Oil process rise ahead of ‘fiscal cliff’ talks

Oil process rise ahead of ‘fiscal cliff’ talks

December 28, 2012 - 11:18 AMT  07:18 GMT
Hopes that a compromise might be reached were raised after Obama invited congressional leaders to the White House.
Porsche wins dismissal of New York hedge fund lawsuit over VW

Porsche wins dismissal of New York hedge fund lawsuit over VW

December 28, 2012 - 09:05 AMT  05:05 GMT
In its unsigned decision, the New York appeals court said the case was more appropriate for Germany, where litigation is also ongoing.
More deaths reported in severe U.S. snow storms

More deaths reported in severe U.S. snow storms

December 28, 2012 - 09:04 AMT  05:04 GMT
States in New England are seeing heavy snowfall, with over a foot already fallen in parts of Massachusetts, officials said.
Russia to boost state defense order to $92bn by 2015

Russia to boost state defense order to $92bn by 2015

December 28, 2012 - 09:03 AMT  05:03 GMT
Rogozin said the sharp increase in spending was necessary to boost R&D and put new weaponry into mass production.
U.S. commander in Gulf war Norman Schwarzkopf dies at 78

U.S. commander in Gulf war Norman Schwarzkopf dies at 78

December 28, 2012 - 08:58 AMT  04:58 GMT
The highly decorated four-star general died at his home in Tampa, Florida, said the official, who spoke on condition of anonymity.
21,700 murders registered in Venezuela in 2012

21,700 murders registered in Venezuela in 2012

December 28, 2012 - 08:56 AMT  04:56 GMT
Venezuela’s opposition said that in the last ten years of Chavez’s presidency over 155,780 people died as a result of violence.
Clinton expected to return to work next week

Clinton expected to return to work next week

December 28, 2012 - 08:55 AMT  04:55 GMT
Spokesman Philippe Reines says Clinton continues to recuperate at home and will resume her office schedule next week.
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