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  • Barcelona's Andres Iniesta kicks to score a goal against Sporting de Gijon during their Spanish first division soccer match at Nou Camp stadium in Barcelona
    Barcelona to face AC Milan in quarter-finals Reuters - 1 hr 5 mins ago

    NYON, Switzerland (Reuters) - Titleholders Barcelona were given a tough draw against Italian champions AC Milan in the Champions League quarter-finals on Friday. Rank outsiders APOEL Nicosia were drawn … More »Barcelona to face AC Milan in quarter-finals

    Barcelona's Andres Iniesta kicks to score a goal against Sporting de Gijon during their Spanish first division soccer match at Nou Camp stadium in Barcelona

    NYON, Switzerland (Reuters) - Titleholders Barcelona were given a tough draw against Italian champions AC Milan in the Champions League quarter-finals on Friday. Rank outsiders APOEL Nicosia were drawn against Real Madrid and Chelsea, the English Premier League's only survivors, were pitted with twice former winners Benfica. …

  • Ian Thorpe could only finish 12th fastest in the semi-finals in Adelaide in 1.49.91
    Australia's Thorpe misses out at Olympic swim trials AFP - 1 hr 14 mins ago

    Five-time Olympic gold medallist Ian Thorpe missed out on reaching the 200 metres freestyle final at the Australian Olympic selection trials Friday with a time well below his supreme best. More »Australia's Thorpe misses out at Olympic swim trials

    Ian Thorpe could only finish 12th fastest in the semi-finals in Adelaide in 1.49.91

    Five-time Olympic gold medallist Ian Thorpe missed out on reaching the 200 metres freestyle final at the Australian Olympic selection trials Friday with a time well below his supreme best.

  • South Africa's AB de Villiers plays a shot past Kane Williamson of New Zealand on day two of the second international cricket test match in Hamilton
    South Africa seize control of second NZ test Reuters - 1 hr 30 mins ago

    (Reuters) - South Africa grabbed the second test against New Zealand by the scruff of the neck on Friday, reducing the hosts to 65 for four at the close of the second day's play at Seddon Park in Hamilton. … More »South Africa seize control of second NZ test

    South Africa's AB de Villiers plays a shot past Kane Williamson of New Zealand on day two of the second international cricket test match in Hamilton

    (Reuters) - South Africa grabbed the second test against New Zealand by the scruff of the neck on Friday, reducing the hosts to 65 for four at the close of the second day's play at Seddon Park in Hamilton. The hosts were still three runs behind South Africa's first innings score of 253 with Kane Williamson (41) and Daniel …

  • South Africa's captain Graeme Smith is presented with a trophy by sports minister Fikile Mbalula after winning the ODI series against India in Centurion
    Sports Minister calls on S.African board to resign Reuters - 1 hr 31 mins ago

    JOHANNESBURG (Reuters) - South African Sports Minister Fikile Mbalula called on the country's cricket leadership to step down on Friday, accusing them of "cover-ups." His call follows the results of an … More »Sports Minister calls on S.African board to resign

    South Africa's captain Graeme Smith is presented with a trophy by sports minister Fikile Mbalula after winning the ODI series against India in Centurion

    JOHANNESBURG (Reuters) - South African Sports Minister Fikile Mbalula called on the country's cricket leadership to step down on Friday, accusing them of "cover-ups." His call follows the results of an inquiry which found Cricket South Africa (CSA) had failed to take appropriate action against chief executive Gerald Majola …

  • Mercedes Formula One driver Schumacher of Germany poses during the presentation of the F1 Mercedes W03 at Circuit de Catalunya racetrack in Montmelo
    Cagey Schumacher has a good feeling in Melbourne Reuters - 1 hr 49 mins ago

    MELBOURNE (Reuters) - Seven times a world champion and four times a winner of the Australian Grand Prix, Michael Schumacher refused to get too excited about finishing top of the timesheets in a practice … More »Cagey Schumacher has a good feeling in Melbourne

    Mercedes Formula One driver Schumacher of Germany poses during the presentation of the F1 Mercedes W03 at Circuit de Catalunya racetrack in Montmelo

    MELBOURNE (Reuters) - Seven times a world champion and four times a winner of the Australian Grand Prix, Michael Schumacher refused to get too excited about finishing top of the timesheets in a practice session on Friday. The German has not been on the podium since he began his comeback to Formula One after three years …

  • Libby Trickett
    Trickett loses chance to defend Olympic swimming title AFP - 2 hrs 3 mins ago

    Libby Trickett missed out on a chance of defending her Olympic title with a third placing in the 100 metres butterfly at the Australian Olympic selection trials in Adelaide on Friday. More »Trickett loses chance to defend Olympic swimming title

    Libby Trickett

    Libby Trickett missed out on a chance of defending her Olympic title with a third placing in the 100 metres butterfly at the Australian Olympic selection trials in Adelaide on Friday.

