The Black Eyed Peas perform during a live outdoor concert in New York's Times Square, March 10, 2010.
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Sep 16, 2010
Hollywood weighs in on fat people | Reuters
LOS ANGELES (Hollywood Reporter) - Forget about all those scary-skinny stars -- fat is making a comeback in Hollywood.
Taliban urge Afghan vote boycott, warn of violence | Reuters
KABUL |
KABUL (Reuters) - The Taliban renewed a warning on Thursday they would try to disrupt Afghanistan's parliamentary poll and urged a boycott, while poll monitors said the electoral watchdog had not acted forcefully enough against fraud.
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Indonesia’s smoking toddler kicks the habit (watch video report) – Reno Gazette
JAKARTA, Indonesia (AP) Indonesia’s smoking toddler He said Aldi picked up the habit because virtually every man in his fishing village in South Sumatra province smokes. When removed from that environment,
Indonesian volcano erupts again, spewing hot ash – Washington Examiner
JAKARTA, INDONESIA A volcano in western Indonesia spewed hot lava and sand high into the sky in its first eruption in 400 years. The eruption of Mount Sinabung in North Sumatra province sent sand and ash up to a mile
Jakarta Futures Exchange Goes Live With Trading and Risk Management Platforms From Trayport(R – TMCnet
also expect that when we implement FIX Gateway, it will allow our members to connect their broker systems to the exchange, and so we will see an even greater effect,” said Lukas Lauw. “The platform already
JAKARTA, INDONESIA: North Sumatra volcano ends 400-year nap – Olympian
A volcano in western Indonesia spewed hot lava and sand high into the sky early Sunday in its first eruption in 400 years. The eruption of Mount Sinabung in North Sumatra province sent sand and ash up to a mile high, but
Jakarta traffic chaos peaks in Indonesia’s mass exodus – msnbc.com
JAKARTA motorcycle and car ownership which economists predict will bring traffic to a complete standstill by 2012 if the city administration doesn’t act soon. Even without the additional chaos of the Eid al-Fitr
Jakarta Stocks Poised To Open Higher – RTT News
(RTTNews) – Following the week-long break for Eid-ul-Fitr, the Indonesian stock market returned to action in style on Wednesday, surging to a record high in the process. The Jakarta Composite Index finished just
Jakarta Stocks May Bounce Back On Friday – RTT News
(RTTNews) – The Indonesian stock market has finished lower in two of three trading days since the end of the three-day losing streak in which it had given away more than 60 points or 2 percent. Coming down from a
EASTERN EUROPE News, Sept 16, 2010
Polish Watchdog Sees `No New Arguments’ to Clear PGE’s Buy of Rival Energa The head of Poland s antitrust regulator said today no new arguments have appeared to convince her to clear PGE SA s 7.53 billion zloty ($2.5 billion) acquisition of Energa SA, the country s fourth-largest power utility. Malgorzata Krasnodebska-Tomkiel, in an interview in Warsaw, said she is open to government arguments in favor of the transaction, which she said will limit competition …
Slovenian Economy Will Probably Expand 1.5% for This Year, Gaspari Says
Slovenia s export-driven economy may expand twice as fast as the government s April forecast indicated, said Mitja Gaspari , the country s European Union and development minister.
Ukraine May Sell Five-Year, 10-Year Eurobonds Today in Return to Debt Plan
Ukraine plans to sell five-year and 10-year bonds in dollars as early as today, reviving a plan the government scrapped two months ago, as the former Soviet republic seeks to plug its budget shortfall.
Davis Cup: Serbia-Czech Republic Draw List
BELGRADE, Serbia (AP) — Thursday’s draw for the Davis Cup semifinal between Serbia and the Czech Republic: Friday’s Singles Novak Djokovic , Serbia, vs. Radek Stepanek , Czech Republic Janko Tisparevic, Serbia, vs. Tomas Berdych , Czech Republic Saturday’s Doubles Nenad Zimonjic and Viktor Troicki , Serbia vs. Jan Hajek and Ivo Minar , Czech Republic Sunday’s Reverse Singles Novak Djokovic …
Greek finance minister rules out debt default
MADRID (MarketWatch) — Greek Finance Minister, George Papaconstantinou, has rejected the possibility of the country restructuring its debts, saying a forced default would be a disaster for the eurozone. Papaconstantinou made the comments in an interview with the Financial Times, as part of a two-day trip to Paris, Frankfurt and London to convince investors that Greece’s financial situation has …
Hungary’s Mortgage Relief Plan May Punish Lenders After Biggest Bank Tax
Hungarian lenders including OTP Bank Nyrt., already burdened by the biggest bank tax in Europe, are likely to be punished by the ruling party s effort to help distressed borrowers, analysts and investors said.
