Suicide bomber attacks Somali hotel, killing 15

Tue, 24 Aug 2010 10:14:28 GMT

Suicide bomber attacks Somali hotel, killing 15
Redding.com - Redding CA
A suicide bomber and gunmen stormed a hotel in Somalia's capital on Tuesday, killing at least 15 people including members of parliament in an attack that set off an hour-long gun battle, a military spokesman and a witness said.
Somali MPs killed in suicide bomb attack on Mogadishu hotel Telegraph - London - UK
Suicide bomber attacks hotel in Somalia's capital; 15 killed, including members of parliament The San Francisco Examiner - San Francisco CA
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Plane crashes in Nepal; foreigners among 14 dead

Tue, 24 Aug 2010 10:26:47 GMT

Plane crashes in Nepal; foreigners among 14 dead
NBC - KWES NewsWest 9 - Midland TX
A small passenger plane heading to the Mount Everest region crashed in heavy rain Tuesday outside Nepal's capital, killing all 14 people aboard, including four Americans, a Briton and a Japanese national, officials said.
Plane crashes in Nepal; foreigners among 14 dead ABC - WATE 6 - Knoxville TN
Everest bound aircraft crashes killing all 14 on board DNA (Daily News & Analysis)
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Cairn Energy to seek govt nod for Vedanta deal

Tue, 24 Aug 2010 10:18:41 GMT

Cairn Energy to seek govt nod for Vedanta deal
rediff.com
T he UK-based Cairn Energy on Tuesday said it will seek government's "endorsement" and necessary consent for selling its majority stake in Cairn India [ Get Quote ] to London-listed Vedanta Resources for $8.48 billion.
Cairn energy set to claim Arctic oil find - Greenpeace response Greenpeace UK
Greenpeace warns oil rush would damage Greenland Ventura County Star - Camarillo CA
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Dollar slides to new 15-year low vs yen

Tue, 24 Aug 2010 10:26:30 GMT

Dollar slides to new 15-year low vs yen
FOX - KMSB 11 - Tucson AZ
The U.S. dollar dropped to a fresh 15-year low against the yen, adding further pain to Japan's vital exporters, amid persistent concerns about the outlook for the U.S. economy.
The U.S. dollar dropped to a fresh 15-year low against the yen, adding further pain to Japan's vital exporters, amid persistent concerns about the outlook....Fullstory eTaiwanNews.com
Yen hits 15-year high versus dollar as Japan ponders move Wyoming Public Radio - Univ. of Wyoming - Laramie WY
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Philippines defends handling of hostage crisis

Tue, 24 Aug 2010 10:19:19 GMT

Philippines defends handling of hostage crisis
The Alva Review-Courier - Alva OK
Philippine authorities defended on Tuesday their handling of a bus hostage crisis in which eight Hong Kong tourists were killed, but missteps were seen as signs of deeper deficiencies in a country beset by security problems.
China wants answers after 9 killed on hijacked bus (AP) Leader-Observer - Queens NY
China wants answers after 9 killed on hijacked bus (AP) Forest Hills Times - Queens NY
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Tiger Woods, Elin officially divorced

Tue, 24 Aug 2010 10:26:38 GMT

Tiger Woods, Elin officially divorced
FOX - KTRV 2 - Nampa ID
And so, after nine months of turmoil over his extramarital affairs, now begins the next chapter in the life and times of Tiger Woods.
Tiger Woods, Elin officially divorced NBC - WVVA-TV 6 - Bluefield WV
Tiger Woods, Elin officially divorced ABC - WVEC 13 - Norfolk VA
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Hurricane Danielle becomes Category 2 storm

Tue, 24 Aug 2010 09:19:38 GMT

Hurricane Danielle becomes Category 2 storm
Boston.com - Boston MA
Meanwhile in the Pacific, Tropical Storm Frank is moving parallel along the coast of southern Mexico.
Hurricane Danielle becomes Category 2 storm The Chronicle Herald
Hurricane Danielle becomes Category 2 storm far out over Atlantic Ocean with 100 mph winds Macleans
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2nd bore hole reaches 33 trapped in Chile mine

Tue, 24 Aug 2010 10:25:57 GMT

2nd bore hole reaches 33 trapped in Chile mine
Ithaca Journal - Ithaca NY
Raising hopes further Monday, a second bore hole punched into the chamber where the miners are entombed and a third probe was nearing the spot, Mining Minister Laurence Golborne reported.
Lifeline to trapped miners secured Stuff.co.nz - New Zealand
2nd bore hole reaches 33 trapped in Chile mine The Daily News - Longview WA
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Oil falls to near $72 in Asia on economic...

Tue, 24 Aug 2010 09:34:42 GMT

Oil falls to near $72 in Asia on economic...
The Cincinnati Enquirer - Cincinnati OH
Oil prices sank to near $72 a barrel Tuesday in Asia as regional markets fell amid fresh concerns about the pace of the global economic recovery.
Oil falls below $73 in Asia on economic fears The Kansas City Star - Kansas City MO
Demand Fears Weigh on Crude The Wall Street Journal
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Ad market bouncing back, says WPP's Sorrell

Tue, 24 Aug 2010 10:18:36 GMT

Ad market bouncing back, says WPP's Sorrell
Management Today
Expect Mad Men-esque scenes of celebration at the normally discreet Mayfair head office of ad giant WPP today, after it revealed that profits have risen by more than a third over the first six months of the year.
WPP Raises Outlook As US Leads Advertising Recovery FOXBusiness.com
WPP returns to growth with 36% profits lift Campaign - London - UK
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Businesses Buy iPads: The Age Of The Mini-PC May End

