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  • Spain's national soccer players attend a training session for the Euro 2012 in Gniewino
    Euro: Bulldozers to block Spain's road to quarter-final Reuters - 1 hr 2 mins ago

    WARSAW (Reuters) - Spain and Croatia fans heading for the Euro 2012 Group C clash on Monday may find the main road to Gdansk's PGE Arena blocked by up to 60 bulldozers and diggers because of a protest … More »Euro: Bulldozers to block Spain's road to quarter-final

    Spain's national soccer players attend a training session for the Euro 2012 in Gniewino

    WARSAW (Reuters) - Spain and Croatia fans heading for the Euro 2012 Group C clash on Monday may find the main road to Gdansk's PGE Arena blocked by up to 60 bulldozers and diggers because of a protest over payments due to sub-contractors. Local authorities stress they will provide alternative routes for trams and buses …

  • Argentina's David Nalbandian, left, checks on the line judge after causing an injury to him, for which he was disqualified, during the Queen's Club grass court championships final tennis match against Croatia's Marin Cilic, London, Sunday, June 17, 2012. Nalbandian kicked the small barrier surrounding the line judge in anger. A piece of the barrier then hit the line judge, causing bleeding on his left shin. (AP Photo/Sang Tan)
    Police investigate assault complaint vs Nalbandian AP - 1 hr 49 mins ago

    Police are investigating an assault complaint filed against David Nalbandian after the Argentine tennis player kicked an advertising board and injured a line judge during the Queen's Club final. More »Police investigate assault complaint vs Nalbandian

    Argentina's David Nalbandian, left, checks on the line judge after causing an injury to him, for which he was disqualified, during the Queen's Club grass court championships final tennis match against Croatia's Marin Cilic, London, Sunday, June 17, 2012. Nalbandian kicked the small barrier surrounding the line judge in anger. A piece of the barrier then hit the line judge, causing bleeding on his left shin. (AP Photo/Sang Tan)

    Police are investigating an assault complaint filed against David Nalbandian after the Argentine tennis player kicked an advertising board and injured a line judge during the Queen's Club final.

  • Nalbandian was disqualified after the line judge's injury
    Police investigate 'assault' by tennis's Nalbandian AFP - 2 hrs 2 mins ago

    Police are investigating a complaint of alleged assault against Argentina's David Nalbandian after a line judge was injured when the tennis player kicked an advertising hoarding. More »Police investigate 'assault' by tennis's Nalbandian

    Nalbandian was disqualified after the line judge's injury

    Police are investigating a complaint of alleged assault against Argentina's David Nalbandian after a line judge was injured when the tennis player kicked an advertising hoarding.

  • Shevchenko (centre) during Friday's 2-0 loss to France
    Shevchenko rages against dying of the light AFP - 2 hrs 7 mins ago

    Andrei Shevchenko knows that when he walks onto the pitch to face England in Donetsk on Tuesday evening, he could be wearing the colours of the Ukrainian national team for the final time. More »Shevchenko rages against dying of the light

    Shevchenko (centre) during Friday's 2-0 loss to France

    Andrei Shevchenko knows that when he walks onto the pitch to face England in Donetsk on Tuesday evening, he could be wearing the colours of the Ukrainian national team for the final time.

  • Manchester City captain Kompany lifts the English Premier League trophy as he stands with manager Mancini during a victory bus parade through the city of Manchester
    Man City kick off season at home to Southampton Reuters - 2 hrs 16 mins ago

    LONDON (Reuters) - English Premier League champions Manchester City will kick off their title defence at home to promoted Southampton on August 18 before facing Liverpool at Anfield the following weekend. … More »Man City kick off season at home to Southampton

    Manchester City captain Kompany lifts the English Premier League trophy as he stands with manager Mancini during a victory bus parade through the city of Manchester

    LONDON (Reuters) - English Premier League champions Manchester City will kick off their title defence at home to promoted Southampton on August 18 before facing Liverpool at Anfield the following weekend. Alex Ferguson's Manchester United start their bid to reclaim the title at Everton and then host Fulham, while Newcastle …

  • Rooney in training last week
    England look to Rooney for last eight berth AFP - 2 hrs 25 mins ago

    England hope the entrance of Wayne Rooney will seal the exit of Ukraine as Roy Hodgson's side aim to wrap up qualification for the Euro 2012 quarter-finals on Tuesday. More »England look to Rooney for last eight berth

    Rooney in training last week

    England hope the entrance of Wayne Rooney will seal the exit of Ukraine as Roy Hodgson's side aim to wrap up qualification for the Euro 2012 quarter-finals on Tuesday.

