International Headlines

Date: Sat, Mar 27, 2010 at 8:02 PM
TOP STORIES as of 0800 HKT -- 28 March, 2010

IRAQ'S ALLAWI 'OPEN TO TALKS' WITH ELECTION RIVALS
Ayad Allawi, leader of the winning coalition in Iraq's national
election, says he's open to talks with all parties across the
political spectrum to form a new government.

BA UPBEAT DESPITE SECOND STRIKE
British Airways says its operations got off to a good start
despite a second consecutive strike by thousands of its cabin
crew over pay and working conditions.

THAI MILITARY AVOIDS 'CONFRONTATION'
The Thai military is withdrawing its forces from parts of the
country's capital to avoid potential confrontations with
red-shirted anti-government protesters backing the ousted prime
minister.

SEARCH ON FOR MISSING S. KOREAN SAILORS
South Korean rescuers furiously searched for missing sailors
Saturday after a navy ship sank in tense Yellow Sea waters off
the coast of North Korea.

MUBARAK RETURNS TO EGYPT AFTER SURGERY
President Hosni Mubarak is back in Egypt Saturday after
undergoing surgery in Germany to remove his gall bladder, state
TV reported.

BRITISH VETERINARIAN SUICIDES ON RISE
A researcher published an article Thursday that attempts to
explain why veterinarians in Britain appear to be four times as
likely as the general public to commit suicide.

TENNIS: FISH BATTERS CHAMPION MURRAY
Defending champion Andy Murray crashed to a shock defeat by
American Mardy Fish in his opening match at the Sony Ericsson
Open in Miami on Saturday.

FOOTBALL: CHELSEA SMASH SEVEN GOALS
Chelsea crushed Champions League hopefuls Aston Villa 7-1 on
Saturday to keep the pressure on English Premier League leaders
Manchester United ahead of next weekend's showdown between the
two top teams.

BUSINESS
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WHY CHINA COULD BOOST YOUR CAREER
With China's increasing importance in global business,
experience of working in the world's fastest-growing economy
could add gloss to your resume, say experts.

ABU DHABI FUND MANAGER MISSING
The managing director of the Abu Dhabi Investment Fund is
missing after his glider plane crashed into a lake in Morocco,
the state news agency of the United Arab Emirates reported

BA CABIN CREW TO LAUNCH MORE STRIKES
British Airways cabin crew are set to begin a second wave of
strikes from midnight Saturday over the airline's planned
changes to pay and working conditions.

International Headlines

Date: Fri, 26 Mar 2010 20:02:07 -0400
>TOP STORIES as of 0800 HKT -- 27 March, 2010

> ALLAWI'S COALITION WINS MOST SEATS IN IRAQ PARLIAMENT
Ayad Allawi's Iraqiya coalition edged out Prime Minister Nuri
al-Maliki's coalition to win the most seats in Iraq's parliament
in this month's national vote, according to results.

> U.S., RUSSIA AGREE TO CUT NUKES BY THIRD
The United States and Russia have reached "the most
comprehensive arms control agreement in nearly two decades,"
President Obama said Friday.

> S. KOREAN NAVY SHIP SINKS IN YELLOW SEA
A South Korean navy ship was sinking in the Yellow Sea near
North Korea, and the navy was shooting at an unidentified ship
toward the north, Yonhap News Agency reported.

> CLERICS VOICE REGRET OVER CHURCH ABUSE
Top Catholic European clerics express shame, anger and regret
Friday over a widening abuse scandal in the church that has
reached Pope Benedict XVI's doorstep.

> MURDOCH CALLS TIME ON FREE ONLINE NEWS
Media mogul Rupert Murdoch follows through with plans to charge
for online content with the announcement that from June users
must pay to access two UK news sites.

> EU APPROVES BAILOUT LOANS FOR GREECE
German Chancellor Angela Merkel planned a news conference Friday
after her victory in securing a bailout plan for Greece that
involves funds from both Europe and the International Monetary
Fund.

> BA CREW TO LAUNCH SECOND STRIKE WAVE
British Airways cabin crew were set to start a second wave of
strikes at midnight Friday over the airline's planned changes to
pay and working conditions.

> BA WORKER IN COURT ON TERROR CHARGES
A British Airways worker charged with preparing to fund and
commit terrorism is due to appear in court Friday in London.

