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  • Austria's Klaus Kroell speeds down the course during training for an alpine ski, men's World Cup downhill, in Kvitfjell, Norway, Thursday, March 1, 2012. (Ap photo/Alessandro Trovati)
    Kroell and Feuz share World Cup super-G win AP - 1 hr 19 mins ago

    Klauss Kroell of Austria and Beat Feuz of Switzerland shared first place Friday in a men's World Cup super-G race. More »Kroell and Feuz share World Cup super-G win

    Austria's Klaus Kroell speeds down the course during training for an alpine ski, men's World Cup downhill, in Kvitfjell, Norway, Thursday, March 1, 2012. (Ap photo/Alessandro Trovati)

    Klauss Kroell of Austria and Beat Feuz of Switzerland shared first place Friday in a men's World Cup super-G race.

  • FILE - In this March 23, 2010 file photo, FIFA President Sepp Blatter, right, speaks with Jordan's Prince Ali, chairman of the Jordan Football Association, in Amman, Jordan. FIFA Vice President Prince Ali will urge football's rulemakers on Saturday, March 3, 2012 to overturn a ban on Islamic female players wearing hijabs, insisting they are not religious garments. (AP Photo/Mohammad Abu Ghosh, File)
    FIFA VP: No rush to implement goal-line technology AP - 1 hr 23 mins ago

    Soccer is no rush to implement goal-line technology, a high-ranking FIFA official said Friday, a day before rule-makers are expected to sanction the next round of testing. More »FIFA VP: No rush to implement goal-line technology

    FILE - In this March 23, 2010 file photo, FIFA President Sepp Blatter, right, speaks with Jordan's Prince Ali, chairman of the Jordan Football Association, in Amman, Jordan. FIFA Vice President Prince Ali will urge football's rulemakers on Saturday, March 3, 2012 to overturn a ban on Islamic female players wearing hijabs, insisting they are not religious garments. (AP Photo/Mohammad Abu Ghosh, File)

    Soccer is no rush to implement goal-line technology, a high-ranking FIFA official said Friday, a day before rule-makers are expected to sanction the next round of testing.

  • Malinga of Sri Lanka celebrates with Sangakkara after taking the wicket of Australian captain Watson in Melbourne
    Sri Lanka beat Australia to send India home Reuters - 1 hr 32 mins ago

    (Reuters) - Sri Lanka beat Australia by nine runs despite Dan Christian's hat-trick in a dramatic one-day international on Friday to book their place in the final of the Tri-series against the hosts and … More »Sri Lanka beat Australia to send India home

    Malinga of Sri Lanka celebrates with Sangakkara after taking the wicket of Australian captain Watson in Melbourne

    (Reuters) - Sri Lanka beat Australia by nine runs despite Dan Christian's hat-trick in a dramatic one-day international on Friday to book their place in the final of the Tri-series against the hosts and send India home. India needed their sub-continental rivals to lose the last round-robin clash to keep their tour alive …

  • Asbel Kiprop of Kenya celebrates after the men's 1,500 metres final at the IAAF World Athletics Championships in Daegu
    Kiprop misfires in year's first 1,500m in Melbourne Reuters - 1 hr 34 mins ago

    MELBOURNE (Reuters) - World and Olympic champion Asbel Kiprop plans to work on his speed after placing fifth at the Melbourne Track Classic in his first 1,500 metres of the year on Friday. The 22-year-old … More »Kiprop misfires in year's first 1,500m in Melbourne

    Asbel Kiprop of Kenya celebrates after the men's 1,500 metres final at the IAAF World Athletics Championships in Daegu

    MELBOURNE (Reuters) - World and Olympic champion Asbel Kiprop plans to work on his speed after placing fifth at the Melbourne Track Classic in his first 1,500 metres of the year on Friday. The 22-year-old Kenyan led for the middle stretch of the race on a gusty evening at Lakeside stadium, but faded coming into the last …

  • Arsenal's Van Persie celebrates his goal against Queens Park Rangers during their English Premier League soccer match at the Emirates Stadium in London
    Van Persie and Vermaelen doubtful for Arsenal Reuters - 2 hrs 7 mins ago

    LONDON (Reuters) - Arsenal captain Robin van Persie and defender Thomas Vermaelen are both doubtful for Saturday's Premier League match at Liverpool, manager Arsene Wenger said as he criticised international … More »Van Persie and Vermaelen doubtful for Arsenal

    Arsenal's Van Persie celebrates his goal against Queens Park Rangers during their English Premier League soccer match at the Emirates Stadium in London