  • Ronaldo (right) celebrates with teammate Miguel Veloso on Sunday
    Portuguese press hail 'brilliant' Ronaldo AFP - 2 hrs 49 mins ago

    Portugal's press hailed Cristiano Ronaldo on Monday for his two goals against the Netherlands that took the national side through to the Euro 2012 quarter-finals. More »Portuguese press hail 'brilliant' Ronaldo

    Ronaldo (right) celebrates with teammate Miguel Veloso on Sunday

    Portugal's press hailed Cristiano Ronaldo on Monday for his two goals against the Netherlands that took the national side through to the Euro 2012 quarter-finals.

  • Germany's Klose, Oezil and scorer Lars Bender celebrate goal during their Group B Euro 2012 soccer match against Denmark at New Lviv stadium in Lviv
    The best is yet to come against Greece, say Germany Reuters - 3 hrs ago

    GDANSK (Reuters) - Euro 2012 favourites Germany may in the end have had a nervous time reaching the quarter-finals but they are hoping to hit the goal trail against outsiders Greece, said German football … More »The best is yet to come against Greece, say Germany

    Germany's Klose, Oezil and scorer Lars Bender celebrate goal during their Group B Euro 2012 soccer match against Denmark at New Lviv stadium in Lviv

    GDANSK (Reuters) - Euro 2012 favourites Germany may in the end have had a nervous time reaching the quarter-finals but they are hoping to hit the goal trail against outsiders Greece, said German football chief Wolfgang Niersbach. The Germans got a third straight win when they beat Denmark 2-1 on Sunday to top Group B in …

  • The Unite trade union said staff were "furious" at plans to lower their pay rates from next year
    Ford's UK staff hold 24-hr strike over pay, pensions AFP - 3 hrs ago

    British employees of US car giant Ford were staging a 24-hour strike on Monday in a row over pay and pensions. More »Ford's UK staff hold 24-hr strike over pay, pensions

    The Unite trade union said staff were "furious" at plans to lower their pay rates from next year

    British employees of US car giant Ford were staging a 24-hour strike on Monday in a row over pay and pensions.

  • Webb Simpson gives a thumbs up after the U.S. Open Championship golf tournament Sunday, June 17, 2012, at The Olympic Club in San Francisco. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)
    Simpson bests tested champions for US Open title AP - 3 hrs ago

    The U.S. Open yields few birdies or big celebrations. More »Simpson bests tested champions for US Open title

    Webb Simpson gives a thumbs up after the U.S. Open Championship golf tournament Sunday, June 17, 2012, at The Olympic Club in San Francisco. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)

    The U.S. Open yields few birdies or big celebrations.

  • One paper told Advocaat to "go to the devil"
    Russia vents anger at defeated team, manager AFP - 3 hrs ago

    Russia's media on Monday spared no mercy for national team manager Dick Advocaat and his players after what they said was a "disgraceful" defeat against Greece to send them out of the Euro 2012 champi … More »Russia vents anger at defeated team, manager

    One paper told Advocaat to "go to the devil"

    Russia's media on Monday spared no mercy for national team manager Dick Advocaat and his players after what they said was a "disgraceful" defeat against Greece to send them out of the Euro 2012 championships.

  • Manchester city celebrate becoming Premier League champions in May
    Man City start title defence at home to Saints AFP - 3 hrs ago

    Manchester City will begin the defence of their English Premier League title at home to newly promoted Southampton on August 18, it was announced Monday. More »Man City start title defence at home to Saints

    Manchester city celebrate becoming Premier League champions in May

    Manchester City will begin the defence of their English Premier League title at home to newly promoted Southampton on August 18, it was announced Monday.

  • Rangers were docked 10 points for entering administration last season
    Rangers omitted from SPL fixture list AFP - 3 hrs ago

    Cash-strapped Glasgow giants Rangers were omitted from the Scottish Premier League (SPL) fixture list announced Monday, with their place taken by a yet-to-be decided 'Club 12'. More »Rangers omitted from SPL fixture list

    Rangers were docked 10 points for entering administration last season

    Cash-strapped Glasgow giants Rangers were omitted from the Scottish Premier League (SPL) fixture list announced Monday, with their place taken by a yet-to-be decided 'Club 12'.

