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Breaking News Fri, 18 May 2012
An Afghan villager unlocks the door of a suspected homemade explosives factory for U.S. Army Spc. Timothy Rodgers in Afghanistan's Ghazni province, May 4, 2012.
Afghanistan   Nato   Photos   US   Wikipedia: 2012 Chicago Summit  
 Al Jazeera 
The NATO Afghan summit: Reality and illusion
| Everything has been moving forward, step by step. At the beginning of May, after months of negotiation, US President Barack Obama made a triumphal appearance at the Afghan Presidential Palace, on th... (photo: US Army / Sgt. Michael J. MacLeod)
File - Drought and Rising Food Prices in Niger: A local man takes advantage of the World Food Programme (WFP)s food-and-cash for work programme in the village of Dan Kada, Maradai Region, Niger.
Africa   Aid   Photos   US   Wikipedia: United States Agency for International Development  
 BBC News 
US to announce food security plan for Africa
US President Barack Obama is set to announce a $3bn (£1.9bn) plan to boost food security and farm productivity in Africa, US officials say. | They say the initiative is aimed at alleviating shortages... (photo: UN / WFP/Phil Behan)
1/1/2012, New Year, Fireworks in KLCC, Malaysia.  Daily Press 
Tourism outlook positive this year
| GLOUCESTER — New festivals and events coupled with old standbys and an improved economy has fed a good vibe about the outlook for this year's tourism prospects. | Hilton Snowdon, Gloucester Co... (photo: WN / Periasamy)
Economy   Festivals   Gloucester   Photos   Tourism   Wikipedia: Gloucester County, New Jersey  
Arnprior is a town in Renfrew County, in the eastern portion of Southern Ontario, Canada. It is located at the mouth of the Madawaska River, as it enters the Ottawa River in the Ottawa Valley. The town is a namesake of Arnprior, Scotland, and is known for lumber, hydro power generation, aerospace, farming and its proximity to the national capital region.  CBC 
Tourism boost leads to healthy local economy
| Tourism has been a driving force for economic growth and job creation in the National Capital Region in the last year, according to two studies looking into the health of the local economy.The Ottaw... (photo: Creative Commons / P199)
Economy   Health   Ottawa   Photos   Tourism   Wikipedia: Ottawa  
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Daytona Beach - Florida - Tourism - Travel - People - Holiday Herald Tribune
Fla. tourism number show slight gain in 2012
| TALLAHASSEE, Fla. - Florida tourism officials say numbers for the first quarter of the year are up slightly over the same period a year ago. | Visit Florida, the state'... (photo: WN / Farida Azzawi)
Economy   Florida   Photos   Tallahassee   Tourism   Wikipedia: Florida  
Obese child Independent online
SA child obesity levels up there with UK and US
South African teens are right up there with their US and UK counterparts when it comes to being overweight, a local study has found. | The study says South African teenag... (photo: WN / Yolanda Leyba)
Health   Obesity   People   Photos   Wikipedia: Obesity  
A Syrian rebel runs for cover during an exchange of fire with army troops, unseen, in Idlib, Syria, Wednesday, Feb. 8, 2012. The Star
Exclusive - Iran flouts U.N. sanctions, sends arms to Syria - panel
| UNITED NATIONS (Reuters) - Syria remains the top destination for Iranian arms shipments in violation of a U.N. Security Council ban on weapons exports by the Islamic Re... (photo: AP)
Arms   Iran   Photos   Syria   Wikipedia: Syrian uprising (2011present)  
Total Petrol Station Reuters
US WCoast Products - Gasoline dips further
| HOUSTON May 16 (Reuters) - Gasoline dipped a penny on Wednesday in the Los Angeles spot market, continuing a three-day retreat on the restart of a Washington state refi... (photo: WN / RTayco)
Industry   Market   Photos   Washington   Wikipedia: Gasoline and diesel usage and pricing  
Caltex Petrol Station in Thailand Knox News
Gasoline, oil prices continue to drop
| Pump prices continue to fall in the Knoxville area. | The average price of a gallon of regular unleaded dropped nearly a penny overnight to $3.455 on Wednesday, accordi... (photo: WN / RTayco)
Economy   Energy   Market   Photos   Wikipedia: Gasoline price website  
Cast member George Clooney, left, Brittish actress Lisa Snowdon, center, and cast member Brad Pitt arrive for the premiere of "Ocean's Twelve," at the Grauman's Chinese Theatre in the Hollywood section of Los Angeles, Wednesday, Dec. 8, 2004. (AP Photo/Kevork Djansezian) IMDb
George Clooney Shares a Shoot With an Ideal Costar
| George Clooney had the company of a gorgeous dog yesterday while doing a photo shoot in La. George and the well-trained pup posed for pictures on the sand, and even sha... (photo: AP / Kevork Djansezian))
Celebrities   Entertainment   Hollywood   Photos   Wikipedia: George Clooney  
US Dollars Currency Palm Beach Post
US stock futures up, worries linger about Greece
| NEW YORK — U.S. stock futures are edging higher on strong data from the housing sector, yet worries persist that Greek debt problems could fracture the European U... (photo: WN / Rubielyn Bunag)
Economy   Greece   Photos   Stock   Wikipedia: Dow Jones Industrial Average  
