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As Homs battles, Turkey readies Syria move
(Reuters)
Reuters - Syrian forces thrust into the rebellious city of Homs on Wednesday, killing as many as 100 civilians by the accounts of opposition activists, and Turkey appeared to be preparing a new diplomatic push against President Bashar al-Assad.
Wed, 08 Feb 2012 14:51:39 GMT
| Signs build that Iran sanctions disrupt food imports
(Reuters)
 Reuters - More evidence emerged on Tuesday of the crippling impact of new sanctions on Iran, with international traders saying Tehran is having trouble buying rice, cooking oil and other staples to feed its 74 million people weeks before an election.
Wed, 08 Feb 2012 15:06:12 GMT
| Tear gas fired at Maldives protesters
(Reuters)
 Reuters - The ousted president of the Maldives, credited with bringing democracy to the Indian Ocean island resort, said on Wednesday he was forced out of power at gunpoint, prompting clashes between police and angry supporters.
Wed, 08 Feb 2012 13:11:45 GMT
| Insight: In Sudan, glimpses of an Arab spring
(Reuters)
Reuters - A few weeks ago, a leading opposition activist sat down in a downtown Khartoum office to talk to a journalist. The young man immediately removed the battery from his cellphone.
Wed, 08 Feb 2012 14:04:53 GMT
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Billups has torn Achilles, season over (AP)
Clippers guard Chauncey Billups will miss the remainder of the season after tearing his left Achilles tendon during Los Angeles' 107-102 victory over the Magic in Orlando on Monday night. The team says an MRI on Tuesday confirmed Billups' injury. Billups will return to Los Angeles on Thursday for further evaluation.
Tue, 07 Feb 2012 16:36:29 PST
| Giants celebrate with ticker-tape parade (AP)
Eli Manning hoisted the Lombardi Trophy from a glittering blue-and-white float, and Mayor Michael Bloomberg joked that New York City should now be nicknamed the "Big Blue Apple," as thousands of fans crowded lower Manhattan on Tuesday to celebrate the New York Giants' Super Bowl victory amid tons of confetti.
Tue, 07 Feb 2012 16:20:29 PST
| Big East to add Memphis in all sports (AP)
Memphis is the latest school to sign up for a spot in the new Big East. A person familiar with the decision says Memphis is joining the Big East for all sports in 2013.. The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because an official announcement would be made Wednesday. The Big East announced it would hold a teleconference with Commissioner John Marinatto, University of...
Tue, 07 Feb 2012 17:14:27 PST
| Pierce Celts' No. 2 scorer, passes Bird (AP)
Paul Pierce knew what was on the line with every shot. The pressure was quite clear to Pierce and anyone else in the arena as he stood on the verge of passing Larry Bird for No. 2 on Boston's career scoring list. He needed only 10 points to overtake Bird when the Celtics hosted Charlotte on Tuesday night and those final three seemed as if they would never come.
Tue, 07 Feb 2012 20:19:36 PST
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Wall Street edges up on Greece, Disney earnings
(Reuters)
 Reuters - Stocks edged higher on Wednesday as hopeful investors awaited the latest attempt by Greece to reach a deal on reforms in exchange for a new bailout.
Wed, 08 Feb 2012 15:35:41 GMT
| Sprint loss widens on iPhone costs
(Reuters)
Reuters - Sprint Nextel posted a wider quarterly loss, reflecting the higher costs of selling Apple Inc's iPhone. Plus its subscriber growth fell short of expectations, which sent the company's shares down 3.7 percent.
Wed, 08 Feb 2012 15:58:38 GMT
| Time Warner beats forecasts, shares up
(Reuters)
Reuters - Time Warner Inc posted better-than-expected quarterly profit on Wednesday helped by its cable networks and the last installment of its Harry Potter movie franchise.
Wed, 08 Feb 2012 15:08:04 GMT
| Frustration mounts as Greeks seek elusive bailout deal
(Reuters)
Reuters - Greek party leaders finally gathered on Wednesday to agree a reform deal in return for a new EU/IMF rescue to avoid a chaotic default, after repeated delays which have prompted warnings that the euro can live without Athens.
Wed, 08 Feb 2012 15:29:26 GMT
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