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Attacks in Syria's Homs resume after Russian peace foray
(Reuters)
Reuters - Armored forces loyal to President Bashar al-Assad thrust deeper into the central city of Homs on Wednesday, firing rockets and mortar rounds to subdue opposition districts, activists said, a day after Russia said Assad wants peace.
Wed, 08 Feb 2012 03:23:31 GMT
| Iran shrugs off latest U.S. sanctions, trade suffers
(Reuters)
 Reuters - Iran castigated its U.S. adversary on Tuesday over new financial measures to disrupt Iranian commerce, and a default on payment for rice purchases highlighted the encroachment of sanctions on the staples of everyday life.
Tue, 07 Feb 2012 23:12:21 GMT
| Cubans say U.S. embargo a failure at 50
(Reuters)
Reuters - The 50th anniversary of the U.S. trade embargo against Cuba on Tuesday was met with little fanfare on the island, where Cubans said it was a failed policy that had succeeded only in making their lives more difficult.
Wed, 08 Feb 2012 00:12:51 GMT
| Egyptians must work to end military rule-ElBaradei
(Reuters)
Reuters - Egyptians must overcome economic and political differences to unite and put the country on the path to democracy and away from military rule, former presidential candidate Mohamed ElBaradei said Wednesday.
Wed, 08 Feb 2012 02:24:16 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
| No. 1 Kentucky eases past No. 8 Florida (AP)
Doron Lamb struggled to explain why top-ranked Kentucky could roll so easily over No. 8 Florida. It's much easier for the Wildcats to talk about their goal. "I told somebody we were going to blow them out today. I just felt it coming," said Lamb, who finished with 18 points in a 78-58 victory Tuesday night.
Tue, 07 Feb 2012 19:32:32 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
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Wall St edges up in quiet day; Disney down late
(Reuters)
 Reuters - Stocks rose slightly on Tuesday, but with the outcome of discussions on a bailout package for Greece uncertain, investors are unlikely to make big bets in coming days.
Tue, 07 Feb 2012 22:33:57 GMT
| Greeks seek elusive bailout deal as EU tempers fray
(Reuters)
Reuters - Greek parties will try yet again on Wednesday to strike a reform deal in return for a new international rescue to avoid a chaotic default, after a string of delays which have prompted some EU leaders to warn that the euro zone can live without Athens.
Wed, 08 Feb 2012 00:53:19 GMT
| Yahoo chairman exits, review drags on
(Reuters)
 Reuters - Yahoo Inc Chairman Roy Bostock and three other directors will step down as the struggling company ploughs ahead with an internal overhaul, including discussions on dealing with its stakes in China's Alibaba Group and Yahoo Japan.
Wed, 08 Feb 2012 01:23:46 GMT
| SEC weighs two money market fund proposals
(Reuters)
Reuters - The chairman of the Securities and Exchange Commission is eyeing two potential plans to bolster the stability of money market funds, but their fate remains uncertain due to internal disagreement at the SEC over the need for more regulations.
Tue, 07 Feb 2012 20:02:55 GMT
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