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Roberto Mancini Thanks Manchester City Fans with Full-Page Advertisement

Sun, 19 May 2013 00:18:21 +1000

Sacked Manchester City manager Mancini has taken out an advertisement in a local paper to thank fans for their support.

Deaths Due To Bird Flu In China Rises To 36: WHO

Sat, 18 May 2013 22:30:56 +1000

The World Health Organisation (WHO) has confirmed that four more people have died from H7N9 virus, the new strain of bird flu in China. According to a written statement issued by WHO, the death toll has rose to 36 from a total number of 131 confirmed cases in the country.

Pakistan Police Arrest Chinese Man Mobbed for Insulting Koran

Sat, 18 May 2013 22:08:15 +1000

Lee Ping reportedly threw the Koran to the ground while in an argument with a local doctor.

Germany Hands Justin Bieber Hefty Bill for Monkey Business

Sat, 18 May 2013 21:33:40 +1000

Pop heartthrob Justin Bieber is being pursued for thousands of pounds towards the cost of looking after a capuchin monkey he abandoned in Germany.

India’s First Navigational Satellite IRNSS -1A to be Launched in June

Sat, 18 May 2013 21:23:08 +1000

The first satellite of Indian Regional Navigation Satellite System (IRNSS constellation), IRNSS -1 is proposed to be launched on June 12 from Sriharikota. The satellite will provide terrestrial, aerial and marine navigation services and will help in disaster and fleet management.

U.S. judge revives Dexia's mortgage lawsuit versus JPMorgan

Sat, 18 May 2013 10:28:02 +1000

A federal judge has revived a closely watched lawsuit accusing JPMorgan Chase & Co of misleading Belgian-French bank Dexia SA into buying more than $1.6 billion (1 billion pounds) of troubled mortgage debt.

Judge revives Dexia's mortgage lawsuit vs. JPMorgan

Sat, 18 May 2013 07:49:02 +1000

A federal judge has revived a closely watched lawsuit accusing JPMorgan Chase & Co of misleading Belgian-French bank Dexia SA into buying more than $1.6 billion of troubled mortgage debt.

Investor group calls on SEC to review change in JPMorgan voting

Sat, 18 May 2013 06:21:02 +1000

Pension and endowment managers on Friday called on U.S. regulators to review the rules for shareholder voting after a firm collecting ballots for JPMorgan Chase & Co cut off polling information to the bank's opponents.

Growth stocks in command as Wall Street rally gallops on

Sat, 18 May 2013 05:00:04 +1000

Growth sectors led Wall Street's advance on Friday as encouraging economic data put major U.S. stock indexes on track to close out their fourth week of gains in a row.

Wall Street bonuses, staff levels to rise in 2013: consultant

Sat, 18 May 2013 04:00:04 +1000

Wall Street bonuses and staff levels are expected to rise this year as trading and dealmaking activity pick up, according to a closely watched report released on Friday by a compensation consulting firm.

Hunt for those at fault for Spain's bank crisis gains pace

Sat, 18 May 2013 03:14:04 +1000

The arrest of a prominent former Spanish banker is raising hopes among campaigners that the hunt for those responsible for the problems inherited by Bankia and other failed lenders will deliver results.

Lawmakers accuse IRS officials of lying in tax scandal

Sat, 18 May 2013 00:35:04 +1000

U.S. lawmakers accused leaders of the Internal Revenue Service of lying on Friday as they opened the first in a series of investigative hearings about the tax collection agency's targeting of conservative groups.

Manchester United To Reunite Beckham With Ferguson - Report

Sat, 18 May 2013 00:20:26 +1000

Manchester United will offer David Beckham the opportunity to return to Old Trafford in an ambassadorial role following the midfielder's decision to retire from football, reports suggest.

