ASIA News, Oct 04, 2011

Obesity May Explain Liver Cancer Hike Among Latinos
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Although liver cancer, or hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC), is most common in Asia and Africa, the incidence is on the rise in the United States, primarily due to hepatitis C virus infection. There are 20000 new HCC cases in this country each year, ...
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Their recent stock prices have demonstrated that there is some consensus of long term disappointment, which I'm tending to believe is as overstated as the bubble that inflated them. Regardless of your macro views, on either the global economy or on ...
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Markets: Greek default fears hit FTSE 100 on Monday Interactive Investor 13:37 - 'Short, but sweet' was the name of the game for Renew Holdings (RNWH) today, as it issued its latest trading update. For the year to end-September, the AIM-listed firm said it had "traded satisfactorily" in the second half of the year and that ... See all stories on this topic »

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Spanish envoy wants to bring PHL films to Spain 'soon' GMANews.TV 29 to announce the 10th edition of Pelicula, Domecq said, “Spain has taken the initiative to promote Philippine cinema, not only in Spain, but also in the Philippines as demonstrated by the recent publication by Instituto Cervantes de Manila of the ... See all stories on this topic »

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Dollar Gains On Slumping Euro As Greece Misses Targets RTT News (RTTNews) - The dollar extended its strong recent gains versus the euro Monday morning in New York, touching its highest since January amid lingering concerns thatEurope will struggle to contain its sovereign debt crisis. Stocks sold off in Asia in ... See all stories on this topic »

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Bill Jamieson: Scottish exceptionalism is proving harder to justify
Scotsman
Retail sales, consumer spending, business confidence surveys, financial sector growth and the housing market are either flat or have turned down markedly in recent weeks. Deepening worries over a disorderly default by Greece and a financial catastrophe ...
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It takes pressure to remove grape stains Castanet.net Political experts and insiders are saying Clark could leave the everyday political trench warfare to her cabinet ministers this fall as she works on two major deals with the federal government and prepares for a trade mission to Asia. ... See all stories on this topic »

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L-3 Receives $44.8 Million TSA Order for Its Innovative ProVision(R) ATD Image ...
MarketWatch (press release)
In addition to US locations, similar ProVision ATD systems are in use in Europe and Asia. With thisrecent order, more than 900 ProVision systems have been procured worldwide. With more than 50000 systems deployed and supported around the globe, ...
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¡ñ The class ranks among the most ethnically diverse ever enrolled at USC, with 22 percent under-represented minority students, including 7 percent African American, 12 percent Hispanic, 2 percent Native American/Pacific Islander, and 25 percent Asian ...
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The news has sent Asian and European shares tumbling, though Greece says it's optimistic about the next tranche of aid. NY Fed puts European banks in focus. The NY Fed may ask European lenders for more detailed reports on their liquidity positions, ...
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People on the Move CSNews Online Thomas E. Kelso, managing director and head of Matrix's EMR Group, commented on the recent changes: "At Matrix, we continue to strive to build the most qualified team of financial professionals because we are dedicated to providing the absolute best ... See all stories on this topic »

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Analysis: No inflation respite for Asia despite price drops
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By Jo Winterbottom NEW DELHI (Reuters) - Anyone hoping that recent falls in commodity prices would provide a boost to powerhouse Asian economies and help lift the developed world out of recessionary danger will be disappointed. ...
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SYRIA News, Oct 04, 2011

UN to Vote on Syria Resolution; Assad's Forces Detain Thousands Voice of America (blog) Moscow opposes the imposition of sanctions against President Bashar al-Assad's government. The European-drafted resolution threatens “targeted measures” against Syria if it does not halt its military assault on pro-democracy protesters. ... See all stories on this topic »

Syria government blames 'terrorist group' for killing mufti's son Los Angeles Times There are fears that the unrest, inspired in part by "Arab Spring" protests elsewhere in the region, may be the start of a new and bloodier chapter in Syria's violence. On Sunday, a broad-based new opposition council accused President Bashar Assad of ... See all stories on this topic » Los Angeles Times

Syrian Authorities Seize Smuggled Weapons Voice of America The Syrian government says the dead include hundreds of security personnel killed by what it calls "armed terrorist groups." Related Articles Syrian Opposition Groups Create National Council to 'Overthrow' Assad Syrian National Council aims to present ... See all stories on this topic »

Is the Syria uprising heading towards civil war? BBC News Syrian refugees living in Lebanon say that anti-government protesters, trying to bring down President Bashar al-Assad, are resorting increasingly to the use of force. "There will definitely be a civil war," said one middle-aged refugee. ... See all stories on this topic » BBC News

Anti-Assad front gains mass support: activists Gulf Times The popular support on Syria's streets for the SNC, forged on Sunday in Turkey, comes as US Defence Secretary Leon Panetta predicted it is “a matter of time” before President Bashar al-Assad'sregime is ousted by a popular uprising. ... See all stories on this topic »

Palestinian UN bid: is the US losing grip on world politics? ABC Online Most recently, both these countries have rejected Western efforts to place sanctions on the murderous regime of Bashar al-Assad in Syria. Comparing a map of countries that recognise Palestine (top) to those that recognise Kosovo (above), one sees that ... See all stories on this topic » ABC Online

West tries to turn spotlight at UN on Saleh Financial Times The UK, France and Portugal, with the US's support, have been working for months on a resolution that would punish Bashar al-Assad's regime in Damascus for its violent crackdown on pro-democracy campaigners. Previous attempts to win support for a ... See all stories on this topic »