Slovenia, Croatia, Serbia Seek Yugo Roots for Profit
Franjo Bobinac, the chief executive officer of Slovenia s Gorenje Group d.d., the largest appliance maker in the Balkans, is breaking through barriers erected during the Yugoslav civil war to boost his company s profits.
Greece rules out possibility of default
( FT ) — Greece’s finance minister has strongly rejected the idea that Athens will be forced to restructure its debts, saying that a default would break the eurozone.
Nail Polish Causes a Stir at New York Fashion Week
Chanel s cadaverous fingernail pigments, and limited-edition hues from other companies, spawn a lust for weirdly synthetic greens, rusts, taupes and violets.
As Europe Kicks Coal Habit, Hungarian Town Feels Pangs
The European Commission is fighting a complicated battle against an influential but polluting industry
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- Pope visits UK, admits failures in abuse scandal (AP)
AP - Pope Benedict XVI, beginning a controversial visit to Britain, acknowledged Thursday that the Catholic Church had failed to act decisively or quickly enough to deal with priests who rape and molest children. He said the church's top priority now was to help the victims heal.
- Abbas sees no alternative to peace talks (AP)
- New unemployment claims fall to lowest in 2 months (AP)
- FedEx 1Q profit doubles; will cut 1,700 jobs (AP)
- Tropical Storm Karl heads to Gulf of Mexico (AP)
- Fierce air, ground attack help slow fire's advance (AP)
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- One for the establishment: Ayotte wins NH GOP nod (AP)
- Mideast peace talks round concludes with no deal (AP)
- Arlington opens graves, finds 3 misplaced bodies (AP)
- CA files lawsuit against leaders of troubled city (AP)
- Feds probe time it took to shut down gas pipe (AP)
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Chelsea start long road back to London in style | Reuters
Chelsea's Nicolas Anelka (C) celebrates with teammates Florent Malouda (R) and Yossi Benayoun after scoring against Zilina during their Champions League Group F soccer match in Zilina September 15, 2010.
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Japan intervenes to weaken yen; more to come | Reuters
TOKYO/WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Japan's bold strike to weaken its currency on Wednesday sent the yen tumbling more than 3.0 percent against the U.S. dollar ,.....
Mourinho enjoys perfect start as big teams shine | Reuters
(Reuters) - Jose Mourinho's quest for a unique Champions League hat-trick began in style at the Bernabeu on Wednesday as Real Madrid beat Ajax Amsterdam 2-0 on a night of commanding wins for the main contenders.
Sep 15, 2010
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- O'Donnell challenges GOP: Win with or without you (AP)
- US-Iraqi raid on Fallujah kills at least 6 (AP)
- Feds probe time it took to shut down gas pipe (AP)
- Islam controversies cast shadow over 9/11 events (AP)
- No. 10 Sooners face early test vs No. 17 Seminoles (AP)
- Israel bombs Gaza as Mideast peace talks resume (AP)
U.S. dollar pummelled, gold hits record high, stocks flat | Reuters
NEW YORK (Reuters) - The U.S. dollar fell broadly on Tuesday, breaking through milestone lows against the yen, euro and Swiss franc on a combination of political and technical factors while global stocks ended flat, taking little solace in upbeat U.S. retail sales data.
Mitchell says Israel and Palestinians believe in deal | Reuters
SHARM EL-SHEIKH, Egypt (Reuters) - Israeli and Palestinian leaders failed in talks on Tuesday to resolve a dispute over Jewish settlement building but remain convinced they can reach a peace deal in a year, according to U.S. envoy George Mitchell.
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- Big night for tea party: O'Donnell wins Delaware (AP)
- Israeli aircraft strike Gaza as leaders convene (AP)
- Stocks fall after weak manufacturing report (AP)
- US-Iraqi raid on Fallujah kills 7 (AP)
- House Dems deeply divided over Obama tax cut plan (AP)
- Al-Qaida No. 2 criticizes Pakistan's relief effort (AP)
India: On the Path to Double-Digit Growth?
If it's able to control inflation and cut its debt, India could well become the world's most appealing investment opportunity.
Europe is choking on debt and scrambling to salvage its beleaguered currency. The United States is saddled by high unemployment and struggling to preserve its wobbly recovery. Even China - which has had to reign in its stimulus to cool its red-hot property market and curb inflation - may have peaked.
