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Q+A - What does Hasina's election win mean for Bangladesh? - Reuters more similar news »
WELT ONLINEQ+A - What does Hasina's election win mean for Bangladesh?
Reuters - 52 minutes ago
By Jerry Norton DHAKA (Reuters) - An alliance led by Bangladesh's former prime minister Sheikh Hasina won a big parliamentary majority this week in the country's first polls in seven years.
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More Madoff scandal details emerge - Boston Globe more similar news »
Washington PostMore Madoff scandal details emerge
Boston Globe - 53 minutes ago
The financial whirlpool created by Bernard Madoff continued to churn yesterday as the price tag of liquidating his old firm rose, and duped investors including actors Kevin Bacon and Kyra Sedgwick struggled to accurately estimate how much they lost.
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Amid a Buildup of Its Forces, Israel Ponders a Cease-Fire - New York Times more similar news »
WELT ONLINEAmid a Buildup of Its Forces, Israel Ponders a Cease-Fire
New York Times - 55 minutes ago
By ETHAN BRONNER and TAGHREED EL-KHODARY JERUSALEM - With its punishing air attacks on Gaza about to enter a fifth day, its gunboats gathering near the Gaza port and its ground forces poised for imminent action, Israel said Tuesday that it was ...
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Home Prices Fell at Their Sharpest Pace in October - New York Times more similar news »
stv.tvHome Prices Fell at Their Sharpest Pace in October
New York Times - 55 minutes ago
By JACK HEALY How bad has the housing market gotten? With home values dropping by faster rates each month, a real estate agent near Detroit said that if houses weren’t priced as low as foreclosures, they simply would not sell.
Case-Shiller Index Shows Sharpest Home-Price Declines in Sun Belt Wall Street Journal
Hub homes not hit ’bad’ Boston Herald
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Bailout Trims Cerberus's GMAC Stake - Wall Street Journal more similar news »
ABC NewsBailout Trims Cerberus's GMAC Stake
Wall Street Journal - 59 minutes ago
By PETER LATTMAN The government bailouts of GMAC LLC and Chrysler LLC represent a dramatic, and perhaps ironic, turn of events for Cerberus Capital Management.
GM Aims To Drive Sales With Incentives Washington Post
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FCC chair nixes MPAA bid for selectable output control - Ars Technica more similar news »
Ars TechnicaFCC chair nixes MPAA bid for selectable output control
Ars Technica - 1 hour ago
By Matthew Lasar | Published: December 30, 2008 - 10:49PM CT The holidays have been good for Hollywood, Reuters news reports, with sentimental pooch stories like Marley & Me boosting box office Christmas day receipts up $10 million from last year.
Comcast, FCC's Chief Battle One Last Time Wall Street Journal
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Milk scandal executives on trial - BBC News more similar news »
CTV.caMilk scandal executives on trial
BBC News - 1 hour ago
The trial has begun in China of four executives of the company at the centre of the contaminated milk scandal, which left at least six children dead.
China dairy manager on trial for milk scandal The Associated Press
China dairy boss tried over tainted milk scandal AFP
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Hong Kong, Sydney Rise on Year's Final Trading Day - Wall Street Journal more similar news »
AFPHong Kong, Sydney Rise on Year's Final Trading Day
Wall Street Journal - 1 hour ago
By V. PHANI KUMAR | MarketWatch HONG KONG -- Most Asian markets advanced Wednesday on the last trading day of the year, with Hong Kong stocks gaining on Chinese companies such as Ping An Insurance (Group) Co.
Rogers Says He’s Buying China Shares in Hong Kong Bloomberg
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Ex-wife's friend: Gunman distant after marriage - The Associated Press more similar news »
ABC NewsEx-wife's friend: Gunman distant after marriage
The Associated Press - 1 hour ago
POMONA, Calif. (AP) - When Roxanne Jauregui heard on Christmas Day that there had been a horrible shooting on her best friend's street in Covina, she picked up her cell phone and called her soul mate of 30 years to get some firsthand details.