    LONDON (Reuters) - Arsenal captain Robin van Persie and defender Thomas Vermaelen are both doubtful for Saturday's Premier League match at Liverpool, manager Arsene Wenger said as he criticised international friendlies. Van Persie played for Netherlands in their 3-2 win over England at Wembley Stadium on Wednesday while …

  • WTA tour supervisor Pam Whytcross said Radwanska (pictured) had an elbow injury
    Top seed Radwanska withdraws from Malaysia tennis AFP - 2 hrs 15 mins ago

    Top seed Agnieszka Radwanska pulled out of the BMW Malaysian Open on Friday due to injury after a string of rain delays caused a schedule pile-up that forced her to face two opponents the day before. More »Top seed Radwanska withdraws from Malaysia tennis

    WTA tour supervisor Pam Whytcross said Radwanska (pictured) had an elbow injury

    Top seed Agnieszka Radwanska pulled out of the BMW Malaysian Open on Friday due to injury after a string of rain delays caused a schedule pile-up that forced her to face two opponents the day before.

  • Brought into the major leagues in 2004 by the Cardinals, Molina has signed a five-year extension
    Cardinals sign Molina to 5-year $75mn deal AFP - 2 hrs 39 mins ago

    The World Series champion St. Louis Cardinals has signed catcher Yadier Molina to a five-year $75 million contract extension. More »Cardinals sign Molina to 5-year $75mn deal

    Brought into the major leagues in 2004 by the Cardinals, Molina has signed a five-year extension

    The World Series champion St. Louis Cardinals has signed catcher Yadier Molina to a five-year $75 million contract extension.

  • Manchester United's Rooney scores his second goal against Hull City during their English Premier League soccer match in Manchester
    Rooney returns to lead United attack against Spurs Reuters - 3 hrs ago

    MANCHESTER, England (Reuters) - Manchester United striker Wayne Rooney has recovered from a throat infection in time to spearhead the Premier League champions' attack for the trip to Tottenham Hotspur, … More »Rooney returns to lead United attack against Spurs

    Manchester United's Rooney scores his second goal against Hull City during their English Premier League soccer match in Manchester

    MANCHESTER, England (Reuters) - Manchester United striker Wayne Rooney has recovered from a throat infection in time to spearhead the Premier League champions' attack for the trip to Tottenham Hotspur, manager Alex Ferguson said on Friday. Defender Chris Smalling is doubtful for Sunday's game after a clash of heads on England …

  • Tiger Woods tees off on the 11th hole during the first round of the Honda Classic golf tournament in Palm Beach Gardens, Fla., Thursday, March 1, 2012. (AP Photo/Rainier Ehrhardt)
    Not many putts, not many chances for Woods AP - 5 hrs ago

    Tiger Woods signed his card and soon was on his way to the practice green, where he rolled putts as the sun took cover behind gathering clouds at PGA National. More »Not many putts, not many chances for Woods

    Tiger Woods tees off on the 11th hole during the first round of the Honda Classic golf tournament in Palm Beach Gardens, Fla., Thursday, March 1, 2012. (AP Photo/Rainier Ehrhardt)

    Tiger Woods signed his card and soon was on his way to the practice green, where he rolled putts as the sun took cover behind gathering clouds at PGA National.

  • In this photo taken Monday, Feb. 27, 2012, Druse Arab Maya al-Yousef, 13, a member of the Canada-Israel Hockey School wears her helmet prior to an ice-hockey training session in the village of Metulla on the border between Israel and Lebanon. A rare Arab-Jewish ice hockey team in Israel is breaking all kinds of ice, overcoming barriers of language, culture and conflict to play against a common enemy: other teams. (AP Photo/Ariel Schalit)
    Hockey breaks ice for Arab and Jewish teens AP - 5 hrs ago

    An Arab-Jewish hockey team has become an unlikely icebreaker in this remote corner of northern Israel, overcoming barriers of language, culture and conflict. More »Hockey breaks ice for Arab and Jewish teens

    In this photo taken Monday, Feb. 27, 2012, Druse Arab Maya al-Yousef, 13, a member of the Canada-Israel Hockey School wears her helmet prior to an ice-hockey training session in the village of Metulla on the border between Israel and Lebanon. A rare Arab-Jewish ice hockey team in Israel is breaking all kinds of ice, overcoming barriers of language, culture and conflict to play against a common enemy: other teams. (AP Photo/Ariel Schalit)

    An Arab-Jewish hockey team has become an unlikely icebreaker in this remote corner of northern Israel, overcoming barriers of language, culture and conflict.