  • FILE - In this Nov. 9, 2011 file photo, Penn State football coach Joe Paterno arrives home, in State College, Pa.  Penn State's trustees say late coach Joe Paterno's failure to follow up on a sexual abuse allegation against former assistant Jerry Sandusky "constituted a failure of leadership" that ultimately led to his firing in November. A report issued Monday, March 12, 2012,  by the trustees says the board ultimately decided to fire Paterno after learning the details of his testimony before a grand jury when charges were filed against Sandusky. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke, File)
    Poll: Renaming PSU stadium for Paterno favored AP - 2 hrs 21 mins ago

    A new poll released Friday shows Pennsylvania's registered voters favor renaming Penn State's football stadium in honor of longtime coach Joe Paterno, who died in January. More »Poll: Renaming PSU stadium for Paterno favored

    FILE - In this Nov. 9, 2011 file photo, Penn State football coach Joe Paterno arrives home, in State College, Pa.  Penn State's trustees say late coach Joe Paterno's failure to follow up on a sexual abuse allegation against former assistant Jerry Sandusky "constituted a failure of leadership" that ultimately led to his firing in November. A report issued Monday, March 12, 2012,  by the trustees says the board ultimately decided to fire Paterno after learning the details of his testimony before a grand jury when charges were filed against Sandusky. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke, File)

    A new poll released Friday shows Pennsylvania's registered voters favor renaming Penn State's football stadium in honor of longtime coach Joe Paterno, who died in January.

  • Australia's Thorpe swims during the men's 200m Freestyle heats at the 2012 Australian Swimming Championships in Adelaide
    Thorpe fails to qualify in 200m freestyle Reuters - 2 hrs 31 mins ago

    ADELAIDE (Reuters) - Five-times Olympic champion Ian Thorpe's bid to compete at the London Games suffered a major blow on Friday when he failed to make the final of the 200 metres freestyle at Australia's … More »Thorpe fails to qualify in 200m freestyle

    Australia's Thorpe swims during the men's 200m Freestyle heats at the 2012 Australian Swimming Championships in Adelaide

    ADELAIDE (Reuters) - Five-times Olympic champion Ian Thorpe's bid to compete at the London Games suffered a major blow on Friday when he failed to make the final of the 200 metres freestyle at Australia's national swimming trials in Adelaide. Thorpe, who will also compete in the 100 freestyle at the weekend, finished 12th …

  • Australia's Ian Thorpe reacts after the men's 200m freestyle semi-finals at the 2012 Australian Swimming Championships to qualify for the 2012 London Olympics, in Adelaide
    Thorpe fails to qualify in 200m freestyle Reuters - 2 hrs 41 mins ago

    ADELAIDE (Reuters) - Five-times Olympic champion Ian Thorpe's bid to compete at the London Games suffered a major blow on Friday when he failed to make the final of the 200 meters freestyle at Australia's … More »Thorpe fails to qualify in 200m freestyle

    Australia's Ian Thorpe reacts after the men's 200m freestyle semi-finals at the 2012 Australian Swimming Championships to qualify for the 2012 London Olympics, in Adelaide

    ADELAIDE (Reuters) - Five-times Olympic champion Ian Thorpe's bid to compete at the London Games suffered a major blow on Friday when he failed to make the final of the 200 meters freestyle at Australia's national swimming trials in Adelaide.

  • South African referee Craig Joubert gets in amongst New Zealand's All Blacks and Australia's Wallabies during their Tri-Nations Bledisloe Cup rugby match at Eden Park
    France reunion with World Cup final referee Joubert Reuters - 2 hrs 52 mins ago

    MARCOUSSIS, France (Reuters) - France will again come face to face with Craig Joubert, the referee they criticised after the 2011 World Cup final defeat by New Zealand, in Saturday's Six Nations match … More »France reunion with World Cup final referee Joubert

    South African referee Craig Joubert gets in amongst New Zealand's All Blacks and Australia's Wallabies during their Tri-Nations Bledisloe Cup rugby match at Eden Park

    MARCOUSSIS, France (Reuters) - France will again come face to face with Craig Joubert, the referee they criticised after the 2011 World Cup final defeat by New Zealand, in Saturday's Six Nations match with Wales in Cardiff. South African Joubert was attacked for not penalising New Zealand enough in Auckland last October. …

  • McLaren Formula One driver Button drives during the first practice session of the Australian F1 Grand Prix at the Albert Park circuit in Melbourne
    McLarens set early pace in soggy Melbourne Reuters - 3 hrs ago