From Manchester to Paris: David Beckham Was All Things to All People

Sat, 18 May 2013 00:17:05 +1000

British sport's most iconic name called time on his illustrious career

Ex City Striker: Pellegrini the Man to Replace Mancini

Fri, 17 May 2013 21:44:08 +1000

Manuel Pellegrini can guide Manchester City to success according to Roque Santa Cruz

Petrofac Expects Modest Growth as Algeria Gas Revival Deferred

Fri, 17 May 2013 21:38:48 +1000

The company's order backlog has risen to an all time high of $12.1bn as of 30, April.

Russia: Mother Arrested for Murdering and Freezing Babies for Five Years

Fri, 17 May 2013 21:32:21 +1000

Almost immediately after the arrest, the woman admitted to freezing the babies to death.

Gold Extends Losing Streak as Fed Signals QE Exit

Fri, 17 May 2013 21:25:00 +1000

Analysts expect gold prices to fall to $1,100 an ounce in a year and below $1,000 in five years.

Rana Plaza Disaster: NGOs Can Help Retailers' Business and Bangladesh Workers

Fri, 17 May 2013 21:15:38 +1000

Workers’ safety in Bangladesh could be improved if western retailers use NGOs, says outsourcing expert Professor Michael Mol.

Shares in Lloyds hit government break-even price

Fri, 17 May 2013 20:49:02 +1000

Shares in state-backed Lloyds Banking Group on Friday rose above the level which the government regards as its break-even price following its 20.5 billion pound rescue of the bank, raising hopes a sale could be imminent.

IPL Spot-fixing: Did Sreesanth Confess to Involvement in Betting Racket?

Fri, 17 May 2013 18:19:08 +1000

Amid strong denial from his family and lawyer Deepak Prakash, Indian paceman S Sreesanth has reportedly confessed to his involvement in the spot-fixing racket to the investigating team.

Islamic Finance: BLME Targets 15% Asset Growth in 2013

Fri, 17 May 2013 18:00:56 +1000

Rising Islamic finance activity in the Gulf prompts the UK's largest standalone Islamic bank to open Dubai office

After Google, Amazon to be grilled on UK tax presence

Fri, 17 May 2013 17:35:02 +1000

Internet retailer Amazon.com Inc. will be called back to the British parliament to clarify how its activities in the UK justify its low corporate income tax bill, two lawmakers told Reuters.

Panic Strikes as Cyclone Mahasen Hits Northeastern States; Schools Shut Down

Fri, 17 May 2013 16:00:07 +1000

Cyclonic storm Mahasen has moved from Bangladesh hitting the the Northeastern states with heavy rains and strong winds on Thursday.

Dell Profits Plunge on Lower PC Sales

Fri, 17 May 2013 14:58:34 +1000

Net profit declines 79% to $130m amid investors' battle to takeover the company.

New Likely Killer Features for iPhone 6, iPhone 5S on Release Date: Collaborative Camera Use and Smart Mobile Payment Options

Fri, 17 May 2013 14:47:54 +1000

The upcoming iPhone 6 and iPhone 5S could feature advance device pairing that facilitates the capture of quality images and smart wireless payment that relies on predictive chips embedded with the gadgets.

Battle of the Disney Stars: Miley Cyrus VS Selena Gomez VS Demi Lovato [PHOTOS]

Fri, 17 May 2013 11:30:47 +1000

With their popularity on the rise, it’s not surprising fans would feud who’d be the best between former Disney stars, Miley Cyrus, Demi Lovato and Selena Gomez. Each star has risen above the ranks but certainly only one can prevail among the three.

Dell's profit dives as billionaire battle rages on

Fri, 17 May 2013 06:42:02 +1000

Dell Inc, the subject of a takeover battle between activist investor Carl Icahn and the company's billionaire founder, reported a 79 percent slide in profit as personal computer sales continued to shrink.

Dell's profit slides 79 percent as it seeks to go private

Fri, 17 May 2013 06:21:02 +1000

Obama picks temporary IRS head as Tea Party rallies on scandal

Fri, 17 May 2013 05:49:02 +1000

U.S. President Barack Obama on Thursday chose a White House budget official to lead the beleaguered Internal Revenue Service temporarily and vowed to ensure that the tax-collection agency will not single out any more groups based on their political beliefs.