Monthly Archives: October 2011

Oil near $92 as faith in Europe debt plan fades

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

SINGAPORE (AP) — Oil prices fell to near $92 a barrel Tuesday in Asia amid signs that last week’s optimism about Europe’s debt crisis plan may have been overblown. Benchmark crude for December delivery was down 70 cents at $92.49 … Continue reading →

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Groups push J&J on baby shampoo chemicals

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

SymbolPriceChangeJNJ64.39-1.21{“s” : “jnj”,”k” : “a00,a50,b00,b60,c10,g00,h00,l10,p20,t10,v00″,”o” : “”,”j” : “”} TRENTON, New Jersey (AP) — Two chemicals considered harmful to babies remain in Johnson Johnson’s baby shampoo sold in the U.S. and some other countries, even though the company already makes … Continue reading →

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Asian stocks slump on Europe debt plan doubts (AP)

Written on October 31, 2011 by Editor - Stock Markets News

BANGKOK – Asian stock markets fell Tuesday as new concerns emerged about the viability of a much-heralded plan to contain Europe’s debt crisis. Japan’s Nikkei 225 index dropped 0.8 percent to 8,920.86. Hong Kong’s Hang Seng lost 0.9 percent to … Continue reading →

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‘Confession’ crime rates revealed

Written on October 31, 2011 by Editor - Top News Stories

1 November 2011 Last updated at 00:40 ET By Danny Shaw Home affairs correspondent, BBC News A benefit of crimes ‘taken into consideration’ has greatly enhanced detection rates for police The extent to which police boost their detection rates by … Continue reading →

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Greece’s PM in referendum gamble

Written on October 31, 2011 by Editor - Top News Stories

31 October 2011 Last updated at 23:45 ET Prime Minister George Papandreou says he will respect the will of the Greek people Greece will hold a referendum on a new European Union aid package intended to resolve the country’s debt … Continue reading →

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Glowing brain tumour trial begins

Written on October 31, 2011 by Editor - Health News

31 October 2011 Last updated at 23:17 ET By James Gallagher Health reporter, BBC News The tumour glows under UV light The idea of making brain cancers glow to help surgeons operate is being tested in the UK. Patients will … Continue reading →

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Pitcher Sabathia agrees to stay with Yankees (Reuters)

Written on October 31, 2011 by Editor - Sports News

(Reuters) – Ace pitcher CC Sabathia has decided to stay under the Broadway bright lights in New York and agreed to a contract extension with the Yankees on Monday. The 31-year-old Sabathia had earlier made the announcement on his Twitter … Continue reading →

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Rivers fumble leads to Chiefs overtime win over Chargers (Reuters)

Written on October 31, 2011 by Editor - Sports News

(Reuters) – A haunting Halloween howler by San Diego Chargers quarterback Philip Rivers allowed the Kansas City Chiefs to steal an improbable 23-20 overtime victory and move into joint control of the AFC West on Monday. Rivers fumbled a snap … Continue reading →

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Fisher denies union rift in letter to NBA players (AP)

Written on October 31, 2011 by Editor - Sports News

Derek Fisher denied a rift in union leadership in a letter to NBA players Monday, telling them there have been “no side agreements, no side negotiations or anything close” with league officials. A story Saturday on Foxsports.com titled “Is Fisher … Continue reading →

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USC’s Kiffin fined; S McDonald suspended half-game (AP)

Written on October 31, 2011 by Editor - Sports News

LOS ANGELES – Southern California coach Lane Kiffin was reprimanded and fined $10,000 by the Pac-12 on Monday night for criticizing the officiating in the 21st-ranked Trojans’ triple-overtime loss to Stanford last weekend. USC safety T.J. McDonald also was suspended … Continue reading →

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