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General News Update

Gunman kills Afghan peace council member in Kabul AP - 1 hr 48 mins ago
An assassin armed with a silenced pistol shot dead a top member of the Afghan peace council Sunday at a traffic intersection in the nation's capital, police said. The killing strikes another blow to efforts to negotiate … More »Gunman kills Afghan peace council member in Kabul
An assassin armed with a silenced pistol shot dead a top member of the Afghan peace council Sunday at a traffic intersection in the nation's capital, police said. The killing strikes another blow to efforts to negotiate a political resolution to the decade-long war.
Soldiers shot by Afghan police were British: London AFP - 3 hrs ago
Two soldiers shot dead in southern Afghanistan by local police officers were British, the Ministry of Defence confirmed on Sunday a day after the killings. More »Soldiers shot by Afghan police were British: London
Two soldiers shot dead in southern Afghanistan by local police officers were British, the Ministry of Defence confirmed on Sunday a day after the killings.
Mitt Romney delivers pitch to evangelicals The Ticket - 20 hrs ago
Mitt Romney doubled down on his position against same sex marriage, telling graduates at Liberty University Saturday that marriage between "one man and one woman" is an "enduring institution" that should be defended. Coming … More »Mitt Romney delivers pitch to evangelicals
Mitt Romney doubled down on his position against same sex marriage, telling graduates at Liberty University Saturday that marriage between "one man and one woman" is an "enduring institution" that should be defended. Coming just days after President Obama endorsed the right of gays and lesbians to marry, the comment earned …
Rand Paul: Obama's marriage views can't 'get any gayer' ABC OTUS News - 12 hrs ago
Sen. Rand Paul mocked President Obama’s recent support of gay marriage on Friday, saying he didn’t think Obama’s views “could get any gayer.” “The president recently weighed in on marriage and you know he said his views were … More »Rand Paul: Obama's marriage views can't 'get any gayer'
Sen. Rand Paul mocked President Obama’s recent support of gay marriage on Friday, saying he didn’t think Obama’s views “could get any gayer.” “The president recently weighed in on marriage and you know he said his views were evolving on marriage,” the Kentucky Republican said...
Weary warriors favor Obama Reuters - 5 hrs ago
COLUMBIA, South Carolina (Reuters) - Mack McDowell likes to spend time at the local knife and gun show "drooling over firearms," as he puts it. Retired after 30 years in the U.S. Army, he has lined his study with books on … More »Weary warriors favor Obama
COLUMBIA, South Carolina (Reuters) - Mack McDowell likes to spend time at the local knife and gun show "drooling over firearms," as he puts it. Retired after 30 years in the U.S. Army, he has lined his study with books on war, framed battalion patches from his tours in Iraq and Afghanistan, a John Wayne poster, and an 1861 …
Election in most populous German state likely to produce another setback for Chancellor Merkel AP - 2 hrs 22 mins ago
BERLIN - Germany's most populous state holds an election Sunday, with polls showing good chances of victory for a centre-left regional government that Chancellor Angela Merkel has sought to label as irresponsibly spendth … More »Election in most populous German state likely to produce another setback for Chancellor Merkel
BERLIN - Germany's most populous state holds an election Sunday, with polls showing good chances of victory for a centre-left regional government that Chancellor Angela Merkel has sought to label as irresponsibly spendthrift.
JPMorgan leader's reputation nosedives @ Yahoo! Finance - 10 hrs ago
The reputation that Jamie Dimon honed for decades on Wall Street has been severely damaged in a matter of days. More »JPMorgan leader's reputation nosedives
The reputation that Jamie Dimon honed for decades on Wall Street has been severely damaged in a matter of days.
Punk band arrest at heart of Russia church feud AP - 2 hrs 10 mins ago
The skinny dissident is thrown headfirst into a police van by camouflage-clad officers. Nearby, a dozen bearded men bearing Russian Orthodox crosses and wearing skull-and-crossbones T-shirts cheer on the cops.
Bass player Donald 'Duck' Dunn dies in Tokyo AP - 4 hrs ago
Bass player and songwriter Donald "Duck" Dunn, a member of the Rock 'n' Roll Hall of Fame band Booker T. and the MGs and the Blues Brothers band, has died in Tokyo. He was 70.
