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Breaking News Wed, 8 Sep 2010
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Airlines   Photos   Russian   Transport   Wikipedia:Russian airliner  
Russian airliner lands in forest, no one hurt
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Justice Secretary Leila D Lima, head of the probe body tasked to investigate the bungled bus hostage crisis on Aug. 23, talks to reporters while conducting an ocular inspection at the site Tuesday, Sept.7, 2010 at the Rizal Park in Manila, Philippines. Eight Hong Kong tourists hijacked by a dismissed policeman were killed following a 11-hour botched negotiation that also killed the hostage-taker. (AP Photo/Bullit Marquez)
Hostage   Investigation   Manila   Photos   Wikipedia: Leila De Lima  
Some points clarified but others still muddled, says De Lima
| MANILA, Philippines—Where did some 'intriguing' shots come from? Did the hostage-taker use his M-16 or a pistol in his deadly rampage? Did sniper fire really kill Rolando Mendoza? | On what was supp... (photo: AP / Bullit Marquez)
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U.S. Deputy National Security Adviser Tom Donilon, fourth from left, reacts during a meeting with Chinese State Councilor Dai Bingguo, third from right, during a meeting at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing Tuesday, Sept. 7, 2010. China's Hu calls for stable ties with US
| BEIJING - Trying to smooth over recently rocky relations before a visit to Washington, Chinese President Hu Jintao told American officials on Wednesday that he wants to see healthy and stable ties b... (photo: AP / Ng Han Guan, Pool) The State
Business   China   Photos   US   Wikipedia: Sino-American relations  
Sony Global Stocks Fall; Nikkei Dives 2.2%
The mood among investors was downbeat a day after the Wall Street Journal reported European Union stress tests of 91 banks in July understated some lenders' holdings of potentially risky debt. | "That... (photo: WN / Sweet Radoc) The Street
Banks   Market   Photos   Stocks   Wikipedia: Nikkei 225  
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Zhang Ziyi Zhang Ziyi to star as Mulan in English production
| HONG KONG (AP): The folk story of an ancient Chinese woman who replaces her father in battle will get its second live-action adaptation in recent years - this time in E... (photo: AP / ) The Star
Actress   China   Hongkong   Photos   Star  
In this photo made available by Sri Lankan president's office, President Mahinda Rajapaksa speaks at a meeting at his office in Colombo, Sri Lanka, Friday, Jan. 2, 2009. Government forces captured the Tamil Tigers' de facto capital in northern Sri Lanka on Friday, dealing a devastating blow to the rebels' quarter-century fight for an independent state, the president said. Sri Lanka's national flags are seen in the background. Sri Lanka set for constitution vote
| Sri Lanka's parliament is set to vote for constitutional changes enabling Mahinda Rajapaksa, the country's president, to seek a third term in office... (photo: AP / President's Office, HO) Al Jazeera
Democracy   Elections   Photos   Sri Lanka   Wikipedia: Mahinda Rajapaksa  
Indian stock broker reacts while watching Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) index on his trading terminal in Mumbai, India, Monday, Feb. 11, 2008. Indian stocks sank Monday, with the Bombay Stock Exchange's benchmark index tumbling as much as 5.7 percent before trimming losses. (AP Photo/Rajesh Nirgude) Sensex dips over 104 pts
| Mumbai, September 08: The Bombay Stock Exchange benchmark Sensex declined by over 104 points in the early morning trade On Wednesday after rising to a record high in th... (photo: AP / Rajesh Nirgude) The Siasat Daily
Business   India   Mumbai   Photos   Wikipedia :Bombay Stock Exchange  
Chinese director Zhang Yimou speaks about the opening ceremony of the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games during a press conference held as part of the annual legislature meetings at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, Wednesday, March 12, 2008. Speaking publicly for the first time about the Aug. 8 Olympic curtain raiser, Zhang talked about the challenges of boiling down 5,000 years of Chinese history into 50 minutes for the opening ceremony of the Beijing Olympics. (AP Photo/Ng Han Guan)hg3 Zhang Yimou romance to open Pusan Film Festival
By MIN LEE | Associated Press Writer | HONG KONG (AP) - Zhang Yimou's new romance will kick off the 15th edition of Asia's leading film festival, and Oliver Stone and Jul... (photo: AP / Ng Han Guan) Wtop
Asia   China   Entertainment   Film   Photos  
Flat TV - LCD Television - Electronics - Sony Electronic products sales grow 17% in Asia
BY JOHN POQUIZ--> | Spending on technological products such as TVs, audio systems, and DVD players/recorders grew by over 17 percent to hit $8.94 million in the last 12 m... (photo: WN / Rubielyn Bunag) Malaya
Asia   Electronics   Photos   Sales   Wikipedia: Electronics  
HSBC Green's move to Westminster triggers HSBC management reshuffle
| The HSBC chairman, Stephen Green, is to give the banking industry a powerful voice at the heart of the Government by accepting an offer from David Cameron to become his... (photo: GFDL / Amitauti) The Independent
Banking   Hsbc   Photos   Trade   Wikipedia: Stephen Green (banker)  