  • Kevin Durant scored 38 points and Russell Westbrook added 29 to inspire Oklahoma to a dramatic win over Orlando
    Thunder storm back to beat Magic AFP - 5 hrs ago

    Kevin Durant scored 38 points and Russell Westbrook added 29 as Oklahoma City erased a double-digit fourth-quarter deficit en route to a 105-102 NBA victory over Orlando. More »Thunder storm back to beat Magic

    Kevin Durant scored 38 points and Russell Westbrook added 29 to inspire Oklahoma to a dramatic win over Orlando

    Kevin Durant scored 38 points and Russell Westbrook added 29 as Oklahoma City erased a double-digit fourth-quarter deficit en route to a 105-102 NBA victory over Orlando.

  • Christian of Australia celebrates with Hussey after achieving a hat trick in Melbourne
    Australia's Christian takes hat-trick against Sri Lanka Reuters - 6 hrs ago

    (Reuters) - Australian all rounder Dan Christian secured the 31st one-day international hat-trick in a Tri-series match against Sri Lanka at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on Friday. The 28-year-old, who … More »Australia's Christian takes hat-trick against Sri Lanka

    Christian of Australia celebrates with Hussey after achieving a hat trick in Melbourne

    (Reuters) - Australian all rounder Dan Christian secured the 31st one-day international hat-trick in a Tri-series match against Sri Lanka at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on Friday. The 28-year-old, who made his international debut earlier this month, struck in the 44th over of Sri Lanka's innings to remove Thisara Perera, …

  • Miami Heat's Udonis Haslem (40) defends against Portland Trail Blazers' LaMarcus Aldridge (12) as Aldridge passes the ball in the second quarter during an NBA basketball game Thursday, March 1, 2012, in Portland, Ore. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer)
    James scores 38 in 107-93 Heat win over Blazers AP - 6 hrs ago

    Looking ahead to the prospect of facing the Trail Blazers without Chris Bosh, Heat coach Eric Spoelstra told LeBron James he was going to need a "Magic Johnson-type" night from him. More »James scores 38 in 107-93 Heat win over Blazers

    Miami Heat's Udonis Haslem (40) defends against Portland Trail Blazers' LaMarcus Aldridge (12) as Aldridge passes the ball in the second quarter during an NBA basketball game Thursday, March 1, 2012, in Portland, Ore. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer)

    Looking ahead to the prospect of facing the Trail Blazers without Chris Bosh, Heat coach Eric Spoelstra told LeBron James he was going to need a "Magic Johnson-type" night from him.

  • Winnipeg Jets' Wellwood celebrates a Jets goal on Florida Panthers goaltender Theodore during the third period of their NHL hockey game in Winnipeg
    Jets soar to seventh heaven with Panthers pasting Reuters - 6 hrs ago

    (Reuters) - The Winnipeg Jets narrowed the Florida Panthers' Southeast Division lead with a comprehensive 7-0 thrashing of their rivals at the MTS Center on Thursday. The Jets (31-27-8) scored five goals … More »Jets soar to seventh heaven with Panthers pasting

    Winnipeg Jets' Wellwood celebrates a Jets goal on Florida Panthers goaltender Theodore during the third period of their NHL hockey game in Winnipeg

    (Reuters) - The Winnipeg Jets narrowed the Florida Panthers' Southeast Division lead with a comprehensive 7-0 thrashing of their rivals at the MTS Center on Thursday. The Jets (31-27-8) scored five goals in the third period to add some gloss to the scoreline as well as snap a three-game winning streak for the Panthers (30-21-12). …

  • Davis Love III of the U.S. tees off on the third hole during the third round of the 93rd PGA Championship golf tournament at the Atlanta Athletic Club in Johns Creek
    Love III in driver's seat at Honda Classic Reuters - 8 hrs ago

    PALM BEACH GARDENS, Florida (Reuters) - Davis Love III had a hole-in-one and tied the course record as he took a two-shot lead in Thursday's first round of the Honda Classic while Rory McIlroy made a positive … More »Love III in driver's seat at Honda Classic

    Davis Love III of the U.S. tees off on the third hole during the third round of the 93rd PGA Championship golf tournament at the Atlanta Athletic Club in Johns Creek

    PALM BEACH GARDENS, Florida (Reuters) - Davis Love III had a hole-in-one and tied the course record as he took a two-shot lead in Thursday's first round of the Honda Classic while Rory McIlroy made a positive start in his bid to grab the world number one ranking. Former world number one Tiger Woods was tied in 68th place …

