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General News Update

Murdoch exec Brooks re-arrested in hacking probe: report Reuters - 2 hrs 10 mins ago
British police confirmed they had held five men and one woman in dawn raids across the country on suspicion of conspiring to pervert the course of justice. More »Murdoch exec Brooks re-arrested in hacking probe: report
British police confirmed they had held five men and one woman in dawn raids across the country on suspicion of conspiring to pervert the course of justice.
Guatemala sentences soldier to 6,060 years for massacre Reuters - 6 hrs ago
A Guatemalan court sentenced a former special forces soldier to 6,060 years in prison on Monday for participating in a 1982 massacre that claimed 201 lives. More »Guatemala sentences soldier to 6,060 years for massacre
A Guatemalan court sentenced a former special forces soldier to 6,060 years in prison on Monday for participating in a 1982 massacre that claimed 201 lives.
Fed seen biding time, assessing jobs gains Reuters - 7 hrs ago
The central bank is unlikely to offer much of anything in the way of fresh clues on its policy course after its one-day meeting. More »Fed seen biding time, assessing jobs gains
The central bank is unlikely to offer much of anything in the way of fresh clues on its policy course after its one-day meeting.
Study: Contamination of California drinking water spreading AP - 2 hrs 9 mins ago
Nitrate contamination of drinking water is a pervasive problem in California's agricultural heartland and is bound to intensify in the coming years, according to a new University of California, Davis study.
Red meat can be unhealthy, study suggests HealthDay - 8 hrs ago
Eating a lot of red meat may shorten your life, while consuming more fish and poultry may extend it, a new study suggests.
Treatment may have finally stopped world's tallest man from growing AP - 50 mins ago
Thanks to treatment by researchers at the University of Virginia Medical Center, the world's tallest man may have reached his peak.
Spaceflight bad for astronauts' vision, study suggests SPACE.com - 1 hr 14 mins ago
Scientists have long known that extended spaceflight is bad for astronauts' bones and muscles. Now evidence is building that it may cause vision problems as well.
Missing NJ toddler found dead in septic tank AP - 2 hrs 44 mins ago
Authorities are investigating how a missing southern New Jersey toddler ended up dead in a nearby septic tank.
30 dead, dozens missing in Bangladesh ferry crash AP - 4 hrs ago
A ferry packed with about 200 people capsized in a river in southern Bangladesh on Tuesday, killing 30 people and leaving dozens more missing, authorities said.
Youth basketball coach allegedly bites off other coach's ear @ Good Morning America - 16 hrs ago
A coach to a Catholic youth basketball team bit off part of another coach's ear.
3 Polish climbers missing on frigid Pakistan mountain AP - 3 hrs ago
Feelings of triumph over the first winter ascent of Gasherbrum-1 by a Polish team were marred by growing concern Tuesday over the fate of three other climbers last seen high on the Pakistani mountain five days ago, battling temperatures of 70 below zero and ferocious winds.
Lawmaker's sarcastic Viagra proposal protests abortion bills The Lookout - 16 hrs ago
Democratic Ohio state Sen. Nina Turner is the third female lawmaker to introduce a bill that would limit men's access to Viagra and other erectile dysfunction drugs to make a statement about the dozens of anti-abortion bills that have passed statehouses around the country over the last year. Turner is opposed to a proposed …
Priest who denied lesbian communion at mom's funeral put on leave ABC News - 17 hrs ago
A priest who denied communion to a gay woman at her mother’s funeral mass has been put on leave by the Washington D.C. area archdiocese, but the archdiocese said the suspension is not related to the communion controversy. In a statement, the archdiocese said Father...

Sports News

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Last chance saloon for Ranieri against Marseille AFP - 1 hr 9 mins ago
Inter Milan coach Claudio Ranieri heads into Tuesday's Champions League last 16 second-leg clash at home to Marseille here unable to escape the speculation surrounding his future. More »Last chance saloon for Ranieri against Marseille
Inter Milan coach Claudio Ranieri heads into Tuesday's Champions League last 16 second-leg clash at home to Marseille here unable to escape the speculation surrounding his future.
Cuche dominates World Cup ski training AFP - 1 hr 35 mins ago
Swiss veteran Didier Cuche showed he was still a force to be reckoned with in World Cup training here on Tuesday, as he outskied his main rivals for the downhill trophy. More »Cuche dominates World Cup ski training
Swiss veteran Didier Cuche showed he was still a force to be reckoned with in World Cup training here on Tuesday, as he outskied his main rivals for the downhill trophy.