    MELBOURNE (Reuters) - The McLarens of Britons Jenson Button and Lewis Hamilton posted the fastest times as Formula One roared back to business with the first two practice sessions for the season-opening … More »McLarens set early pace in soggy Melbourne

    McLaren Formula One driver Button drives during the first practice session of the Australian F1 Grand Prix at the Albert Park circuit in Melbourne

    MELBOURNE (Reuters) - The McLarens of Britons Jenson Button and Lewis Hamilton posted the fastest times as Formula One roared back to business with the first two practice sessions for the season-opening Australian Grand Prix on Friday. Button edged fellow former world champion Lewis Hamilton into second place by 0.245 seconds …

  • McLaren Formula One driver Button is silhouetted in his team's garage during the first practice session of the Australian F1 Grand Prix at the Albert Park circuit in Melbourne
    McLarens set early pace in soggy Melbourne Reuters - 3 hrs ago

    MELBOURNE (Reuters) - The McLarens of Britons Jenson Button and Lewis Hamilton posted the fastest times as Formula One roared back to business with the first two practice sessions for the season-opening … More »McLarens set early pace in soggy Melbourne

    McLaren Formula One driver Button is silhouetted in his team's garage during the first practice session of the Australian F1 Grand Prix at the Albert Park circuit in Melbourne

    MELBOURNE (Reuters) - The McLarens of Britons Jenson Button and Lewis Hamilton posted the fastest times as Formula One roared back to business with the first two practice sessions for the season-opening Australian Grand Prix on Friday. Button edged fellow former world champion Lewis Hamilton into second place by 0.245 seconds …

  • HRT Formula One driver Karthikeyan drives in the pit lane during the second practice session of the Australian F1 Grand Prix at the Albert Park circuit in Melbourne
    'Difficult' for HRT to qualify for season-opener Reuters - 3 hrs ago

    MELBOURNE (Reuters) - HRT boss Luis Perez-Sala conceded on Friday that it will be difficult for his team to qualify for the season-opening Australian Grand Prix and they might not be ready to race until … More »'Difficult' for HRT to qualify for season-opener

    HRT Formula One driver Karthikeyan drives in the pit lane during the second practice session of the Australian F1 Grand Prix at the Albert Park circuit in Melbourne

    MELBOURNE (Reuters) - HRT boss Luis Perez-Sala conceded on Friday that it will be difficult for his team to qualify for the season-opening Australian Grand Prix and they might not be ready to race until the third round of the championship in China. The team, who have yet to score a point after two seasons in Formula One …

  • Colorado guard Nate Tomlinson (1) and Carlon Brown acknowledge the fans after defeating UNLV in an NCAA tournament second-round college basketball game  Thursday, March 15, 2012, in Albuquerque, N.M. Colorado won 68-64. (AP Photo/Jake Schoellkopf)
    Colorado returns to NCAAs with 68-60 win over UNLV AP - 4 hrs ago

    The Colorado Buffaloes are getting the hang of this March Madness thing. More »Colorado returns to NCAAs with 68-60 win over UNLV

    Colorado guard Nate Tomlinson (1) and Carlon Brown acknowledge the fans after defeating UNLV in an NCAA tournament second-round college basketball game  Thursday, March 15, 2012, in Albuquerque, N.M. Colorado won 68-64. (AP Photo/Jake Schoellkopf)

    The Colorado Buffaloes are getting the hang of this March Madness thing.

  • UNC-Asheville's Jaron Lane (5) and Syracuse's Baye Keita (12) battle for a loose ball in the first half of an East Regional NCAA tournament second-round college basketball game on Thursday, March 15, 2012, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic)
    Syracuse avoids being first No. 1 to lose to 16 AP - 4 hrs ago

    The sighs were audible from the Syracuse fans. So were the complaints from those rooting for North Carolina-Asheville. More »Syracuse avoids being first No. 1 to lose to 16

    UNC-Asheville's Jaron Lane (5) and Syracuse's Baye Keita (12) battle for a loose ball in the first half of an East Regional NCAA tournament second-round college basketball game on Thursday, March 15, 2012, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic)

    The sighs were audible from the Syracuse fans. So were the complaints from those rooting for North Carolina-Asheville.

  • Michael Schumacher rolled back the years Friday as he topped practice for the first time since returning from retirement
    Pace-setting Schumi rolls back years at F1 practice AFP - 4 hrs ago

    Michael Schumacher rolled back the years Friday as he topped practice for the first time since returning from retirement in 2010, ahead of this weekend's season-opening Australian Grand Prix. More »Pace-setting Schumi rolls back years at F1 practice

    Michael Schumacher rolled back the years Friday as he topped practice for the first time since returning from retirement

    Michael Schumacher rolled back the years Friday as he topped practice for the first time since returning from retirement in 2010, ahead of this weekend's season-opening Australian Grand Prix.