BUSINESS
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> RED KNIGHTS DELAY MAN UTD BID
The group of wealthy businessmen planning to buy English Premier
League champions Manchester United has ruled out making a bid
until the end of the season.

> GOOGLE.CN: R.I.P OR GOOD RIDDANCE?
How do Chinese Internet users feel about Google's decision to
move most of its search functions from the mainland? That all
depends on who you ask.

> WHY CHINA COULD BOOST YOUR CAREER
With China's increasing importance in global business,
experience of working in the world's fastest-growing economy
could add gloss to your resume, say experts.

Markets, Friday, 03/26/2010

Date: Fri, 26 Mar 2010 18:01:59 -0400

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| Dow : 10,834.41 down 1.74 | S & P : 1,165.16 down 2.56 |
| NASDAQ: 2,397.40 down 1.36 | Bond (10Y): 3.90% up 0.072
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MARKETS:
A mixed Friday, but stocks up for the week
Dow ends higher, Nasdaq lower as investors mull aid package for
Greece, weak dollar, talk of a naval skirmish between North and South
Korea.

Stocks close mixed after giving up earlier gains following reports of Korean naval incident. Dow, S&P 500 edge higher; Nasdaq slips.

Date: Fri, 26 Mar 2010 16:20:55 -0400

Stocks close mixed after giving up earlier gains following reports of
Korean naval incident. Dow, S&P 500 edge higher; Nasdaq slips.

Breaking News: Challenger edges out Maliki in Iraq elections

Date: Fri, 26 Mar 2010 12:38:28 -0600

BAGHDAD (AP) - Full results from the Iraqi election show the coalition
of former Iraqi Prime Minister Ayad Allawi has won 91 seats, edging
out current Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki, who won 89 seats.

Treasurys head for biggest weekly loss this year

Date: Fri, 26 Mar 2010 12:01:08 -0400

TREASURYS HEAD FOR BIGGEST WEEKLY LOSS THIS YEAR
Treasurys face renewed selling pressure amid heightened concerns about
the government's ability to finance its deficits and as investors turn
to seeking out higher yields in other asset classes.

WHITE HOUSE EXPANDING MORTGAGE-RELIEF PROGRAM
The Obama administration lays out adjustments to be made in its $75
billion mortgage-modification program, with the aim of assisting a
greater number of unemployed homeowners avoid foreclosure.

YOUR HOUSE CAN BRING BIG BREAKS AT TAX TIME
A tax credit of up to $8,000 was a big incentive for first-time buyers
to buy a house over the last couple of years, but a slew of other tax
advantages will keep rewarding those new homeowners long after that
money hits their bank accounts.

WHAT TO DO WHEN A CONTRACTOR DOES SHODDY WORK
Taking a contractor to court is a tactic of last resort. Before doing
that, determine if he is a member of a local trade association and
whether your state has some kind of fund that compensates consumers
for shoddy or incomplete work by licensed contractors.

U.S. GDP REVISED LOWER TO SHOW 5.6% GROWTH
The U.S. economy grew at the fastest pace in six years during the
final three months of 2009, data show. The 5.6% growth rate in the
government's final reading on gross domestic product reflects a
combination of huge inventory adjustment, strong business investments
and modest consumer spending.

Breaking News

Date: Fri, 26 Mar 2010 11:10:10 -0400

U.S. and Russia sign arms control treaty cutting nuclear weapons by a
third, U.S. President Barack Obama says.

Stocks rise in the first moments of trading as investors welcome news on the economic and foreclosure fronts. Dow gains 28 points.

Date: Fri, 26 Mar 2010 09:38:48 -0400

Stocks rise in the first moments of trading as investors welcome news
on the economic and foreclosure fronts. Dow gains 28 points.

Under fire to do more to stem foreclosures, Obama administration announces new steps to help unemployed and ‘underwater’ borrowers.

Date: Fri, 26 Mar 2010 09:38:07 -0400

Under fire to do more to stem foreclosures, Obama administration
announces new steps to help unemployed and underwater borrowers.