Indonesia on brink of FIFA sanctions AFP - 1 hr 46 mins ago
Indonesia's troubled football association said Tuesday it would try and resolve a crisis in its top-tier competition, with a deadline imposed by FIFA just one week away. More »Indonesia on brink of FIFA sanctions
Indonesia's troubled football association said Tuesday it would try and resolve a crisis in its top-tier competition, with a deadline imposed by FIFA just one week away.
No deal: Still no agreement on US-IOC revenues AP - 2 hrs 8 mins ago
As Olympic leaders gather for their first executive board meeting of 2012, there is one thorny issue that won't be on the agenda for approval. More »No deal: Still no agreement on US-IOC revenues
As Olympic leaders gather for their first executive board meeting of 2012, there is one thorny issue that won't be on the agenda for approval.
Thorpe's London hopes on line at Adelaide trials Reuters - 2 hrs 42 mins ago
ADELAIDE (Reuters) - Ian Thorpe's hopes of competing at a third Olympic Games are on the line this week at Australia's national swimming trials in Adelaide, where a number of local rivals are aiming to … More »Thorpe's London hopes on line at Adelaide trials
ADELAIDE (Reuters) - Ian Thorpe's hopes of competing at a third Olympic Games are on the line this week at Australia's national swimming trials in Adelaide, where a number of local rivals are aiming to crush the five-times gold medalist's London dreams.
Champion Jones battling ear infection ahead of trials Reuters - 2 hrs 59 mins ago
ADELAIDE (Reuters) - Leisel Jones has been battling an ear infection ahead of this week's Australian Olympic swimming trials which she hopes could take her to her fourth Games. "Being a swimmer, it's definitely … More »Champion Jones battling ear infection ahead of trials
ADELAIDE (Reuters) - Leisel Jones has been battling an ear infection ahead of this week's Australian Olympic swimming trials which she hopes could take her to her fourth Games. "Being a swimmer, it's definitely not ideal to have a middle ear infection because it just doesn't get better," the Olympic breaststroke champion …
Picking perfect bracket a tough numbers game AP - 3 hrs ago
Want to be sure you have the perfect March Madness bracket this year? Not possible. More »Picking perfect bracket a tough numbers game
Want to be sure you have the perfect March Madness bracket this year? Not possible.
Column: Pat Knight steps out of father's shadow AP - 4 hrs ago
For three seasons and counting, people have gone out of their way to highlight the differences between Pat and Bob Knight. The resemblance, though, never seems stronger than when one or the other starts … More »Column: Pat Knight steps out of father's shadow
For three seasons and counting, people have gone out of their way to highlight the differences between Pat and Bob Knight. The resemblance, though, never seems stronger than when one or the other starts growling.
Thorpe will strugle to make team, says Magnussen Reuters - 4 hrs ago
ADELAIDE (Reuters) - Ian Thorpe's return to the pool has been a boon for Australian swimming but the five-times Olympic gold medalist has a tough task to break into the team for the London Games, said … More »Thorpe will strugle to make team, says Magnussen
ADELAIDE (Reuters) - Ian Thorpe's return to the pool has been a boon for Australian swimming but the five-times Olympic gold medalist has a tough task to break into the team for the London Games, said James Magnussen.
Baylor, Stanford, UConn, Irish earn No. 1 seeds AP - 4 hrs ago
Brittney Griner and Baylor have been gearing up all season long to make a run at a national championship. More »Baylor, Stanford, UConn, Irish earn No. 1 seeds
Brittney Griner and Baylor have been gearing up all season long to make a run at a national championship.
Djokovic cruises, Fish ousted at Indian Wells AFP - 5 hrs ago
World number one Novak Djokovic continued his domination over Kevin Anderson, rolling over the South African 6-2, 6-3 in the third round of the ATP-WTA Indian Wells tournament. More »Djokovic cruises, Fish ousted at Indian Wells
World number one Novak Djokovic continued his domination over Kevin Anderson, rolling over the South African 6-2, 6-3 in the third round of the ATP-WTA Indian Wells tournament.
Predators fend off tenacious Coyotes in thriller Reuters - 5 hrs ago
(Reuters) - The Nashville Predators squandered a two-goal lead before edging out the Phoenix Coyotes 5-4 in a shootout as two of the Western Conference's playoff contenders turned up the intensity on … More »Predators fend off tenacious Coyotes in thriller
(Reuters) - The Nashville Predators squandered a two-goal lead before edging out the Phoenix Coyotes 5-4 in a shootout as two of the Western Conference's playoff contenders turned up the intensity on Monday.