Christmas Eve tragedy hits West Covina neighborhood, too San Gabriel Valley Tribune
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Drama Stars 3 Faces From Obama's Past - Washington Post more similar news »
FOXNewsDrama Stars 3 Faces From Obama's Past
Washington Post - 1 hour ago
In August 2001, Rod Blagojevich, right, and Roland Burris were Democratic gubernatorial candidates campaigning at the Illinois State Fair in Springfield.
Video: Blagojevich Taps Burris For Senate CBS
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Cracks Emerge in a Web Security Scheme - BusinessWeek more similar news »
ZDNet BlogsCracks Emerge in a Web Security Scheme
BusinessWeek - 1 hour ago
Like many computer security threats, a new weakness in Web commerce emerged today from the grass roots. Researchers said Dec. 30 they’d used 200 PlayStation 3 video game consoles to defeat a Web security mechanism in three days of computing time.
Researchers' Web Certificate Hack Highlights Big Internet Flaw CRN
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Pro-Thaksin camp vows more Thai protests in 2009 - Reuters more similar news »
Washington PostPro-Thaksin camp vows more Thai protests in 2009
Reuters - 2 hours ago
By Khettiya Jittapong BANGKOK (Reuters) - Supporters of former Thai prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra vowed on Wednesday to resume their street campaign in the new year to pressure the new government to call fresh elections.
Video: Protests Slam Thai Parliament CBS
Thai Leader Sees Unrest Keeping Economy Down Washington Post
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Lobbyist Sues NY Times, Saying It Falsely Alleged Affair With McCain - Washington Post more similar news »
Malaysia StarLobbyist Sues NY Times, Saying It Falsely Alleged Affair With McCain
Washington Post - 2 hours ago
By Jerry Markon A Washington lobbyist filed a $27 million defamation lawsuit against the New York Times yesterday, accusing the newspaper of falsely intimating that she had a romantic relationship with Sen. John McCain and used it to benefit her ...
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NASA report details last moments of Columbia crew - Los Angeles Times more similar news »
BBC NewsNASA report details last moments of Columbia crew
Los Angeles Times - 2 hours ago
The seven shuttle astronauts who died were in an 'unsurvivable' situation. But the space agency cites several equipment flaws in the 2003 disaster.
Video: NASA Gives Graphic Details of Columbia Deaths AssociatedPress
NASA says Columbia crew had no chance to survive Reuters
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Home Sweet Hotel Suite for Obamas in the Capital - New York Times more similar news »
Jakarta PostHome Sweet Hotel Suite for Obamas in the Capital
New York Times - 3 hours ago
By PETER BAKER WASHINGTON - Even in a town where the hotels are swamped for the inauguration, it turns out to be easy to get a room if you’re the one being inaugurated.
Obamas to make move to Washington immediately after Hawaiian vacation New York Daily News
How normal will life be for Obama’s tweens? Jakarta Post
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After Unofficial Tally, Senator Trails Rival in Minnesota Race - New York Times more similar news »
Northland's NewsCenterAfter Unofficial Tally, Senator Trails Rival in Minnesota Race
New York Times - 3 hours ago
By MICHAEL FALCONE Al Franken’s narrow lead in the race for a Senate seat from Minnesota grew slightly on Tuesday, as the State Canvassing Board completed its tally of challenged ballots.
Canvassing Board nudges Franken's lead up to 50 Minneapolis Star Tribune
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Eighth body found after Canadian avalanches - CNN International more similar news »
Globe and MailEighth body found after Canadian avalanches
CNN International - 6 hours ago
(CNN) -- Authorities Tuesday recovered the body of an eighth missing snowmobiler buried in avalanches in southern British Columbia, a spokesman for the the Royal Canadian Mounted Police said.
