G7 nations face going cap in hand to China - guardian.co.uk

October 12th, 2008

G7 nations face going cap in hand to China
guardian.co.uk - 31 minutes ago
The G7 club of rich nations was this weekend facing up to a seismic shift in the global economy, as the International Monetary Fund predicted that emerging markets would soon be sitting on $6.5 trillion of foreign currency reserves.
IMF chief hails 'first' global coordination on financial crisis AFP
IMF in global 'meltdown' warning BBC News
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Power deal crisis as top jobs seized by Mugabe - guardian.co.uk

October 12th, 2008


Telegraph.co.uk

Power deal crisis as top jobs seized by Mugabe
guardian.co.uk - 55 minutes ago
Robert Mugabe yesterday attempted an 'ambush' on the power-sharing agreement in Zimbabwe by claiming all the key cabinet posts and control of the state security forces for his own party.
Mugabe hands key ministries to ZANU-PF AFP
Key Zimbabwe Cabinet posts go to President Mugabe's party Los Angeles Times
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Haider, Austria's notorious far-right politician, is killed in … - guardian.co.uk

October 12th, 2008


Canada.com

Haider, Austria's notorious far-right politician, is killed in
guardian.co.uk - 35 minutes ago
Jörg Haider, the populist Austrian politician notorious for his xenophobia and alleged Nazi sympathies, was killed yesterday in a road accident at the age of 58.
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Austrian far-right leader Haider dies in car crash AFP
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Obama Campaigns in Philadelphia, McCain in Iowa (Update2) - Bloomberg

October 12th, 2008


Washington Post

Obama Campaigns in Philadelphia, McCain in Iowa (Update2)
Bloomberg - 1 hour ago
By Kristin Jensen and Hans Nichols Oct. 11 (Bloomberg) — Democrat Barack Obama barnstormed through Philadelphia, hammering at Republican opponent John McCain on economic issues, while McCain vowed in Iowa to address voter anger over the financial
Thousands cheer Obama at four Phila. stops Philadelphia Inquirer
In Philadelphia, Obama paints McCain as out of touch Los Angeles Times
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Mercurial Austrian rightist dead in car crash - The Associated Press

October 12th, 2008


CBC.ca

Mercurial Austrian rightist dead in car crash
The Associated Press - 28 minutes ago
VIENNA, Austria (AP) - Joerg Haider, who catapulted his rightist anti-immigration party into a powerful force with sharp attacks on rivals and provocative praise of the Nazi era, died Saturday in a car accident.
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Austria's Haider dies in accident BBC News
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Fire Threatens Napa Valley Homes and Wineries - New York Times

October 12th, 2008


Los Angeles Times

Fire Threatens Napa Valley Homes and Wineries
New York Times - 1 hour ago
By AP ST. HELENA, Calif. (AP) - Hundreds of firefighters were battling a fast-growing wildfire Saturday that was threatening homes and wineries in the Napa Valley.
Napa County wildfire forces evacuations of over 100 homes Los Angeles Times
Wildfire threatens Napa Valley homes San Francisco Chronicle
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Billy Graham Is Hospitalized After a Fall - New York Times

October 12th, 2008


WNCT

Billy Graham Is Hospitalized After a Fall
New York Times - 44 minutes ago
By AP ASHEVILLE, NC (AP) - The evangelist Billy Graham was hospitalized Saturday after tripping over one of his dogs and falling at his North Carolina home, a hospital spokeswoman said.
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McCain Asks Supporters to Show Obama Respect - Wall Street Journal

October 12th, 2008


Wall Street Journal

McCain Asks Supporters to Show Obama Respect
Wall Street Journal - 45 minutes ago
By LAURA MECKLER LAKEVILLE, Minn. — Sen. John McCain spoke out against the growing nastiness his Republican crowds have been demonstrating toward Barack Obama, asking that his presidential rival be treated with respect.
Obama, McCain trade respect, barbs Chicago Tribune
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Carphone, Best Buy Roll Out Retail Plans

October 12th, 2008

Carphone, Best Buy Roll Out Retail Plans
Last May, leading U.S. consumer electronics retailer Best Buy and Britain’s Carphone Warehouse announced a partnership, which saw Best Buy taking a 50 percent stake in Carphone Warehouse, which operates some 2,4000 retail locations in nine European countries. Now, even amidst the current dour economic climate, the companies are expected to push ahead with their partnership, potentially announcing some 200 new UK retail locations next week as they try to make a bold move on Europe’s consumer electronics market. However, some industry watchers say the 200-location figure is too high, and that the partnership will start out with a smaller number of new r

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AT&T Still Testing BlackBerry Bold

October 12th, 2008

AT&T Still Testing BlackBerry Bold
Canada’s Research in Motion garnered a lot of attention back in May when it announced the BlackBerry Bold, sporting a 480 by 320-pixel display along with 3G data capabilities along with integrated GPS and Wi-Fi. The BlackBerry Bold represented RIM’s first new smartphone platform in almost two years…and here, almost five months after its announcement, carrier partner AT&T has yet to put it into any U.S. customers’ hands. And now come reports from the UK’s Orange have the carrier suspending shipments of the units in order to work out a software problem

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