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  • Montpellier's Nikola Karabatic is seen in action during his team's Ligue 1 handball match in Paris
    Karabatic denies betting on game under investigation Reuters - 1 hr 29 mins ago

    MONTPELLIER, France (Reuters) - France's Olympic champion Nikola Karabatic, under formal investigation for fraud amid a match-fixing scandal, has denied betting on the handball game at the centre of the … More »Karabatic denies betting on game under investigation

    Montpellier's Nikola Karabatic is seen in action during his team's Ligue 1 handball match in Paris

    MONTPELLIER, France (Reuters) - France's Olympic champion Nikola Karabatic, under formal investigation for fraud amid a match-fixing scandal, has denied betting on the handball game at the centre of the affair. Montpellier player Karabatic was placed under formal investigation on Tuesday, two days after he was arrested …

  • BATE Borisov's players, staff and supporters celebrate victory over Bayern Munich after their Champion's League Group F soccer match in Minsk's Dinamo Stadium
    BATE Borisov stun Bayern, Chelsea win easily Reuters - 1 hr 32 mins ago

    LONDON (Reuters) - Belarussian side BATE Borisov caused one of the biggest shocks ever seen in the Champions League when they stunned last season's beaten finalists Bayern Munich 3-1 on Tuesday. The other … More »BATE Borisov stun Bayern, Chelsea win easily

    BATE Borisov's players, staff and supporters celebrate victory over Bayern Munich after their Champion's League Group F soccer match in Minsk's Dinamo Stadium

    LONDON (Reuters) - Belarussian side BATE Borisov caused one of the biggest shocks ever seen in the Champions League when they stunned last season's beaten finalists Bayern Munich 3-1 on Tuesday. The other likely title contenders all won with European champions Chelsea easily beating FC Nordsjaelland 4-0 away while Barcelona …

  • Georgian Dream coalition leader Bidzina Ivanishvili speaks during a news conference at his office in Tbilisi
    Russia hopes Georgian election will help normalize relations Reuters - 1 hr 35 mins ago

    MOSCOW (Reuters) - Russia's Foreign Ministry hopes Monday's parliamentary election in Georgia, won by billionaire Bidzina Ivanishvili's Georgian Dream coalition, will help normalize the country's relations … More »Russia hopes Georgian election will help normalize relations

    Georgian Dream coalition leader Bidzina Ivanishvili speaks during a news conference at his office in Tbilisi

    MOSCOW (Reuters) - Russia's Foreign Ministry hopes Monday's parliamentary election in Georgia, won by billionaire Bidzina Ivanishvili's Georgian Dream coalition, will help normalize the country's relations with neighbors, it said in a statement on Wednesday. "It is obvious that Georgian society has voted for changes. We …

  • St. Louis Cardinals' Matt Holliday is congratulated by manager Mike Matheny, left, and hitting coach Mark McGwire, right, after driving in a run with a sacrifice fly during the  first inning of a baseball game against the Cincinnati Reds on Tuesday, Oct. 2, 2012, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/St. Louis Post-Dispatch, Chris Lee) EDWARDSVILLE INTELLIGENCER OUT; THE ALTON TELEGRAPH OUT.
    Cardinals clinch baseball's last postseason berth AP - 4 hrs ago

    Rather than spraying champagne in every direction, the defending World Series champions talked about holding a subdued party if they squeezed into the postseason. More »Cardinals clinch baseball's last postseason berth

    St. Louis Cardinals' Matt Holliday is congratulated by manager Mike Matheny, left, and hitting coach Mark McGwire, right, after driving in a run with a sacrifice fly during the  first inning of a baseball game against the Cincinnati Reds on Tuesday, Oct. 2, 2012, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/St. Louis Post-Dispatch, Chris Lee) EDWARDSVILLE INTELLIGENCER OUT; THE ALTON TELEGRAPH OUT.

    Rather than spraying champagne in every direction, the defending World Series champions talked about holding a subdued party if they squeezed into the postseason.

  • FILE - In this Sept. 12, 2012 file photo, former heavyweight boxing champion Mike Tyson speaks a press conference at the 19th Credit Lyonnais Securities Asia (CLSA) investors Forum at a hotel in Hong Kong. In a reversal, Mike Tyson has been denied entry to the country whose indigenous Maori people he says inspired his facial tattoo. New Zealand authorities on Wednesday, Oct. 3, 2012 canceled an entry visa for the former heavyweight boxing champion and convicted rapist, days after the prime minister spoke out against his planned visit. (AP Photo/Vincent Yu, File)
    New Zealand bars Mike Tyson as tour debacle looms AP - 4 hrs ago

    New Zealand canceled a visa for Mike Tyson on Wednesday because of his rape conviction, saying it reversed its earlier approval because a charity that would have benefited from his appearance says it … More »New Zealand bars Mike Tyson as tour debacle looms

    FILE - In this Sept. 12, 2012 file photo, former heavyweight boxing champion Mike Tyson speaks a press conference at the 19th Credit Lyonnais Securities Asia (CLSA) investors Forum at a hotel in Hong Kong. In a reversal, Mike Tyson has been denied entry to the country whose indigenous Maori people he says inspired his facial tattoo. New Zealand authorities on Wednesday, Oct. 3, 2012 canceled an entry visa for the former heavyweight boxing champion and convicted rapist, days after the prime minister spoke out against his planned visit. (AP Photo/Vincent Yu, File)

    New Zealand canceled a visa for Mike Tyson on Wednesday because of his rape conviction, saying it reversed its earlier approval because a charity that would have benefited from his appearance says it wants nothing to do with the former heavyweight boxing champion.