  • Tiger Woods of the U.S. watches his shot from the 13th tee during first round play in the Honda Classic PGA golf tournament at the PGA National Golf Club in Palm Beach Gardens
    Woods happier with putting but struggles to one-over 71 Reuters - 8 hrs ago

    PALM BEACH GARDENS, Florida (Reuters) - Tiger Woods said he is happier with his putting despite shooting a one-over-par 71 that left him seven shots off the pace after Thursday's first round of the Honda … More »Woods happier with putting but struggles to one-over 71

    Tiger Woods of the U.S. watches his shot from the 13th tee during first round play in the Honda Classic PGA golf tournament at the PGA National Golf Club in Palm Beach Gardens

    PALM BEACH GARDENS, Florida (Reuters) - Tiger Woods said he is happier with his putting despite shooting a one-over-par 71 that left him seven shots off the pace after Thursday's first round of the Honda Classic at the PGA National. After his disappointing work on the greens at last week's WGC-Accenture Match Play Championship, …

  • Lotus F1 driver Romain Grosjean of Switzerland takes a curve during a training session at Circuit de Catalunya racetrack
    Lotus stronger after test setback, says Grosjean Reuters - 8 hrs ago

    (Reuters) - Lotus put their recent problems behind them with French driver Romain Grosjean setting the pace on the first day of Formula One's final pre-season test in Barcelona on Thursday. The former … More »Lotus stronger after test setback, says Grosjean

    Lotus F1 driver Romain Grosjean of Switzerland takes a curve during a training session at Circuit de Catalunya racetrack

    (Reuters) - Lotus put their recent problems behind them with French driver Romain Grosjean setting the pace on the first day of Formula One's final pre-season test in Barcelona on Thursday. The former Renault team, who have 2007 champion Kimi Raikkonen making a comeback as their main driver, had to quit the second test …

  • Rodgers of the U.S. crosses the finish line as he wins the men's 100m race in Cottbus
    US sprinter Rodgers banned nine months for doping Reuters - 8 hrs ago

    (Reuters) - U.S. sprinter Mike Rodgers has accepted a nine-month ban for a failed drug test but will still be able to compete in the London Olympics if he qualifies, the U.S. Anti-Doping Agency (USADA) … More »US sprinter Rodgers banned nine months for doping

    Rodgers of the U.S. crosses the finish line as he wins the men's 100m race in Cottbus

    (Reuters) - U.S. sprinter Mike Rodgers has accepted a nine-month ban for a failed drug test but will still be able to compete in the London Olympics if he qualifies, the U.S. Anti-Doping Agency (USADA) said on Thursday. The former American 100 metres champion, who tested positive at an event in Italy last July, will be …

  • Murray of Britain returns volley to Lopez of Spain during U.S. Open in New York
    Murray eyes revenge against Djokovic Reuters - 8 hrs ago

    DUBAI (Reuters) - Andy Murray is relishing the chance to avenge his Australian Open semi-final defeat to world number one Novak Djokovic when the pair meet again in the last four of the Dubai Tennis Championships … More »Murray eyes revenge against Djokovic

    Murray of Britain returns volley to Lopez of Spain during U.S. Open in New York

    DUBAI (Reuters) - Andy Murray is relishing the chance to avenge his Australian Open semi-final defeat to world number one Novak Djokovic when the pair meet again in the last four of the Dubai Tennis Championships on Friday. Briton Murray, ranked fourth in the world, squandered six match points before he defeated Tomas Berdych …

  • Kentucky's Terrence Jones, left, shoots in front of Georgia's Marcus Thornton during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Lexington, Ky., Thursday, March 1, 2012. (AP Photo/James Crisp)
    No. 1 Kentucky rolls over Georgia, 79-49 AP - 8 hrs ago

    Doron Lamb smiled after the question and shook his head slowly. The sophomore sharpshooter is confident Kentucky is in a class by itself if it can replicate this offensive performance. More »No. 1 Kentucky rolls over Georgia, 79-49

    Kentucky's Terrence Jones, left, shoots in front of Georgia's Marcus Thornton during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Lexington, Ky., Thursday, March 1, 2012. (AP Photo/James Crisp)

    Doron Lamb smiled after the question and shook his head slowly. The sophomore sharpshooter is confident Kentucky is in a class by itself if it can replicate this offensive performance.