Yemeni forces press assault on Qaeda bastion AFP - 1 hr 48 mins ago
Yemen forces pressed on Sunday with an assault to recapture the Al-Qaeda-held southern city of Zinjibar, advancing on two fronts amid air cover in fighting that killed six soldiers in two days, military officials said.
'Limited optimism' after Greek crisis talks AFP - 1 hr 4 mins ago
Greece's Socialist leader Evangelos Venizelos on Sunday said he retained "limited optimism" after talks with the president on whether an emergency government can be formed to avert elections.
Blind China activist Chen says arrested nephew a scapegoat Reuters - 6 hrs ago
BEIJING (Reuters) - Blind Chinese rights activist Chen Guangcheng said on Sunday that a nephew, arrested on charges of attempted murder, was the victim of vengeance by officials incensed at Chen's escape, which cast a global spotlight on his 19 months in house arrest. Chen confirmed reports that his nephew Chen Kegui was …
Daughter: Cuba's Raul Castro backs gay rights AFP - 14 hrs ago
Cuban President Raul Castro backs greater gay rights and ending discrimination against homosexuals, his daughter Mariela, a famed sexologist, said Saturday during a colorful gay rights march in Havana.
Report: 4 killed, 1 injured in Kansas plane crash AP - 9 hrs ago
A small airplane that crashed in southeast Kansas was carrying five people with connections to Oral Roberts University to a Christian youth rally in Iowa, a friend of three of the victims said Saturday.
Calif. FBI agent missing, possibly armed, suicidal AP - 4 hrs ago
Law enforcement officers in Southern California have launched a massive search in rugged mountain terrain for a missing FBI agent who was said to be despondent and possibly suicidal.
40 die in brief but violent Chinese hailstorm AFP - 9 hrs ago
Forty people were killed when a brief but violent hailstorm and torrential rain swept through a mountainous region of northwest China, according to the local government.
Florida governor's top aide resigns amid scrutiny AP - 11 hrs ago
Florida Gov. Rick Scott's chief of staff has abruptly resigned amid news stories examining his job performance and handling of contracts.

Sports News

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Bairstow gets England call for Windies opener AFP - 2 hrs 7 mins ago
Jonathan Bairstow was named in an England Test squad for the first time Sunday when he was included in a 13-man party for the series opener against the West Indies at Lord's starting Thursday. More »Bairstow gets England call for Windies opener
Jonathan Bairstow was named in an England Test squad for the first time Sunday when he was included in a 13-man party for the series opener against the West Indies at Lord's starting Thursday.
Rangers takeover deal accepted AFP - 2 hrs 26 mins ago
Administrators for crisis-hit Scottish giants Rangers have accepted an offer from a consortium headed by former Sheffield United chief executive Charles Green, it was announced Sunday. More »Rangers takeover deal accepted
Administrators for crisis-hit Scottish giants Rangers have accepted an offer from a consortium headed by former Sheffield United chief executive Charles Green, it was announced Sunday.
Premier League season reaches judgement day Reuters - 4 hrs ago
LONDON (Reuters) - A Premier League season full of twists and turns reaches a defining climax on Sunday with Manchester City poised to end a 44-year wait to become English champions. City, eight points … More »Premier League season reaches judgement day
LONDON (Reuters) - A Premier League season full of twists and turns reaches a defining climax on Sunday with Manchester City poised to end a 44-year wait to become English champions. City, eight points behind holders Manchester United in early April, have reeled in their neighbours and head into their finale at home to …
Keita saves Guardiola from season-ending defeat Reuters - 4 hrs ago
MADRID (Reuters) - Seydou Keita saved Pep Guardiola from suffering a defeat in his final La Liga match in charge, heading a stoppage-time equaliser as Barcelona, down to 10 men after a red card for Dani … More »Keita saves Guardiola from season-ending defeat
MADRID (Reuters) - Seydou Keita saved Pep Guardiola from suffering a defeat in his final La Liga match in charge, heading a stoppage-time equaliser as Barcelona, down to 10 men after a red card for Dani Alves, drew 2-2 at Real Betis on Saturday. After three consecutive league titles, Barca finished the campaign second behind …
Fowler makes his move with confident round at Players Reuters - 4 hrs ago
PONTE VEDRA BEACH, Florida (Reuters) - A confident Rickie Fowler made his move at the Players Championship on Saturday by shooting a third round six-under par 66 leaving him two shots behind leader Matt … More »Fowler makes his move with confident round at Players
