Monthly Archives: November 2010

Retail gasoline demand up 2.3 percent: Mastercard (Reuters)

Written on November 30, 2010 by Editor - Business News

Reuters – Retail gasoline demand rose 2.3 percent last week from the week before but fell slightly year-on-year, tempered by winter weather and increased air travel for the Thanksgiving holiday, MasterCard Advisors’ SpendingPulse report showed on Tuesday. Continue reading →

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WikiLeaks says it is under new cyber attack: Twitter feed (AFP)

Written on November 30, 2010 by Editor - Technology News

AFP – WikiLeaks said in a Twitter message Tuesday that it was under a new cyber attack after a similar incident at the weekend just before the website began releasing secret US diplomatic cables. Continue reading →

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Shaq eager to watch LeBron’s return (AP)

Written on November 30, 2010 by Editor - Sports News

AP – Shaquille O’Neal’s curious about one aspect of LeBron James’ impending return to face angry Cavaliers fans — the pregame ritual. Continue reading →

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Nigerian tanker drivers supend strike over ‘army abuse’ (AFP)

Written on November 30, 2010 by Editor - World News

AFP – Nigerian tanker drivers on Tuesday suspended a strike which had halted supplies of petrol nationwide after a group of soldiers behind the killing of one of their colleagues were handed over to police. Continue reading →

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Roethlisberger wearing boot on injured foot (AP)

Written on November 30, 2010 by Editor - Sports News

AP – Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger is wearing a protective boot on his sprained right foot but is expected to play Sunday when Pittsburgh and Baltimore face off for first place in the AFC North. Continue reading →

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Black Eyed Peas made new album in hotel rooms (USA TODAY)

Written on November 30, 2010 by Editor - Top News Stories

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Treasury Department sanctions 10 new Iran-controlled firms (Reuters)

Written on November 30, 2010 by Editor - Top Stories

Reuters – The Treasury Department on Tuesday extended weapons-related sanctions against Iran to 10 additional businesses and five individuals it said were affiliated with state-owned Bank Mellat and Islamic Republic of Iran Shipping Lines. Continue reading →

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Uni fees help for Welsh students

Written on November 30, 2010 by Editor - BBC News

Universities in Wales have lobbied for tuition fee increases to meet a funding gap Related stories Welsh students will be protected from increased tuition fees, the Welsh Assembly Government says. Education Minister Leighton Andrews made the commitme… Continue reading →

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Protests against tuition fees strain UK coalition (Reuters)

Written on November 30, 2010 by Editor - World News

Reuters – Thousands of students and school pupils protested across Britain on Tuesday against planned rises in university tuition fees, bringing disruption to central London and putting strains on the coalition government. Continue reading →

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Ex-Deloitte partner charged with insider trading

Written on November 30, 2010 by Editor - Finance Top Stories

[AP] – Federal regulators on Tuesday charged a former partner at Deloitte & Touche LLP and his wife with insider trading, accusing the couple of providing confidential information on company acquisitions to relatives overseas. Continue reading →

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