Monthly Archives: November 2010

Aussie World Cup chiefs brush off finance snub (AFP)

Written on November 30, 2010 by Editor - World News

AFP – Australia’s 2022 World Cup bid team on Tuesday played down the significance of a FIFA study which ranked the country last overall in projected revenues for the tournament. Continue reading →

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EC Opens Antitrust Probe of Google’s Search Practices (NewsFactor)

Written on November 30, 2010 by Editor - Technology News

NewsFactor – The European Commission opened an investigation into Google on Tuesday. Europe’s top antitrust regulator is exploring allegations that the search giant abused its market-leading position in online search, violating European Union rules. Continue reading →

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Secretary of State Clinton pushes Central Asia on human rights (Reuters)

Written on November 30, 2010 by Editor - Top Stories

Reuters – Secretary of State Hillary Clinton pressed Central Asian governments on Tuesday to expand democratic freedoms, saying countries which quash human rights only make themselves less competitive on the global stage. Continue reading →

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WikiLeaks release sparks alarm over diplomacy (AP)

Written on November 30, 2010 by Editor - World News

AP – Is diplomacy in danger? Continue reading →

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New York Times publishes Wikileaks, buries Climategate (Daily Caller)

Written on November 30, 2010 by Editor - Political News

Daily Caller – Read more stories from The Daily CallerObama and GOP remain deadlocked on Bush tax cuts after first post-election meetingNew York Times publishes Wikileaks, buries ClimategateSupreme Court agrees to hear campaign finance law case that co… Continue reading →

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Africa faces power crisis despite reforms (AFP)

Written on November 30, 2010 by Editor - World News

AFP – Sub-Saharan Africa is drawing in more private power investors, alongside state owned utilities, but the region still produces as much electricity as one European country, an expert said Tuesday. Continue reading →

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Congress poised to pass Indian, black farmer deals (AP)

Written on November 30, 2010 by Editor - Political News

AP – American Indian landowners and African-American farmers who claim they were subjected to mistreatment and discrimination by the government may soon share $4.6 billion after years of litigation. Continue reading →

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Jennifer Grey: My Body Is "Starting to Get Rusty" (omg!)

Written on November 30, 2010 by Editor - Entertainment News

omg! – “I haven’t danced for a week,” the DWTS champ tells Us Continue reading →

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Disputes again delay nationwide census in Iraq (AP)

Written on November 30, 2010 by Editor - World News

AP – Iraq’s government said Tuesday it will again delay a nationwide census that could determine the real numbers of the country’s religious and ethnic groups. Continue reading →

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Mutual Fund Buzz: Investors Ease Back Into Stocks (U.S. News & World Report)

Written on November 30, 2010 by Editor - Stock Markets News

U.S. News & World Report – Retail mutual fund investors may finally be changing their ways. After five straight months of outflows, stock funds saw inflows in October, according to the Investment Company Institute. Investors poured $441 million into st… Continue reading →

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