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Region shrugs off Wall St slide
By admin on September 24, 2009
Most regional benchmarks advanced yesterday as investors went bargain hunting despite US shares falling on Wall Street overnight. //–> Friday, September 07, 2007 Most regional benchmarks advanced yesterday as investors went bargain hunting despite US shares falling on Wall Street overnight. Japanese equities climbed as telecoms gained on a bullish brokerage report and steel stocks rose on better outlooks
Record number set to lose homes as US woes deepen
By admin on September 24, 2009
The number of Americans who may lose their homes to foreclosure rose to a record in the second quarter and late payments by subprime borrowers surged to one out of every seven loans.
PetroChina in second Aussie LNG deal
By 7KLnewsbot on September 24, 2009
Chinese energy giant PetroChina (0857) agreed to a potential US$37 billion (HK$288.6 billion) deal yesterday with Woodside Petroleum in its second bid for long-term supplies of Australian liquefied natural gas this week. //–> Friday, September 07, 2007 Chinese energy giant PetroChina (0857) agreed to a potential US$37 billion (HK$288.6 billion) deal yesterday with Woodside Petroleum in…
Cotton candy and more to chew
By 7KLnewsbot on September 24, 2009
Navy Pier’s the place to be through Friday for snack companies looking to get spots in vending machines, as the National Automatic Merchandising Association hosts its national expo.
Pittsburgh groups: Why do G-20 protests target us?
By 7KLnewsbot on September 24, 2009
The X Shadyside 24-Hour Health & Fitness club is a one-man business, he says, not part of a profit-hungry conglomerate bent on global domination. Yet, like Starbucks and McDonald’s, the gym is on a list of 80 businesses and organizations the Pittsburgh G-20 Resistance Project has targeted for protests during the Group of 20 summit Thursday and Friday. “I’m just as curious as anybody why they’re protesting my gym,” he said.
IRS, ACORN sever ties over scandal (AP)
By admin on September 24, 2009
AP - The IRS announced Wednesday it was severing ties with ACORN, joining a growing list of government agencies to end relationships with the community activist group.
US Embassy in South Africa plans to reopen Friday
JOHANNESBURG — The U.S. Embassy and other American offices in South…
Palace announces Thai king’s health has improved
BANGKOK — The royal palace says the health of Thailand’s hospitalized 81-year-old…
Madeleine’s mom takes hope from California case
LISBON, Portugal — The mother of missing British girl Madeleine McCann said Wednesday she has gained fresh hope for her daughter from the discovery of American Jaycee Dugard, who was found in California 18 years after being kidnapped. Kate McCann said she…
Spanish matador to advertise gay drink on cape
MADRID — A little-known Spanish matador is breaking with a sacred tradition, agreeing to advertise on his cape while slaying bulls and endorse a soft drink that caters to gays. Matador…
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Bill Clinton speaks of vast, right-wing conspiracy (AP)
September 28, 2009
AP - Bill Clinton says a vast, right-wing conspiracy that once targeted him is now focusing on President Barack Obama.
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Gucci: Tashkent Training Chic (Fashion Wire Daily)
September 28, 2009
Fashion Wire Daily - Uzbekistan, perhaps not everyone’s first thought when it comes to inspiration for a hip Italian fashion brand, underpinned a powerful Spring 2010 collection from Gucci that, at its kernel, was all about combining sexy athleticism with the brand’s unique hardware.
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Last-gasp Adailton denies Juventus top spot, Milan jeered (AFP)
September 28, 2009
AFP - Bologna’s veteran Brazilian forward Adailton scored an equaliser deep into injury time to deny Juventus a return to the top of the Serie A table following a 1-1 draw in Turin.
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Oil falls below $66 ahead of US economic reports (AP)
September 28, 2009
AP - Oil prices fell below $66 a barrel Monday as stock markets sank and investors eyed a slew of economic data this week that will help shed light on the health of the U.S. economy
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Cypress Gardens theme park in Fla. closes doors (AP)
September 24, 2009
AP - Cypress Gardens, which reigned as Florida’s grandest theme park in the days before Disney, has shut down while its owners try to sell the attraction.
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Merkel vows quick deal on German coalition (AP)
September 28, 2009
AP - Chancellor Angela Merkel has vowed to press ahead quickly with forming a new center-right German government following her election victory.