Kid - Obesity - Health Mashable
Virtual World Takes on Childhood Obesity
MIT Technology Review Follow @techreview | Malica Astin, 11, never paid much attention to how much physical activity she got. But one day she played basketball while wear... (photo: WN / Sweet Radoc)
Health   Obesity   People   Photos   Wikipedia: Obesity  
Cargo Ships Newstrack India
India ranked 46th in trade logistics performance
| Washington, May 16 (IANS) Global trade logistics performance slowed down over the last two years amid the global recession, but India and others that pursued aggressive... (photo: WN / prajkta)
India   Photos   Trade   Washington   Wikipedia: Trade  
Italy's Prime Minister Mario Monti gives a lecture on European economic situation during a seminar in Tokyo, Wednesday, March 28, 2012. The Times Of India
Obama, Monti agree to intensify growth, job creation
Tweet WASHINGTON: President Barack Obama and Italy's Prime Minister Mario Monti agreed on Tuesday on the need to "intensify" growth and job creation, as Washington prepar... (photo: AP / Junji Kurokawa)
Economy   Italy   Photos   Washington   Wikipedia: Italy  
A Shell petrol station sign board was seen in Shah Alam, Malaysia. Rig Zone
Shell, Partners Move Forward with Kitimat Export Facility
| Shell, Korea Gas Corporation (KOGAS), Mitsubishi Corporation, and PetroChina Company Limited on Tuesday announced they are developing a proposed liquefied natural gas (... (photo: WN / Priya Dashini)
Economy   Industry   Korea   Photos   Wikipedia: Royal Dutch Shell  
Gov. Jerry Brown responds to a question while talking with reporters during a news conference held in his Capitol office in Sacramento, Calif., Wednesday, Jan. 26, 2011. Later in the day Brown will meet with the mayors of several of the state's largest cities to discuss his proposal to eliminate redevelopment agencies to help solve the budget deficit. Huffington Post
Jerry Brown On California's Budget Deficit: 'Cutting Alone Really Doesn't Do It'
| SACRAMENTO, Calif. -- California Gov. Jerry Brown called on state lawmakers to embrace austere cuts and urged voters to approve tax hikes in outlining a revised budget.... (photo: AP / Rich Pedroncelli)
Business   Lawmaker   Photos   Politics   Wikipedia: Jerry Brown  
Tax Issues Finance & Investments
- Kraft gets IRS OK for tax-free grocery split
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- Neb. Supreme Court rejects challenge to Omaha tax
- Mo. lawmakers approve vehicle sales tax measure
Menthol cigarettes are a small roll of finely cut tobacco leaves wrapped in a cylinder of thin paper for smoking.
Smokers able to dodge tax changes
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- 5 U.S. Cities Making Big Turnarounds
- US STOCKS-Wall St flat after Facebook IPO fizzles
- CANADA STOCKS-TSX climbs as resource shares rally
- Kraft cuts Maxwell House coffee prices in U.S
US Dollar - Currency
U.S. Stock Futures Inch Up
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Currency Banking
- Kiwi, Aussie Dollar in Freefall as Investors Scramble Into U
- Rupee dips to new intra-day low of 54.91 to a dollar
- Rupiah Nearly Touches Rp9,400 per US Dollar
- Yuan ends down as dollar gathers strength in Asian trade
New Zealand Dollar - NZ Currency - Money - Forex.
NZ dollar may rise as Facebook euphoria stokes risk appetite
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- Bank of Kentucky's Zapp, 60, not ready to retire
- 'People Like Us': Chris Pine And Elizabeth Banks Are
 ag2  Hillary Rodham Clinton addressing a seminar at the Essence Music Festival on July 6, 2007
Clinton warns against undermining Grameen Bank
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Finance Oil & Energy
- Greek threat pushes shares down
- Indian shares gain on strong company results
- What To Look For In A Roofer's Bid
- Consumer Reports: How To Use Facebook Privacy Controls
Rupees and dollars Currencies
Weak rupee may not hurt consumer prices: Credit Suisse
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- 14 honored for energy leadership in region
- Gasoline, oil prices lower ahead of weekend
- Energy Leadership Awards reception - Slideshow
- Protesters push to end oil pipelines across US and Canada
Caltex Petrol Station in Thailand
Gasoline, oil prices continue to drop
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Industries Technology
- Ready for bush rumble
- US stocks edge lower on Europe worries
- Gulf Coast-to-Oklahoma pipeline reversed, will carry Canadia
- US STOCKS-Wall St flat after Facebook IPO fizzles
File - Drought and Rising Food Prices in Niger: A local man takes advantage of the World Food Programme (WFP)s food-and-cash for work programme in the village of Dan Kada, Maradai Region, Niger.
US to announce food security plan for Africa
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- It's a beautiful day: Bono and other investors make a k
- Facebook IPO could make Bono the richest musician on Earth
- Facebook stock stumbles in big public debut
- News Summary: China rejects US solar dumping view
Beer - Alcohol - Drinker
Chinese herbal extract may help curb binge drinking
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