsian football, as the continent's prominence … More »Asian football strengthens in 2011
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) -- Match-fixing, related suicides, corruption and otherassorted controversies could not prevent 2011 from being overall a good year forAsian football, as the continent's prominence in the global game continued togrow.
Ajax-Alkmaar cup match to be replayed in full @ Yahoo! Sports - 2 hrs 44 mins ago
AMSTERDAM (AP) -- The cup match between Ajax and AZ Alkmaar that was halted aftera fan ran on to the pitch and attacked AZ goalkeeper Esteban Alvarado will bereplayed in full next month behind closed doors, … More »Ajax-Alkmaar cup match to be replayed in full
AMSTERDAM (AP) -- The cup match between Ajax and AZ Alkmaar that was halted aftera fan ran on to the pitch and attacked AZ goalkeeper Esteban Alvarado will bereplayed in full next month behind closed doors, the Dutch football associationannounced Wednesday.

Business News

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U.S. says China not currency manipulator; chides Japan Reuters - 5 hrs ago
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The U.S. Treasury again shied away from labeling China a currency manipulator on Tuesday, but it rapped the country for not moving quickly enough … More »U.S. says China not currency manipulator; chides Japan
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The U.S. Treasury again shied away from labeling China a currency manipulator on Tuesday, but it rapped the country for not moving quickly enough on exchange rate reforms. The United States also chided Japan for stepping into the currency market to stem the yen's rise, and urged South Korea to use …
Netflix, Gap lag in customer satisfaction online Reuters - 23 mins ago
(Reuters) - Netflix Inc and Gap Inc were among the worst performers in customer satisfaction among the largest online retailers this holiday season, according to a survey … More »Netflix, Gap lag in customer satisfaction online
(Reuters) - Netflix Inc and Gap Inc were among the worst performers in customer satisfaction among the largest online retailers this holiday season, according to a survey released on Wednesday. Overstock.com Inc came last out of the 40 largest online retailers, with a rating of 72 out of 100, down 4 points from last year, …
NY Times to sell regional newspapers for $143 million Reuters - 45 mins ago
(Reuters) - The New York Times Co said it will sell 16 regional newspapers spread across the U.S. Southeast and California to Halifax Media Holdings for $143 million … More »NY Times to sell regional newspapers for $143 million
(Reuters) - The New York Times Co said it will sell 16 regional newspapers spread across the U.S. Southeast and California to Halifax Media Holdings for $143 million in cash as it looks to cut costs and focus on its most important papers and their websites. Regional newspapers have struggled recently because of weak local …
Oil eases after Iran threat, Italy gets debt boost Reuters - 1 hr 10 mins ago
LONDON (Reuters) - Crude prices broke a six-day rally on Wednesday after Iran's threat to stop the flow of oil from the Gulf was written off as no more than rhetoric, … More »Oil eases after Iran threat, Italy gets debt boost
LONDON (Reuters) - Crude prices broke a six-day rally on Wednesday after Iran's threat to stop the flow of oil from the Gulf was written off as no more than rhetoric, while a strong short-term Italian debt sale eased stress in European markets. Tehran said on Tuesday it would stop oil transiting through the Strait of Hormuz …
Consumer confidence perks up, house prices sag Reuters - 13 hrs ago
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Improving labor market conditions lifted U.S. consumer confidence to an eight month high in December, but persistently weak house prices remain … More »Consumer confidence perks up, house prices sag
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Improving labor market conditions lifted U.S. consumer confidence to an eight month high in December, but persistently weak house prices remain an obstacle to faster economic growth. The sharp rise in sentiment reported by the Conference Board on Tuesday offered hope for a pick-up in consumer spending …
From Macy's to Sears, tales of holiday highs, lows Reuters - 16 hrs ago
(Reuters) - Macy's Inc and Wal-Mart Stores Inc continue to get high marks from Wall Street as the busy season draws to a close, while Sears Holdings Corp proved that … More »From Macy's to Sears, tales of holiday highs, lows
(Reuters) - Macy's Inc and Wal-Mart Stores Inc continue to get high marks from Wall Street as the busy season draws to a close, while Sears Holdings Corp proved that it was really not a jolly holiday for all stores. Sears said it would close dozens of Sears and Kmart stores after sales at its existing locations dropped …
MF Global trustee has no conflict of interest: judge Reuters - 12 hrs ago
(Reuters) - The trustee liquidating MF Global's brokerage does not have a conflict of interest stemming from prior work done for one of MF Global's key lenders, a bankruptcy … More »MF Global trustee has no conflict of interest: judge
(Reuters) - The trustee liquidating MF Global's brokerage does not have a conflict of interest stemming from prior work done for one of MF Global's key lenders, a bankruptcy judge said on Tuesday. Trustee James Giddens and his law firm, Hughes Hubbard & Reed, are sufficiently "disinterested," Judge Martin Glenn said in …
Against odds, Lipitor became world's top seller AP - 2 hrs 3 mins ago
Lipitor, the best-selling drug in the history of pharmaceuticals, is the blockbuster that almost wasn't. More »Against odds, Lipitor became world's top seller
Lipitor, the best-selling drug in the history of pharmaceuticals, is the blockbuster that almost wasn't.
Exxon Mobil deal hikes tension in northern Iraq AP - 4 hrs ago
An oil exploration deal between U.S. oil giant Exxon Mobil and Iraq's autonomous Kurdish region is fueling political tensions in a country where a post-U.S.-troop withdrawal … More »Exxon Mobil deal hikes tension in northern Iraq
An oil exploration deal between U.S. oil giant Exxon Mobil and Iraq's autonomous Kurdish region is fueling political tensions in a country where a post-U.S.-troop withdrawal spike in violence and political turmoil is clouding the climate for foreign investments sorely needed by Iraq.