Stosur exits, Sharapova and Wozniacki advance Reuters - 5 hrs ago
INDIAN WELLS, California (Reuters) - U.S. Open champion Sam Stosur made a premature exit at the Indian Wells WTA tournament on Monday while Maria Sharapova and defending champion Caroline Wozniacki both … More »Stosur exits, Sharapova and Wozniacki advance
INDIAN WELLS, California (Reuters) - U.S. Open champion Sam Stosur made a premature exit at the Indian Wells WTA tournament on Monday while Maria Sharapova and defending champion Caroline Wozniacki both advanced. Sixth-seeded Stosur lost a see-sawing third round encounter with Russian Nadia Petrova 6-1 6-7 7-6 at the Indian …
Celtics slow road woes with win over Clippers AP - 5 hrs ago
Before halftime, Boston and the Clippers already had combined for five technical fouls, plenty of rough contact, a few icy staredowns and a running dialogue of trash talk. More »Celtics slow road woes with win over Clippers
Before halftime, Boston and the Clippers already had combined for five technical fouls, plenty of rough contact, a few icy staredowns and a running dialogue of trash talk.
Stosur exits, Sharapova and Wozniacki advance Reuters - 5 hrs ago
INDIAN WELLS, California (Reuters) - U.S. Open champion Sam Stosur made a premature exit at the Indian Wells WTA tournament on Monday while Maria Sharapova and defending champion Caroline Wozniacki both … More »Stosur exits, Sharapova and Wozniacki advance
INDIAN WELLS, California (Reuters) - U.S. Open champion Sam Stosur made a premature exit at the Indian Wells WTA tournament on Monday while Maria Sharapova and defending champion Caroline Wozniacki both advanced.
Arsenal strike late to turn up heat on Spurs Reuters - 6 hrs ago
LONDON (Reuters) - Arsenal narrowed the gap on third-placed Tottenham Hotspur to one point when Thomas Vermaelen struck deep in stoppage time to seal a 2-1 win over Newcastle United in a dramatic Premier … More »Arsenal strike late to turn up heat on Spurs
LONDON (Reuters) - Arsenal narrowed the gap on third-placed Tottenham Hotspur to one point when Thomas Vermaelen struck deep in stoppage time to seal a 2-1 win over Newcastle United in a dramatic Premier League match on Monday. It was the fourth successive league game that Arsene Wenger's side have come from behind to win …
Olympics could boost London theatres - survey Reuters - 6 hrs ago
LONDON (Reuters) - Musical impresario and theatre owner Andrew Lloyd Webber predicted a "bloodbath" for West End stages during this summer's Olympic Games in London, but a new survey published on Monday … More »Olympics could boost London theatres - survey
LONDON (Reuters) - Musical impresario and theatre owner Andrew Lloyd Webber predicted a "bloodbath" for West End stages during this summer's Olympic Games in London, but a new survey published on Monday suggested the opposite may be true. Website Whatsonstage.com surveyed more than 32,000 theatre goers and found that two …
Real bank on red-hot Ronaldo for CSKA visit Reuters - 6 hrs ago
MADRID (Reuters) - Cristiano Ronaldo's red-hot run of form and La Liga leaders Real Madrid's almost perfect home record makes them favourites to see off CSKA Moscow in their Champions League last 16 second … More »Real bank on red-hot Ronaldo for CSKA visit
MADRID (Reuters) - Cristiano Ronaldo's red-hot run of form and La Liga leaders Real Madrid's almost perfect home record makes them favourites to see off CSKA Moscow in their Champions League last 16 second leg on Wednesday. Ronaldo is Real's leading scorer with 40 goals in all competitions and he has scored nine in his …
Adu, Shea among US Olympic football selections AFP - 6 hrs ago
Philadelphia Union midfielder Freddy Adu and FC Dallas forward Brek Shea were among 19 players named to the United States roster for the North American Olympic football qualifying tournament. More »Adu, Shea among US Olympic football selections
Philadelphia Union midfielder Freddy Adu and FC Dallas forward Brek Shea were among 19 players named to the United States roster for the North American Olympic football qualifying tournament.