  • FILE - In this Aug. 2, 2011, file photo, Chicago Bears wide receiver Sam Hurd watches teammates practice during NFL football training camp at Olivet Nazarene University in Bourbonnais, Ill.  A cousin of Hurd has agreed to plead guilty in a federal drug conspiracy case involving the former NFL receiver.  (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh, File)
    Ex-NFL WR appears in court again on drug case AP - 5 hrs ago

    Former NFL wide receiver Sam Hurd, whose young career was brought to a halt by accusations that he tried to buy cocaine and marijuana last season, is scheduled to appear in court Wednesday on new cha … More »Ex-NFL WR appears in court again on drug case

    FILE - In this Aug. 2, 2011, file photo, Chicago Bears wide receiver Sam Hurd watches teammates practice during NFL football training camp at Olivet Nazarene University in Bourbonnais, Ill.  A cousin of Hurd has agreed to plead guilty in a federal drug conspiracy case involving the former NFL receiver.  (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh, File)

    Former NFL wide receiver Sam Hurd, whose young career was brought to a halt by accusations that he tried to buy cocaine and marijuana last season, is scheduled to appear in court Wednesday on new charges.

  • Detroit Tigers players celebrate following a baseball game against the Kansas City Royals at Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City, Mo., Monday, Oct. 1, 2012. The Tigers defeated the Royals 6-3 and clinched the AL Central title. (AP Photo/Orlin Wagner)
    Postseason Scenarios AP - 5 hrs ago

    Baseball's post-season scenarios with one day left in the regular season: More »Postseason Scenarios

    Detroit Tigers players celebrate following a baseball game against the Kansas City Royals at Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City, Mo., Monday, Oct. 1, 2012. The Tigers defeated the Royals 6-3 and clinched the AL Central title. (AP Photo/Orlin Wagner)

    Baseball's post-season scenarios with one day left in the regular season:

  • Members of the Los Angeles Dodgers watch from the dugout during the ninth inning of their baseball game against the San Francisco Giants, Tuesday, Oct. 2, 2012, in Los Angeles. The Giants won the game 4-3. With that loss, the Dodgers were eliminated from playoff contention. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)
    Dodgers eliminated from playoff contention AP - 5 hrs ago

    A must-win game turned into a job the Los Angeles Dodgers couldn't get done. More »Dodgers eliminated from playoff contention

    Members of the Los Angeles Dodgers watch from the dugout during the ninth inning of their baseball game against the San Francisco Giants, Tuesday, Oct. 2, 2012, in Los Angeles. The Giants won the game 4-3. With that loss, the Dodgers were eliminated from playoff contention. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

    A must-win game turned into a job the Los Angeles Dodgers couldn't get done.

  • St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Carpenter delivers a pitch to a Cincinnati Reds batter during the first inning of their MLB National League baseball game in St. Louis
    Cards reach playoffs, AL West goes to the wire Reuters - 5 hrs ago

    (Reuters) - The St Louis Cardinals clinched the National League's final playoff spot despite losing on Tuesday after the Los Angeles Dodgers were officially eliminated from contention with a home defeat … More »Cards reach playoffs, AL West goes to the wire

    St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Carpenter delivers a pitch to a Cincinnati Reds batter during the first inning of their MLB National League baseball game in St. Louis

    (Reuters) - The St Louis Cardinals clinched the National League's final playoff spot despite losing on Tuesday after the Los Angeles Dodgers were officially eliminated from contention with a home defeat to the San Francisco Giants. Over in the American League, the Oakland Athletics continued their improbable late-season …

  • St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Chris Carpenter throws during the first inning of a baseball game against the Cincinnati Reds, Tuesday, Oct. 2, 2012, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)
    Cardinals lose but clinch playoff spot anyway AP - 6 hrs ago

    Once again, the St. Louis Cardinals gazed at the big-screen TVs, hoping for a little help. Unlike the previous night, there weren't any plans for a late-night victory party. More »Cardinals lose but clinch playoff spot anyway

    St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Chris Carpenter throws during the first inning of a baseball game against the Cincinnati Reds, Tuesday, Oct. 2, 2012, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)

    Once again, the St. Louis Cardinals gazed at the big-screen TVs, hoping for a little help. Unlike the previous night, there weren't any plans for a late-night victory party.