PONTE VEDRA BEACH, Florida (Reuters) - A confident Rickie Fowler made his move at the Players Championship on Saturday by shooting a third round six-under par 66 leaving him two shots behind leader Matt Kuchar. Fellow American Kuchar was three-under through 14 holes of his round, putting him at 11-under for the tournament. …
Dortmund thrash Bayern in Cup final to win double Reuters - 4 hrs ago
BERLIN (Reuters) - Bundesliga champions Borussia Dortmund further challenged Bayern Munich's hold over German football on Saturday by crushing their rivals 5-2 with a treble by Poland's Robert Lewandowski … More »Dortmund thrash Bayern in Cup final to win double
BERLIN (Reuters) - Bundesliga champions Borussia Dortmund further challenged Bayern Munich's hold over German football on Saturday by crushing their rivals 5-2 with a treble by Poland's Robert Lewandowski to lift the German Cup and land their first double. It was Dortmund's fifth straight win over Bayern, who were at full …
Hamilton stripped of pole in Spain Reuters - 4 hrs ago
BARCELONA (Reuters) - Lewis Hamilton was stripped of pole position at the Spanish Grand Prix on Saturday and sent to the back of the starting grid after his McLaren team failed to put enough fuel in the … More »Hamilton stripped of pole in Spain
BARCELONA (Reuters) - Lewis Hamilton was stripped of pole position at the Spanish Grand Prix on Saturday and sent to the back of the starting grid after his McLaren team failed to put enough fuel in the Briton's car. The governing FIA said its four race stewards had excluded the 2008 Formula One world champion from the …
Force flounder in face of 53-point Sharks attack Reuters - 4 hrs ago
DURBAN (Reuters) - Lwazi Mvovo ran in two of seven tries by the Sharks to inspire his team to an emphatic 53-11 victory over the Western Force in their Super Rugby match at Kings Park on Saturday. The … More »Force flounder in face of 53-point Sharks attack
DURBAN (Reuters) - Lwazi Mvovo ran in two of seven tries by the Sharks to inspire his team to an emphatic 53-11 victory over the Western Force in their Super Rugby match at Kings Park on Saturday. The left wing scored two touchdowns in five minutes early in the second half as the Sharks climbed to sixth in the table by …
Berdych edges Del Potro to reach Madrid Open final Reuters - 4 hrs ago
MADRID (Reuters) - Tomas Berdych reached the final of a Masters event for only the third time when he edged out Juan Martin Del Potro 7-6 7-6 in a gripping claycourt slugfest at the Madrid Open on Saturday. … More »Berdych edges Del Potro to reach Madrid Open final
MADRID (Reuters) - Tomas Berdych reached the final of a Masters event for only the third time when he edged out Juan Martin Del Potro 7-6 7-6 in a gripping claycourt slugfest at the Madrid Open on Saturday. The Czech sixth seed, who won the Paris Masters in 2005 and was runner-up in Miami two years ago, produced edged it …
Puyol will not make Euros, doctors say after surgery Reuters - 4 hrs ago
BARCELONA (Reuters) - Barcelona and Spain defender Carles Puyol will be out of action for around six weeks and miss Euro 2012 after having successful surgery on his injured right knee, doctors confirmed … More »Puyol will not make Euros, doctors say after surgery
BARCELONA (Reuters) - Barcelona and Spain defender Carles Puyol will be out of action for around six weeks and miss Euro 2012 after having successful surgery on his injured right knee, doctors confirmed on Saturday. Described by Spain coach Vicente del Bosque as "part of the team's soul", Puyol had arthroscopic surgery …
Lakers oust Nuggets, Celtics hold off 76ers Reuters - 5 hrs ago
(Reuters) - The Los Angeles Lakers finally put away the Denver Nuggets while the Boston Celtics got their series with the Philadelphia 76ers off to a nervous but successful start on Saturday. The Lakers, … More »Lakers oust Nuggets, Celtics hold off 76ers
(Reuters) - The Los Angeles Lakers finally put away the Denver Nuggets while the Boston Celtics got their series with the Philadelphia 76ers off to a nervous but successful start on Saturday. The Lakers, behind a big men Pau Gasol and Andrew Bynum, eliminated the Nuggets by winning the decisive Game Seven of their Western …
Lakers outlast Nuggets 96-87 in thrilling Game 7 AP - 5 hrs ago
Pau Gasol was consumed by determination, holding off Kenneth Faried with one arm and relentlessly tipping the ball at the hoop with the other in the fourth quarter of Game 7. One, two, three, four — five! … More »Lakers outlast Nuggets 96-87 in thrilling Game 7
Pau Gasol was consumed by determination, holding off Kenneth Faried with one arm and relentlessly tipping the ball at the hoop with the other in the fourth quarter of Game 7. One, two, three, four — five! — offensive rebounds later, the ball finally surrendered and dropped through the hoop.