Breaking News: House passes final fixes to health bill

Date: Thu, 25 Mar 2010 19:43:02 -0600

WASHINGTON - The House voted 220-207 Thursday night for legislation
making changes to the law President Obama signed on Tuesday. The
changes include better benefits for seniors and low-income and
middle-class families. The Senate voted 56-43 for the measure earlier
in the day.

International Headlines

Date: Thu, 25 Mar 2010 20:02:04 -0400
>TOP STORIES as of 0800 HKT -- 26 March, 2010

> VATICAN 'UNAWARE' OF ALLEGED AMERICAN PRIEST ABUSE
The Vatican said it was unaware of a U.S. priest believed to
have molested up to 200 boys until 20 years after civil
authorities investigated -- then dropped -- the case.

> LEADERS HAMMER OUT GREEK RESCUE DEAL
France and Germany have hammered out an agreement on the
principles of a eurozone rescue mechanism for Greece, giving a
big role to the International Monetary Fund while leaving the
Europeans to lend most of the money.

> BIN LADEN TAPE THREATENS RETALIATION
An audio tape purportedly from al Qaeda leader Osama bin Laden
hints at retaliation if alleged 9/11 mastermind Khaled Sheikh
Mohammed is executed.

> U.S. HEALTH CARE ANGER TURNS VIOLENT
The health care debate boiled over as a House Republican said
his campaign office was shot at and a Democrat said his office
received a suspicious envelope.

> PRINCE CHARLES VISITS AFGHAN WAR ZONE
Britain's Prince Charles left Afghanistan on Thursday after a
previously unannounced two-day visit there, a spokesman said.

> CHAVEZ CRITIC ARRESTED IN VENEZUELA
The president of a Venezuelan TV station that has been critical
of leftist President Hugo Chavez was arrested Thursday at an
airport on charges that he abused his right to free speech.

> AIRPORT WORKER WARNED OVER LEWD SCAN
An employee at London's Heathrow Airport has been given a police
warning after allegedly making a lewd remark about a female
colleague as she stood in a full body scanner by mistake.

> GOOGLE QUIET ON YOUTUBE OUTAGE
Google Inc., owner of YouTube, wasn't commenting Thursday
morning on why the popular video-sharing site was down for about
an hour.

BUSINESS
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> DUBAI UNVEILS $9.5B DEBT BAILOUT PLAN
Dubai announced a $9.5bn restructuring proposal for troubled
conglomerate Dubai World on Thursday, including a commitment to
pump $8bn into Nakheel, its troubled development arm.

> DATE SET FOR RIO TINTO BRIBE TRIAL VERDICT
The Shanghai court trying an Australian Rio Tinto executive on
charges of bribery and theft of commercial secrets will deliver
its verdict on Monday.

> OFFICIAL: U.S. BIZ STILL FLOCKS TO CHINA
A Chinese official has said Google's plan to move most of its
search functions from the mainland to Hong Kong will not
undermine the nation's foreign investment.

Markets, Thursday, 03/25/2010

Date: Thu, 25 Mar 2010 17:41:35 -0400

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| Dow : 10,834.41 down 1.74 | S & P : 1,165.16 down 2.56 |
| NASDAQ: 2,397.40 down 1.36 | Bond (10Y): 3.90% up 0.072 |
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MARKETS:
Stocks abandon rally
A dollar rally gives investors a reason to retreat after pushing the
Dow, S&P 500 and Nasdaq near new 18-month highs on Best Buy's forecast
and Bernanke's comments.

Stock rally peters out as major indexes end mixed. Dow gains 6 points, S&P loses 2 points and Nasdaq drops 1 point.

Date: Thu, 25 Mar 2010 16:43:08 -0400

Stock rally peters out as major indexes end mixed. Dow gains 6
points, S&P loses 2 points and Nasdaq drops 1 point.

U.S. stocks rally with Dow soaring triple digits

Date: Thu, Mar 25, 2010 at 12:00 PM

U.S. STOCKS RALLY WITH DOW SOARING TRIPLE DIGITS
Wall Street soars as the dollar halts a two-day rise against the euro after
Germany voices support for a plan to help Greece. Best Buy Inc.'s results and
Qualcomm Inc.'s outlook also help lift sentiment.

WEEKLY UNEMPLOYMENT CLAIMS FALL 14,000
The number of people applying for unemployment benefits drops for the third
time in four weeks but the job market remains weak.