  • Oklahoma City Thunder's Kevin Durant (35) loses control of the ball as he tries to get between Orlando Magic's Hedo Turkoglu (15) and Jameer Nelson (14) during the first half of an NBA basketball game on Thursday, March 1, 2012, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)
    Durant scores 38, Thunder beat Magic 105-102 AP - 8 hrs ago

    During his All-Star game MVP performance last week, Kevin Durant made Orlando's Amway Center his personal playground, scoring at will with a barrage of jump shots and easy open-floor baskets. More »Durant scores 38, Thunder beat Magic 105-102

    Oklahoma City Thunder's Kevin Durant (35) loses control of the ball as he tries to get between Orlando Magic's Hedo Turkoglu (15) and Jameer Nelson (14) during the first half of an NBA basketball game on Thursday, March 1, 2012, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)

    During his All-Star game MVP performance last week, Kevin Durant made Orlando's Amway Center his personal playground, scoring at will with a barrage of jump shots and easy open-floor baskets.

  • South Africa's Robin Peterson and AB de Villiers (R) celebrate taking the wicket of New Zealand's Rob Nicol during their first one-day international cricket of the series, in Wellington
    Nicol, Ellis in NZ test squad to face South Africa Reuters - 8 hrs ago

    (Reuters) - Batsman Rob Nicol and all-rounder Andrew Ellis have been included in New Zealand's squad for the first of three home tests against South Africa, while captain Ross Taylor returns after a calf … More »Nicol, Ellis in NZ test squad to face South Africa

    South Africa's Robin Peterson and AB de Villiers (R) celebrate taking the wicket of New Zealand's Rob Nicol during their first one-day international cricket of the series, in Wellington

    (Reuters) - Batsman Rob Nicol and all-rounder Andrew Ellis have been included in New Zealand's squad for the first of three home tests against South Africa, while captain Ross Taylor returns after a calf muscle injury. Nicol and Ellis have both played limited overs cricket for New Zealand but have yet to make a test debut. …

  • A scoreboard worker stands next to the 18th green during first round play in the Honda Classic PGA golf tournament at PGA National Golf Club in Palm Beach Gardens
    Love III in driver's seat at Honda Classic Reuters - 9 hrs ago

    PALM BEACH GARDENS, Florida (Reuters) - Davis Love III had a hole-in-one and tied the course record as he took a two-shot lead in Thursday's first round of the Honda Classic while Rory McIlroy made a positive … More »Love III in driver's seat at Honda Classic

    A scoreboard worker stands next to the 18th green during first round play in the Honda Classic PGA golf tournament at PGA National Golf Club in Palm Beach Gardens

    PALM BEACH GARDENS, Florida (Reuters) - Davis Love III had a hole-in-one and tied the course record as he took a two-shot lead in Thursday's first round of the Honda Classic while Rory McIlroy made a positive start in his bid to grab the world number one ranking.

  • Boston Red Sox catcher Jason Varitek wipes a tear during his baseball retirement announcement in Fort Myers, Fla., Thursday, March 1, 2012. Varitek says he grappled with the decision for a long time. The Red Sox offered the 39-year-old a chance to come to camp on a minor-league contract, but he declined. He says "the hardest thing to do is walk away from your teammates." (AP Photo/Alan Diaz)
    Jason Varitek bids emotional goodbye to Red Sox AP - 9 hrs ago

    Jason Varitek spent 15 seasons as the stoic center of the Boston Red Sox, with an icy stare that never blinked and an iron jaw that never quivered. More »Jason Varitek bids emotional goodbye to Red Sox

    Boston Red Sox catcher Jason Varitek wipes a tear during his baseball retirement announcement in Fort Myers, Fla., Thursday, March 1, 2012. Varitek says he grappled with the decision for a long time. The Red Sox offered the 39-year-old a chance to come to camp on a minor-league contract, but he declined. He says "the hardest thing to do is walk away from your teammates." (AP Photo/Alan Diaz)

    Jason Varitek spent 15 seasons as the stoic center of the Boston Red Sox, with an icy stare that never blinked and an iron jaw that never quivered.

  • Michigan guard Trey Burke (3) splits Illinois defenders Tyler Griffey (42) and Brandon Paul (3) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in Champaign, Ill., on Thursday, March 1, 2012. Michigan won 72-61. (AP Photo/John Dixon)
    No. 13 Michigan beats Illini, 72-61 AP - 10 hrs ago

    No. 13 Michigan came to Illinois knowing another clunker of a performance such as the one the Wolverines had their last time out to Purdue would kill their hopes of a Big Ten title. More »No. 13 Michigan beats Illini, 72-61

    Michigan guard Trey Burke (3) splits Illinois defenders Tyler Griffey (42) and Brandon Paul (3) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in Champaign, Ill., on Thursday, March 1, 2012. Michigan won 72-61. (AP Photo/John Dixon)

    No. 13 Michigan came to Illinois knowing another clunker of a performance such as the one the Wolverines had their last time out to Purdue would kill their hopes of a Big Ten title.