Video: Police: 7 Bodies Recovered in Canada Avalanches AssociatedPress
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High Insulin May Boost Odds of Breast Cancer - Washington Post more similar news »
Current World NewsHigh Insulin May Boost Odds of Breast Cancer
Washington Post - 7 hours ago
TUESDAY, Dec. 30 (HealthDay News) -- Women with high levels of insulin in their blood appear to be more likely to develop breast cancer than those with lower insulin levels.
JCC to offer wellness program for women with breast cancer The Republican - MassLive.com
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Virginity pledges don't mean much, study says - CNN more similar news »
OverTheLimit.infoVirginity pledges don't mean much, study says
CNN - 12 hours ago
By Theresa Tamkins As many as one in eight teens in the United States may take a virginity pledge at some point, vowing to wait until they're married before having sex.
Virginity Pledges Don't Stop Teen Sex CBS News
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HK shares gain 1.1 pct, led by energy stocks - Reuters more similar news »
CCTVHK shares gain 1.1 pct, led by energy stocks
Reuters - 24 minutes ago
By Parvathy Ullatil HONG KONG, Dec 30 (Reuters) - Hong Kong shares rose 1.1 percent by midday on Tuesday, the last full trading day of 2008, as energy stocks soared on heightened Middle East tensions, but China Eastern Airlines slid as investors locked ...
China Eastern Falls After Expanding New Share Sale Bloomberg
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Baby for Palin's teenage daughter - BBC News more similar news »
Sydney Morning HeraldBaby for Palin's teenage daughter
BBC News - 26 minutes ago
Bristol Palin, the 18-year-old daughter of Alaska Governor and former White House hopeful Sarah Palin, has given birth to a son, reports say.
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Barak: Israel in 'all-out war' with Hamas - CNN more similar news »
WELT ONLINEBarak: Israel in 'all-out war' with Hamas
CNN - 30 minutes ago
GAZA CITY (CNN) -- Israel bombed a Hamas government compound early Tuesday, leveling at least three structures, including the foreign ministry building, eyewitnesses and Hamas security sources told CNN.
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No. 11 Hoyas expose No. 2 UConn in road win - FOXSports.com more similar news »
Seattle Post IntelligencerNo. 11 Hoyas expose No. 2 UConn in road win
FOXSports.com - 31 minutes ago
by Jeff Goodman Jeff Goodman is a senior college basketball writer for FOXSports.com. He can be reached at GoodmanonFOX@aol.com or check out his blog, Good 'N Plenty.
Hoyas Topple Huskies in the Big East Opener New York Times
Big East on lookout after Hoyas' statement victory ESPN
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Police: Santa gunman may have targeted ex's lawyer - San Francisco Chronicle more similar news »
Washington PostPolice: Santa gunman may have targeted ex's lawyer
San Francisco Chronicle - 36 minutes ago
By RAQUEL MARIA DILLON, AP Writer The man who killed nine people at his ex-in-law's Christmas party plotted the attack several months in advance and may have planned to kill his former wife's divorce attorney after the attack, but instead committed ...
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Jazz trumpeter Freddie Hubbard dies in LA - Reuters more similar news »
ABC NewsJazz trumpeter Freddie Hubbard dies in LA
Reuters - 54 minutes ago
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Influential jazz trumpeter Freddie Hubbard, who played on hundreds of recordings during a career spanning 50 years, died in a Los Angeles hospital on Monday, his manager said.
Great jazz trumpeter Freddie Hubbard dies at 70 The Associated Press
Jazz pioneer Freddie Hubbard dies aged 70 NME.com
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'Watchmen' clash far from settled - Los Angeles Times more similar news »
E! Online'Watchmen' clash far from settled
Los Angeles Times - 57 minutes ago
Fox wants to block Warner's release of the film version of the famed graphic novel. By Maria Elena Fernandez The trailer for the highly anticipated superhero movie "Watchmen" promises intense on-screen action, larger-than-life characters and scathing ...
