Iran arrests top Sunni militant Abdolmalek Rigi
Iran said it arrested top Sunni militant Abdolmalek Rigi, a Sunni militant who claimed responsibility for a number of terrorist attacks inside Iran. Tehran claims Mr. Rigi received US support.
FULL STORYAt a speech in Glendale, PA Monday, President Obama attacked health insurance companies saying premiums will continue rising unless Congress acts to pass measurable healthcare reform. His comments were aimed at Democrats who are more concerned about November elections than reform.
FULL STORYIn a nationwide referendum Saturday, more than 90 percent of voters have resoundingly rejected a $5.3 billion plan to pay off Britain and the Netherlands for debts spawned by the Iceland financial crisis.
FULL STORYThe bailed-out insurer AIG is restructuring. This gradual make-over holds the best hope for US taxpayers to recover bailout money, say analysts.
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Car sales in China soared in February, despite the Lunar New Year holiday period, to 942.900 vehicles, an increase of 55% from the year-ago period. The unexpected increase in China auto sales came from strong demand for smaller cars and sport utility vehicles.
The trade deficit, along with the credit and housing bubbles, were the principal causes of the Great Recession. Now, a rising trade deficit and continued weakness among regional banks threatens to stifle the emerging recovery and keep unemployment near 10 percent through 2011.
The Bank of Nova Scotia (TSX: BNS) reported first quarter profit of C$.91, compared to C$.80 in the year-ago period for a gain of 17 per cent, surprising analysts.
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If you're a reporter, don't ask Sarah Palin any questions. She ain't answering.
Mass murder Ted Bundy's car, a Volkswagen Beetle in which he likely murdered 11 women, is on display at Washington's National Museum of Crime & Punishment through May.
The red carpet will be rolled out tonight, February 23, 2010, for the 18th Annual "Faith & Values Awards Gala," presented by MOVIEGUIDE. The event will take place at the historic Beverly Wilshire Hotel in Beverly Hills
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