Lakers edge Nuggets in series decider AFP - 5 hrs ago
The Los Angeles Lakers beat Denver 96-87 to edge their first round series 4-3 and reach the Western Conference semi-finals where they will face Oklahoma City Thunder. More »Lakers edge Nuggets in series decider
The Los Angeles Lakers beat Denver 96-87 to edge their first round series 4-3 and reach the Western Conference semi-finals where they will face Oklahoma City Thunder.
Ferrari seek resurgence in form in Spanish Grand Prix AFP - 7 hrs ago
Two-time world champion Fernando Alonso is aiming to lead a Ferrari fight-back to boost their title bid at his home Spanish Grand Prix this weekend. More »Ferrari seek resurgence in form in Spanish Grand Prix
Two-time world champion Fernando Alonso is aiming to lead a Ferrari fight-back to boost their title bid at his home Spanish Grand Prix this weekend.
Johnson gives Hendrick Motorsports 200th victory AP - 7 hrs ago
Rick Hendrick only got to watch the last 100 miles of the Southern 500. Turns out he saw the best part. More »Johnson gives Hendrick Motorsports 200th victory
Rick Hendrick only got to watch the last 100 miles of the Southern 500. Turns out he saw the best part.
Montpellier set for Lille Ligue 1 title showdown AFP - 8 hrs ago
Montpellier's Ligue 1 title aspirations will be placed under serious scrutiny when they welcome in-form defending champions Lille to Stade de la Mosson for their penultimate game of the season on Sund … More »Montpellier set for Lille Ligue 1 title showdown
Montpellier's Ligue 1 title aspirations will be placed under serious scrutiny when they welcome in-form defending champions Lille to Stade de la Mosson for their penultimate game of the season on Sunday.
Phelps unconcerned after being beaten for second successive day Reuters - 8 hrs ago
(Reuters) - Michael Phelps was given another reminder of how far he has to go to get back to his best form when he was beaten in one of his favorite events on Saturday. Competing at the Charlotte Grand … More »Phelps unconcerned after being beaten for second successive day
(Reuters) - Michael Phelps was given another reminder of how far he has to go to get back to his best form when he was beaten in one of his favorite events on Saturday. Competing at the Charlotte Grand Prix, one of the final lead-up events before next month's United States Olympic trials, Phelps came second to China's Wu …
LeBron James wins 3rd NBA MVP award AP - 8 hrs ago
LeBron James spent two days trying to figure out the right words. An assistant jotted some ideas on notecards, which were ignored. So when the moment came to deliver his MVP acceptance speech, James spoke … More »LeBron James wins 3rd NBA MVP award
LeBron James spent two days trying to figure out the right words. An assistant jotted some ideas on notecards, which were ignored. So when the moment came to deliver his MVP acceptance speech, James spoke emotionally about family, charity, history and what the Miami Heat organization means to him.
Rangers hold off Caps 2-1 in Game 7 AP - 8 hrs ago
Henrik Lundqvist went from shaking his head in disgust to raising his arms in celebration when time finally ran out on the Washington Capitals. More »Rangers hold off Caps 2-1 in Game 7
Henrik Lundqvist went from shaking his head in disgust to raising his arms in celebration when time finally ran out on the Washington Capitals.
Garnett (29, 11) leads Celtics past 76ers, 92-91 AP - 9 hrs ago
Rajon Rondo has made dozens of last-second dashes to the basket. More »Garnett (29, 11) leads Celtics past 76ers, 92-91
Rajon Rondo has made dozens of last-second dashes to the basket.
