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Asia Markets: BHP jump lifts Sydney, Tokyo off highs

Thu, 15 May 2008 22:01:17 PDT

Shares of BHP Billiton jumped on Friday to push Australian indexes higher, after local media reported that China has approached an Australian fund to partner in a multibillion-dollar attempt to buy a 9% stake in the mining giant.

RBC Donates $100,000 to Assist China Earthquake Victims

Fri, 16 May 2008 06:39:59 PDT

Buzz Links: DeGeneres To Wed After Gay-Marriage Ruling?; ‘Crazy’ Ants

Fri, 16 May 2008 04:53:31 PDT

ELLEN DEGENERES, PORTIA DE ROSSI TO MARRY, SAYS AP That didn’t take long. Yesterday afternoon the California Supreme Court overturned the state’s voter-approved gay marriage ban. Now comedienne and talk-show host Ellen DeGeneres says she plans to wed actress Portia de Rossi (perhaps best known for her role on “Ally McBeal”). The two (pictured above, with [...]

Iran Convoy Comes Under Fire in Iraq

Fri, 16 May 2008 04:36:00 PDT

An Iranian Embassy convoy came under fire in Baghdad, wounding four people, including three Iranians and an Iraqi. (Complete coverage)

Cyclone Toll 78,000, Likely to Rise

Fri, 16 May 2008 01:57:00 PDT

The total cost of rebuilding is cyclone-ravaged Myanmar is still unknown, but is expected to run hundreds of millions of dollars. The U.N. issued an immediate appeal for $187 million from international donors to help pay for shelters, food and sanitation services.

Bomb Kills 10 in Sri Lanka

Fri, 16 May 2008 01:06:00 PDT

A suicide bomber on a motorcycle rammed into a bus carrying riot police in Sri Lanka's capital, killing 10 people, including eight policemen, and wounding 85 others.

The Fly In India's Growth Story

Fri, 16 May 2008 07:01:15 PDT

Inflation soars to a 30-month high as government and monetary policy measures can't keep a lid on supply problems.

Pakistan Defies U.S. on Halting Afghanistan Raids

Fri, 16 May 2008 02:51:00 PDT

Pakistani officials are making it clear that they have no interest in stopping cross border attacks by militants into Afghanistan, prompting a new level of frustration from Americans.

Stock futures up after housing starts report

Fri, 16 May 2008 05:02:09 PDT

Wall Street headed for a modestly higher open Friday, with investors nervous about new record highs for oil prices but relieved about a surprising jump in new home construction.

Gay Marriage Returns

Thu, 15 May 2008 19:49:30 PDT

Judges v. the people makes a comeback in an election year.

Research and Markets: 2Q08 Iraq Mobile Forecast, 2008 - 2010: Iraqna

Fri, 16 May 2008 03:44:10 PDT

DUBLIN, Ireland----Research and Markets has announced the addition of "2Q08 Iraq Mobile Forecast, 2008 - 2010: Iraqna and Atheer Tel merger in Iraq does not bode well for AsiaCell " to their offering.

Criminal probe launched in helicopter damage

Fri, 16 May 2008 00:11:50 PDT

Concluding that damage to two new combat helicopters at the Boeing Co. plant was "a deliberate act," federal authorities said yesterday they had launched a criminal probe and offered a reward in the hunt for suspects.

Burma's Junta Will Survive the Cyclone

Thu, 15 May 2008 19:49:30 PDT

The generals are not ashamed to turn away aid.

HP and Foxconn Expand PC Business in Russia

Fri, 16 May 2008 02:57:17 PDT

ST. PETERSBURG, Russia----HP and Foxconn today held a groundbreaking ceremony in St. Petersburg to celebrate the planned construction of a 32,000-square-meter manufacturing facility intended for the production of HP PCs in Russia in connection with a joint venture agreement to invest $50 million in Russia.

Some Rebate Checks Have Been Sent to the Wrong Bank Accounts

Fri, 16 May 2008 04:04:12 PDT

According to Newsday, some economic stimulus rebate checks are appearing in the wrong bank accounts. Americans receiving their checks through direct deposit are getting them before those who will be receiving paper checks. And while paper checks run the risk of ending up in your neighbor's mailbox, it seems that some direct deposit payments have landed in the bank accounts of strangers. Kevin McKeon, a spokesman for the IRS said, "We do know of instances of problems; we've heard of situations where stimulus checks have gone to the wrong people's bank accounts. We're getting a lot of calls to the toll-free number." If you've already used the Where's My Stimulus Payment tool on the IRS website and are searching for your rebate, or if you're looking for your tax refund for that matter, McKeon recommends calling the toll-free service Refund Hotline at 800-829-1954. Source