Stock futures rise on optimism after Italy auction AP - 24 mins ago
Wall Street is set to open higher Wednesday after two successful Italian bond auctions raised hopes that Italy will be able to roll over billions of euros of its debt … More »Stock futures rise on optimism after Italy auction
Wall Street is set to open higher Wednesday after two successful Italian bond auctions raised hopes that Italy will be able to roll over billions of euros of its debt this year.
Last-minute holiday shopping gives lift in finale AP - 35 mins ago
A mall trade group says that last minute shoppers gave merchants a solid lift during the final week before Christmas. More »Last-minute holiday shopping gives lift in finale
A mall trade group says that last minute shoppers gave merchants a solid lift during the final week before Christmas.
China blames 54 officials for bullet train crash AP - 7 mins ago
A long-awaited government report said design flaws and sloppy management caused a bullet train crash in July that killed 40 people and triggered a public outcry over … More »China blames 54 officials for bullet train crash
A long-awaited government report said design flaws and sloppy management caused a bullet train crash in July that killed 40 people and triggered a public outcry over the dangers of China's showcase transportation system.
Bahrain to host Saudi prince's news network AP - 39 mins ago
Bahrain has been picked to host the headquarters for Saudi billionaire Prince Alwaleed bin Talal's new international Arabic news network despite months of unrest, according … More »Bahrain to host Saudi prince's news network
Bahrain has been picked to host the headquarters for Saudi billionaire Prince Alwaleed bin Talal's new international Arabic news network despite months of unrest, according to the tiny Gulf kingdom's media oversight authority.
Italy raises $14 billion at much lower cost AP - 9 mins ago
Italy saw investors more willing to part with their cash Wednesday as it raised euro10.7 billion ($14 billion) in a pair of auctions, a sign that market jitters may be … More »Italy raises $14 billion at much lower cost
Italy saw investors more willing to part with their cash Wednesday as it raised euro10.7 billion ($14 billion) in a pair of auctions, a sign that market jitters may be easing as the country presses ahead with its austerity measures.
Train builder Bombardier wins new UK order AP - 58 mins ago
Aircraft and train builder Bombardier Inc. said Wednesday it had won a government-subsidized order for 130 new rail carriages, months after it announced it would cut … More »Train builder Bombardier wins new UK order
Aircraft and train builder Bombardier Inc. said Wednesday it had won a government-subsidized order for 130 new rail carriages, months after it announced it would cut about 1,400 jobs in Britain and questioned its future in the country.
Official: Gulf states ready to offset Iran oil AP - 1 hr 56 mins ago
Gulf Arab nations are prepared to offset any potential loss of Iranian oil in the world market, a senior Saudi oil official said as Iranian officials stepped up their … More »Official: Gulf states ready to offset Iran oil
Gulf Arab nations are prepared to offset any potential loss of Iranian oil in the world market, a senior Saudi oil official said as Iranian officials stepped up their rhetoric Wednesday about shutting off a key supply route.
Afghanistan, China sign first oil contract AP - 4 hrs ago
Afghanistan's government signed a deal Wednesday with China's state-owned National Petroleum Corporation, allowing it to become the first foreign company to exploit the … More »Afghanistan, China sign first oil contract
Afghanistan's government signed a deal Wednesday with China's state-owned National Petroleum Corporation, allowing it to become the first foreign company to exploit the country's oil and natural gas reserves.
Ahead of the Bell: Cavium lowers revenue guidance AP - 4 mins 23 secs ago
Shares of Cavium Inc. tumbled Wednesday in pre-market trading, a day after the chipmaker said its fourth-quarter results will fall below its previous outlook. More »Ahead of the Bell: Cavium lowers revenue guidance
Shares of Cavium Inc. tumbled Wednesday in pre-market trading, a day after the chipmaker said its fourth-quarter results will fall below its previous outlook.
China blames 54 officials for bullet train crash AP - 7 mins ago
A long-awaited government report said design flaws and sloppy management caused a bullet train crash in July that killed 40 people and triggered a public outcry over … More »China blames 54 officials for bullet train crash
A long-awaited government report said design flaws and sloppy management caused a bullet train crash in July that killed 40 people and triggered a public outcry over the dangers of China's showcase transportation system.
Kenyan inflation slows in Dec, may have peaked Reuters - 7 mins ago
NAIROBI (Reuters) - Kenya's high inflation rate slowed year on year in December for the first time since October 2010 and was seen easing further thanks to aggressive … More »Kenyan inflation slows in Dec, may have peaked
NAIROBI (Reuters) - Kenya's high inflation rate slowed year on year in December for the first time since October 2010 and was seen easing further thanks to aggressive hikes in interest rates and favourable farming weather. The National Bureau of Statistics said on Wednesday inflation stood at 18.93 percent, down from 19.72 …

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Quotes of the Day

Selected from Michael Moncur's Collection of Quotations - December 28, 2011

The case has, in some respects, been not entirely devoid of interest.: Sir Arthur Conan Doyle (1859 - 1930), (Sherlock Holmes)
If it weren't for Philo T. Farnsworth, inventor of television, we'd still be eating frozen radio dinners.: Johnny Carson (1925 - 2005)
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In the first place, God made idiots. That was for practice. Then he made school boards.: Mark Twain (1835 - 1910)
The main things which seem to me important on their own account, and not merely as means to other things, are knowledge, art, instinctive happiness, and relations of friendship or affection.: Bertrand Russell (1872 - 1970)

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