  • Oakland Athletics' Travis Blackley works against the Texas Rangers in the first inning of a baseball game, Tuesday, Oct. 2, 2012, in Oakland, Calif. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)
    A's forge 1st-place tie with 3-1 win over Rangers AP - 6 hrs ago

    After erasing what once appeared to be an insurmountable deficit, it has come down to this for the Oakland Athletics — one game against the Texas Rangers to decide the AL West title. More »A's forge 1st-place tie with 3-1 win over Rangers

    Oakland Athletics' Travis Blackley works against the Texas Rangers in the first inning of a baseball game, Tuesday, Oct. 2, 2012, in Oakland, Calif. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)

    After erasing what once appeared to be an insurmountable deficit, it has come down to this for the Oakland Athletics — one game against the Texas Rangers to decide the AL West title.

  • Detroit Tigers third baseman Miguel Cabrera (24) points to the crowd following a baseball game against the Kansas City Royals at Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City, Mo., Monday, Oct. 1, 2012. The Tigers defeated the Royals 6-3 and clinched the AL Central title. (AP Photo/Orlin Wagner)
    Tigers' Cabrera in pursuit of Triple Crown AP - 6 hrs ago

    Miguel Cabrera sat in front of his locker in the corner of the visiting clubhouse at Kauffman Stadium on Tuesday, bantering in Spanish at a table full of teammates. More »Tigers' Cabrera in pursuit of Triple Crown

    Detroit Tigers third baseman Miguel Cabrera (24) points to the crowd following a baseball game against the Kansas City Royals at Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City, Mo., Monday, Oct. 1, 2012. The Tigers defeated the Royals 6-3 and clinched the AL Central title. (AP Photo/Orlin Wagner)

    Miguel Cabrera sat in front of his locker in the corner of the visiting clubhouse at Kauffman Stadium on Tuesday, bantering in Spanish at a table full of teammates.

  • South Africa's Steven Pienaar speaks during an interview following the launch of Puma's kits for nine African national soccer teams at the Design Museum in London
    Pienaar quits South Africa team Reuters - 6 hrs ago

    JOHANNESBURG (Reuters) - South Africa captain Steven Pienaar announced his retirement from international football on Tuesday. It was a major blow for the country who are hosting the upcoming African Nations … More »Pienaar quits South Africa team

    South Africa's Steven Pienaar speaks during an interview following the launch of Puma's kits for nine African national soccer teams at the Design Museum in London

    JOHANNESBURG (Reuters) - South Africa captain Steven Pienaar announced his retirement from international football on Tuesday. It was a major blow for the country who are hosting the upcoming African Nations Cup and were already struggling with a list of long-term injuries to key players. ...

  • Manchester United's Robin van Persie aknowledges supporters after the Champions League Group H soccer match against CFR Cluj in Cluj-Napoca
    Van Persie double gives Manchester United victory Reuters - 6 hrs ago

    CLUJ, Romania (Reuters) - Robin van Persie has wasted little time in becoming an Old Trafford favourite after swapping Arsenal for Manchester United and he continued his hot scoring streak in a 2-1 Champions … More »Van Persie double gives Manchester United victory

    Manchester United's Robin van Persie aknowledges supporters after the Champions League Group H soccer match against CFR Cluj in Cluj-Napoca

    CLUJ, Romania (Reuters) - Robin van Persie has wasted little time in becoming an Old Trafford favourite after swapping Arsenal for Manchester United and he continued his hot scoring streak in a 2-1 Champions League win at CFR Cluj on Tuesday. The prolific Dutch international striker made it seven goals since joining United …

  • Jamaica's Blake competes in the women's 4x400 metres relay final at the Central American and Caribbean games in Mayaguez
    Two Jamaican athletes face discipline for doping Reuters - 6 hrs ago

    KINGSTON, Jamaica (Reuters) - Two Jamaican athletes, including 4x400 metres relay pool member Dominique Blake, are facing disciplinary action after testing positive for doping. A preliminary hearing began … More »Two Jamaican athletes face discipline for doping

    Jamaica's Blake competes in the women's 4x400 metres relay final at the Central American and Caribbean games in Mayaguez

    KINGSTON, Jamaica (Reuters) - Two Jamaican athletes, including 4x400 metres relay pool member Dominique Blake, are facing disciplinary action after testing positive for doping. A preliminary hearing began in Kingston, Jamaica, on Tuesday for Blake and national 800 metres champion Ricardo Cunningham over doping violations …

  • India's Lakshmipathy Balaji celebrates after dismissing South Africa's Morne Morkel as India won the ICC World Twenty20 Super 8 cricket match against South Africa by one run at the R Premadasa Stadium in Colombo
    India fail to reach semis, Pakistan through Reuters - 7 hrs ago

    COLOMBO (Reuters) - India failed to reach the World Twenty20 semi-finals despite beating South Africa by one run in a gripping final Super Eight Group Two match on Tuesday. A total of 152 for six was not … More »India fail to reach semis, Pakistan through