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  • Spain's PM Rajoy holds a news conference at the end of a European Union leaders summit in Brussels
    Spain defies Brussels on deficit target Reuters - 8 mins ago

    MADRID/BRUSSELS (Reuters) - Spain defied the European Union on Friday, setting a 2012 deficit target at 5.8 percent of gross domestic product, a far softer goal than … More »Spain defies Brussels on deficit target

    Spain's PM Rajoy holds a news conference at the end of a European Union leaders summit in Brussels

    MADRID/BRUSSELS (Reuters) - Spain defied the European Union on Friday, setting a 2012 deficit target at 5.8 percent of gross domestic product, a far softer goal than the 4.4 percent agreed with Brussels. Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy said Spain was working within EU guidelines because it would still cut its public deficit …

  • Facebook Vice President of Product Cox delivers a keynote address at Facebook's "fMC" global event for marketers in New York City
    Exclusive: Facebook seeking bigger credit line Reuters - 28 mins ago

    SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - Facebook Inc plans to increase its $2.5 billion credit line to help cover a major tax hit when employee stock awards vest shortly after it goes … More »Exclusive: Facebook seeking bigger credit line

    Facebook Vice President of Product Cox delivers a keynote address at Facebook's "fMC" global event for marketers in New York City

    SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - Facebook Inc plans to increase its $2.5 billion credit line to help cover a major tax hit when employee stock awards vest shortly after it goes public, according to two sources familiar with the company's plans. The world's largest social media network, which boosted its borrowing capacity by two-thirds …

  • ECB President Draghi arrives at an European Union leaders summit in Brussels
    Draghi cautions against complacency, says ECB has done its bit Reuters - 7 mins ago

    BRUSSELS (Reuters) - European Central Bank President Mario Draghi has warned the euro zone against complacency and told leaders who had delivered an upbeat message about … More »Draghi cautions against complacency, says ECB has done its bit

    ECB President Draghi arrives at an European Union leaders summit in Brussels

    BRUSSELS (Reuters) - European Central Bank President Mario Draghi has warned the euro zone against complacency and told leaders who had delivered an upbeat message about corralling their debt crisis not to expect a further injection of long-term cash into their banks, according to officials. Addressing a dinner late on …

  • Fed's Williams: Higher oil affecting U.S. growth Reuters - 5 hrs ago

    HONOLULU, Hawaii (Reuters) - Higher oil prices are affecting U.S. growth but are currently not a reason to think the economy will stall, a top Federal Reserve official … More »Fed's Williams: Higher oil affecting U.S. growth

    HONOLULU, Hawaii (Reuters) - Higher oil prices are affecting U.S. growth but are currently not a reason to think the economy will stall, a top Federal Reserve official said on Thursday. "It pushes people not to spend. This is one of the factors affecting consumer confidence and consumer spending," John Williams, president …

  • Barclays taps ECB for 8.2 billion euros of cheap cash Reuters - 5 hrs ago

    LONDON (Reuters) - Britain's Barclays tapped Europe's central bank for 8.2 billion euros ($10.9 billion) of cheap funding this week, marking a U-turn for the bank as … More »Barclays taps ECB for 8.2 billion euros of cheap cash

    LONDON (Reuters) - Britain's Barclays tapped Europe's central bank for 8.2 billion euros ($10.9 billion) of cheap funding this week, marking a U-turn for the bank as it had been worried about the risk of political interference from taking funds. Barclays did not take any cash at the previous offer in December, and had indicated …

  • Starbucks targets Nestle market share: report Reuters - 6 hrs ago

    FRANKFURT (Reuters) - U.S.-based Starbucks Corp is planning to strengthen its presence in Europe and grab market share from Switzerland's Nestle in the area of instant … More »Starbucks targets Nestle market share: report

    FRANKFURT (Reuters) - U.S.-based Starbucks Corp is planning to strengthen its presence in Europe and grab market share from Switzerland's Nestle in the area of instant coffee, its chief executive told a German newspaper. "Nestle has done a fantastic job with Nespresso and created a billion-dollar business - it is time that …

  • U.S. seeks dismissal of lawsuit on AIG takeover Reuters - 5 hrs ago

    (Reuters) - The U.S. government has asked a court to dismiss a lawsuit relating to its 2008 takeover of American International Group that was filed by a company run by … More »U.S. seeks dismissal of lawsuit on AIG takeover

    (Reuters) - The U.S. government has asked a court to dismiss a lawsuit relating to its 2008 takeover of American International Group that was filed by a company run by former AIG Chief Executive Maurice Greenberg, court documents showed. In November, Greenberg's company, Starr International Co, sued the U.S. government …

  • Spain says it will miss 2012 deficit target AP - 15 mins ago

    Spain's prime minister said Friday that his recession-ridden country will miss its deficit goal for this year, risking sanctions from the European Union. More »Spain says it will miss 2012 deficit target

    Spain's prime minister said Friday that his recession-ridden country will miss its deficit goal for this year, risking sanctions from the European Union.