Cameron defends Dow sponsorship of Games Reuters - 6 hrs ago
LONDON (Reuters) -Prime Minister David Cameron has defended Dow Chemical's sponsorship of the Olympic Games in the face of Indian anger over the company's link to a deadly gas leak in Bhopal in 1984. In … More »Cameron defends Dow sponsorship of Games
LONDON (Reuters) -Prime Minister David Cameron has defended Dow Chemical's sponsorship of the Olympic Games in the face of Indian anger over the company's link to a deadly gas leak in Bhopal in 1984. In an interview with Indian broadcaster CNN-IBN, Cameron described Dow as a reputable company and said it would be very sad …
Djokovic fends off Anderson, Fish goes out Reuters - 6 hrs ago
INDIAN WELLS, California (Reuters) - Novak Djokovic blunted the power serving of South African Kevin Anderson to reach the fourth round of the Indian Wells ATP tournament on Monday, while Mardy Fish was … More »Djokovic fends off Anderson, Fish goes out
INDIAN WELLS, California (Reuters) - Novak Djokovic blunted the power serving of South African Kevin Anderson to reach the fourth round of the Indian Wells ATP tournament on Monday, while Mardy Fish was upset by Australian qualifier Matthew Ebden. World number one Djokovic, who beat Spaniard Rafa Nadal in last year's final …
Dallas Seavey leads Iditarod mushers AP - 7 hrs ago
Dallas Seavey held a slight lead in the Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race on Monday night, but Aliy Zirkle was close on his heels as the leaders drew closer to the finish line. More »Dallas Seavey leads Iditarod mushers
Dallas Seavey held a slight lead in the Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race on Monday night, but Aliy Zirkle was close on his heels as the leaders drew closer to the finish line.
Rampant Bulls overpower fading Knicks Reuters - 7 hrs ago
(Reuters) - The heady days of "Linsanity" are fading further from New York fans' memories after the Knicks slumped to their sixth straight defeat with a 104-99 loss to the NBA-best Chicago Bulls on Mo … More »Rampant Bulls overpower fading Knicks
(Reuters) - The heady days of "Linsanity" are fading further from New York fans' memories after the Knicks slumped to their sixth straight defeat with a 104-99 loss to the NBA-best Chicago Bulls on Monday.
WR Randy Moss agrees to deal with 49ers AP - 8 hrs ago
Randy Moss is ready to show the world he can still be that dynamic deep threat who once dominated NFL defensive backs. More »WR Randy Moss agrees to deal with 49ers
Randy Moss is ready to show the world he can still be that dynamic deep threat who once dominated NFL defensive backs.
Wide receiver Moss agrees one-year deal with 49ers Reuters - 8 hrs ago
(Reuters) - The San Francisco 49ers have given Randy Moss a route back into the NFL after agreeing on a one-year deal with the veteran wide receiver on Monday. More »Wide receiver Moss agrees one-year deal with 49ers
(Reuters) - The San Francisco 49ers have given Randy Moss a route back into the NFL after agreeing on a one-year deal with the veteran wide receiver on Monday.

Business News

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Insight: Big 4 auditors spend more than ever on U.S. lobbying Reuters - 1 hr 18 mins ago
(Reuters) - The world's largest accounting and auditing firms, known as the Big Four, have been pumping more money than ever before into U.S. lobbying and political campaigns … More »Insight: Big 4 auditors spend more than ever on U.S. lobbying
(Reuters) - The world's largest accounting and auditing firms, known as the Big Four, have been pumping more money than ever before into U.S. lobbying and political campaigns as they confront new challenges from their regulator and Congress. Deloitte, Ernst & Young, KPMG and PricewaterhouseCoopers last year spent a combined …
Feds probe sticky throttles in 1.9M Ford sedans AP - 12 hrs ago
Federal safety regulators are investigating sticky accelerators in as many as 1.9 million Ford Taurus and Mercury Sable sedans. More »Feds probe sticky throttles in 1.9M Ford sedans
Federal safety regulators are investigating sticky accelerators in as many as 1.9 million Ford Taurus and Mercury Sable sedans.
EU, US and Japan challenge China on rare earths AP - 1 hr 27 mins ago
The United States, the European Union and Japan are filing complaints with the World Trade Organization charging that China is limiting its export of rare earths, raw … More »EU, US and Japan challenge China on rare earths
The United States, the European Union and Japan are filing complaints with the World Trade Organization charging that China is limiting its export of rare earths, raw materials that are vital to the production of technology components.