    India's Lakshmipathy Balaji celebrates after dismissing South Africa's Morne Morkel as India won the ICC World Twenty20 Super 8 cricket match against South Africa by one run at the R Premadasa Stadium in Colombo

    COLOMBO (Reuters) - India failed to reach the World Twenty20 semi-finals despite beating South Africa by one run in a gripping final Super Eight Group Two match on Tuesday. A total of 152 for six was not enough for India because in the 17th over South Africa, who were also eliminated, passed the target of 121 that ensured …

  • Barcelona's captain Carles Puyol attends a news conference at Joan Gamper training camp, near Barcelona
    Barca's Puyol dislocates elbow, out of Clasico Reuters - 7 hrs ago

    LISBON (Reuters) - Barcelona centre back Carles Puyol was taken to hospital after dislocating his left elbow in their 2-0 Champions League Group G win at Benfica on Tuesday and will miss Sunday's 'El Clasico' … More »Barca's Puyol dislocates elbow, out of Clasico

    Barcelona's captain Carles Puyol attends a news conference at Joan Gamper training camp, near Barcelona

    LISBON (Reuters) - Barcelona centre back Carles Puyol was taken to hospital after dislocating his left elbow in their 2-0 Champions League Group G win at Benfica on Tuesday and will miss Sunday's 'El Clasico' against Real Madrid at the Nou Camp. The Spain international, playing his first match since recovering from a knee …

  • New York Yankees' Alex Rodriguez, left, embraces Raul Ibanez after Ibanez hit a 12th inning, walk-off RBI single to give the Yankees a 4-3 win in their baseball game against the Boston Red Sox at Yankee Stadium in New York, Tuesday, Oct. 2, 2012. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)
    Ibanez rallies Yankees to win, New York holds lead AP - 7 hrs ago

    Raul Ibanez and the New York Yankees are quite fond of their position — leaving the chasing to the Birds. More »Ibanez rallies Yankees to win, New York holds lead

    New York Yankees' Alex Rodriguez, left, embraces Raul Ibanez after Ibanez hit a 12th inning, walk-off RBI single to give the Yankees a 4-3 win in their baseball game against the Boston Red Sox at Yankee Stadium in New York, Tuesday, Oct. 2, 2012. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)

    Raul Ibanez and the New York Yankees are quite fond of their position — leaving the chasing to the Birds.

  • Oakland Athletics' Travis Blackley works against the Texas Rangers in the first inning of a baseball game, Tuesday, Oct. 2, 2012, in Oakland, Calif. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)
    A's forge 1st-place tie with 3-1 win vs. Rangers AP - 7 hrs ago

    Travis Blackley allowed one run over six innings in a strong bounce-back performance that helped the Oakland Athletics move into a first-place tie in the AL West with Texas and set up a one-game showdown … More »A's forge 1st-place tie with 3-1 win vs. Rangers

    Oakland Athletics' Travis Blackley works against the Texas Rangers in the first inning of a baseball game, Tuesday, Oct. 2, 2012, in Oakland, Calif. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)

    Travis Blackley allowed one run over six innings in a strong bounce-back performance that helped the Oakland Athletics move into a first-place tie in the AL West with Texas and set up a one-game showdown for the division title with a 3-1 victory over the Rangers on Tuesday night.

  • New York Jets wide receiver Santonio Holmes (10) gestures to fans as he is carted off the field after being injured during the second half of an NFL football game against the San Francisco 49ers Sunday, Sept. 30, 2012, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
    New York Jets wide receiver Santonio Holmes (10) gestures to fans as he is carted off the field after being injured during the second half of an NFL football game against the San Francisco 49ers Sunday, Sept. 30, 2012, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)

    First, Darrelle Revis. Now, Santonio Holmes.

  • Miami Marlins' Adam Greensberg swings at the third strike against the New York Mets during the sixth inning of a baseball game in Miami, Tuesday, Oct. 2, 2012. (AP Photo/Alan Diaz)
    Marlins beat Mets 4-3 in 11 innings AP - 8 hrs ago

    New York Mets knuckleballer R.A. Dickey's best season yet ended with a no-decision and some surprising news: He'll have surgery Oct. 18. More »Marlins beat Mets 4-3 in 11 innings

    Miami Marlins' Adam Greensberg swings at the third strike against the New York Mets during the sixth inning of a baseball game in Miami, Tuesday, Oct. 2, 2012. (AP Photo/Alan Diaz)

    New York Mets knuckleballer R.A. Dickey's best season yet ended with a no-decision and some surprising news: He'll have surgery Oct. 18.

