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Published on Fri, 03 Feb 2012 16:10:09 GMT
Reuters - rallies that caught many in the market by surprise - investors will be paying keen attention to the world's central banks in the coming week for signs of continued easy money.
Greece struggles on for deal on unpopular reforms
(Reuters)
Published on Sat, 04 Feb 2012 14:45:28 GMT
Reuters - Greece's government on Saturday struggled on in talks with lenders to secure a 130 billion euro ($171 bilion) bailout before turning to the trickier task of persuading political leaders to back the unpopular reforms involved in the rescue.
Jobless rate at 3-year low as payrolls surge
(Reuters)
Published on Fri, 03 Feb 2012 22:14:26 GMT
Reuters - The United States created jobs at the fastest pace in nine months in January and the unemployment rate unexpectedly dropped to a near three-year low, giving a boost to President Barack Obama.
Hungary seeks 15-20 billion euro IMF/EU credit line: official
(Reuters)
Published on Sat, 04 Feb 2012 12:19:26 GMT
Reuters - Hungary is seeking an international credit line of 15 to 20 billion ($20 to $26.3 billion) euros, the secretary of state heading the prime minister's office, Mihaly Varga, was quoted on Saturday as saying.
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Published on Sat, 04 Feb 2012 14:21:32 GMT
 AP - Ben Gazzara, whose powerful dramatic performances brought an intensity to a variety of roles and made him a memorable presence in such iconic productions over the decades as the original "Cat on a Hot Tin Roof" on Broadway and the film "The Big Lebowski," has died at age 81.
Jason Segel honored by Harvard theater group
(AP)
Published on Sat, 04 Feb 2012 02:56:48 GMT
 AP - Actor Jason Segel has been honored as Man of the Year by Harvard University's Hasty Pudding Theatricals.
Mel Gibson may be witness in discrimination trial
(AP)
Published on Fri, 03 Feb 2012 21:15:32 GMT
 AP - Attorneys for a deputy who arrested Mel Gibson on suspicion of drunken driving want to call the Oscar-winner as a witness during an upcoming trial to determine if the officer suffered discrimination because of the case.
Radcliffe admits being drunk during "Harry Potter" scenes
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Published on Sat, 04 Feb 2012 13:42:39 GMT
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Published on Sat, 04 Feb 2012 13:28:57 GMT
AP - Syrian forces unleashed a barrage of mortars and artillery on the battered city of Homs for hours before dawn on Saturday, sendi...
Romney, Gingrich expect Romney to win Nev. Vote
(AP)
Published on Sat, 04 Feb 2012 11:41:58 GMT
AP - A confident Mitt Romney is looking past his GOP opponents and Nevada's caucuses the day the state votes. Chief rival Newt Gingri...
UN: Civilian deaths in Afghan war hit record high
(AP)
Published on Sat, 04 Feb 2012 11:46:38 GMT
AP - Last year was the deadliest on record for civilians in the Afghan war, with 3,021 killed as insurgents ratcheted up violence wit...
Clinton: US, Europe must do more against tyrants
(AP)
Published on Sat, 04 Feb 2012 11:42:10 GMT
AP - The Obama administration on Saturday called for stepped up U.S.-European cooperation to isolate tyrannies like the Assad regime ...
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Published on Sat, 04 Feb 2012 12:40:37 GMT
Reuters - Among the slick, million-dollar ads for the likes of Pepsi and Honda during the Super Bowl this Sunday, viewers in New York and...
Washington Occupy protesters comply with no-camping
(Reuters)
Published on Sat, 04 Feb 2012 13:55:39 GMT
Reuters - Some 150 "Occupy" movement protesters who have been camped at a park near the White House since October peacefully removed ...
Komen reverses move to cut Planned Parenthood funding
(Reuters)
Published on Fri, 03 Feb 2012 20:47:39 GMT
Reuters - The Susan G. Komen for the Cure foundation backed down from its decision to cut funding for Planned Parenthood, which provides ...
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Published on Sat, 04 Feb 2012 11:56:35 GMT
Reuters - Syrian forces killed more than 200 people in an assault on the city of Homs, activists said, the bloodiest day of an 11-mon...
Iran says oil ban will not halt nuclear work
(Reuters)
Published on Sat, 04 Feb 2012 13:43:23 GMT
Reuters - Iran's oil minister said the Islamic state would not retreat from its nuclear program even if its crude oil exports grind to a ...
Greece struggles on for deal on unpopular reforms
(Reuters)
Published on Sat, 04 Feb 2012 14:45:28 GMT
Reuters - Greece's government on Saturday struggled on in talks with lenders to secure a 130 billion euro ($171 bilion) bailout before tu...
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Published on Sat, 04 Feb 2012 11:43:11 GMT
AP - Lance Armstrong is used to winning, but his most recent victory was unlike any he had experienced before.
Super matchups everywhere with Pats-Giants
(AP)
Published on Sat, 04 Feb 2012 04:24:18 GMT
AP - MVP quarterbacks on marquee franchises. A rematch of a nail-biter from four years ago, featuring many of the same key characters. Madonna ...
Lindsey Vonn earns 50th World Cup win
(AP)
Published on Sat, 04 Feb 2012 13:07:21 GMT
AP - Lindsey Vonn captured her 50th World Cup victory by winning the downhill on the demanding Kandahar course in frigid conditions Saturday.
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