Bailout can make Greek debt sustainable, but risks remain: EU/IMF Reuters - 2 hrs 26 mins ago
BRUSSELS (Reuters) - Greece's second bailout package can make its debt sustainable, but Athens will have to stick firmly to agreed policies until 2030 and may need more … More »Bailout can make Greek debt sustainable, but risks remain: EU/IMF
BRUSSELS (Reuters) - Greece's second bailout package can make its debt sustainable, but Athens will have to stick firmly to agreed policies until 2030 and may need more money after 2014, an updated debt sustainability analysis by international lenders shows. The analysis, prepared by the European Commission, the European …
Defensives rally on flat day for Wall Street Reuters - 13 hrs ago
NEW YORK (Reuters) - Defensive names rallied in an otherwise flat day for Wall Street on Monday as investors paused after recent gains and looked ahead to the Federal … More »Defensives rally on flat day for Wall Street
NEW YORK (Reuters) - Defensive names rallied in an otherwise flat day for Wall Street on Monday as investors paused after recent gains and looked ahead to the Federal Reserve's monetary policy statement. Investors will eye Tuesday's statement from the U.S. central bank's Federal Open Market Committee to see whether the …
Economic growth hopes lift shares, buoy dollar Reuters - 18 mins ago
LONDON (Reuters) - Strong German data lifted European shares to near three-week highs on Tuesday and the dollar hit an 11-month peak, as markets anticipated further evidence … More »Economic growth hopes lift shares, buoy dollar
LONDON (Reuters) - Strong German data lifted European shares to near three-week highs on Tuesday and the dollar hit an 11-month peak, as markets anticipated further evidence of a U.S. economic recovery that should spur the Federal Reserve to hold off from fresh stimulus. U.S. stock markets were poised to open higher and …
Section of high-speed railway line in China collapses AP - 8 hrs ago
Part of a high-speed railway line collapsed in central China following heavy rains, state media reported, jolting railroad shares and reviving worries over safety. More »Section of high-speed railway line in China collapses
Part of a high-speed railway line collapsed in central China following heavy rains, state media reported, jolting railroad shares and reviving worries over safety.
AP source: US brings new trade case against China AP - 38 mins ago
The Obama administration is bringing a new trade case against China that seeks to pressure the rising economic power to end its export restrictions on key materials … More »AP source: US brings new trade case against China
The Obama administration is bringing a new trade case against China that seeks to pressure the rising economic power to end its export restrictions on key materials used to manufacture hybrid car batteries, flat-screen televisions and other high-tech goods.
Yahoo sues Facebook for infringing 10 patents Reuters - 13 hrs ago
SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - Yahoo Inc sued Facebook Inc over 10 patents that include methods and systems for advertising on the Web, opening the first major legal battle … More »Yahoo sues Facebook for infringing 10 patents
SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - Yahoo Inc sued Facebook Inc over 10 patents that include methods and systems for advertising on the Web, opening the first major legal battle among big technology companies in social media. The lawsuit, filed in a San Jose, California federal court on Monday, marks a major escalation of patent …
Futures edge higher after February retail sales Reuters - 8 mins ago
NEW YORK (Reuters) - Stock index futures slightly added to gains after data showed retail sales recorded their largest gain in five months in February. S&P 500 futures … More »Futures edge higher after February retail sales
NEW YORK (Reuters) - Stock index futures slightly added to gains after data showed retail sales recorded their largest gain in five months in February. S&P 500 futures rose 7.2 points and were above fair value, a formula that evaluates pricing by taking into account interest rates, dividends and time to expiration of the …
Arroyo husband's arrest ordered in bribery case AP - 2 hrs 2 mins ago
A court Tuesday ordered the husband of former President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo arrested on charges that he received millions of dollars in bribes — part of a wide-ranging … More »Arroyo husband's arrest ordered in bribery case
A court Tuesday ordered the husband of former President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo arrested on charges that he received millions of dollars in bribes — part of a wide-ranging prosecution of alleged corruption during her presidency.
Legg Mason's Peters bets on Apple, MetLife to spark resurgence Reuters - 17 hrs ago
BOSTON (Reuters) - Sam Peters, the money manager hired to breathe new life into Bill Miller's famed $2.5 billion Legg Mason Inc fund, thinks the time is right for a stock-picking … More »Legg Mason's Peters bets on Apple, MetLife to spark resurgence
BOSTON (Reuters) - Sam Peters, the money manager hired to breathe new life into Bill Miller's famed $2.5 billion Legg Mason Inc fund, thinks the time is right for a stock-picking renaissance. Peters, 42, takes over from Miller, 62, in April, ending an era at the Legg Mason Capital Management Value Trust fund that made Miller …
Moody's downgrades Cyprus into junk status AP - 1 hr 55 mins ago
International ratings agency Moody's downgraded euro member Cyprus into junk status Tuesday on heightened concerns over the exposure of its large banking sector to … More »Moody's downgrades Cyprus into junk status
International ratings agency Moody's downgraded euro member Cyprus into junk status Tuesday on heightened concerns over the exposure of its large banking sector to Greece.