  • Cincinnati Reds starting pitcher Mat Latos throws during the first inning of a baseball game against the St. Louis Cardinals, Tuesday, Oct. 2, 2012, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)
    Reds deny Cardinals 3-1, keep magic number at 1 AP - 8 hrs ago

    Once again, the St. Louis Cardinals gazed at the big-screen TVs, hoping for a little help. Unlike the previous night, there weren't any plans for a late-night victory party. More »Reds deny Cardinals 3-1, keep magic number at 1

    Cincinnati Reds starting pitcher Mat Latos throws during the first inning of a baseball game against the St. Louis Cardinals, Tuesday, Oct. 2, 2012, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)

    Once again, the St. Louis Cardinals gazed at the big-screen TVs, hoping for a little help. Unlike the previous night, there weren't any plans for a late-night victory party.

  • Miami Marlins' Adam Greensberg swings at the third strike against the New York Mets during the sixth inning of a baseball game in Miami, Tuesday, Oct. 2, 2012. (AP Photo/Alan Diaz)
    Player gets 2nd chance in majors after beaning AP - 8 hrs ago

    The roaring crowd rose as one when Adam Greenberg walked to the plate for the first time in seven years, and Marlins teammates leaning over the dugout railing joined the applause. More »Player gets 2nd chance in majors after beaning

    Miami Marlins' Adam Greensberg swings at the third strike against the New York Mets during the sixth inning of a baseball game in Miami, Tuesday, Oct. 2, 2012. (AP Photo/Alan Diaz)

    The roaring crowd rose as one when Adam Greenberg walked to the plate for the first time in seven years, and Marlins teammates leaning over the dugout railing joined the applause.

  • Baltimore Orioles' Chris Davis follows the flight of his fourth-inning home run off Tampa Bay Rays starting pitcher James Shields during a baseball game, Tuesday, Oct. 2, 2012, in St. Petersburg, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)
    Davis homers again, Orioles edge Rays 1-0 AP - 9 hrs ago

    Another one-run victory by the Baltimore Orioles pushed the AL East race to the final day of the season. More »Davis homers again, Orioles edge Rays 1-0

    Baltimore Orioles' Chris Davis follows the flight of his fourth-inning home run off Tampa Bay Rays starting pitcher James Shields during a baseball game, Tuesday, Oct. 2, 2012, in St. Petersburg, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)

    Another one-run victory by the Baltimore Orioles pushed the AL East race to the final day of the season.

  • Detroit Tigers' Prince Fielder is doubled up off first base by Kansas City Royals first baseman Billy Butler, after Delmon Young popped out during the third inning of a baseball game at Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City, Mo., Tuesday, Oct. 2, 2012. (AP Photo/Orlin Wagner)
    Royals rally past AL Central champion Tigers, 4-2 AP - 9 hrs ago

    Miguel Cabrera had two hits and drove in two runs before leaving in the fifth inning, and the Kansas City Royals rallied to beat his AL Central champion Detroit Tigers 4-2 Tuesday night. More »Royals rally past AL Central champion Tigers, 4-2

    Detroit Tigers' Prince Fielder is doubled up off first base by Kansas City Royals first baseman Billy Butler, after Delmon Young popped out during the third inning of a baseball game at Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City, Mo., Tuesday, Oct. 2, 2012. (AP Photo/Orlin Wagner)

    Miguel Cabrera had two hits and drove in two runs before leaving in the fifth inning, and the Kansas City Royals rallied to beat his AL Central champion Detroit Tigers 4-2 Tuesday night.

Business News

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  • A worker cleans windows on a building in London
    Euro zone September PMI slide suggests no return to growth this year Reuters - 29 mins ago

    LONDON (Reuters) - Dwindling new orders and faster layoffs marked a worsening decline for euro zone companies last month, according to business surveys that dent hopes … More »Euro zone September PMI slide suggests no return to growth this year

    A worker cleans windows on a building in London

    LONDON (Reuters) - Dwindling new orders and faster layoffs marked a worsening decline for euro zone companies last month, according to business surveys that dent hopes the economy will return to growth before 2013. Wednesday's purchasing managers indexes (PMIs) suggested it was almost inevitable the euro zone returned to …

  • File photo of company logos of Glencore and Xstrata
    EU to decide on Glencore-Xstrata deal by November 8 Reuters - 55 mins ago

    BRUSSELS/LONDON (Reuters) - EU antitrust regulators have set a November 8 deadline to decide on whether to allow trader Glencore's $33 billion takeover of miner Xstrata, … More »EU to decide on Glencore-Xstrata deal by November 8

    File photo of company logos of Glencore and Xstrata

    BRUSSELS/LONDON (Reuters) - EU antitrust regulators have set a November 8 deadline to decide on whether to allow trader Glencore's $33 billion takeover of miner Xstrata, after months of talks which the companies hope will help avoid forced sales or a lengthier, in-depth probe. The European Commission said on its website …

  • Bank of Finland Governor Liikanen and EU Commissioner in charge of regulation Barnier hold joint news conference in Brussels
    Deutsche Bank seen hardest hit by Liikanen reforms Reuters - 36 mins ago

    LONDON (Reuters) - Deutsche Bank is set to be the bank most affected, with profits hit hardest, by proposals to separate higher risk banking activities from traditional … More »Deutsche Bank seen hardest hit by Liikanen reforms