  • Portuguese forward Cristiano Ronaldo vies with Dutch midfielder Wesley Sneijder (R) and Dutch forward Robin van Persie
    Robben points to Dutch feuding after Euro exit AFP - 4 hrs ago

    The Netherlands' players hinted that their Euro 2012 campaign had been undermined by changing-room disunity after their participation in the tournament ended with a 2-1 loss to Portugal. More »Robben points to Dutch feuding after Euro exit

    Portuguese forward Cristiano Ronaldo vies with Dutch midfielder Wesley Sneijder (R) and Dutch forward Robin van Persie

    The Netherlands' players hinted that their Euro 2012 campaign had been undermined by changing-room disunity after their participation in the tournament ended with a 2-1 loss to Portugal.

  • Miami Heat small forward LeBron James (6) shoots as Oklahoma City Thunder small forward Kevin Durant (35) defends during the first half at Game 3 of the NBA Finals basketball series, Sunday, June 17, 2012, in Miami. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee)
    5 things to note from Game 3 of the NBA Finals AP - 5 hrs ago

    Back and forth they went in Game 3 of the NBA Finals, with the Miami Heat finally pulling out a 91-85 win over the Oklahoma City Thunder. Here's a list of some of the talking points from Sunday night, … More »5 things to note from Game 3 of the NBA Finals

    Miami Heat small forward LeBron James (6) shoots as Oklahoma City Thunder small forward Kevin Durant (35) defends during the first half at Game 3 of the NBA Finals basketball series, Sunday, June 17, 2012, in Miami. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee)

    Back and forth they went in Game 3 of the NBA Finals, with the Miami Heat finally pulling out a 91-85 win over the Oklahoma City Thunder. Here's a list of some of the talking points from Sunday night, including perhaps the most gentlemanly display of trash talk in finals history, how free throws aren't free and why Shane …

  • Jerry Sandusky gets out of  his Attorney Karl Rominger's car, Sunday, June 17, 2012, in Lemont, Pa. After four days of testimony that saw eight men from 18 to 28 years old tell jurors that Sandusky sexually abused them as children, the former Penn State assistant football coach could take the stand in his own defense at his criminal trial, but it's not certain that will happen as trial resumes on Monday. (AP Photo/Centre Daily Times,  Abby Drey)
    Sandusky trial's second week turns to defense case AP - 5 hrs ago

    The defense in Jerry Sandusky's child sexual abuse trial could begin putting on its own witnesses early this week, and one of them could be the former Penn State assistant football coach himself. More »Sandusky trial's second week turns to defense case

    Jerry Sandusky gets out of  his Attorney Karl Rominger's car, Sunday, June 17, 2012, in Lemont, Pa. After four days of testimony that saw eight men from 18 to 28 years old tell jurors that Sandusky sexually abused them as children, the former Penn State assistant football coach could take the stand in his own defense at his criminal trial, but it's not certain that will happen as trial resumes on Monday. (AP Photo/Centre Daily Times,  Abby Drey)

    The defense in Jerry Sandusky's child sexual abuse trial could begin putting on its own witnesses early this week, and one of them could be the former Penn State assistant football coach himself.

  • Oklahoma City Thunder head coach Scott Brooks walks down the floor at a break during the first half at Game 3 of the NBA Finals basketball series against the Miami Heat, Sunday, June 17, 2012, in Miami. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)
    Thunder deal with mistakes in Game 3 loss to Heat AP - 5 hrs ago

    The lead was 10, the building was quiet, it was late in the third quarter and the Oklahoma City Thunder were on the cusp of grabbing command of the NBA Finals again. More »Thunder deal with mistakes in Game 3 loss to Heat

    Oklahoma City Thunder head coach Scott Brooks walks down the floor at a break during the first half at Game 3 of the NBA Finals basketball series against the Miami Heat, Sunday, June 17, 2012, in Miami. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)

    The lead was 10, the building was quiet, it was late in the third quarter and the Oklahoma City Thunder were on the cusp of grabbing command of the NBA Finals again.

  • Miami Heat power forward Chris Bosh (1) dunks as Oklahoma City Thunder small forward Kevin Durant (35) looks on during the first half of Game 3 of the NBA Finals basketball series, Sunday, June 17, 2012, in Miami. (AP Photo/Larry W. Smith, Pool)
    James scores 29, Heat rally past Thunder 91-85 AP - 5 hrs ago

    The Miami Heat have been here before, two wins from an NBA title. More »James scores 29, Heat rally past Thunder 91-85

    Miami Heat power forward Chris Bosh (1) dunks as Oklahoma City Thunder small forward Kevin Durant (35) looks on during the first half of Game 3 of the NBA Finals basketball series, Sunday, June 17, 2012, in Miami. (AP Photo/Larry W. Smith, Pool)

    The Miami Heat have been here before, two wins from an NBA title.