Judge Delays Ruling on Blocking Release of ‘Watchmen’ Film New York Times
Fox will fight for 'Watchmen' delay Hollywood Reporter
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NBA roundup: Suns win without Nash - San Francisco Chronicle more similar news »
The Associated PressNBA roundup: Suns win without Nash
San Francisco Chronicle - 57 minutes ago
AP (12-29) 20:47 PST -- Shaquille O'Neal had 28 points and 12 rebounds, moving into ninth place on the NBA's career scoring list, and the visiting Phoenix Suns overcame the loss of two-time MVP Steve Nash to beat the Oklahoma City Thunder 110-102 on ...
Nash hurt, but Suns rise above Thunder anyway Sports Network
Suns guard Steve Nash leaves with back spasms The Associated Press
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New Sony Game Nears Breaking Even - Wall Street Journal more similar news »
Slippery BrickNew Sony Game Nears Breaking Even
Wall Street Journal - 59 minutes ago
By KATHY SHWIFF Sony Corp. is closer to breaking even on its new-generation PlayStation 3 videogame console because it costs 35% less to make than the previous model, according to technology-research firm iSuppli Corp.
Sony Cuts PlayStation 3 Component Costs by 35 Percent PC World
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Republicans Warn Against Overspending on Stimulus - Wall Street Journal more similar news »
Maktoob Business (press release)Republicans Warn Against Overspending on Stimulus
Wall Street Journal - 59 minutes ago
By NAFTALI BENDAVID WASHINGTON -- Top Republican lawmakers are positioning themselves for battle over President-elect Barack Obama's economic recovery plan, signaling Monday that they will cast themselves as guardians against excessive spending rather ...
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GMAC to Get $6 Billion Aid Deal - Wall Street Journal more similar news »
Maktoob Business (press release)GMAC to Get $6 Billion Aid Deal
Wall Street Journal - 59 minutes ago
By DAMIAN PALETTA and JOHN D. STOLL WASHINGTON -- The federal government Monday deepened its involvement in the US automotive industry by committing $6 billion to stabilize GMAC LLC, a financing company vital to the future of struggling car maker ...
Feds throw GMAC $6 billion lifeline CNNMoney.com
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Eric Mangini's end with the Jets began with Brett Favre's arrival - New York Daily News more similar news »
New York TimesEric Mangini's end with the Jets began with Brett Favre's arrival
New York Daily News - 1 hour ago
BY RICH CIMINI Brett Favre fumbles in the Jets' 34-17 loss to the the Denver Broncos that was the first loss in their 1-4 finish ... ... but the end of Eric Mangini came with Favre's arrival. On the surface, Eric Mangini's downfall began five weeks ago ...
From Owner to Players, Jets Want Favre to Return New York Times
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Dollar Declines as Israel-Hamas Conflict Pushes Up Oil Prices - Bloomberg more similar news »
Dollar Declines as Israel-Hamas Conflict Pushes Up Oil Prices
Bloomberg - 1 hour ago
By Ron Harui Dec. 30 (Bloomberg) -- The dollar fell the most in almost two weeks against the euro as the conflict in the Gaza Strip drove up oil prices, adding to concerns the economic slump will deepen in the world’s largest energy-consuming nation.
Gold steady near 11-week high on Mideast violence Reuters
Oil above $40 as investors eye Gaza conflict The Associated Press
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HP's MediaSmart Server: Second Time's the Charm - BusinessWeek more similar news »
TweakTownHP's MediaSmart Server: Second Time's the Charm
BusinessWeek - 1 hour ago
By launching a second version of its MediaSmart Windows Home Server, Hewlett-Packard gets my award for persistence in the face of adversity.
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Hasina triumphs in Bangladesh vote - Aljazeera.net more similar news »
Canada.comHasina triumphs in Bangladesh vote
Aljazeera.net - 1 hour ago
An alliance led by Sheikh Hasina Wajed, the former Bangladeshi prime minister, has won a landslide election victory in the country's first poll in seven years.
Former premier Hasina wins Bangladesh polls The Associated Press
Hasina takes massive majority in Bangladesh Swissinfo
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