    Bank of Finland Governor Liikanen and EU Commissioner in charge of regulation Barnier hold joint news conference in Brussels

    LONDON (Reuters) - Deutsche Bank is set to be the bank most affected, with profits hit hardest, by proposals to separate higher risk banking activities from traditional deposit-taking business, which are likely to affect about 20 banks, analysts said. An EU advisory group, led by Bank of Finland Governor Erkki Liikanen, …

  • Spanish investors in Gecina file for bankruptcy Reuters - 43 mins ago

    MADRID (Reuters) - Two Spanish investment firms that own 31 percent of French property company Gecina have filed one of the biggest bankruptcy actions in Spanish history … More »Spanish investors in Gecina file for bankruptcy

    MADRID (Reuters) - Two Spanish investment firms that own 31 percent of French property company Gecina have filed one of the biggest bankruptcy actions in Spanish history after a bank refused to refinance a 1.6 billion euro ($2.1 billion) loan. Alteco and MAG Import said in a statement on Wednesday that they were up to date …

  • American Marjorie Scardino gestures during a press conference, 17 October. Scardino was appointed th..
    Pearson CEO Scardino's departure could lead to FT sale Reuters - 1 hr 5 mins ago

    LONDON (Reuters) - Pearson Chief Executive Marjorie Scardino will step down after 16 years, potentially clearing the way for her successor at the global educational and … More »Pearson CEO Scardino's departure could lead to FT sale

    American Marjorie Scardino gestures during a press conference, 17 October. Scardino was appointed th..

    LONDON (Reuters) - Pearson Chief Executive Marjorie Scardino will step down after 16 years, potentially clearing the way for her successor at the global educational and media group to sell the Financial Times newspaper. The first female chief executive of a FTSE 100 company had previously declared that the famous pink-paged …

  • People leave the Alcoa Business Services Center in Pittsburgh
    Alcoa plant gets EU boost on Italy power prices Reuters - 8 mins ago

    MILAN (Reuters) - The troubled Italian smelter of aluminum group Alcoa will be able to continue using special contracts allowing it to buy electricity at lower prices … More »Alcoa plant gets EU boost on Italy power prices

    People leave the Alcoa Business Services Center in Pittsburgh

    MILAN (Reuters) - The troubled Italian smelter of aluminum group Alcoa will be able to continue using special contracts allowing it to buy electricity at lower prices until 2015 following a decision on Wednesday by the European Commission. The Commission ruled the so-called interruptibility power contracts on the islands …

  • Traders are pictured at their desks in front of the DAX board at the Frankfurt stock exchange
    Global shares, oil slide on growth concerns, Spanish limbo Reuters - 19 mins ago

    LONDON (Reuters) - Signs the global economic slowdown may be worsening sent world share markets and oil lower on Wednesday, while the euro held steady against the dollar … More »Global shares, oil slide on growth concerns, Spanish limbo

    Traders are pictured at their desks in front of the DAX board at the Frankfurt stock exchange

    LONDON (Reuters) - Signs the global economic slowdown may be worsening sent world share markets and oil lower on Wednesday, while the euro held steady against the dollar as investors waited for Spain to take the steps to trigger European Central Bank intervention. The latest data from surveys of purchasing managers' activity …

  • Survey: US businesses added 162K jobs in September AP - 13 mins ago

    A private survey shows that U.S. businesses hired fewer workers in September than August, a sign that slow growth may be holding back hiring. More »Survey: US businesses added 162K jobs in September

    A private survey shows that U.S. businesses hired fewer workers in September than August, a sign that slow growth may be holding back hiring.

  • Markets subdued ahead of raft of US economic data AP - 2 hrs 19 mins ago

    Markets were subdued Wednesday as investors awaited a run of U.S. economic figures and after Spain's prime minister indicated his cash-strapped country would not request … More »Markets subdued ahead of raft of US economic data

    Markets were subdued Wednesday as investors awaited a run of U.S. economic figures and after Spain's prime minister indicated his cash-strapped country would not request a bailout imminently.

  • AA and unions agree to resume contract talks AP - 2 hrs 7 mins ago

    American Airlines and its pilots' union have agreed to resume stalled contract negotiations. More »AA and unions agree to resume contract talks

    American Airlines and its pilots' union have agreed to resume stalled contract negotiations.

  • ADB slashes growth forecasts for developing Asia AP - 11 hrs ago

    After years of rapid growth, Asia's developing economies now face much more modest prospects and must refashion themselves to reduce dependence on exports, the Asian … More »ADB slashes growth forecasts for developing Asia

    After years of rapid growth, Asia's developing economies now face much more modest prospects and must refashion themselves to reduce dependence on exports, the Asian Development Bank said Wednesday in a report that slashes growth forecasts for this year and next.