  • The sun sets behind the Olympic Stadium and Orbit tower at the Olympic Park in Stratford in east London
    London 2012 venues showcase UK construction Reuters - 4 hrs ago

    LONDON (Reuters) - Many sports fans gasped in awe at Beijing's Olympic stadiums four years ago, wondering how Britain could possibly match those spectacular buildings such as the bird's nest and water … More »London 2012 venues showcase UK construction

    The sun sets behind the Olympic Stadium and Orbit tower at the Olympic Park in Stratford in east London

    LONDON (Reuters) - Many sports fans gasped in awe at Beijing's Olympic stadiums four years ago, wondering how Britain could possibly match those spectacular buildings such as the bird's nest and water cube. But the man in charge of construction at London 2012 never had any doubt the city he loves so much could provide its …

  • In the trade Houston will also receive the protected first-round pick in the 2012 NBA draft
    Lakers ship Fisher to Rockets AFP - 5 hrs ago

    The Los Angeles Lakers traded veteran point guard Derek Fisher to the Houston Rockets for Jordan Hill at the NBA's trade deadline on Thursday. More »Lakers ship Fisher to Rockets

    In the trade Houston will also receive the protected first-round pick in the 2012 NBA draft

    The Los Angeles Lakers traded veteran point guard Derek Fisher to the Houston Rockets for Jordan Hill at the NBA's trade deadline on Thursday.

  • In this photo provided by Red Bull Stratos, Felix Baumgartner prepares to jump during the first manned test flight for Red Bull Stratos over Roswell, N.M. on Thursday, March 15, 2012. Baumgartner is more than halfway toward his goal of setting a world record for the highest jump. A spokesperson says the skydiver took a practice jump from more than 13 miles high over New Mexico. He's aiming for nearly 23 miles in the summer. The record is held by Joe Kittinger who jumped from 19.5 miles in 1960. (AP Photo/Red Bull Stratos, Jay Nemeth)
    Skydiver aims to jump from 23 miles, go supersonic AP - 5 hrs ago

    the Christ the Redeemer statue overlooking Rio de Janeiro, the Millau Viaduct in southern France, the 101-story Taipei 101 in Taiwan. More »Skydiver aims to jump from 23 miles, go supersonic

    In this photo provided by Red Bull Stratos, Felix Baumgartner prepares to jump during the first manned test flight for Red Bull Stratos over Roswell, N.M. on Thursday, March 15, 2012. Baumgartner is more than halfway toward his goal of setting a world record for the highest jump. A spokesperson says the skydiver took a practice jump from more than 13 miles high over New Mexico. He's aiming for nearly 23 miles in the summer. The record is held by Joe Kittinger who jumped from 19.5 miles in 1960. (AP Photo/Red Bull Stratos, Jay Nemeth)

    the Christ the Redeemer statue overlooking Rio de Janeiro, the Millau Viaduct in southern France, the 101-story Taipei 101 in Taiwan.

  • City came back from 2-0 down to win 3-2 on the night
    Manchester misery as United, City crash in Europa League AFP - 5 hrs ago

    Manchester United and Manchester City crashed out of the Europa League, as the English Premier League was muscled into the shadows by Spain, who boast three teams in the quarter-finals. More »Manchester misery as United, City crash in Europa League

    City came back from 2-0 down to win 3-2 on the night

    Manchester United and Manchester City crashed out of the Europa League, as the English Premier League was muscled into the shadows by Spain, who boast three teams in the quarter-finals.

  • Crosby suffered a 10-month lay-off after two blows to the head in January last year
    Crosby returns to the ice for Pens AFP - 6 hrs ago

    Pittsburgh star center Sidney Crosby, out for much of the past 14 months after suffering concussion, returned to NHL action and notched an assist in the Penguins' 5-2 win over the New York Rangers. More »Crosby returns to the ice for Pens

    Crosby suffered a 10-month lay-off after two blows to the head in January last year

    Pittsburgh star center Sidney Crosby, out for much of the past 14 months after suffering concussion, returned to NHL action and notched an assist in the Penguins' 5-2 win over the New York Rangers.

