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Microsoft COO sees gradual recovery, client caution

by reporter March 3, 2010 Uncategorized

LONDON (Reuters) – Microsoft is still seeing a lot of interest in its Windows 7 computer software launched last year and a new budget cycle will help a gradual recovery in business spending, its chief operating officer said.

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Rain triggers deadly Haiti floods

by us-news-reporter February 27, 2010 Uncategorized

At least eight people are killed in floods triggered by heavy rain in earthquake-stricken Haiti, officials say.

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Greece ‘needs European support’

by reporter February 19, 2010 Uncategorized

Greece’s Prime Minister says his country needs European support to cut debt levels effectively, but adds it does not need a bail-out.

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Fla. Mom Wants Answers From School, Daughter Beaten

by us-news-reporter February 17, 2010 Uncategorized

A mother is demanding answers from a South Florida high school where video shows her daughter being attacked by another student.

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Suspect in UConn Football Player Stabbing Free on Bond

by us-news-reporter February 17, 2010 Uncategorized

One of two men charged with wielding knives in the fight that ended with the fatal stabbing of University of Connecticut football player Jasper Howard is free after posting bail.

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Stars gearing up for Brit Awards

by reporter February 16, 2010 Uncategorized

Stars of the music world begin arriving at London’s Earls Court for year’s Brit Awards.

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Celtic announce drop in turnover

by sportsreporter February 15, 2010 Uncategorized

Celtic count the cost of failure to reach the Champions League group phase after a dramatic drop in turnover and an increase in debt.

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More hybrid varieties of tur set to hit market

by reporter February 14, 2010 Uncategorized

The Hyderabad-based International Crops Research Institute for the Semi-Arid Tropics (Icrisat), a non-profit, non-political agricultural research organisation, is set to release three new hybrid varieties of pigeon pea (tur or red gram) for commercial multiplication by seed companies, a senior scientist said.

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Jamie Murray queries GB Cup squad

by sportsreporter February 14, 2010 Uncategorized

Jamie Murray questions British captain John Lloyd’s Davis Cup squad selection for the Lithuania tie.

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Kennedy signs $1.25 million deal with Nationals

by sportsreporter February 12, 2010 Uncategorized

WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The Washington Nationals have signed second baseman Adam Kennedy to a one-year $1.25 million contract, the team said on Friday.

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Liberia boosts private enterprise

by reporter February 12, 2010 Uncategorized

Liberia launches a corporate responsibility forum to help rebuild the war-shattered nation.

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Volcker: Choice is prop trading or bank charter

by reporter February 12, 2010 Uncategorized

NEW YORK (Reuters) – President Barack Obama’s economic adviser, Paul Volcker, said his proposed banking rules would force Goldman Sachs and other banks to give up their bank charters if they want to continue proprietary trading.

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Disney plans to narrow "Alice" DVD release window

by reporter February 11, 2010 Uncategorized

LOS ANGELES (Reuters) – Walt Disney Co has asked theater operators to agree to a shorter time between the debut of its “Alice In Wonderland” film and the DVD release, as the company looks for new ways to ignite home video sales.

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Polanski film comes to Berlin without director

by reporter February 11, 2010 Uncategorized

BERLIN (Reuters) – Roman Polanski’s new movie “The Ghost Writer” premiers on Friday at the Berlin film festival, but the director will be staying at home in Switzerland because of a sex case dating back more than 30 years.

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Ke$ha holds atop Hot 100, Pink’s "Glitter" glows

by reporter February 11, 2010 Uncategorized

NEW YORK (Billboard) – Ke$ha claimed the longest-running No. 1 debut single by a female artist on the Billboard Hot 100 since 1977 as “TiK ToK” held steady Thursday for an eighth week.

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