Rondo shines as Celtics edge Sixers in NBA playoffs AFP - 9 hrs ago
Rajon Rondo posted his eighth career playoff triple-double as the Boston Celtics edged the Philadelphia 76ers 92-91 in game one of the Eastern Conference series. More »Rondo shines as Celtics edge Sixers in NBA playoffs
Rajon Rondo posted his eighth career playoff triple-double as the Boston Celtics edged the Philadelphia 76ers 92-91 in game one of the Eastern Conference series.
Cuba's Robles fourth in Puerto Rico track meet AFP - 9 hrs ago
Cuba's Dayron Robles, the reigning Olympic champion and world record-holder in the 110-meter hurdles, finished fourth in a track meet at Puerto Rico. More »Cuba's Robles fourth in Puerto Rico track meet
Cuba's Dayron Robles, the reigning Olympic champion and world record-holder in the 110-meter hurdles, finished fourth in a track meet at Puerto Rico.
Rangers edge Capitals to advance in NHL playoffs AFP - 9 hrs ago
Brad Richards and Michael Del Zotto each scored goals and Henrik Lundqvist made 22 saves to lead the New York Rangers over Washington 2-1 and into the NHL Eastern Conference finals. More »Rangers edge Capitals to advance in NHL playoffs
Brad Richards and Michael Del Zotto each scored goals and Henrik Lundqvist made 22 saves to lead the New York Rangers over Washington 2-1 and into the NHL Eastern Conference finals.
Rangers beat Caps to reach Conference final Reuters - 9 hrs ago
NEW YORK (Reuters) - The New York Rangers, roared on by a boisterous Madison Square Garden crowd starved of success, beat the Washington Capitals 2-1 on Saturday to advance to the Eastern Conference finals, … More »Rangers beat Caps to reach Conference final
NEW YORK (Reuters) - The New York Rangers, roared on by a boisterous Madison Square Garden crowd starved of success, beat the Washington Capitals 2-1 on Saturday to advance to the Eastern Conference finals, the penultimate stage of the Stanley Cup playoffs.
Five-goal Dortmund blast Bayern to clinch double AFP - 9 hrs ago
Bundesliga champions Borussia Dortmund blasted Champions League finalists Bayern Munich 5-2 in the German Cup final to claim the first domestic double in their 103-year history. More »Five-goal Dortmund blast Bayern to clinch double
Bundesliga champions Borussia Dortmund blasted Champions League finalists Bayern Munich 5-2 in the German Cup final to claim the first domestic double in their 103-year history.

Business News

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East Asian powers agree on trade pact talks Reuters - 4 hrs ago
BEIJING (Reuters) - China, Japan and South Korea agreed at a summit on Sunday to launch negotiations for a three-way free trade pact they said could help fend off global … More »East Asian powers agree on trade pact talks
BEIJING (Reuters) - China, Japan and South Korea agreed at a summit on Sunday to launch negotiations for a three-way free trade pact they said could help fend off global economic chills, but the talks are expected to be long and difficult because of decades of rivalry. The three nations are major traders, and together accounted …
Kwok graft case back in spotlight in Hong Kong Reuters - 3 hrs ago
HONG KONG (Reuters) - Sun Hung Kai Properties board member Thomas Chan is set to return for bail renewal at Hong Kong's anti-corruption agency on Monday in a widening … More »Kwok graft case back in spotlight in Hong Kong
HONG KONG (Reuters) - Sun Hung Kai Properties board member Thomas Chan is set to return for bail renewal at Hong Kong's anti-corruption agency on Monday in a widening graft scandal involving one of Asia's richest families. Chan was the first person named in the probe that has shocked shareholders and the business community …
Abu Dhabi fund Aabar now owns 53-percent stake in Arabtec Reuters - 4 hrs ago
DUBAI (Reuters) - Abu Dhabi fund Aabar Investments has acquired a 53-percent stake in Arabtec Holding , a market official said on Sunday, effectively taking control of … More »Abu Dhabi fund Aabar now owns 53-percent stake in Arabtec
DUBAI (Reuters) - Abu Dhabi fund Aabar Investments has acquired a 53-percent stake in Arabtec Holding , a market official said on Sunday, effectively taking control of the builder after a failed $1.7 billion bid two years ago. The state-owned fund, which owns stakes in high-profile names such as German carmaker Daimler …
Chevron signs LNG deal with Tohoku Electric Reuters - 8 hrs ago
ADELAIDE (Reuters) - Chevron Corp has signed a preliminary agreement to sell Japan's Tohoku Electric one million tonnes of liquefied natural gas per year for 20 years, … More »Chevron signs LNG deal with Tohoku Electric