TREASURYS CLING TO MODEST GAINS
There are timid hopes for the government's last bond sale of the week Thursday
as Treasurys eke out modest gains.

30-YEAR FIXED-RATE MORTGAGE REMAINS UNDER 5%
Mortgage rates inch higher, following bond yields, but the 30-year fixed-rate
mortgage manages to stay just below the 5% level.

BEST BUY PROFIT, OUTLOOK TOP MARK; BUYBACK RESUMED
Best Buy Co., the largest U.S. electronics retailer, said Thursday that its
fourth-quarter profit jumped a better-than-expected 37% after the company
controlled expenses and boosted sales of mobile phones, notebook computers and
flat-panel televisions both before and after the holiday season.

Bernanke: Economy still needs monetary policy support, but is confident Fed can end stimulus when it's ready.

Date: Thu, 25 Mar 2010 11:25:54 -0400

Bernanke: Economy still needs monetary policy support, but is
confident Fed can end stimulus when it's ready.

Breaking News: Senate to return health bill to House

Date: Thu, 25 Mar 2010 01:54:05 -0600

WASHINGTON (AP) -- Senate Republicans succeeded early Thursday in
forcing a change in a measure altering President Obama's newly enacted
health care overhaul, meaning the bill will have to return to the
House for final congressional approval.

It was initially unclear how much of a problem this posed for
Democrats hoping to rush the bill to Obama and avoid further
congressional votes on what has been a politically painful ordeal for
the party.

Stocks surge out of the gate as jobless claims fall and Europe mulls economic stability measures. Dow adds 70 points.

Date: Thu, 25 Mar 2010 10:43:10 -0400

Stocks surge out of the gate as jobless claims fall and Europe mulls
economic stability measures. Dow adds 70 points.

First-time claims for unemployment insurance declined last week to 442,000, government says, coming in lower than expected.

Date: Thu, 25 Mar 2010 10:42:39 -0400

First-time claims for unemployment insurance declined last week to
442,000, government says, coming in lower than expected.

International Headlines

Date: Wed, 24 Mar 2010 20:02:07 -0400

>TOP STORIES as of 0800 HKT -- 25 March, 2010

> U.N. LEADER SLAMS ISRAEL'S SETTLEMENT EXPANSION PLANS
In a rare direct rebuke to a U.N. member state, U.N. Secretary
General Ban Ki-moon says Israel's latest settlement plans in
East Jerusalem are "unacceptable."

> IRISH BISHOP RESIGNS OVER ABUSE SCANDAL
A second Irish bishop resigns over an abuse scandal which has
rocked the Catholic Church. John Magee said he was sorry for any
abuse that occurred in his diocese.

> AL-MALIKI SUPPORTERS WANT IRAQ RECOUNT
Hundreds of people supporting the political party of Iraqi Prime
Minister Nuri al-Maliki took to the streets of Basra on
Wednesday to demand a manual recount of Iraq's March 7 election.

> SAUDIS REPORT SCORES OF TERROR ARRESTS
More than 100 people accused of planning attacks against police
and oil installations have been arrested in Saudi Arabia, an
Interior Ministry spokesman said.

> UK WARNING OVER ISRAELI 'PASSPORT FRAUD'
Britain's Foreign Office warns citizens visiting Israel that
that their passport details could be captured for "improper
uses."

> BA STRIPS PERKS FROM STRIKING WORKERS
British Airways carried out its threat Wednesday and stripped
striking cabin crew members of their travel perks.

> PORTUGAL HIT BY DEBT DOWNGRADE
Portugal's parliament will vote on Thursday on a four-year
austerity programme after international confidence in the
nation's public finances was shaken by a downgrade of its
sovereign debt rating.

> INMATE GETS LAST-MINUTE EXECUTION STAY
Texas state lawmakers are among those calling for a last-minute
reprieve for a condemned inmate who is requesting DNA testing of
evidence, even as he is set to die Wednesday night.

BUSINESS
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> RIO TINTO SUSPECTS AWAIT VERDICT
The trial of four Rio Tinto employees charged with bribery and
stealing commercial secrets ended in Shanghai on Wednesday, but
it was unclear when a verdict would be reached.