  • APNewsBreak: Coke, Samsung pull Vietnam site ads AP - 5 hrs ago

    Coca-Cola and Samsung have pulled their advertising from a popular Vietnamese website notorious for providing unlicensed downloads of Western and local songs, in a rare … More »APNewsBreak: Coke, Samsung pull Vietnam site ads

    Coca-Cola and Samsung have pulled their advertising from a popular Vietnamese website notorious for providing unlicensed downloads of Western and local songs, in a rare victory against online piracy in a country where it has grown unchecked.

  • Firefighters look at Italian businessman Marcello di Finizio standing above his banner  which reads in Italian "Help!! Enough Monti (Italian Premier Mario Monti), enough Europe, enough multinationals, you are killing all of us. Development?? This is a social butchery!!", as he protests on St. Peter's 130-meter-high (42-feet-high) dome, at the Vatican, Wednesday, Oct. 3, 2012. An Italian man has eluded Vatican security and scaled the 130-meter-high (42-feet-high) dome of St. Peter's Basilica to protest Italian government and European Union policies. Officials said Wednesday that the man, who identified himself as the owner of a beach resort, refused appeals from government ministers offering to meet with him if he would come down. (AP Photo/Andrew Medichini)
    Italian man protests on St. Peter's dome AP - 11 mins ago

    An Italian man has eluded Vatican security and scaled the 130-meter-high (142-feet-high) dome of St. Peter's Basilica to protest Italian government and European Union … More »Italian man protests on St. Peter's dome

    Firefighters look at Italian businessman Marcello di Finizio standing above his banner  which reads in Italian "Help!! Enough Monti (Italian Premier Mario Monti), enough Europe, enough multinationals, you are killing all of us. Development?? This is a social butchery!!", as he protests on St. Peter's 130-meter-high (42-feet-high) dome, at the Vatican, Wednesday, Oct. 3, 2012. An Italian man has eluded Vatican security and scaled the 130-meter-high (42-feet-high) dome of St. Peter's Basilica to protest Italian government and European Union policies. Officials said Wednesday that the man, who identified himself as the owner of a beach resort, refused appeals from government ministers offering to meet with him if he would come down. (AP Photo/Andrew Medichini)

    An Italian man has eluded Vatican security and scaled the 130-meter-high (142-feet-high) dome of St. Peter's Basilica to protest Italian government and European Union policies.

  • This undated photo released by the Office of Inspector General of Department of Health and Human Services shows a label from a dietary supplement. Federal watchdogs say many dietary supplements marketed to help consumers lose weight or boost their immune systems are illegally labeled and rely on shoddy evidence to support their health claims, according to a new report on government oversight of the $20 billion supplement industry. (AP Photo/Office of Inspector General of Department of Health and Human Services)
    Report: Some dietary supplements illegally labeled AP - 2 hrs 4 mins ago

    Dozens of weight loss and immune system supplements on the market are illegally labeled and lack the recommended scientific evidence to back up their purported health … More »Report: Some dietary supplements illegally labeled

    This undated photo released by the Office of Inspector General of Department of Health and Human Services shows a label from a dietary supplement. Federal watchdogs say many dietary supplements marketed to help consumers lose weight or boost their immune systems are illegally labeled and rely on shoddy evidence to support their health claims, according to a new report on government oversight of the $20 billion supplement industry. (AP Photo/Office of Inspector General of Department of Health and Human Services)

    Dozens of weight loss and immune system supplements on the market are illegally labeled and lack the recommended scientific evidence to back up their purported health claims, government investigators warn in a new review of the $20 billion supplement industry.

  • US stock futures subdued ahead of ADP report AP - 41 mins ago

    U.S. stock futures are up slightly as investors await a run of economic reports and after Spain's prime minister indicated his cash-strapped country would not request … More »US stock futures subdued ahead of ADP report

    U.S. stock futures are up slightly as investors await a run of economic reports and after Spain's prime minister indicated his cash-strapped country would not request a bailout imminently.

  • In this Sept. 26, 2012 photo, cattle graze on a ranch outside of Encino, N.M. With extreme drought drying out grazing land and driving up hay prices, authorities in drought-stricken states say some ranchers have started stealing hay, cutting neighbors’ fences or leaving gates open so their cattle can graze on greener pastures. (AP Photo/Russell Contreras)
    Ranchers see increase in grass thefts amid drought AP - 5 hrs ago

    Petty crime and burglaries aren't unusual in New Mexico's isolated Guadalupe County, but lately Sheriff Michael Lucero has seen thieves steal something a bit unexpected … More »Ranchers see increase in grass thefts amid drought

    In this Sept. 26, 2012 photo, cattle graze on a ranch outside of Encino, N.M. With extreme drought drying out grazing land and driving up hay prices, authorities in drought-stricken states say some ranchers have started stealing hay, cutting neighbors’ fences or leaving gates open so their cattle can graze on greener pastures. (AP Photo/Russell Contreras)

    Petty crime and burglaries aren't unusual in New Mexico's isolated Guadalupe County, but lately Sheriff Michael Lucero has seen thieves steal something a bit unexpected — grass.