  • Passengers wait for their flights at Larnaca international airport, Larnaca, Cyprus, Friday, March 2, 2012. Cyprus air traffic controllers will walk off the job for four hours on Friday to protest stalled negotiations over an ongoing pay dispute, officials said. (AP Photo/Petros Karadjias)
    Cyprus: Asian investor interested in buying bonds AP - 21 mins ago

    An Asian investor is interested in buying around euro500 million ($665 million) worth of Cypriot bonds, Cyprus' finance minister said Friday, in a welcome development … More »Cyprus: Asian investor interested in buying bonds

    Passengers wait for their flights at Larnaca international airport, Larnaca, Cyprus, Friday, March 2, 2012. Cyprus air traffic controllers will walk off the job for four hours on Friday to protest stalled negotiations over an ongoing pay dispute, officials said. (AP Photo/Petros Karadjias)

    An Asian investor is interested in buying around euro500 million ($665 million) worth of Cypriot bonds, Cyprus' finance minister said Friday, in a welcome development for a country keen to reverse its credit rating's slide into junk territory.

  • In this Feb. 28. 2012 photo, specialist John O'hara, right, talks with trader Gerard Farco, center, on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange. Markets were steady Friday as a two-day summit of EU leaders headed to a conclusion with the signing of a treaty that is designed to prevent a repeat of the debt crisis that's rocked financial markets for the best part of two years. (AP Photo/Richard Drew)
    US stock futures lower as Spain will miss targets AP - 8 mins ago

    U.S. stock futures fell Friday after Spain's prime minister said his country will miss its deficit targets this year. More »US stock futures lower as Spain will miss targets

    In this Feb. 28. 2012 photo, specialist John O'hara, right, talks with trader Gerard Farco, center, on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange. Markets were steady Friday as a two-day summit of EU leaders headed to a conclusion with the signing of a treaty that is designed to prevent a repeat of the debt crisis that's rocked financial markets for the best part of two years. (AP Photo/Richard Drew)

    U.S. stock futures fell Friday after Spain's prime minister said his country will miss its deficit targets this year.

  • Oil below $108 after Saudi explosion report denied AP - 50 mins ago

    Oil prices retreated to below $108 a barrel Friday after Saudi Arabia denied an Iranian media report of a Saudi pipeline explosion. More »Oil below $108 after Saudi explosion report denied

    Oil prices retreated to below $108 a barrel Friday after Saudi Arabia denied an Iranian media report of a Saudi pipeline explosion.

  • German Chancellor Angela Merkel, left, speaks with European Commission President Jose Manuel Barroso, center, and Italian Prime Minister Mario Monti during a round table meeting at an EU Summit in Brussels on Friday, March 2, 2012. The leaders of 25 European states have signed a new treaty designed to prevent the 17 euro countries from running up huge debts in order to prevent a repeat of the current crisis afflicting the single currency zone. (AP Photo/Remy de la Mauviniere)
    European states sign new fiscal treaty AP - 1 hr 8 mins ago

    The leaders of 25 European countries on Friday signed a new treaty designed to prevent the 17 members of the eurozone from living beyond their means and avoid a repeat … More »European states sign new fiscal treaty

    German Chancellor Angela Merkel, left, speaks with European Commission President Jose Manuel Barroso, center, and Italian Prime Minister Mario Monti during a round table meeting at an EU Summit in Brussels on Friday, March 2, 2012. The leaders of 25 European states have signed a new treaty designed to prevent the 17 euro countries from running up huge debts in order to prevent a repeat of the current crisis afflicting the single currency zone. (AP Photo/Remy de la Mauviniere)

    The leaders of 25 European countries on Friday signed a new treaty designed to prevent the 17 members of the eurozone from living beyond their means and avoid a repeat of the region's crippling debt crisis.