Activists: Syrian regime detains 3000 in 3 days The Guardian Assad has reacted with deadly force that the UN estimates has left some 2700 people dead. In other developments, a member of Syria's outgoing parliament dismissed a broad-based national council set up by the opposition on Sunday, saying it will not be ... See all stories on this topic »

In Syria, 'No End in Sight' to Violent Crackdown Against Protests PBS NewsHour Reports of the council's formation brought clapping and cheering from crowds in several cities acrossSyria. Still, Assad continues to hold on to power. And he does have supporters. On Thursday, a group of them pelted the convoy of US Ambassador Robert ... See all stories on this topic »

Our World: Turkey's house of cards Jerusalem Post Despite its apparent abandonment of Iran's Syrian client Assad, Turkey's onslaught against the Kurds has enabled it to maintain its strategic alliance with Iran. Last month Erdogan announced that the Turkish and Iranian militaries are cooperating in ... See all stories on this topic »

Panetta: Fall of Syrian Regime 'A Matter of Time' MyFox Memphis The Pentagon chief, in a visit to Israel and the Palestinian territories Monday, said Assad's regime had lost all credibility after a brutal crackdown that has killed at least 2700 people, according to theUnited Nations. "Any time you kill your own ... See all stories on this topic »

Jumblatt awaits outcome in Syria before taking stance The Daily Star According to observers, Jumblatt is currently awaiting the result of developments in Syria which won't be known for many months. He has been critical of Syrian President Bashar Assad for not taking the courageous step of carrying out serious and viable ... See all stories on this topic »

Security Council to vote on Syria resolution Ynetnews European nations are calling for a vote Tuesday on a UN resolution to consider sanctions if theSyrian government doesn't immediately halt its military crackdown against civilians. Diplomats said it was unclear whether Russia, which opposes even ... See all stories on this topic »

Cyprus Leader Blamed in Blast Wall Street Journal Cyprus seized the Iranian munitions from a ship headed to Syria in 2009, enforcing aUnited Nations arms embargo. Mr. Polyviou said Monday that Mr. Christofias had toldSyrian President Bashar al-Assad that the weapons would remain in Cyprus until they... See all stories on this topic » Wall Street Journal

Time to stop arms sales to Bahrain The Hill Last month, Secretary of State Hillary Clinton urged countries still selling weapons to PresidentAssad of Syria to “get on the right side of history.” Last week, before the United Nations General Assembly, President Obama said that America supports ... See all stories on this topic »

Geagea says Syria's allies in Lebanon are confused NOW LEBANON “What is happening in Syria is a popular revolution, which aims to bring down [Syrian President Bashar al-Assad's] regime and form a more democratic one,” the LF leader added. According to theUnited Nations, the Syrian regime's crackdown on protests ... See all stories on this topic »

Mari probe: Kyprianou's delays a decisive role in blast Cyprus Mail “In turn, this would demand taking political decisions that would displease Syria and Iran,” Polyviou said. He said Kyprianou seems to have been party to, or helped shape Christofias policy, as it was expressed to Syrian President Bashir al-Assad on ... See all stories on this topic »

MidEast Daily News The Media Line Syrian opposition groups say they have set aside differences and have formed a “historic” front against President Bashar Al-Asad. Formation of the Syrian National Council was announced inIstanbul on Sunday while intense battles were being fought ... See all stories on this topic »

Turkey: Influencing the Arab Spring and Mideast freedom The Nation The recent visits by Prime Minister Erdogan to Egypt, Tunisia and Libya in support of democratic transition, and the withdrawal of support for Mu'ammar Gadhafi and Syrianleader Assad illustrates the realistic, pragmatic and pro-democracy role of ... See all stories on this topic » The Nation

Bahrain jails protest Shiites for life Civil societies urge Gulf to recognise ... Arab Times Kuwait English Daily Speaking in Tel Aviv on Monday, US Defense Secretary Leon Panetta said it was “a matter of time” before the Syrian regime headed al-Assad is ousted from power by the uprising. According to theUnited Nations, the crackdown has killed at least 2700 ... See all stories on this topic »

Vladimir Putin's new Russia Ha'aretz "The Arab spring" gives Putin a rash; NATO's campaign in Libya makes him sick; he vehemently objects to military intervention in Syria and has even thwarted a European initiative at the UNSecurity Council to impose sanctions on Assad's murderous ... See all stories on this topic »

Mideast Mideast: Nearly 13 people killed in siege on Iraqi police station Foreign Policy (blog) The Syrian National Council announced a united front of the opposition movements against the government of President Bashar al-Assad. US Defense Secretary Leon Panetta said that Israel is becoming increasingly isolated in the region prior to meetings ... See all stories on this topic »

Syrian forces raid town, Assad's foes unite | Ya Libnan | World News ... By syh Syrian forces hunted for insurgents in the central region of Homs Monday to crush armed resistance that is emerging after six months of protests against President Bashar al-Assad's rule. The crackdown came a day ... As Syria's struggle has grown bloodier, claiming at least 2700 lives so far, according to a U.N. count, demonstrators have begun to demand some form of international protection that stops short of Libya-style Western military intervention. Assad, 46, who succeeded his ... Ya Libnan

Pro-Assad forces regain rebel Syrian town: agency - TODAY News ... Syrian troops regained control of the central town of Rastan, the official news ... The United Nations says Assad's crackdown has killed 2700 people since the ... today.msnbc.msn.com/.../syrians-protest-army-defectors-clash/

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