Euro rises against dollar before Merkel, Lagarde meet

Euro rises against dollar before Merkel, Lagarde meet

January 10, 2012 - 12:06 AMT  03:50 GMT
The Australian and New Zealand dollars climbed as Asian stocks rose, boosting demand for higher-yielding assets.

Bomb kills 25 in Pakistan

January 10, 2012 - 12:04 AMT  03:50 GMT
The explosion hit vehicles being used by the militia in the Khyber region, said local security officer Khan Dad Khan.
China not going to halt trade with Iran

China not going to halt trade with Iran

January 10, 2012 - 12:01 AMT  03:50 GMT
Cui Tiankai: normal trade relations and energy cooperation between China and Iran have nothing to do with the nuclear issue.

Israel approves harsher penalties for illegal migrants

January 10, 2012 - 11:30 AMT  03:50 GMT
Some Israelis say the Jewish state must be especially accommodating of people escaping persecution or conflict.
Apple CEO Tim Cook appears as highest paid CEO in America in 2011

Apple CEO Tim Cook appears as highest paid CEO in America in 2011

January 10, 2012 - 11:26 AMT  03:50 GMT
In comparison, Jobs accepted a $1 annual salary for years and owned about 5.5 million shares, worth about $2.3 billion today.
White House chief of staff steps down

White House chief of staff steps down

January 10, 2012 - 11:21 AMT  03:50 GMT
"Obviously, it wasn't easy news to hear," Obama said, as he announced Bill Daley wanted to leave for Chicago.
Tickets for Abraham - Farias fight sold out

Tickets for Abraham - Farias fight sold out

January 10, 2012 - 11:15 AMT  03:50 GMT
Arthur Abraham: I will put on a great show. 2012 will be a big year for me. I want to be world champion again.
U.S. urges Iran to release American citizen sentenced to death

U.S. urges Iran to release American citizen sentenced to death

January 10, 2012 - 11:00 AMT  03:50 GMT
The White House and State Department say allegations that Amir Mirza Hekmati worked for or was sent to Iran by the CIA are false.
Turkey hints at more sanctions against Syria

Turkey hints at more sanctions against Syria

January 10, 2012 - 10:52 AMT  03:50 GMT
Erdoğan said Syrian President Bashar al-Assad’s regime had killed nearly 7,000 Syrians since protests began in March.
Lionel Messi wins 2011 FIFA Ballon d'Or

Lionel Messi wins 2011 FIFA Ballon d'Or

January 10, 2012 - 10:38 AMT  06:38 GMT
Messi beat Barcelona team-mate Xavi Hernandez and Real Madrid's Cristiano Ronaldo to emerge triumphant.
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