  • Croatia have the unenviable task of trying to halt Spain on Monday
    Croatia need 'game of their lives' against Spain AFP - 5 hrs ago

    Croatia boss Slaven Bilic says his players will need to play "the games of their lives" against defending European champions Spain on Monday with top spot in Group C up for grabs at Euro 2012. More »Croatia need 'game of their lives' against Spain

    Croatia have the unenviable task of trying to halt Spain on Monday

    Croatia boss Slaven Bilic says his players will need to play "the games of their lives" against defending European champions Spain on Monday with top spot in Group C up for grabs at Euro 2012.

  • New Zealand All Blacks' Richie McCaw and his team perform the haka to Ireland before their rugby test match in Christchurch
    All Blacks to face Wales, England on November tour Reuters - 6 hrs ago

    (Reuters) - World champions New Zealand will play tests against Scotland, Italy, Wales and England on their tour of Europe in November, the New Zealand Rugby Union (NZRU) said on Monday. The tourists will … More »All Blacks to face Wales, England on November tour

    New Zealand All Blacks' Richie McCaw and his team perform the haka to Ireland before their rugby test match in Christchurch

    (Reuters) - World champions New Zealand will play tests against Scotland, Italy, Wales and England on their tour of Europe in November, the New Zealand Rugby Union (NZRU) said on Monday. The tourists will be expected to beat Six Nations stragglers Scotland and Italy in their first two tests on November 11 and 17 as neither …

  • Wales defence coach Shaun Edwards poses for photographers during a media conference in Auckand
    Scheduling helped northern teams close gap: Edwards Reuters - 6 hrs ago

    SYDNEY (Reuters) - The apparent closing of the gap between the northern and southern hemisphere rugby teams evident at the weekend is in part the result of a change in scheduling, according to Wales defence … More »Scheduling helped northern teams close gap: Edwards

    Wales defence coach Shaun Edwards poses for photographers during a media conference in Auckand

    SYDNEY (Reuters) - The apparent closing of the gap between the northern and southern hemisphere rugby teams evident at the weekend is in part the result of a change in scheduling, according to Wales defence coach Shaun Edwards. Wales and Ireland lost to Australia and New Zealand in heartbreaking fashion on Saturday, undone …

  • South Africa's JP Pietersen dives past England's Ben Youngs to score during their second rugby union test
    Two try hero Youngs ruled out of South Africa tour Reuters - 6 hrs ago

    (Reuters) - England scrumhalf Ben Youngs, who scored two tries in the second test loss to South Africa on Saturday, has been ruled out of the remainder of the tour with a shoulder injury. In a statement … More »Two try hero Youngs ruled out of South Africa tour

    South Africa's JP Pietersen dives past England's Ben Youngs to score during their second rugby union test

    (Reuters) - England scrumhalf Ben Youngs, who scored two tries in the second test loss to South Africa on Saturday, has been ruled out of the remainder of the tour with a shoulder injury. In a statement on Sunday, the Rugby Football Union said Youngs would be replaced by Harlequins' Karl Dickson. South Africa clinched the …

  • Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo celebrates after scoring his second goal against Netherlands during their Group B Euro 2012 soccer match at the Metalist stadium in Kharkiv
    Ronaldo answers critics to down dismal Dutch Reuters - 6 hrs ago

    KHARKOV (Reuters) - Cristiano Ronaldo at his thrilling best scored twice for Portugal as they reached the last eight with a 2-1 win over the Netherlands, eliminating the Dutch who ended a miserable Euro … More »Ronaldo answers critics to down dismal Dutch

    Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo celebrates after scoring his second goal against Netherlands during their Group B Euro 2012 soccer match at the Metalist stadium in Kharkiv

    KHARKOV (Reuters) - Cristiano Ronaldo at his thrilling best scored twice for Portugal as they reached the last eight with a 2-1 win over the Netherlands, eliminating the Dutch who ended a miserable Euro 2012 campaign without a point. Man of the match Ronaldo delivered the tournament's best individual display so far with …

  • Bekele of Ethiopia wins the men's 10000 metres race at the Memorial Van Damme IAAF Diamond League athletics meeting in Brussels
    Olympic champion Bekele to compete in British trials Reuters - 7 hrs ago

    LONDON (Reuters) - Ethiopian Olympic 10,000 and 5,000 metres champion Kenenisa Bekele will head a field including his younger brother Tariku in the British Olympic trials 10,000 final in Birmingham this … More »Olympic champion Bekele to compete in British trials