Newly announced Trade and Investment Minister, current HSBC bank chairman Stephen Green  in 10 Downing Street in London Tuesday, Sept. 7, 2010 where he attended a meeting with Britain's Prime Minister David Cameron (unseen). Green became chief executive of HSBC as it was concluding its takeover of Household International Inc., the Illinois-based consumer lender. HSBC Chairman to Take British Government Post
| LONDON — Stephen K. Green is leaving his post as chairman of HSBC to join the British government as minister for trade and investment, the bank said Tuesday. | Mr... (photo: AP / Sang Tan, Pool) The New York Times
Banking   Finance   Photos   UK   Wikipedia: HSBC  
The Maersk Sealand ship "Sealand Commitment" is seen loading and unloading containers Tuesday, Sept. 5, 2000 at Massport's Conley Terminal in Boston. Danish Shipping Giant to Switch to Cleaner Fuel When in Hong Kong
| HONG KONG — Aiming to reduce noxious fumes in one of the most densely populated parts of Asia, the Danish shipping giant Maersk Line said Tuesday that its ships w... (photo: AP / Michael Dwyer) The New York Times
Hong Kong   Photos   Pollution   Shipping   Wikipedia: A. P. Moller-Maersk Group  
Men walk past a financial display board in central London, Monday Oct. 6, 2008. Asian and European stock markets plunged Monday as government bank bailouts in the U.S. and Europe failed to alleviate fears that the global financial crisis would depress world economic growth. By midafternoon Europe time, Britain's benchmark stock index, the FTSE 100, lost 245.70 to 4,734.55 _ a 4.93 percent fall. The declines were led by the banking industry, with the mining and oil industries also suffering Questions About Banks Push European Indexes Lower
| Equity markets declined Tuesday, particularly in Europe, where concerns about the health of banks resurfaced and European finance ministers met to consider a new levy o... (photo: AP / Lefteris Pitarakis) The New York Times
Banking   EU   Finance   Photos   Wikipedia: 2010 European sovereign debt crisis  
In this Feb. 25, 2010 file photo, Trader Albert Young, left, studies his screens as he works on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange Briefing.com: Hourly In Play (R) - 22:00 ET
| Sep 07, 2010 (Briefing.com via COMTEX) -- Hourly In Play (R) | Updated: 07-Sep-10 22:00 ET | 18:33 | Futures are trading higher after hours: S&P 500 futures are +0.... (photo: AP / Richard Drew) Insurance Newsnet
Nasdaq   Photos   Trading   WallStreet   Wikipedia: New York Stock Exchange  
Trader Gregory Rowe, right, works on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange Thursday, July 16, 2009 Briefing.com: Stock Market Update - 16:15 ET
| Sep 07, 2010 (Briefing.com via COMTEX) -- Stock Market Update | Updated: 07-Sep-10 | The market at 16:15 ET | Dow: -107.24... | Nasdaq: -24.86... S&P: -12.67... | N... (photo: AP / Richard Drew) Insurance Newsnet
Market   Nasdaq   Photos   Stock   Wikipedia: New York Stock Exchange  
Traders gather at the post on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange that handles General Motors Briefing.com: Hourly In Play (R) - 16:00 ET
| Sep 07, 2010 (Briefing.com via COMTEX) -- Hourly In Play (R) | Updated: 07-Sep-10 16:00 ET | 15:46 | Earnings Calendar | Today after the close look for the following co... (photo: AP / Richard Drew) Insurance Newsnet
DowJones   Photos   Stock   WallStreet   Wikipedia: New York Stock Exchange  
Stock Education
US gains, Portugal bond sale help European stocks
US gains, Portugal bond sale help European stocks
Portuguese bond auction helps European stock markets despite
Stocks Rise as Euro Debt Worries Ease
Sony
Global Stocks Fall; Nikkei Dives 2.2%
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Brown University ranks in top 100 universities in the world
University rankings: Top one hundred universities in the wor
Imperial and UCL in top 10 of the world's best universit
Cambridge knocks Harvard off top of university table
Hong Kong actor Jackie Chan smiles during a press conference to promote his new film "'Shinjuku Incident" in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, Tuesday, March 31, 2009.
Beware Jackie Chan's seal of approval
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Health Business
European Markets Try to Brush Off Bank Worries
Hong Kong roadside air pollution hits record high
An Internet mecca's transformation
 Record HK air pollution sparks protest
Newly announced Trade and Investment Minister, current HSBC bank chairman Stephen Green  in 10 Downing Street in London Tuesday, Sept. 7, 2010 where he attended a meeting with Britain's Prime Minister David Cameron (unseen). Green became chief executive of HSBC as it was concluding its takeover of Household International Inc., the Illinois-based consumer lender.
HSBC Chairman to Take British Government Post
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ICBC leads profits surge
European Markets Try to Brush Off Bank Worries
US gains, Portugal bond sale help European stocks
US gains, Portugal bond sale help European stocks
Rossiya Ilyushin Il-62MK.
Russian airliner lands in forest, no one hurt
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Entertainment Real Estate
Live-action Mulan to star Zhang Ziyi
Several series show promise as new season begins
Jenny Pockley takes Manhattan
Liveblogging The Chun-Li Movie
Zhang Ziyi
Zhang Ziyi to star as Mulan in English production
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AIG Global Real Estate Selects Taubman to Lease and Manage I
Chinese Regulator Allows Insurers To Invest In Private Equit
Aetos, Yida team up for real estate JV
Global markets in downtrend; real estate, metals & sugar
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