ADELAIDE (Reuters) - Chevron Corp has signed a preliminary agreement to sell Japan's Tohoku Electric one million tonnes of liquefied natural gas per year for 20 years, the U.S. oil major said on Sunday. The gas will come from its Wheatstone plant in Australia, Roy Krzywosinski, Chevron Austalia's managing director told …
BMW CFO says may increase future dividends: report Reuters - Sat, May 12, 2012
BERLIN (Reuters) - BMW , the world's biggest luxury car maker, may increase dividends to as much as 40 percent of profit in coming years if earnings continue to rise, … More »BMW CFO says may increase future dividends: report
BERLIN (Reuters) - BMW , the world's biggest luxury car maker, may increase dividends to as much as 40 percent of profit in coming years if earnings continue to rise, Frankfurter Allgemeine Sonntagszeitung reported on Saturday, citing Chief Financial Officer Friedrich Eichiner. Munich-based BMW aims to pay out "between …
JPMorgan $2 billion loss hits shares, credit, image Reuters - 15 hrs ago
NEW YORK/LONDON (Reuters) - JPMorgan Chase & Co lost $15 billion in market value and a notch in its credit ratings on Friday while a chorus of regulators and politicians … More »JPMorgan $2 billion loss hits shares, credit, image
NEW YORK/LONDON (Reuters) - JPMorgan Chase & Co lost $15 billion in market value and a notch in its credit ratings on Friday while a chorus of regulators and politicians reacted to its surprise $2 billion trading loss by demanding stiffer oversight for the banking industry. The loss by one of Wall Street's most respected …
New ECB policymaker champions growth goals Reuters - Sat, May 12, 2012
NICOSIA (Reuters) - The EU's fiscal pact, intended to deter governments from running up more debt, should be supplemented with action to stimulate growth, new European … More »New ECB policymaker champions growth goals
NICOSIA (Reuters) - The EU's fiscal pact, intended to deter governments from running up more debt, should be supplemented with action to stimulate growth, new European Central Bank policymaker Panicos Demetriades said on Saturday. "A strong safety net over employment and the living standards of citizens will put a stop …
Indonesia airline boom raises new safety questions AP - 7 hrs ago
Dozens of fledgling airlines that have sprung up to serve Indonesia's island-hopping new middle class could jeopardize the archipelago's recently improved safety reputation, … More »Indonesia airline boom raises new safety questions
Dozens of fledgling airlines that have sprung up to serve Indonesia's island-hopping new middle class could jeopardize the archipelago's recently improved safety reputation, aviation experts say.
China, SKorea, Japan try to ease NKorea tensions AP - 5 hrs ago
The leaders of China, South Korea and Japan said Sunday that they will work together to try to calm tensions on the Korean peninsula. The three largest East Asian economies … More »China, SKorea, Japan try to ease NKorea tensions
The leaders of China, South Korea and Japan said Sunday that they will work together to try to calm tensions on the Korean peninsula. The three largest East Asian economies also took steps toward deepening their economic ties by laying the groundwork for a regional free trade area.
California facing higher $16 billion shortfall AP - 8 hrs ago
California's budget deficit has swelled to a projected $16 billion — much larger than had been predicted just months ago — and will force severe cuts to schools and … More »California facing higher $16 billion shortfall
California's budget deficit has swelled to a projected $16 billion — much larger than had been predicted just months ago — and will force severe cuts to schools and public safety if voters fail to approve tax increases in November, Gov. Jerry Brown said Saturday.
Nigeria fines 4 mobile phone carriers $7.3M AP - 1 hr 18 mins ago
Nigeria has fined four mobile phone carriers a total of $7.3 million over poor service and call quality in Africa's dominant market. More »Nigeria fines 4 mobile phone carriers $7.3M
Nigeria has fined four mobile phone carriers a total of $7.3 million over poor service and call quality in Africa's dominant market.
Gas drillers wrangle over NY limitations, bans AP - 18 hrs ago
With all the restrictions in proposed state regulations and local bans, gas companies say about half of their lease holdings in the lucrative Marcellus Shale region … More »Gas drillers wrangle over NY limitations, bans
With all the restrictions in proposed state regulations and local bans, gas companies say about half of their lease holdings in the lucrative Marcellus Shale region in New York state will be off-limits or inaccessible to drilling if the state gives the green light to developers this year.