  • Australia's Thorpe swims during the men's 200m Freestyle heats at the 2012 Australian Swimming Championships in Adelaide
    Thorpe clears first hurdle on way to London Reuters - 6 hrs ago

    ADELAIDE (Reuters) - Ian Thorpe raised a collective sigh of relief at the Australian swimming trials on Friday as he eased into the semi-finals of the 200 metres freestyle to keep his London ambitions … More »Thorpe clears first hurdle on way to London

    Australia's Thorpe swims during the men's 200m Freestyle heats at the 2012 Australian Swimming Championships in Adelaide

    ADELAIDE (Reuters) - Ian Thorpe raised a collective sigh of relief at the Australian swimming trials on Friday as he eased into the semi-finals of the 200 metres freestyle to keep his London ambitions on track. Thorpe, whose rushed comeback after five years out of the pool to bid for a third Olympics has captured the public …

  • Padraig Harrington of Ireland hits the ball on the second hole during the second day of the Hong Kong Open golf tournament at the Hong Kong golf club
    Padraig's Day as Harrington fires career-best 61 Reuters - 7 hrs ago

    (Reuters) - Ireland's Padraig Harrington set a course record with a career-low 10-under-par 61 to grab a three-shot lead after the first round of the Transitions Championship on Thursday, sending a signal … More »Padraig's Day as Harrington fires career-best 61

    Padraig Harrington of Ireland hits the ball on the second hole during the second day of the Hong Kong Open golf tournament at the Hong Kong golf club

    (Reuters) - Ireland's Padraig Harrington set a course record with a career-low 10-under-par 61 to grab a three-shot lead after the first round of the Transitions Championship on Thursday, sending a signal that his slump could be behind him. Harrington enjoyed a bogey-free day at the Copperhead Course at Innisbrook in Palm …

  • Sporting's Pereirinha challenges Manchester City's Balotelli during their Europa League soccer match at the Etihad stadium in Manchester
    United and City shown Europa League exit door Reuters - 7 hrs ago

    (Reuters) - Manchester United and Manchester City were bundled out of the Europa League by less glamorous opponents on Thursday as their wretched continental seasons ended in last-16 defeat. Both had parachuted … More »United and City shown Europa League exit door

    Sporting's Pereirinha challenges Manchester City's Balotelli during their Europa League soccer match at the Etihad stadium in Manchester

    (Reuters) - Manchester United and Manchester City were bundled out of the Europa League by less glamorous opponents on Thursday as their wretched continental seasons ended in last-16 defeat. Both had parachuted into the second-tier competition after group-stage exits from the elite Champions League and both boasted much …

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  • Billionaire Doesn't Want 'Holidaying' Kids to Inherit Fortune
    Billionaire Doesn't Want 'Holidaying' Kids to Inherit Fortune ABC News Blogs - 20 hrs ago

    Gina Rinehart just ranked No. 29 on Forbes’ Billionaire List but she probably will not be up for any mother-of-the-year awards. The widowed mother of four is trying … More »Billionaire Doesn't Want 'Holidaying' Kids to Inherit Fortune

    Billionaire Doesn't Want 'Holidaying' Kids to Inherit Fortune

    Gina Rinehart just ranked No. 29 on Forbes’ Billionaire List but she probably will not be up for any mother-of-the-year awards. The widowed mother of four is trying to shut her three eldest children out of their inheritance, calling them slackers and “manifestly unable” to...

  • Customer checks his new iPad after purchasing it at department store in Manhattan, New York
    Apple touches record high as iPad 3 sales run hot Reuters - 7 hrs ago

    HONG KONG/SYDNEY (Reuters) - Apple's new iPad proved to be another hot-seller on Friday, with hundreds queuing at stores across Asia to be the first to get their hands … More »Apple touches record high as iPad 3 sales run hot

    Customer checks his new iPad after purchasing it at department store in Manhattan, New York

    HONG KONG/SYDNEY (Reuters) - Apple's new iPad proved to be another hot-seller on Friday, with hundreds queuing at stores across Asia to be the first to get their hands on the 4G-ready tablet computer as the company's share price hit $600 for the first time. As consumers lined up around city streets to buy the iPad, one …

  • FILE - A currency exchange bureau worker counts US dollars, as Iranian bank notes are seen at right with portrait of late revolutionary founder Ayatollah Khomeini, in downtown Tehran, Iran, in this Wednesday, Dec. 21, 2011 file photo. The SWIFT financial transaction service says it's cutting ties with Iranian banks that are subject to European sanctions.  In a statement Thursday, March 14, 2012, SWIFT,  the banking hub crucial to oil, financial transactions and other trade, said the EU decision "prohibits companies such as SWIFT to continue to provide specialized financial messaging services to EU-sanctioned banks," and the company was forced to act.    (AP Photo/Vahid Salemi, File)
    Iran cut off from global financial system AP - 14 hrs ago

    Dozens of Iranian banks were blocked from doing business with much of the world as the West tightens the financial screws on a country it wants to prevent from developing … More »Iran cut off from global financial system

    FILE - A currency exchange bureau worker counts US dollars, as Iranian bank notes are seen at right with portrait of late revolutionary founder Ayatollah Khomeini, in downtown Tehran, Iran, in this Wednesday, Dec. 21, 2011 file photo. The SWIFT financial transaction service says it's cutting ties with Iranian banks that are subject to European sanctions.  In a statement Thursday, March 14, 2012, SWIFT,  the banking hub crucial to oil, financial transactions and other trade, said the EU decision "prohibits companies such as SWIFT to continue to provide specialized financial messaging services to EU-sanctioned banks," and the company was forced to act.    (AP Photo/Vahid Salemi, File)

    Dozens of Iranian banks were blocked from doing business with much of the world as the West tightens the financial screws on a country it wants to prevent from developing nuclear weapons.