  • In this March 1, 2012 photo, a passenger buys a meal during the first flight by Peach Aviaction from Osaka, western Japan, bound for Sapporo, northern Japan. Japan has a reputation for loving expensive things like overpriced real estate, gourmet melons and luxury brands. But the nation is finally discovering the joy of flying cheap, with the arrival this year of three low-cost carriers. The takeoff of AirAsia Japan, Peach Aviation and Jetstar Japan could change lifestyles. (AP Photo/Kyodo News) JAPAN OUT, MANDATORY CREDIT, NO LICENSING IN CHINA, FRANCE, HONG KONG, JAPAN AND SOUTH KOREA
    Low cost flying arrives in luxury loving Japan AP - 2 hrs 56 mins ago

    Japan has a reputation for loving expensive things like overpriced real estate, gourmet melons and luxury brands. But the nation is finally discovering the joy of flying … More »Low cost flying arrives in luxury loving Japan

    In this March 1, 2012 photo, a passenger buys a meal during the first flight by Peach Aviaction from Osaka, western Japan, bound for Sapporo, northern Japan. Japan has a reputation for loving expensive things like overpriced real estate, gourmet melons and luxury brands. But the nation is finally discovering the joy of flying cheap, with the arrival this year of three low-cost carriers. The takeoff of AirAsia Japan, Peach Aviation and Jetstar Japan could change lifestyles. (AP Photo/Kyodo News) JAPAN OUT, MANDATORY CREDIT, NO LICENSING IN CHINA, FRANCE, HONG KONG, JAPAN AND SOUTH KOREA

    Japan has a reputation for loving expensive things like overpriced real estate, gourmet melons and luxury brands. But the nation is finally discovering the joy of flying cheap, with the arrival this year of three low-cost carriers.

  • People leave the Alcoa Business Services Center in Pittsburgh
    Alcoa plant gets EU boost on Italy power prices Reuters - 8 mins ago

    MILAN (Reuters) - The troubled Italian smelter of aluminum group Alcoa will be able to continue using special contracts allowing it to buy electricity at lower prices … More »Alcoa plant gets EU boost on Italy power prices

    People leave the Alcoa Business Services Center in Pittsburgh

    MILAN (Reuters) - The troubled Italian smelter of aluminum group Alcoa will be able to continue using special contracts allowing it to buy electricity at lower prices until 2015 following a decision on Wednesday by the European Commission. The Commission ruled the so-called interruptibility power contracts on the islands …

  • Spain's Economy Minister Luis De Guindos, right, and European Commissioner for Economic and Monetary Affairs Olli Rehn attend a press conference after a meeting at the Ministry, in Madrid, Monday, Oct.1, 2012. (AP Photo/Daniel Ochoa De Olza)
    Spain: 'bad bank' to be 55 pct privately owned AP - 8 mins ago

    Spain's Economy Minister Luis de Guindos says a 'bad bank' being set up to allow lenders to offload bad investments will be 55 percent privately owned. More »Spain: 'bad bank' to be 55 pct privately owned

    Spain's Economy Minister Luis De Guindos, right, and European Commissioner for Economic and Monetary Affairs Olli Rehn attend a press conference after a meeting at the Ministry, in Madrid, Monday, Oct.1, 2012. (AP Photo/Daniel Ochoa De Olza)

    Spain's Economy Minister Luis de Guindos says a 'bad bank' being set up to allow lenders to offload bad investments will be 55 percent privately owned.

  • A stockbroker transacts shares during a trading session at the Nairobi Securities Exchange in Nairobi
    Kenya eyes deeper market with first bonds index Reuters - 10 mins ago

    NAIROBI (Reuters) - Kenya's Nairobi Securities Exchange (NSE) has launched a new government bonds index that will help investors to better measure the performance of … More »Kenya eyes deeper market with first bonds index

    A stockbroker transacts shares during a trading session at the Nairobi Securities Exchange in Nairobi

    NAIROBI (Reuters) - Kenya's Nairobi Securities Exchange (NSE) has launched a new government bonds index that will help investors to better measure the performance of their portfolios. The move marks a step forward for a market that is still in its infancy but now has more than 60 outstanding government bonds with a value …

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Quotes of the Day

Selected from Michael Moncur's Collection of Quotations - October 3, 2012
There is always a well-known solution to every human problem--neat, plausible, and wrong.
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H. L. Mencken (1880 - 1956), Prejudices: Second Series, 1920  
To be a book-collector is to combine the worst characteristics of a dope fiend with those of a miser.
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Robertson Davies, "The Table Talk of Samuel Marchbanks"  
Of all noises, I think music is the least disagreeable.
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Samuel Johnson (1709 - 1784)  
If you're not scared or angry at the thought of a human brain being controlled remotely, then it could be this prototype of mine is finally starting to work.
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John Alejandro King, My War On Terror!  

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