German investor confidence up for 4th month AP - 17 mins ago
German investor confidence rose for the fourth month in a row to hit its highest level since mid-2010, a closely watched survey showed Tuesday — another sign that Europe's … More »German investor confidence up for 4th month
German investor confidence rose for the fourth month in a row to hit its highest level since mid-2010, a closely watched survey showed Tuesday — another sign that Europe's biggest economy should avoid slipping into recession.
Markets shored up by US economic hopes AP - 2 hrs 24 mins ago
Optimism over the U.S. helped shore up global markets Tuesday ahead of the latest policy statement from the U.S. Federal Reserve. More »Markets shored up by US economic hopes
Optimism over the U.S. helped shore up global markets Tuesday ahead of the latest policy statement from the U.S. Federal Reserve.
Chinese leadership politics delay major reforms AP - 2 hrs 10 mins ago
As China faces growing calls for major reforms to prevent its slowing economy from derailing and keep its living standards rising, the response from Chinese leaders … More »Chinese leadership politics delay major reforms
As China faces growing calls for major reforms to prevent its slowing economy from derailing and keep its living standards rising, the response from Chinese leaders appears to be: "Not yet."
WTO upholds ruling on Boeing subsidies Reuters - 8 hrs ago
GENEVA (Reuters) - The World Trade Organization said on Monday it had upheld the bulk of a ruling that Boeing received billions of dollars of subsidies to compete with … More »WTO upholds ruling on Boeing subsidies
GENEVA (Reuters) - The World Trade Organization said on Monday it had upheld the bulk of a ruling that Boeing received billions of dollars of subsidies to compete with Europe's Airbus, as both sides once again claimed victory in a long-running trade row. The unfair subsidies included at least $2.6 billion in assistance …
BOJ refrains from easing, overrules lone stimulus proposal Reuters - 3 hrs ago
TOKYO (Reuters) - The Bank of Japan kept monetary policy on hold on Tuesday, overruling a lone proposal for more stimulus and disappointing some in markets who thought … More »BOJ refrains from easing, overrules lone stimulus proposal
TOKYO (Reuters) - The Bank of Japan kept monetary policy on hold on Tuesday, overruling a lone proposal for more stimulus and disappointing some in markets who thought the central bank could follow up last month's easing with another move to amplify its impact. The central bank instead expanded a loan scheme targeting growth …
BOJ's Shirakawa stresses resolve to beat deflation Reuters - 4 hrs ago
TOKYO (Reuters) - Bank of Japan Governor Masaaki Shirakawa said on Tuesday that the central bank will continue to do its utmost to beat deflation but stressed that the … More »BOJ's Shirakawa stresses resolve to beat deflation
TOKYO (Reuters) - Bank of Japan Governor Masaaki Shirakawa said on Tuesday that the central bank will continue to do its utmost to beat deflation but stressed that the government and private sector must also make efforts to boost the country's potential growth. ...
Arroyo husband posts bail to avoid graft arrest AP - 2 hrs 56 mins ago
Former Philippine President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo's husband posted bail Tuesday, hours after a court ordered his arrest on charges that he received millions of dollars … More »Arroyo husband posts bail to avoid graft arrest
Former Philippine President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo's husband posted bail Tuesday, hours after a court ordered his arrest on charges that he received millions of dollars in bribes during his wife's time in office.

Miscellaneous Daily Stuff

Quotes of the Day

Selected from Michael Moncur's Collection of Quotations - March 13, 2012

It is impossible to enjoy idling thoroughly unless one has plenty of work to do.: Jerome K. Jerome (1859 - 1927)
The trouble with normal is it always gets worse.: Bruce Cockburn
Only two things are infinite, the universe and human stupidity, and I'm not sure about the former.: Albert Einstein (1879 - 1955)
- More quotations on: [Stupidity]
A conservative is a man who believes that nothing should be done for the first time.: Alfred E. Wiggam
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