    Bekele of Ethiopia wins the men's 10000 metres race at the Memorial Van Damme IAAF Diamond League athletics meeting in Brussels

    LONDON (Reuters) - Ethiopian Olympic 10,000 and 5,000 metres champion Kenenisa Bekele will head a field including his younger brother Tariku in the British Olympic trials 10,000 final in Birmingham this Friday. Tariku Bekele, a former world indoor champion, his compatriot and former world cross country champion Gebre Gebremariam …

  • Australia Wallabies' Horwill claps with his bronze medal after winning their Rugby World Cup third place play-off against Wales in Auckland
    Wallaby Horwill set to sit out season after surgery Reuters - 7 hrs ago

    SYDNEY (Reuters) - Australia captain James Horwill is likely to miss the rest of the season after undergoing surgery on the hamstring injury that forced him to miss the ongoing series against Wales, the … More »Wallaby Horwill set to sit out season after surgery

    Australia Wallabies' Horwill claps with his bronze medal after winning their Rugby World Cup third place play-off against Wales in Auckland

    SYDNEY (Reuters) - Australia captain James Horwill is likely to miss the rest of the season after undergoing surgery on the hamstring injury that forced him to miss the ongoing series against Wales, the Australian Rugby Union said on Monday. The lock sustained the injury in what he described as a "freak" incident in his …

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  • Pedestrians are reflected in a sign displayed outside a Nomura Securities branch in Tokyo
    Nomura excluded from $6 billion Japan Tobacco share sale Reuters - 58 mins ago

    TOKYO (Reuters) - Japan has excluded Nomura Holdings from working on the government's sale of roughly $6 billion worth of Japan Tobacco shares, in a blow to Japan's largest … More »Nomura excluded from $6 billion Japan Tobacco share sale

    Pedestrians are reflected in a sign displayed outside a Nomura Securities branch in Tokyo

    TOKYO (Reuters) - Japan has excluded Nomura Holdings from working on the government's sale of roughly $6 billion worth of Japan Tobacco shares, in a blow to Japan's largest broker as it grapples with an insider trading scandal. The Ministry of Finance said in a statement on Monday it had chosen JPMorgan Chase & Co , Daiwa …

  • Oaktree ends talks over standstill pact with Jakks Reuters - 1 hr 31 mins ago

    (Reuters) - Private equity firm Oaktree Capital Management LP terminated talks over a standstill pact with toymaker Jakks Pacific Inc after failing to agree on terms. … More »Oaktree ends talks over standstill pact with Jakks

    (Reuters) - Private equity firm Oaktree Capital Management LP terminated talks over a standstill pact with toymaker Jakks Pacific Inc after failing to agree on terms. Oaktree wrote to the Jakks Pacific's board on Friday saying it would be willing to restart discussions if the terms are acceptable, Jakks Pacific said in …

  • A variety of logos hover above the Microsoft booth on the opening day of the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas
    Microsoft nears deal to buy Yammer: source Reuters - 1 hr 0 mins ago

    (Reuters) - Microsoft Corp is close to buying business software company Yammer Inc for more than $1 billion, according to a source familiar with the details. Microsoft's … More »Microsoft nears deal to buy Yammer: source

    A variety of logos hover above the Microsoft booth on the opening day of the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas

    (Reuters) - Microsoft Corp is close to buying business software company Yammer Inc for more than $1 billion, according to a source familiar with the details. Microsoft's interest in Yammer, known for its social networking functions, could allow the software giant to beef up its offerings for corporations. A Microsoft spokesman …

  • People walk in front of RBI building in Kolkata
    India stuns, keeps rates steady as growth crumbles Reuters - 31 mins ago

    MUMBAI (Reuters) - India's central bank defied widespread calls on Monday to revive the flagging economy with cuts in interest rates and cash reserve minimums at banks, … More »India stuns, keeps rates steady as growth crumbles

    People walk in front of RBI building in Kolkata

    MUMBAI (Reuters) - India's central bank defied widespread calls on Monday to revive the flagging economy with cuts in interest rates and cash reserve minimums at banks, putting the onus on a fractious coalition government to pull the country out of crisis. The Reserve Bank of India left its policy repo rate at 8 percent …

  • Shoppers walk at a supermarket of Aeon Co Ltd in Tokyo
    Tesco pays Aeon to rid itself of Japan business Reuters - 1 hr 7 mins ago

