Monthly Archives: July 2011

Pensions recover but weak growth a threat: OECD (AFP)

Written on July 31, 2011 by Editor - Business News

PARIS (AFP) – Pension funds have recovered from the darkest days of the financial crisis, clawing back more than 80 percent of the value lost in 2008, the OECD said this week. But sluggish growth in developed countries, and the … Continue reading →

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HSBC heads for $11 billion profit as revamp takes shape (Reuters)

Written on July 31, 2011 by Editor - Business News

LONDON (Reuters) – HSBC Holdings Plc (HSBA.L) should unveil a half-year profit of near $11 billion on Monday, flat from a year earlier as weak investment bank trading and wobbly U.S. and European economies offset growth in Asia. New HSBC … Continue reading →

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White House, GOP discuss potential debt limit pact

Written on July 31, 2011 by Editor - Finance Top Stories

In this image from Senate television Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid of Nevada, speaks from the floor of the Senate late Saturday, July 30, 2011, at the Capitol in Washington. “There are many elements to be finalized…there is still a … Continue reading →

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Save Our Schools March: a teacher revolt against Obama education reform (The Christian Science Monitor)

Written on July 31, 2011 by Editor - Education News

What if the education reformers are wrong? That’s the opinion of a growing number of educators who are convinced that the current direction of reform – despite powerful backers that include President Obama, Bill Gates, and many influential academics and … Continue reading →

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Pope urges "compassion" over famine (AFP)

Written on July 31, 2011 by Editor - Religion News

CASTEL GANDOLFO, Italy (AFP) – Pope Benedict XVI on Sunday urged the world not to be “indifferent” to famine, as some 12 million people in the Horn of Africa face starvation amid the worst drought there in decades. “We must … Continue reading →

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Spain draw France in 2014 World Cup qualifiers (AFP)

Written on July 31, 2011 by Editor - Sports News

RIO DE JANEIRO (AFP) – Fortune shone on England at the 2014 World Cup draw as defending champions Spain and 1998 winners France were locked on a collision course in the race for the Brazil finals. England, one of the … Continue reading →

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Fish edges Harrison to reach ATP L.A. hardcourt final (AFP)

Written on July 31, 2011 by Editor - Sports News

LOS ANGELES (AFP) – Top American Mardy Fish booked his second ATP finals berth in as many tournaments, but this time it wasn’t so easy to turn back the challenge of young compatriot Ryan Harrison. Harrison, 19, on Saturday kept … Continue reading →

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Rockies send Ubaldo Jimenez to Indians (AP)

Written on July 31, 2011 by Editor - Sports News

CLEVELAND – In the middle of a surprising season, the Cleveland Indians are getting an ace rather than trading one away. The Indians acquired Ubaldo Jimenez from the Colorado Rockies for three minor leaguers and a player to be named. … Continue reading →

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Zara Phillips, Mike Tindall Get Married (omg!)

Written on July 30, 2011 by Editor - Entertainment News

Zara Phillips and Mike Tindall / PAUs Magazine Another royal wedding! Queen Elizabeth‘s eldest granddaughter Zara Phillips said “I do” to her rugby player beau Mike Tindall Saturday. The bride, 30, and groom, 32, wed at Canongate Kirk church in … Continue reading →

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Duke eyes possible NCAA recruiting violation (AP)

Written on July 30, 2011 by Editor - Sports News

DURHAM, N.C. – Duke is investigating whether an NCAA recruiting rule was violated when coach Mike Krzyzewski reportedly offered a scholarship to a recruit during a summer tournament. Forward Alex Poythress told CBSSports.com that Krzyzewski spoke to him earlier this … Continue reading →

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