Tue, 24 Aug 2010 09:39:07 GMT

Businesses Buy iPads: The Age Of The Mini-PC May End
24/7 Wall Street
The mini-PC helped pull the industry though the global recession.
The iPad... have I missed the point? Belfast Telegraph - Belfast - County Antrim - UK
E-reading: An A or F? Is growing use of E-readers kindling a revolution or a fading fad? Observer-Reporter - Washington PA
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Hodgson: Barca must up Masch bid

Tue, 24 Aug 2010 10:19:37 GMT

Hodgson: Barca must up Masch bid
New Ross Standard
Liverpool manager Roy Hodgson has told Barcelona to either make a proper bid for midfielder Javier Mascherano or forget about signing him altogether.
Manchester City Pump Liverpool 3 Nil djmick
Mascherano bid too low Cyprus Weekly
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Salmonella outbreak has inspectors on alert in Md.

Tue, 24 Aug 2010 10:26:06 GMT

Salmonella outbreak has inspectors on alert in Md.
WTOP Radio - Washington DC
In light of the recent salmonella outbreak, you want to make sure you're eating healthy eggs.
FDA says it lacks the resources to prevent outbreaks Boston.com - Boston MA
Source and cause of outbreak mysterious St. Paul Pioneer Press - St. Paul MN
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US troops in Iraq now below 50,000

Tue, 24 Aug 2010 10:19:37 GMT

US troops in Iraq now below 50,000
New Ross Standard
The number of US troops in Iraq has fallen below 50,000 for the first time since the 2003 US-led invasion and ahead of the end-of-the-month deadline mandated by President Barack Obama, the American military said.
Five oil workers killed in armed robbery (AFP) Lycos Europe
U.S. Troops In Iraq Below 50,000 RFE/RFL Newsline Russia
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Four short links: 24 August 2010

Tue, 24 Aug 2010 10:25:28 GMT

Four short links: 24 August 2010
O'Reilly Radar
The Dirty Little Secret About Google Android (ZD Net) -- By some reports, the Open Handset Alliance is in now shambles.
News: Acer: iPad Will Drop to 20% of Tablet Market, Losing to “Open” Android The Mac Observer
Acer: iPad Will Drop to 20% of Tablet Market, Losing to “Open” Android Mac Observer
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US residents to receive promised payouts

Tue, 24 Aug 2010 10:09:08 GMT

US residents to receive promised payouts
Sydney News
BP has said its fund to help Gulf Coast residents has been opened.
US residents to receive promised payouts Shanghai News
US residents to receive promised payouts VietnamNews.net
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Mexican beauty crowned Miss Universe

Tue, 24 Aug 2010 09:48:23 GMT

Mexican beauty crowned Miss Universe
The Independent - London - UK
Mexico's Jimena Navarrete was crowned Miss Universe Monday night in an upset victory that stunned a pageant world which had predicted a winner to emerge from Ireland, Venezuela or the United States.
Jimena Navarrete crowned 2010 Miss Universe PR-inside.com - Austria
Mexico's newest icon: 22-year-old Miss... The Cincinnati Enquirer - Cincinnati OH
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Commentary: Pakistan media is under fire

Tue, 24 Aug 2010 10:26:06 GMT

Commentary: Pakistan media is under fire
McClatchy
It is hard to imagine a government that faces more existential threats to its people, state, and democracy than the current civilian government in Pakistan.
Zardari warns Pakistan flood recovery to take years The Alva Review-Courier - Alva OK
Commentary: Pakistan media is under fire The Cass County Democrat Missourian - Harrisonville MO
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BHP profit jump could dampen rivals in Potash bid

Tue, 24 Aug 2010 10:26:25 GMT

BHP profit jump could dampen rivals in Potash bid
Wyoming Public Radio - Univ. of Wyoming - Laramie WY
BHP Billiton's monster earnings expected this week could strengthen its hand in its $39 billion bid for fertilizer group Potash Corp and intimidate any rival bidders.
Inside Wall Street: A Big Game-Changer for Potash Corp. DailyFinance
Inside Wall Street: A Big Game-Changer for Potash Corp. DailyFinance
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HP bids on 'cloud' future

Tue, 24 Aug 2010 10:09:53 GMT

HP bids on 'cloud' future
Corvallis Gazette Times - Corvallis OR
The world's two biggest personal computer makers are locked in a pricey struggle over which can move away from the PC business the fastest.
HP makes $1.5B bid for 3Par, topping Dell's offer The Reporter - Vacaville CA
Business News You Need Today: Aug. 24, 2010 DailyFinance
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Suicide bomber attacks Somali hotel, killing 15

Plane crashes in Nepal; foreigners among 14 dead

Cairn Energy to seek govt nod for Vedanta deal

Dollar slides to new 15-year low vs yen

Philippines defends handling of hostage crisis

Tiger Woods, Elin officially divorced

Hurricane Danielle becomes Category 2 storm

2nd bore hole reaches 33 trapped in Chile mine

Oil falls to near $72 in Asia on economic...

Ad market bouncing back, says WPP's Sorrell

Businesses Buy iPads: The Age Of The Mini-PC May End

Hodgson: Barca must up Masch bid

Salmonella outbreak has inspectors on alert in Md.

US troops in Iraq now below 50,000

Four short links: 24 August 2010

US residents to receive promised payouts

Mexican beauty crowned Miss Universe

Commentary: Pakistan media is under fire

BHP profit jump could dampen rivals in Potash bid

HP bids on 'cloud' future