  • FILE - In this Oct. 26, 2011 file photo, the logo of the online reviews website Yelp is shown in neon on a wall at the company's new Manhattan offices in New York. Online reviews site Yelp is expected to price its initial public offering of stock on Thursday , March 1, 2012, and become the latest in a long line of social websites going public.  (AP Photo/Kathy Willens, File)
    Yelp prices IPO at $15 a share as questions loom AP - 8 hrs ago

    Yelp is set to make its stock market debut Friday after pricing its initial public offering above its targeted range, a sign of strong investor demand for a slice of … More »Yelp prices IPO at $15 a share as questions loom

    FILE - In this Oct. 26, 2011 file photo, the logo of the online reviews website Yelp is shown in neon on a wall at the company's new Manhattan offices in New York. Online reviews site Yelp is expected to price its initial public offering of stock on Thursday , March 1, 2012, and become the latest in a long line of social websites going public.  (AP Photo/Kathy Willens, File)

    Yelp is set to make its stock market debut Friday after pricing its initial public offering above its targeted range, a sign of strong investor demand for a slice of the 8-year-old online reviews site that has yet to turn a profit.

  • Sara Lee spinoff to distribute $4.6B in stock AP - 1 hr 18 mins ago

    Sara Lee Corp. says that its shareholders will get stock valued at up to $4.55 billion when it spins off its international coffee and tea business later this year. More »Sara Lee spinoff to distribute $4.6B in stock

    Sara Lee Corp. says that its shareholders will get stock valued at up to $4.55 billion when it spins off its international coffee and tea business later this year.

  • Polish report: shale gas extraction not harmful AP - 2 hrs 26 mins ago

    A scientific study in Poland has found that shale gas extraction at one site produced some toxic refuse but that the waste was reused and didn't harm the environmen … More »Polish report: shale gas extraction not harmful

    A scientific study in Poland has found that shale gas extraction at one site produced some toxic refuse but that the waste was reused and didn't harm the environment.

  • Even after backlash, banks quietly pursuing fees AP - 13 hrs ago

    Big banks, facing declining revenues and a regulatory climate that leaves them fewer creative ways to make money, are quietly introducing or experimenting with fees … More »Even after backlash, banks quietly pursuing fees

    Big banks, facing declining revenues and a regulatory climate that leaves them fewer creative ways to make money, are quietly introducing or experimenting with fees that are sure to outrage customers.

  • Australian inquiry calls for new media regulator AP - 3 hrs ago

    An inquiry into Australian media prompted by last year's News Corp. scandal recommended on Friday better oversight of the industry and called for the establishment of … More »Australian inquiry calls for new media regulator

    An inquiry into Australian media prompted by last year's News Corp. scandal recommended on Friday better oversight of the industry and called for the establishment of a government-funded council to set and enforce journalistic standards.

  • Lithuania to get liquid gas terminal in 2014 AP - 3 mins 17 secs ago

    A Lithuanian oil company signed a 10-year, nearly $700 million agreement Friday to lease a liquid natural gas terminal from Norway's Hoegh LNG — an attempt by the Baltic … More »Lithuania to get liquid gas terminal in 2014

    A Lithuanian oil company signed a 10-year, nearly $700 million agreement Friday to lease a liquid natural gas terminal from Norway's Hoegh LNG — an attempt by the Baltic state to reduce its reliance on Russian gas supplies.

  • ECB President Draghi arrives at an European Union leaders summit in Brussels
    Draghi cautions against complacency, says ECB has done its bit Reuters - 7 mins ago

    BRUSSELS (Reuters) - European Central Bank President Mario Draghi has warned the euro zone against complacency and told leaders who had delivered an upbeat message about … More »Draghi cautions against complacency, says ECB has done its bit

    ECB President Draghi arrives at an European Union leaders summit in Brussels

    BRUSSELS (Reuters) - European Central Bank President Mario Draghi has warned the euro zone against complacency and told leaders who had delivered an upbeat message about corralling their debt crisis not to expect a further injection of long-term cash into their banks, according to officials. Addressing a dinner late on …

  • Spain's PM Rajoy holds a news conference at the end of a European Union leaders summit in Brussels
    Spain defies Brussels on deficit target Reuters - 8 mins ago

    MADRID/BRUSSELS (Reuters) - Spain defied the European Union on Friday, setting a 2012 deficit target at 5.8 percent of gross domestic product, a far softer goal than … More »Spain defies Brussels on deficit target

    Spain's PM Rajoy holds a news conference at the end of a European Union leaders summit in Brussels

    MADRID/BRUSSELS (Reuters) - Spain defied the European Union on Friday, setting a 2012 deficit target at 5.8 percent of gross domestic product, a far softer goal than the 4.4 percent agreed with Brussels. Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy said Spain was working within EU guidelines because it would still cut its public deficit …

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