    TOKYO/LONDON (Reuters) - Tesco , the world's No.3 retailer, has ended a nine-year attempt to crack Japan's tough retail market by effectively paying Aeon Corp , the country's … More »Tesco pays Aeon to rid itself of Japan business

    Shoppers walk at a supermarket of Aeon Co Ltd in Tokyo

    TOKYO/LONDON (Reuters) - Tesco , the world's No.3 retailer, has ended a nine-year attempt to crack Japan's tough retail market by effectively paying Aeon Corp , the country's No.2 general retailer, to take its loss-making business there off its hands. The deal, which will allow Tesco to focus on fixing its main British …

  • Britain's Melrose in talks to buy Elster for $2.3 billion Reuters - 2 hrs 5 mins ago

    (Reuters) - British buyout group Melrose Plc is in talks to buy German utility-meter maker Elster Group SE in a deal worth $2.3 billion, which if completed would mark … More »Britain's Melrose in talks to buy Elster for $2.3 billion

    (Reuters) - British buyout group Melrose Plc is in talks to buy German utility-meter maker Elster Group SE in a deal worth $2.3 billion, which if completed would mark its first major deal in four years. Melrose, which buys underperforming manufacturing businesses and turns them around before selling them, could offer $20.50 …

  • Carrefour CEO says recovery will take three years Reuters - 1 hr 52 mins ago

    PARIS (Reuters) - Carrefour chief executive George Plassat told shareholders on Monday that he needs three years to turn around Europe's largest retailer amid the deteriorating … More »Carrefour CEO says recovery will take three years

    PARIS (Reuters) - Carrefour chief executive George Plassat told shareholders on Monday that he needs three years to turn around Europe's largest retailer amid the deteriorating economic climate. Plassat said his priorities were to reduce debt, examine whether to exit certain markets and reduce overhead costs while restoring …

  • Leader of the New Democracy conservative party Antonis Samaras leaves an elections kiosk after speaking to his supporters at Syntagma square in Athens, Sunday, June 17, 2012. The pro-bailout New Democracy party came in first Sunday in Greece's national election, and its leader has proposed forming a pro-euro coalition government. (AP Photo/Petros Karadjias)
    Greek election victor calls for broad coalition AP - 26 mins ago

    Greek election victor Antonis Samaras says he will continue efforts to build a broad coalition government, despite a refusal from the second-placed Syriza radical left … More »Greek election victor calls for broad coalition

    Leader of the New Democracy conservative party Antonis Samaras leaves an elections kiosk after speaking to his supporters at Syntagma square in Athens, Sunday, June 17, 2012. The pro-bailout New Democracy party came in first Sunday in Greece's national election, and its leader has proposed forming a pro-euro coalition government. (AP Photo/Petros Karadjias)

    Greek election victor Antonis Samaras says he will continue efforts to build a broad coalition government, despite a refusal from the second-placed Syriza radical left party to join in.

  • A currency trader stretches during a morning session at the foreign exchange dealing room of the Korea Exchange Bank headquarters in Seoul, South Korea, Monday, June 18,  2012. Asian stock markets climbed Monday after elections in Greece eased fears of global financial turmoil, but analysts warned that the economic crisis shaking the 17 nations in the euro common currency was far from over.  (AP Photo/Ahn Young-joon)
    Greek vote boosts Asia stocks but Europe muted AP - 1 hr 14 mins ago

    European stock markets briefly rose Monday after elections in Greece eased fears of global financial turmoil, but any euphoria wore thin by midday — a reminder that … More »Greek vote boosts Asia stocks but Europe muted

    A currency trader stretches during a morning session at the foreign exchange dealing room of the Korea Exchange Bank headquarters in Seoul, South Korea, Monday, June 18,  2012. Asian stock markets climbed Monday after elections in Greece eased fears of global financial turmoil, but analysts warned that the economic crisis shaking the 17 nations in the euro common currency was far from over.  (AP Photo/Ahn Young-joon)

    European stock markets briefly rose Monday after elections in Greece eased fears of global financial turmoil, but any euphoria wore thin by midday — a reminder that the crisis shaking the 17 nations that use the euro was far from over.