  • U.S. President Obama and British Prime Minister Cameron hold a joint press conference in the Rose Garden of the White House in Washington
    Exclusive: U.S., Britain set to agree on emergency oil stocks release Reuters - 2 hrs 21 mins ago

    LONDON (Reuters) - Britain is poised to cooperate with the United States on a release of strategic oil stocks that is expected within months, two British sources said, … More »Exclusive: U.S., Britain set to agree on emergency oil stocks release

    U.S. President Obama and British Prime Minister Cameron hold a joint press conference in the Rose Garden of the White House in Washington

    LONDON (Reuters) - Britain is poised to cooperate with the United States on a release of strategic oil stocks that is expected within months, two British sources said, in a bid to prevent fuel prices choking economic growth in a U.S. election year. A formal request from the United States to the UK to join forces in a release …

  • Archbishop of Canterbury Rowan Williams reads the Book of Common Prayer in the grounds of Lambeth Palace, London Friday March 16, 2012. Williams says he is stepping down at the end of the year, closing a tumultuous decade as leader of a global Anglican communion sharply divided on issues of sexuality and gender. He announced Friday that he will take up a new post as master of Magdalene College, Cambridge.    (AP Photo/Rebecca Naden/PA Wire)  UNITED KINGDOM OUT
    Rowan Williams to step down as Anglican leader AP - 10 mins ago

    Archbishop of Canterbury Rowan Williams is stepping down at the end of the year, calling an end to a tumultuous decade as leader of a global Anglican Communion that … More »Rowan Williams to step down as Anglican leader

    Archbishop of Canterbury Rowan Williams reads the Book of Common Prayer in the grounds of Lambeth Palace, London Friday March 16, 2012. Williams says he is stepping down at the end of the year, closing a tumultuous decade as leader of a global Anglican communion sharply divided on issues of sexuality and gender. He announced Friday that he will take up a new post as master of Magdalene College, Cambridge.    (AP Photo/Rebecca Naden/PA Wire)  UNITED KINGDOM OUT

    Archbishop of Canterbury Rowan Williams is stepping down at the end of the year, calling an end to a tumultuous decade as leader of a global Anglican Communion that has been sharply divided over sexuality and gender.

  • A Kingfisher Airlines booking counter in the domestic terminal in Mumbai airport
    India's Kingfisher shares jump on hope of recovery AFP - 1 hr 59 mins ago

    Shares of India's cash-strapped Kingfisher Airlines rose nearly seven percent in morning trade Friday, after chairman Vijay Mallya promised a full recovery plan for the … More »India's Kingfisher shares jump on hope of recovery

    A Kingfisher Airlines booking counter in the domestic terminal in Mumbai airport

    Shares of India's cash-strapped Kingfisher Airlines rose nearly seven percent in morning trade Friday, after chairman Vijay Mallya promised a full recovery plan for the carrier.

  • Mary Schapiro testifies before the Senate Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry hearing on Continuing Oversight of the Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act on Capitol Hill in Washington
    SEC releases economic analysis for key swaps rule Reuters - 10 hrs ago

    WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The Securities and Exchange Commission on Thursday released a new economic analysis that will be used to justify a critical final rule that will … More »SEC releases economic analysis for key swaps rule

    Mary Schapiro testifies before the Senate Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry hearing on Continuing Oversight of the Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act on Capitol Hill in Washington

    WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The Securities and Exchange Commission on Thursday released a new economic analysis that will be used to justify a critical final rule that will determine which companies will face new regulations of their derivatives trading. Opponents of new regulations have been successful in overturning SEC rules …

  • This February 2012 photo, provided by National Geographic, shows explorer and filmmaker James Cameron emerging from the hatch of DEEPSEA CHALLENGER during testing of the submersible in Jervis Bay, south of Sydney, Australia. Earth's lost frontier, the deepest part of the oceans where the pressure is like three SUVs sitting on your little toe, is about to be explored first-hand. It's been more than half a century since man dared to plunge that deep. (AP Photo/Mark Thiessen, National Geographic)
    James Cameron, others to explore the real abyss AP - 18 hrs ago