> UK GOVERNMENT DELIVERS 'BUDGET FOR GROWTH'
Alistair Darling on Wednesday sought to draw a line under the
economic crisis and focus on measures the government will
introduce to secure the fragile economic recovery.

> MESSI TOPS SOCCER RICH LIST
Lionel Messi has replaced David Beckham as the best-paid player
in world football, according to France Football magazine's
annual "rich list".

Dow retreats 53 points; yield on 10-year bond sees biggest jump since July

Date: Wed, 24 Mar 2010 16:06:33 -0400

Dow retreats 53 points; yield on 10-year bond sees biggest jump since July
03/24/2010 04:04:51 PM EDT

Wall Street moves lower on overseas worries

Date: Wed, 24 Mar 2010 12:00:50 -0400

WALL STREET MOVES LOWER ON OVERSEA WORRIES
U.S. stocks fall as a downgrade to Portugal's sovereign credit rating
sparks renewed concerns over the euro zone.

FITCH DOWNGRADES PORTUGAL TO AA-
European stock markets and the euro are reminded on Wednesday that all
is still not well among the region's more troubled economies.

PORTUGAL, U.K. JOINED AT HIP AGAINST BUDGET WOES
Both Portugal and Britain, longtime friends with weak governments, are
facing losing battles against the market to correct their budget woes.

EUROPEAN STOCKS DECLINE AFTER PORTUGAL DOWNGRADE
Bourses in Europe weaken as a downgrade of Portugal's credit rating
reinforces fears that Europe's national finance problems extend beyond
Greece.

Stocks fall in early trading as investors are spooked by more economic uncertainty coming from Europe. Dow sheds 25 points.

Date: Wed, 24 Mar 2010 10:03:37 -0500

Stocks fall in early trading as investors are spooked by more economic
uncertainty coming from Europe. Dow sheds 25 points.

New home sales fall 2.2% to 308,000 annual rate in February, government says.

Date: Wed, 24 Mar 2010 10:17:30 -0500

New home sales fall 2.2% to 308,000 annual rate in February, government says.

International Headlines

Date: Tue, 23 Mar 2010 20:02:08 -0400
>TOP STORIES as of 0800 HKT -- 24 March, 2010

> OBAMA SIGNS U.S. HEALTH CARE REFORM BILL
U.S. President Barack Obama has signed sweeping health care
reform legislation into law, as attorneys general from 13 states
file a lawsuit against the measure.

> NETANYAHU, OBAMA MEET AT WHITE HOUSE
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will meet with
President Obama at the White House on Tuesday, as the allies
remain at odds over Israel's plan to build new housing on
disputed land in East Jerusalem.

> AFGHAN-IRANIAN WEAPONS ROUTE FOUND
At the Eslam Ghalah crossing on the Afghan-Iranian border,
millions of dollars have been spent by the international
community to try to ensure that all goods and human traffic
entering and leaving Afghanistan can be controlled and accounted
for.

> U.S.: TALIBAN FIGHTERS TRAINING IN IRAN
Iran is helping train Taliban fighters within its borders,
according to U.S. military and intelligence officials.

> CHINA: GOOGLE SPAT NO PROBLEM FOR U.S.
There's no reason China's row with Internet search giant Google
should hurt relations with the United States, China's foreign
ministry said Tuesday.

> UK: ISRAEL BEHIND PASSPORT FORGERIES
There are "compelling reasons" to believe Israel forged British
passports used in by suspects, pictured above, in a plot to kill
a Hamas leader, the UK foreign secretary says.

> BILL ADVANCES AIR PASSENGERS' RIGHTS
Passengers stuck on airplanes gain new rights and the nation's
air traffic control system gains new technology under a $34.5
billion bill the Senate passed Monday night.

> TEST FLIGHT BRINGS SPACE TRAVEL CLOSER
British billionaire Richard Branson's dream of space travel that
thousands of people can afford took a leap toward reality with
the maiden flight of the world's first commercial spacecraft
over California's Mojave Desert.

BUSINESS
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> GOOGLE-CHINA MOVE HURTS BUSINESS
Businesses and universities could be substantially affected by
the departure of Google from China.

> GOOGLE QUITS CENSORING SEARCH IN CHINA
Google says it has stopped censoring search results in China.
The announcement came amid speculation that the search giant
would pull out of China entirely and sets up a showdown with the
Communist leadership there.

