[at New York Times] – Some 161 companies are seeking to raise more than $56 billion through initial public offerings, the largest volume on record for pent-up I.P.O.’s.
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AFP – Australia’s conservative leader Tony Abbott picked up a key seat Tuesday as the nail-biting race to form a new government went down to the wire, two weeks after inconclusive elections.
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 Washington Post |
Top US commander: Burning Quran endangers troops
Atlanta Journal Constitution AP KABUL, Afghanistan — The top US and NATO commander in Afghanistan warned Tuesday that an American church's threat to burn copies of the Muslim holy book the Quran could endanger US troops in the country and Americans worldwide. … Koran burning will endanger US lives: Petraeus 'Burn a Quran Day' Sparks Protests in Afghanistan More NATO Troops Sought for Afghanistan |
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 Times LIVE |
Schools to reopen after weeks-long strike in South Africa
CNN International By the CNN Wire Staff Johannesburg, South Africa — Schools in South Africa will reopen Tuesday after unions representing more than 1.3 million workers in the country suspended a three-week-old strike that has crippled hospital services, closed schools … South Africa Unions' Strike Suspended South African strike suspended for 3 weeks South African unions suspend public sector strike |
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Reuters – India must be prepared for a newly-assertive China that wants a foothold in South Asia, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh said, in a rare open criticism of the Asia giant competing for regional resources and geopolitical clout.
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AP – A wind-driven wildfire in the rugged Colorado foothills spread across 5 1/2 square miles Monday, destroying an unknown number of homes and triggering the evacuation of 1,000 others, authorities said.
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Reuters – The U.S. Justice department is looking into Google Inc’s takeover of airline ticketing software firm ITA Software Inc, to determine whether the deal would exert too much influence on the online travel industry, the Wall Street Journal said.
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AP – Oracle Corp. has hired former Hewlett-Packard Co. CEO Mark Hurd to help lead the database software maker in a pivotal moment in Oracle’s 33-year history as it tries to muscle in on more of HP’s turf.
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 Telegraph.co.uk |
French unions test strength in pensions strike
Reuters Africa PARIS (Reuters) – French unions began a show of strength on Tuesday with nationwide strikes and demonstrations against an unpopular pension reform but looked unlikely to shake conservative President Nicolas Sarkozy's resolve. … France: Plan to Raise Retirement Age Sets Off Strikes France faces pension plan strike Widespread Strikes Hit France |
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AP – An imam who has become the public face of a proposed Islamic community center and mosque near ground zero has returned to the United States following a taxpayer-funded tour of the Middle East, his wife said Monday.
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Back on My Feet is a support group for the homeless meant to help them instill discipline and improve their health through running.
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Reuters – Australian Prime Minister Julia Gillard’s Labor Party looked close to retaining power on Tuesday after a pivotal independent lawmaker signaled the remaining two unaligned parliamentarians would support her.
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 The Hindu |
Obama seeks massive tax break for business
Los Angeles Times Companies could save $200 billion by writing off capital investment. The president also announces a $50-billion spending plan for roads, runways and railroads. By Kathleen Hennessey and Don Lee, Tribune Washington Bureau President Obama this week will … Obama to Propose Tax Write-Off for Capital Investments Obama to Propose Massive Tax Breaks for Businesses to Invest in Growth Obama pitches new plan for roads, runways and rail lines |
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 The Hindu |
Independent Puts Australian Election Into Dead Heat
New York Times SYDNEY, Australia — One of three independent lawmakers on Tuesday threw his support behind the leader of Australia's conservative opposition, muddying a complex picture over who would assume control from the nation's inconclusive … Lawmaker will support Australia's conservative coalition Independents Set to Announce Whether They'll Back Gillard or Abbott Today Australia's Katter Backs Conservatives |
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AP – AOL is adding talk show host Ellen DeGeneres to its family of Web properties as it looks for ways to draw more people to its sites.
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 Kansas City Star |
Let the Boise State debate begin
al.com Boise State celebrates a touchdown during its thrilling victory over Virginia Tech. (The Associated Press) That collective groan across the country comes courtesy of automatic-qualifying BCS conferences. Those collective cheers are from those people … Boise State edges Virginia Tech, 33-30, in wild finish Boise State keeps BCS hopes alive by beating Virginia Tech Boise State Vs. Virginia Tech: Five Easy Pieces |
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AP – Japan’s central bank voted to keep interest rates near zero, holding off on further measures to tackle a strong yen that is undermining the country’s fragile economic recovery.
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AP – As the disastrous floods recede in Pakistan, something new is rising: suspicions and rumors that powerful officials and landowners used their influence to divert water away from their property and inundate the villages and fields of millions of poor Pakistanis.
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Al-Qaeda militants in Iraq are turning to bank robberies and other thefts to make up for a drop in cash from outsiders.
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The U.S. military’s new armored trucks in Afghanistan are significantly reducing troop deaths in roadside attacks.
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AP – Kellen Moore and Boise State look as if they are going to be in the national championship chase for a while.
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AFP – Deadly protests that paralysed Mozambique’s capital last week were spurred by a text message that went viral on Maputo’s cell phones, signalling the power of new technology in the hands of the poor.
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A tropical depression in the southwestern Gulf of Mexico is creeping toward Mexico and the United States and could bring substantial rainfall, officials said.
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 hellomagazine.com |
People & Entertainment Travolta won't proceed with new extortion trial
Press Herald NASSAU, Bahamas — A judge in the Bahamas dismissed charges Monday against two people accused of trying to extort money from John Travolta after the actor decided that he no longer wanted to face the pain of a new trial stemming from the death of his … Retrial in Travolta extortion case halted at actor's request John Travolta Drops Charges in Extortion Case Bahamas judge kills Travolta extortion case |
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AP – A sharp series of about 20 aftershocks rattled New Zealand’s earthquake-hit city of Christchurch overnight, and earthquake experts warned Tuesday that another powerful temblor might hammer the region in coming days.
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