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Sep 21, 2010

U.S. Fed lays groundwork for possible further easing | Reuters

Federal Reserve Board Chairman Ben Bernanke testifies before the Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee in a hearing on ''The Semiannual Monetary Policy Report to the Congress,'' on Capitol Hill in Washington July 21, 2010. REUTERS/Molly Riley
Federal Reserve Board Chairman Ben Bernanke testifies before the Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee in a hearing on ''The Semiannual Monetary Policy Report to the Congress,'' on Capitol Hill in Washington July 21, 2010.
Credit: Reuters/Molly Riley
By Mark Felsenthal and Pedro da Costa

FTSE down as banks falter ahead of Fed announcement | Reuters

Asian shares mixed, await Fed (01:29) Report

LONDON | Tue Sep 21, 2010 8:17pm BST

LONDON (Reuters) - The FTSE 100 faltered by the close on Tuesday as investors lost their nerve ahead of news from the U.S. Federal Reserve, with banks and miners the biggest fallers.

Public borrowing hits record high for August | Reuters

Light trails made by a passing bus illuminate the night sky in front of the Houses of Parliament, February 4, 2010. REUTERS/Luke Macgregor

LONDON | Tue Sep 21, 2010 6:44pm BST

LONDON (Reuters) - Britain's budget deficit last month hit a record high for the month of August as higher inflation forced the government to shell out nearly three times more in interest payments than it did last year.

Top British trio pull out of Commonwealth Games | Reuters


Sanya Richards (C) of the U.S. crosses the finish line ahead of Christine Ohuruogu (R) of Britain in their women's 400 meters semi-final round heat during the world athletics championships at the Olympic stadium in Berlin, August 16, 2009. REUTERS/Michael Dalder
Sanya Richards (C) of the U.S. crosses the finish line ahead of Christine Ohuruogu (R) of Britain in their women's 400 meters semi-final round heat during the world athletics championships at the Olympic stadium in Berlin, August 16, 2009.
Credit: Reuters/Michael Dalder
LONDON | Tue Sep 21, 2010 7:27pm BST
LONDON (Reuters) - A trio of top British athletes, including injured Olympic 400 metres champion Christine Ohuruogu, ...

Lady Gaga joins Maine rally for repeal of 'Don't Ask Don't Tell'

Lady Gaga speaks at a rally in Portland 
 

Lady Gaga speaking at a rally in Portland, Maine, urging Congress to repeal 'Don't Ask, Don't Tell'. Photograph: Joel Page/Reuters
Revealing a political savvy that matches her spectacular theatrical talent, Lady Gaga joined a rally calling for the repeal of 'Don't Ask Don't Tell' (DADT) and aimed at influencing critical Republican votes in Congress

Iran accuses US of double standards over woman's execution

Teresa Lewis

Iran has criticised US double standards over Teresa Lewis's execution. Photograph: Ho/AFP/Getty Images
Iran accused the US of human rights violations today over plans by the state of Virginia to execute a woman for the first time in nearly 100 years, despite claims that she has severe learning difficulties.

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Dream Act immigration reform bill to be put to US Congress this week | World news | The Guardian

US president Barack Obama
Dream act bill may help US president Barack Obama, who has courted the Latino vote. Photograph: Alex Wong/Getty Images
The US Congress is poised to vote this week on a bill that offers more than 2 million young illegal immigrants a path to citizenship, a move that will re-open the toxic debate on the issue ahead of the November mid-term elections.

Harvard faces protests over honour for Islamophobic editor | World news | The Guardian

T-Shirts of Harvard University

Harvard University is planning to name a $500,000 social studies chair after Martin Peretz. Photograph: Andia/Alamy

Will The Fed Fall Back on Treasury Purchases to Fuel Economic Growth?

Faced with a faltering recovery, the U.S. Federal Reserve today (Tuesday) will again consider ramping up purchases of Treasuries, a policy known as quantitative easing, to promote growth.
The Standard & Poor's 500 Index closed yesterday with a 1.5% gain on speculation that the Fed would at least indicate to investors that it is prepared to take further action to support the economy

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Benitez praises soccer man Moratti, blasts Liverpool | Reuters


Inter Milan's coach Rafael Benitez looks on before their Serie A match against Palermo at the Renzo Barbera stadium in Palermo September 19, 2010. REUTERS/Antonio Parrinello
Inter Milan's coach Rafael Benitez looks on before their Serie A match against Palermo at the Renzo Barbera stadium in Palermo September 19, 2010.
Credit: Reuters/Antonio Parrinello
MILAN | Tue Sep 21, 2010 2:22pm BST
MILAN (Reuters) - Rafael Benitez is glad to be working with someone who knows their soccer in Inter Milan president Massimo Moratti after the coach said he
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Clegg tells Lib Dems to stay coalition course | Reuters

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LIVERPOOL, England | Mon Sep 20, 2010 8:33pm BST
LIVERPOOL, England (Reuters) - Liberal Democrat leader Nick Clegg, trying to shore up support for the coalition, told his party Monday to stick with the government while it rebuilt the economy.

Government working to fix migrant cap problems - Cable | Reuters

(Reuters) - Britain is working on ways to modify a new cap on immigration which employers say is causing problems for companies needing to relocate skilled staff, Business Secretary Vince Cable said on Monday.

North Korea ruling party to hold leadership meeting | Reuters


North Korean leader Kim Jong-il (C) visits the Manpho Unhwa factory in Manpho, Chagang Province, near the border with China, in this undated picture released on September 13, 2010 by North Korea's KCNA news agency. REUTERS/KCNA QUALITY FROM SOURCE. THIS IMAGE HAS BEEN SUPPLIED BY A THIRD PARTY. IT IS DISTRIBUTED, EXACTLY AS RECEIVED BY REUTERS, AS A SERVICE TO CLIENTS. NO THIRD PARTY SALES. NOT FOR USE BY REUTERS THIRD PARTY DISTRIBUTORS

By Jeremy Laurence
SEOUL | Tue Sep 21, 2010 12:27am BST
SEOUL (Reuters) - North Korea's ruling party will hold its biggest meeting in decades on September 28 to pick a new leadership, state media reported on Tuesday, and likely anoint an heir to the dynasty as Kim Jong-il's health deteriorates.