Is Europe a safe place to buy? Not exactly AP - Fri, May 11, 2012
It often pays to zig when everybody else zags. If you were brave enough to put cash into the stock market three years ago — and very few small investors were — you've … More »Is Europe a safe place to buy? Not exactly
It often pays to zig when everybody else zags. If you were brave enough to put cash into the stock market three years ago — and very few small investors were — you've doubled your money.
Indonesia teams scour ravine for plane's black box AP - 5 hrs ago
Indonesian special forces and professional climbers scaled down a treacherous ravine on a volcano face Sunday in search of the missing flight recorder that could explain … More »Indonesia teams scour ravine for plane's black box
Indonesian special forces and professional climbers scaled down a treacherous ravine on a volcano face Sunday in search of the missing flight recorder that could explain the deadly crash of a Russian-made jetliner.
Greek president in final bid to broker coalition AP - 1 hr 42 mins ago
Greece's president convened the crisis-struck country's wrangling politicians Sunday in a final bid to broker an agreement for a coalition government and avoid new elections … More »Greek president in final bid to broker coalition
Greece's president convened the crisis-struck country's wrangling politicians Sunday in a final bid to broker an agreement for a coalition government and avoid new elections that will prolong the political uncertainty and threaten the country's euro membership.
After JPMorgan loss, a call for stricter oversight AP - Sat, May 12, 2012
JPMorgan Chase faces intense criticism for claiming that a surprise $2 billion loss by one of its trading groups was the result of a sloppy but well-intentioned strategy … More »After JPMorgan loss, a call for stricter oversight
JPMorgan Chase faces intense criticism for claiming that a surprise $2 billion loss by one of its trading groups was the result of a sloppy but well-intentioned strategy to manage financial risk.
Q&A on surprise $2B trading loss at JPMorgan AP - Fri, May 11, 2012
How can a bank lose $2 billion in six weeks? More »Q&A on surprise $2B trading loss at JPMorgan
How can a bank lose $2 billion in six weeks?
Greece's Tsipras refuses to join pro-bailout gov't AP - 25 mins ago
Greek radical left leader Alexis Tsipras says he will not join or support a pro-bailout coalition government, saying he cannot agree to what he terms a mistake. His … More »Greece's Tsipras refuses to join pro-bailout gov't
Greek radical left leader Alexis Tsipras says he will not join or support a pro-bailout coalition government, saying he cannot agree to what he terms a mistake. His continued refusal makes new elections in the crisis-struck country more likely.
Facebook IPO has halo effect for venture capitalists Reuters - 26 mins ago
SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - For the handful of venture capitalists who backed Facebook in its early days, a huge financial payoff is not the only thing they may be celebrating … More »Facebook IPO has halo effect for venture capitalists
SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - For the handful of venture capitalists who backed Facebook in its early days, a huge financial payoff is not the only thing they may be celebrating when the company goes public later this week. In a business in which the best investment opportunities flow to a small number of firms with big reputations, …
Etisalat Nigeria: lack of power, sabotage affects service Reuters - 33 mins ago
DUBAI (Reuters) - Etisalat Nigeria, an affiliate of the No. 2 Gulf Arab operator Etisalat, said a lack of reliable electricity and sabotage were to blame for poor service … More »Etisalat Nigeria: lack of power, sabotage affects service
DUBAI (Reuters) - Etisalat Nigeria, an affiliate of the No. 2 Gulf Arab operator Etisalat, said a lack of reliable electricity and sabotage were to blame for poor service after the regulator fined telecom firms for failing to meet quality targets. Etisalat Nigeria, Airtel Nigeria, Globacom and MTN Nigeria, a unit of South's …

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Quotes of the Day

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

The report of my death was an exaggeration.: Mark Twain (1835 - 1910), New York Journal, June 2, 1897
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If you aren't fired with enthusiasm, you will be fired with enthusiasm.: Vince Lombardi (1913 - 1970)
Americans detest all lies except lies spoken in public or printed lies.: Edgar Watson Howe (1853 - 1937)
That's the secret to life... replace one worry with another....: Charles M. Schulz (1922 - 2000), Charlie Brown
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