Markets, Tuesday, 03/23/2010

Date: Tue, 23 Mar 2010 18:10:22 -0500

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| Dow : 10,888.83 up 102.94 | S & P : 1,174.17 up 8.36
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| NASDAQ: 2,415.24 up 19.84 | Bond (10Y): 3.68% up 0.017
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MARKETS:
Stocks surge to 18-month highs
A broad rally pushes the Dow up more than 100 points as a housing
report hints that the economy is recovering.

Dow up nearly 100 points as industrials fuel gains

Date: Tue, 23 Mar 2010 15:39:46 -0400

Dow up nearly 100 points as industrials fuel gains
03/23/2010 03:38:14 PM ED

Obama set to sign health-insurance-reform bill into law.

Date: Tue, 23 Mar 2010 11:49:46 -0400

Obama set to sign health-insurance-reform bill into law.
03/23/2010 11:47:53 AM EDT

Breaking News

Date: Tue, 23 Mar 2010 11:50:11 -0400

UK: "Compelling reasons" to believe Israel responsible for forging
passports used in plot to kill Hamas leader.

U.S. existing-home sales down third month in a row

Date: Tue, 23 Mar 2010 12:00:40 -0400

U.S. EXISTING-HOME SALES DOWN THIRD MONTH IN A ROW
Resales of homes and condos fall 0.6% in February to a seasonally
adjusted annual rate of 5.02 million, the lowest level in eight
months. The National Association of Realtors' data raise doubts about
the durability of the U.S. housing recovery.

WILL GOOGLE'S CHINA MOVE SET A NEW TONE?
Google Inc.'s decision to brazenly challenge Internet censorship laws
in China may encourage other firms doing business in the Middle
Kingdom to adopt a bolder tone, industry experts say.

CHINESE INTERNET OFFICIAL: GOOGLE BROKE PROMISE
A senior Chinese Internet official accused Google Inc. Tuesday of
breaking a promise by lifting censorship on its search engine,
according to comments carried by state media.

GOOGLE STOPS CENSORING CHINA-BASED SEARCH SERVICES
The company effectively shuts down its Chinese engine in a dramatic
move that could imperil Google's presence in the world's largest
online market.

TOSHIBA GAINS ON BILL GATES NUCLEAR-REACTOR TALKS
Shares of Toshiba climb after it confrims a report that the company
may team with Microsoft Chairman Bill Gates to develop an advanced
nuclear reactor.

Existing home sales fell slightly in February, with bad weather partly to blame, Realtors' group says.

Date: Tue, 23 Mar 2010 10:19:45 -0500

Existing home sales fell slightly in February, with bad weather partly
to blame, Realtors' group says.

Stock rise in early trading. Investors await the latest reading on housing. Dow gains 15 points.

Date: Tue, 23 Mar 2010 09:39:35 -0500

Stock rise in early trading. Investors await the latest reading on
housing. Dow gains 15 points.

International Headlines

Date: Mon, 22 Mar 2010 20:02:09 -0400
>TOP STORIES as of 0800 HKT -- 23 March, 2010

> CLINTON REAFFIRMS 'ROCK SOLID' TIES WITH ISRAEL
U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton has vowed that U.S.
relations with Israel have not faltered despite a public dispute
between the two allies.

> GOOGLE QUITS CENSORING SEARCH IN CHINA
Google says it has stopped censoring search results on its
Chinese Web site, setting up a possible showdown with the
country's Communist authorities.

> OBAMA TO EXTEND HEALTH CARE TO MILLIONS
After a year-long political fight, U.S. President Barack Obama
will sign his health care bill into law Tuesday, extending
health insurance to roughly 32 million Americans.

> BID TO REOPEN ELEPHANT TRADE REJECTED
Conservationists have welcomed the decision to reject a bid from
Tanzania and Zambia to temporarily suspend a worldwide ban on
trading in African elephant ivory so they can offload legal
stockpiles in a one-off sale.

> KARZAI IN PEACE TALKS WITH INSURGENTS
Afghan President Hamid Karzai has held talks with
representatives of a major insurgent group whose leader is known
for anti-U.S. rhetoric and support for al Qaeda, officials said
Monday.