  • In this March 13, 2012 photo, businessman Lin Chunping attends a press conference in Wenzhou, in eastern China's Zhejiang province. In China, awash with fake iPhones, pirated DVDs of Hollywood blockbusters and knockoff Louis Vuitton bags, 41-year-old rice trader Lin took fakery to a whole new level: He invented a U.S. bank and claimed he bought it. (AP Photo)  CHINA OUT
    Fabricated bank adds to China's list of fakery AP - 3 hrs ago

    In a China awash with fake iPhones, pirated DVDs and knockoff Louis Vuitton bags, rice trader Lin Chunping took fakery to a whole new level: He invented a U.S. bank … More »Fabricated bank adds to China's list of fakery

    In this March 13, 2012 photo, businessman Lin Chunping attends a press conference in Wenzhou, in eastern China's Zhejiang province. In China, awash with fake iPhones, pirated DVDs of Hollywood blockbusters and knockoff Louis Vuitton bags, 41-year-old rice trader Lin took fakery to a whole new level: He invented a U.S. bank and claimed he bought it. (AP Photo)  CHINA OUT

    In a China awash with fake iPhones, pirated DVDs and knockoff Louis Vuitton bags, rice trader Lin Chunping took fakery to a whole new level: He invented a U.S. bank and claimed he bought it.

  • A broker walks past the main screen at the Stock Exchange in Madrid Monday June 18, 2012.  Spanish markets breathed a sigh of relief Monday with stocks opening higher and the country's borrowing costs dipping slightly after pro-bailout parties won the elections in Greece. Spain is a focus of fears it might be the next eurozone country to need a full bailout. The government is to announce this week how much of a euro100 billion fund it will tap to rescue banks that got burned when a real estate bubble popped. (AP Photo/Paul White)
    Spain crisis: Bond yield hits bailout danger zone AP - 25 mins ago

    Spain's ability to manage its debt without an international bailout was thrown into doubt Monday after investors pushed its borrowing rates up to the level at which … More »Spain crisis: Bond yield hits bailout danger zone

    A broker walks past the main screen at the Stock Exchange in Madrid Monday June 18, 2012.  Spanish markets breathed a sigh of relief Monday with stocks opening higher and the country's borrowing costs dipping slightly after pro-bailout parties won the elections in Greece. Spain is a focus of fears it might be the next eurozone country to need a full bailout. The government is to announce this week how much of a euro100 billion fund it will tap to rescue banks that got burned when a real estate bubble popped. (AP Photo/Paul White)

    Spain's ability to manage its debt without an international bailout was thrown into doubt Monday after investors pushed its borrowing rates up to the level at which Greece, Portugal and Ireland had sought help.

  • AP Exclusive: Feds: Design led to nuke plant woes AP - 28 mins ago

    After months of investigation, federal regulators have determined that design flaws appear to be the cause of excessive wear in tubing that carries radioactive water … More »AP Exclusive: Feds: Design led to nuke plant woes

    After months of investigation, federal regulators have determined that design flaws appear to be the cause of excessive wear in tubing that carries radioactive water through California's troubled San Onofre nuclear power plant, a top federal regulator said.

  • Samsonite pulls bags from HK amid safety scare AP - 1 hr 19 mins ago

    Samsonite International SA pulled its "Tokyo Chic" line of luggage from Hong Kong stores on Monday after a local consumer group reported finding high levels of compounds … More »Samsonite pulls bags from HK amid safety scare

    Samsonite International SA pulled its "Tokyo Chic" line of luggage from Hong Kong stores on Monday after a local consumer group reported finding high levels of compounds linked to cancer in the handles, although the company insisted the bags were safe.

  • Relief from Greek election likely to be fleeting AP - 1 hr 40 mins ago

    Europe is still in big trouble — despite an election result in Greece that lessens the likelihood of an imminent disaster. More »Relief from Greek election likely to be fleeting

    Europe is still in big trouble — despite an election result in Greece that lessens the likelihood of an imminent disaster.

  • In a May 29, 2012 photo trader Patrick McKeon, left, works on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange.   Futures augured a lower opening on Wall Street Monday June 18, 2012 with Dow Jones industrial futures   and S&P 500 futuresboth down 0.4 percent  (AP Photo/Richard Drew)
    US futures decline with European issues dominant AP - 19 mins ago

    U.S. stock futures are falling with markets still focused on Europe, where an election in Greece provided only a brief bump in optimism over the continent's ability … More »US futures decline with European issues dominant

    In a May 29, 2012 photo trader Patrick McKeon, left, works on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange.   Futures augured a lower opening on Wall Street Monday June 18, 2012 with Dow Jones industrial futures   and S&P 500 futuresboth down 0.4 percent  (AP Photo/Richard Drew)

    U.S. stock futures are falling with markets still focused on Europe, where an election in Greece provided only a brief bump in optimism over the continent's ability to withstand tenacious debt problems.