    Earth's lost frontier is about to be explored firsthand after more than half a century. It's a mission to the deepest part of the ocean, so deep that the pressure is … More »James Cameron, others to explore the real abyss

    This February 2012 photo, provided by National Geographic, shows explorer and filmmaker James Cameron emerging from the hatch of DEEPSEA CHALLENGER during testing of the submersible in Jervis Bay, south of Sydney, Australia. Earth's lost frontier, the deepest part of the oceans where the pressure is like three SUVs sitting on your little toe, is about to be explored first-hand. It's been more than half a century since man dared to plunge that deep. (AP Photo/Mark Thiessen, National Geographic)

    Earth's lost frontier is about to be explored firsthand after more than half a century. It's a mission to the deepest part of the ocean, so deep that the pressure is the equivalent of three SUVs sitting on your toe.

  • Protesters gather outside the AIG building in Los Angeles
    Banks eye AIG toxic assets held by NY Fed: WSJ Reuters - 5 mins ago

    (Reuters) - Several banks including Goldman Sachs have shown an interest in buying American International Group Inc's complex and troubled assets tied to the insurer's … More »Banks eye AIG toxic assets held by NY Fed: WSJ

    Protesters gather outside the AIG building in Los Angeles

    (Reuters) - Several banks including Goldman Sachs have shown an interest in buying American International Group Inc's complex and troubled assets tied to the insurer's bailout, the Wall Street Journal said, citing people familiar with the matter. The troubled assets, which are held by the Federal Reserve Bank of New York, …

  • File photo of traders working on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange near the Goldman Sachs stall
    Departing Goldman banker slams "rip-off" culture Reuters - 21 hrs ago

    LONDON/NEW YORK (Reuters) - Goldman Sachs faced an unprecedented assault from one of its own on Wednesday after a banker published a withering resignation letter in the … More »Departing Goldman banker slams "rip-off" culture

    File photo of traders working on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange near the Goldman Sachs stall

    LONDON/NEW YORK (Reuters) - Goldman Sachs faced an unprecedented assault from one of its own on Wednesday after a banker published a withering resignation letter in the New York Times, calling the Wall Street titan a "toxic" place where managing directors referred to their own clients as "muppets." It was the latest blow …

  • A man looks at his mobile next to a Cisco banner at the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona
    Cisco pumps up video offering with $5 billion NDS buy Reuters - 17 hrs ago

    (Reuters) - Cisco Systems made its first major acquisition in over two years with a deal to buy NDS, which develops pay TV software, for $5 billion, aiming to boost its … More »Cisco pumps up video offering with $5 billion NDS buy

    A man looks at his mobile next to a Cisco banner at the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona

    (Reuters) - Cisco Systems made its first major acquisition in over two years with a deal to buy NDS, which develops pay TV software, for $5 billion, aiming to boost its presence in the video communications market. In its biggest acquisition since it bought Norway's videoconferencing company Tandberg for $3.3 billion in …

  • Head of the European Commission's task force on Greece Reichenbach addresses reporters during a news conference in Athens
    IMF approves new Greek bailout, warns on missteps Reuters - 15 hrs ago

    WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The International Monetary Fund on Thursday approved a 28 billion euro ($36.7 billion) bailout for Greece and warned Athens there was no room for … More »IMF approves new Greek bailout, warns on missteps

    Head of the European Commission's task force on Greece Reichenbach addresses reporters during a news conference in Athens

    WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The International Monetary Fund on Thursday approved a 28 billion euro ($36.7 billion) bailout for Greece and warned Athens there was no room for missteps in implementing the economic program. The IMF said it would immediately disburse 1.65 billion euros to the Greek government, part of a broader …

  • Oil near $106 as US denies plan to release crude AP - 3 hrs ago

    Oil prices rose slightly to near $106 a barrel Friday in Asia after the U.S. denied reports it and Britain plan to release some their strategic crude reserves. More »Oil near $106 as US denies plan to release crude

    Oil prices rose slightly to near $106 a barrel Friday in Asia after the U.S. denied reports it and Britain plan to release some their strategic crude reserves.