> 163 ARRESTED IN NIGERIAN MASSACRE
More than 160 people have been arrested in connection with the
massacre earlier this month of scores of people in central
Nigeria, a national police spokesman said.

> CHINA RIO WORKER ADMITS TAKING MONEY
Four employees of mining giant Rio Tinto went on trial Monday in
Shanghai, a court official said, in a case that has raised fears
of a government crackdown on foreign companies doing business in
China.

> BOTH SIDES CLAIM VICTORY IN BA STRIKE
Both sides claimed victory in a bitter dispute between British
Airways and a union representing cabin crews as a strike ground
into its third and final day Monday -- the first working day
when the strike has been in place.

BUSINESS
~~~~~~~~~~~

> BUSINESS CHILL IN CHINA FOR U.S. FIRMS
Technology firms doing business in China are raising alarm bells
over what they claim are protectionist measures by Beijing.

> ATHENS CRISIS PUTS PRESSURE ON MERKEL
German resistance towards financial aid for Athens highlights
the pressure facing Angela Merkel, the German chancellor, as
Greece lobbies for European help with its fiscal difficulties.

> BA FLIES EMPTY JETS AS STRIKE BITES
British Airways has been forced to fly empty jumbo jets to
cities around the world as it grapples with the first days of a
cabin crew strike that is showing no signs of easing.

Markets, Monday, 03/22/2010

Date: Mon, 22 Mar 2010 17:39:48 -0500

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| Dow : 10,785.89 up 43.91 | S & P : 1,165.81 up 5.91
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| NASDAQ: 2,395.40 up 20.99 | Bond (10Y): 3.66% down 0.024
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MARKETS:
Dow at 18-month high
Stocks gain as investors digest health care bill scooping up a variety
of hospital providers, insurers and pharmaceuticals.

Stocks end higher as health-care shares lead the way. Dow and Nasdaq close at 18-month highs.

Date: Mon, Mar 22, 2010 at 6:07 PM

Stocks end higher as health-care shares lead the way. Dow and Nasdaq
close at 18-month highs.

Stocks rise as health-care sector paces gains

Date: Mon, 22 Mar 2010 12:00:52 -0400

STOCKS RISE AS HEALTH-CARE PACES GAINS
U.S. stocks turn higher, with the health-care sector leading the gains
on the belief that the passage of the reform bill will translate into
more insured customers for hospitals and pharmaceutical companies.

WHAT HEALTH REFORM MEANS FOR YOU
No more worrying about lifetime limits on health coverage, about
whether your insurer will dump you when you get sick, or about whether
your adult child will be booted off your plan when he turns 18.

HOUSE APPROVES HISTORIC HEALTH-CARE OVERHAUL
In a climactic vote after a year of wrenching debate, the House of
Representatives approves a Senate bill overhauling the U.S.
health-care system, handing President Barack Obama a key victory on
the most significant social-policy legislation in decades.

DOLLAR AT 10-MONTH HIGH VS. EURO AMID GREEK WOES
The U.S. dollar advances versus major rivals, with the euro under
further pressure on signs of a deepening divide within Europe over aid
to Greece.

Stocks fall in early trading after passage of health care bill and concerns about Greek debt. Dow sinks 38 points.

Date: Mon, 22 Mar 2010 10:45:53 -0500

Stocks fall in early trading after passage of health care bill and
concerns about Greek debt. Dow sinks 38 points.

Breaking News: House passes historic health care bill

03/21/2010

The House has passed the Senate's version of health care legislation
with at least 217 votes in favor of the measure.

International Headlines

Date: Sun, 21 Mar 2010 20:02:07 -0400
>TOP STORIES as of 0800 HKT -- 22 March, 2010

> U.S. HEALTH CARE BILL LATEST: HOUSE DEBATE UNDER WAY
The vote to begin the debate on landmark U.S. health care
legislation was 224-206, a good indication that Democrats have
enough votes to pass the landmark measure itself.

> ISRAEL TO U.S.: WE WON'T BACK DOWN
Israel will not back down against U.S. over Israeli plans to
build 1,600 apartments on disputed land in largely Arab East
Jerusalem, PM Benjamin Netanyahu says.

> UNION: BA BOARD MUST HALT STRIKE