  • Indians watch a screen on the facade of the the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) building in Mumbai, India, Monday, June 18, 2012. India's central bank left its key interest rate unchanged Monday due to inflation concerns, thwarting hopes of a rate cut to kickstart flagging growth in Asia's third-largest economy. (AP Photo/Rafiq Maqbool)
    India interest rate unchanged on inflation fears AP - 1 hr 35 mins ago

    India's central bank left its key interest rate unchanged Monday due to inflation concerns, thwarting hopes of a rate cut to kickstart flagging growth in Asia's third-largest … More »India interest rate unchanged on inflation fears

    Indians watch a screen on the facade of the the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) building in Mumbai, India, Monday, June 18, 2012. India's central bank left its key interest rate unchanged Monday due to inflation concerns, thwarting hopes of a rate cut to kickstart flagging growth in Asia's third-largest economy. (AP Photo/Rafiq Maqbool)

    India's central bank left its key interest rate unchanged Monday due to inflation concerns, thwarting hopes of a rate cut to kickstart flagging growth in Asia's third-largest economy.

  • In this photo taken on Wednesday, May 13, 2012, Kashmiri Muslims fish on the shore of Nageen Lake on the outskirts of Srinagar, India. Traditional measures of economic progress like GDP are being criticized as inadequate for ignoring such downsides as pollution or diminishing resources from fresh water to fossil fuels. There is increased urgency to arguments for a more balanced and accurate reckoning of the costs, particularly as fast-developing nations such as India and China jostle with rich nations for access to those limited resources and insist on their right to pollute on a path toward economic development. (AP Photo/ Dar Yasin)
    Accounting for natural wealth gains world traction AP - 10 hrs ago

    What is a sip of clean water worth? Is there economic value in the shade of a tree? And how much would you pay for a breath of fresh air? More »Accounting for natural wealth gains world traction

    In this photo taken on Wednesday, May 13, 2012, Kashmiri Muslims fish on the shore of Nageen Lake on the outskirts of Srinagar, India. Traditional measures of economic progress like GDP are being criticized as inadequate for ignoring such downsides as pollution or diminishing resources from fresh water to fossil fuels. There is increased urgency to arguments for a more balanced and accurate reckoning of the costs, particularly as fast-developing nations such as India and China jostle with rich nations for access to those limited resources and insist on their right to pollute on a path toward economic development. (AP Photo/ Dar Yasin)

    What is a sip of clean water worth? Is there economic value in the shade of a tree? And how much would you pay for a breath of fresh air?

  • Spain suffers as sentiment sours after Greek poll Reuters - 7 mins ago

    LONDON (Reuters) - Spanish bond yields hit a new euro-era high above 7 percent and Italian yields jumped on Monday as initial relief after a pro-bailout victory in Greek … More »Spain suffers as sentiment sours after Greek poll

    LONDON (Reuters) - Spanish bond yields hit a new euro-era high above 7 percent and Italian yields jumped on Monday as initial relief after a pro-bailout victory in Greek elections gave way to pessimism about the huge problems still facing the currency bloc. The swift reversal in sentiment saw German Bund futures rise, quickly …

  • A protester holds fake money next to a wall of sandbags built during a protest against financial speculations in front of Frankfurt's stock exchange
    Relieved Europe hints at more time for Greece Reuters - 8 mins ago

    BERLIN/ATHENS (Reuters) - Euro zone paymaster Germany, relieved at a narrow election victory for Greece's pro-bailout parties, signaled on Monday it may be willing to … More »Relieved Europe hints at more time for Greece

    A protester holds fake money next to a wall of sandbags built during a protest against financial speculations in front of Frankfurt's stock exchange

    BERLIN/ATHENS (Reuters) - Euro zone paymaster Germany, relieved at a narrow election victory for Greece's pro-bailout parties, signaled on Monday it may be willing to grant Athens more time to meet its fiscal targets to avert a catastrophic euro exit. But financial markets' relief that the 17-nation European currency area …

  • EU considering doubling term of Irish bailout: report Reuters - 8 mins ago

    DUBLIN (Reuters) - Ireland's international lenders are considering doubling the average repayment term of some of its 85 billion euro ($107 billion) bailout to 30 years … More »EU considering doubling term of Irish bailout: report

    DUBLIN (Reuters) - Ireland's international lenders are considering doubling the average repayment term of some of its 85 billion euro ($107 billion) bailout to 30 years from 15, state broadcaster RTE reported, citing sources among the lenders. The move would be aimed at easing Dublin's efforts to return to long term debt …

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