  • Banks hike fees, cut costs to boost profits Reuters - 15 hrs ago

    (Reuters) - Jack up checking fees for bank customers who don't use direct deposit regularly. Replace tellers with self-service, touch-screen kiosks. Install new chairs … More »Banks hike fees, cut costs to boost profits

    (Reuters) - Jack up checking fees for bank customers who don't use direct deposit regularly. Replace tellers with self-service, touch-screen kiosks. Install new chairs and conference rooms to court well-to-do customers. U.S. bank executives are handing down such orders to replace profits lost to recent regulatory reforms …

  • A security guard keeps watch at the entrance of King David School High School in suburban Johannesburg
    Explosive Goldman exit fuels Volcker rule push Reuters - 10 hrs ago

    WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The Goldman Sachs resignation letter heard around the world has increased pressure on U.S. regulators to quickly put in place a tough version of … More »Explosive Goldman exit fuels Volcker rule push

    A security guard keeps watch at the entrance of King David School High School in suburban Johannesburg

    WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The Goldman Sachs resignation letter heard around the world has increased pressure on U.S. regulators to quickly put in place a tough version of the Volcker rule, that forces Wall Street to stop betting aggressively for its own bottom line. Greg Smith became an overnight sensation when the Goldman …

  • Construction manager Tarasenko purchases the first iPad3 from a store in Sydney
    Apple's 4G iPad debuts early, quietly in Australia Reuters - 17 hrs ago

    SYDNEY/SANFRANCISCO (Reuters) - Apple Inc's new iPad went on sale in Australia early on Friday, greeted by a throng of fans hoping to get hold of a 4G-ready tablet computer … More »Apple's 4G iPad debuts early, quietly in Australia

    Construction manager Tarasenko purchases the first iPad3 from a store in Sydney

    SYDNEY/SANFRANCISCO (Reuters) - Apple Inc's new iPad went on sale in Australia early on Friday, greeted by a throng of fans hoping to get hold of a 4G-ready tablet computer that won good reviews despite stopping short of being called a major innovation. Carrier Telstra stole a march on Apple, commencing sales at just two …

  • A man enters EMI offices in west London
    Universal seen not making initial EMI deal concessions Reuters - 1 hr 3 mins ago

    BRUSSELS (Reuters) - Vivendi's Universal Music is not expected to offer concessions to EU antitrust regulators assessing its bid for EMI's recorded music unit, a person … More »Universal seen not making initial EMI deal concessions

    A man enters EMI offices in west London

    BRUSSELS (Reuters) - Vivendi's Universal Music is not expected to offer concessions to EU antitrust regulators assessing its bid for EMI's recorded music unit, a person familiar with the matter said, a move that would trigger a lengthy investigation of the deal. "Universal is not likely to offer remedies in phase 1, but …

  • Viktor Vekselberg, businessman and President of the Skolkovo Foundation, speaks during an award ceremony in Moscow's Kremlin
    RUSAL selects HK Merc's Cheung as chairman: source Reuters - 59 mins ago

    MOSCOW (Reuters) - The board of RUSAL Plc , the world's largest aluminum company, has elected Barry Cheung of the Hong Kong Mercantile Exchange as its new chairman after … More »RUSAL selects HK Merc's Cheung as chairman: source

    Viktor Vekselberg, businessman and President of the Skolkovo Foundation, speaks during an award ceremony in Moscow's Kremlin

    MOSCOW (Reuters) - The board of RUSAL Plc , the world's largest aluminum company, has elected Barry Cheung of the Hong Kong Mercantile Exchange as its new chairman after billionaire Viktor Vekselberg quit this week, a source close to a shareholder said on Friday. RUSAL, whose chief executive and main owner is rival Russian …

  • To match Special Report AUSTRALIA/LABOUR
    Australian iron ore ports shut as cyclone threatens coast Reuters - 2 hrs 4 mins ago

    SYDNEY (Reuters) - Australia's main iron ore terminals, which are among the largest in the world, were closed on Friday as a cyclone in the Indian Ocean swept toward … More »Australian iron ore ports shut as cyclone threatens coast

    To match Special Report AUSTRALIA/LABOUR

    SYDNEY (Reuters) - Australia's main iron ore terminals, which are among the largest in the world, were closed on Friday as a cyclone in the Indian Ocean swept toward the Pilbara iron ore mining belt coast. Global Miners Rio Tinto and BHP Billiton both have major operations in the area. Supply concerns because of the cyclone …

  • Iceland's Prime Minister Johanna Sigurdardottir speaks to reporters during a news conference in Reykjavik
    Iceland to repay early a fifth of IMF, Nordic loans Reuters - 1 hr 59 mins ago

    STOCKHOLM (Reuters) - The Icelandic government said on Thursday it would repay early a fifth of the billions of dollars of loans it received from the International Monetary … More »Iceland to repay early a fifth of IMF, Nordic loans

    Iceland's Prime Minister Johanna Sigurdardottir speaks to reporters during a news conference in Reykjavik

    STOCKHOLM (Reuters) - The Icelandic government said on Thursday it would repay early a fifth of the billions of dollars of loans it received from the International Monetary fund and its Nordic neighbors in the wake of the collapse of its banking sector in 2008. The early repayment of the loans is a symbolic step for the …

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