A strike by British Airways cabin crew entered its second day
Sunday with the airline insisting it was operating a good
service against union claims of heavy disruption.

> 10 AFGHANS KILLED IN SUICIDE ATTACK
Ten Afghan civilians were killed and seven others were wounded
in a suicide attack Sunday in southern Afghanistan's Helmand
province, a provincial spokesman said.

> NOTE FOUND NEXT TO BODIES IN PAKISTAN
The bullet-riddled bodies of six people were found Sunday in
Pakistan's tribal region, four of them near a letter that
accused them of spying for the United States, two local
government officials said.

> MOSCOW FIRE CHIEF KILLED IN BLAZE
The chief of Moscow's firefighting service died in a blaze that
broke out at a business center in the northern part of the city,
Russian media reported Sunday.

> YOUTHS KILLED IN WEST BANK CLASHES
A second Palestinian teen has died after being shot during
clashes with the Israeli military in the West Bank, medical
officials said Sunday.

> VOLCANO ERUPTS IN SOUTHERN ICELAND
A volcano erupted beneath a glacier in south Iceland, forcing
the evacuation of hundreds of people.

BUSINESS
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> MINISTER: CHINA LIKELY TO SEE TRADE DEFICIT
China is likely to see a trade deficit in March, the country's
commerce minister said in Beijing Sunday.

> GM DAEWOO TO RECALL VEHICLES
The local unit of General Motors Co. in South Korea will recall
some sport utility vehicles and sedans because of problems with
the steering wheel and fuel hoses, local media said Sunday.

> STRIKE-HIT BA CANCELS HALF OF FLIGHTS
British Airways was operating roughly half its flights despite a
three-day strike by cabin crew.

House Democrats win crucial test vote on health-care legislation

Date: Sun, 21 Mar 2010 18:38:40 -0400

House Democrats win crucial test vote on health-care legislation
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International Headlines

Date: Sat, 20 Mar 2010 20:02:04 -0400
>TOP STORIES as of 0800 HKT -- 21 March, 2010

> POPE 'TRULY SORRY' FOR ABUSE BY PRIESTS IN IRELAND
Pope Benedict XVI said in a letter released today that he is
"truly sorry" for the abuse suffered by victims at the hands of
Catholic priests in Ireland.

> 5.6-MAGNITUDE QUAKE SHAKES CUBA
A 5.6-magnitude earthquake shook Cuba Saturday.

> BA CANCELS SOME FLIGHTS AMID STRIKE
Roughly half of British Airways scheduled flights were canceled
Saturday as the airline struggles to mimimize the impact of a
three-day strike by cabin crew.

> OBAMA MAKES FINAL HEALTH CARE PUSH
President Obama plans to address the House Democratic caucus
Saturday to make a final plea for the health care overhaul, a
day ahead of an expected House vote.

> BOY KILLED, 1 HURT IN WEST BANK STRIFE
A 16-year-old Palestinian boy was shot dead and another
Palestinian was in critical condition after being shot in the
head during clashes with the Israeli military in the West Bank,
a local medical official said Saturday.

> AT LEAST 12 HURT IN GAZA AIRSTRIKES
At least 12 people were wounded by Israeli airstrikes in Gaza,
Hamas officials said Saturday.

> CYCLONE MAKES LANDFALL IN AUSTRALIA
Australia declared a disaster situation Saturday along the
country's eastern coast ahead of the arrival of Tropical Cyclone
Ului.

> RUSSIAN FIRM EYES U.S. MILITARY CONTRACT
A new twist in the Air Force's 10-year effort to build an aerial
refueling tanker may bring a bid from a Russian state-owned
aerospace company for the $35 billion tanker contract, according
to the company's U.S. attorney.

BUSINESS
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> REBELS CLAIM PIPELINE ATTACK IN NIGERIA
Rebels in oil-rich Nigeria say they have set off an explosion at
a pipeline in the southern part of the country.

> BRUSSELS URGES EU TO REACH GREEK DEAL
The European Commission urged European Union governments on
Friday to reach an explicit agreement next week on a financial
standby facility for Greece to help it overcome its debt crisis.

> REPORT: GOOGLE-CHINA DECISION ON MONDAY
Google will make an announcement on its plans to leave China on
Monday, according to a Friday report in China Business News.