Yet India's gross domestic product (GDP) is shooting sharply higher, and many economists thin
Europe is choking on debt and scrambling to salvage its beleaguered currency. The United States is saddled by high unemployment and struggling to preserve its wobbly recovery. Even China - which has had to reign in its stimulus to cool its red-hot property market and curb inflation - may have peaked.
Yet India's gross domestic product (GDP) is shooting sharply higher, and many economists thin
It's Time to Invest in Chile and Colombia - Latin America's Reigning 'Good Guys'
For decades, investors with an interest in Latin America were essentially limited to two choices: Invest in countries that were moderately badly run; or invest in countries that were truly dreadfully run.
Question of the Week: U.S. Government Spending the Wrong Way to Fix Job Market
The U.S. unemployment rate has hovered around 10% for months - with no real signs of improvement. As American workers grow increasingly impatient, the U.S. government is running out of options to help the job market.
Covered Bonds: The Solution to America's Economic Ills
When it comes to the global financial crisis and the Great Recession that followed, this could well be the ultimate irony: The Wall Street invention that got us into this mess may well be the only thing that can get us out.
Zoe Saldana, Lea Michele make People best-dressed list | Reuters
Actress Lea Michele, from the comedy series ''Glee'', arrives at the 62nd annual Primetime Emmy Awards in Los Angeles, California, August 29, 2010.
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LOS ANGELES |
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - "Avatar" star Zoe Saldana, who played a sexy blue alien in the 3D extraganza, made People magazine's....
Rise in jobless claims raises recovery fears | Reuters
People enter a job centre in London August 12, 2009.
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Sep 14, 2010
Police delay questioning of Pakistan bowler Wahab Riaz | Reuters
(Reuters) - English police have delayed the questioning of Pakistan fast bowler Wahab Riaz over alleged spot-fixing during the England tour until Wednesday, team manager Yawar Saeed said.
EU threatens action against France over Roma | Reuters
Roma families stand at the check-in desk to register for their flight to Romania on a voluntary repatriation scheme at the Marignane airport near Marseille September 14, 2010.
Credit: Reuters/Jean-Paul Pelissier
BRUSSELS |
BRUSSELS (Reuters) - The European Union threatened France with legal action over its handling of the expulsion of Roma migrants on Tuesday, with the EU's justice commissioner calling France's behaviour unacceptable and a disgrace.
George Michael jailed for drug-drive offence | Reuters
British singer George Michael arrives at Highbury Corner Magistrates Court in London, September 14, 2010.
Inflation resilient but housing market weakens | Reuters
LONDON |
LONDON (Reuters) - British inflation defied expectations for a fall in August but property prices weakened further and the Bank of England's newest recruit signalled he was in no rush to raise interest rates.
BBC chairman Lyons to stand down next year | Reuters
LONDON |
LONDON (Reuters) - BBC Trust Chairman Michael Lyons, who has come under fire from politicians for the way he oversees the broadcaster, is to step down in May after deciding against seeking a second term.
ICC fixes hearing on Pakistan spot-fixing allegations | Reuters
KARACHI |
KARACHI (Reuters) - The International Cricket Council will convene a preliminary hearing into allegations of spot fixing against three Pakistani players in 40 days time, the legal adviser to the country's cricket board said on Tuesday.
Police delay questioning of Pakistan bowler Wahab Riaz | Reuters
(Reuters) - English police have delayed the questioning of Pakistan fast bowler Wahab Riaz over alleged spot-fixing during the England tour until Wednesday, team manager Yawar Saeed said.
MTV music awards gets biggest audience since 2002 | Reuters
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - More than 11 million viewers watched the MTV Video Music Awards as glam pop artist Lady Gaga and lingering drama between singers Taylor Swift and rapper Kanye West gave the ceremony its highest audience since 2002.
UK, Brazil to sign defence agreement - report | Reuters
(Reuters) - Britain and Brazil are to sign a defence agreement the UK government hopes will pave the way for a multi-billion dollar contract for BAE systems to supply vessels to Brazil's navy, the Financial Times said on Tuesday.
Afghans say ready to secure parliamentary poll | Reuters
(Reuters) - Afghan security forces, backed by foreign troops, are "completely prepared" to secure elections this week, the president's office said on Monday, despite soaring violence and a Taliban threat to disrupt the vote.
Huth strikes late to earn Stoke win over Villa
(Reuters) - Robert Huth scored with virtually the last kick of the match to earn Stoke City their first Premier League points of the season with a 2-1 win over Aston Villa on Monday.
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