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  • Gill doubles cash awards for CWG and Asian Games Tuesday, September 7, 2010 @ 12:02PMAgencies New Delhi, Sept 7: The Sports Ministry today doubled the cash awards for gold medal winners to Rs 20 lakhs for the Commonwealth Games and Asian Games to encourage sportspersons to come up with an improved performance in the upcoming mega-events.
  • Cubist Pharmaceuticals Announces Promotion of Steven C. Gilman, Ph.D., to EVP, Research and Development and Chief ... Tuesday, September 7, 2010 @ 12:02PMLEXINGTON, Mass.----Cubist Pharmaceuticals, Inc. today announced that Steven C. Gilman, Ph.D., has been promoted to Executive Vice President, Research and Development and Chief Scientific Officer.
  • Ireland extends bank guarantee Tuesday, September 7, 2010 @ 12:01PMDUBLIN (Reuters) - Ireland extended its guarantee for short-term bank liabilities, including corporate and interbank deposits, as expected on Tuesday as the government sought to reassure investors about its financial position.
  • Telemedicine Made Possible With Cisco Video Solutions on Valaam Island in Northern Russia Tuesday, September 7, 2010 @ 12:01PMIsland Is Accessible Only by Helicopter in Winter and Spring
  • Millions strike in France to defend their pensions Tuesday, September 7, 2010 @ 12:00PMMillions of French workers joined strikes and marches on Tuesday against plans to savage their pensions. The protests were bigger than those over the same issue in June, which were themselves larger than the ones in May.
  • ViroPharma To Participate in Two September Healthcare Investor Conferences Tuesday, September 7, 2010 @ 12:00PMViroPharma Incorporated today announced that William Roberts, vice president, corporate communications of ViroPharma, will present at the Stifel Nicolaus 2010 Healthcare Conference at 9:10 A.M.
  • Gavilon to Establish Australian Grain Headquarters in Perth Monday, September 6, 2010 @ 5:00PMOMAHA, Neb.----Gavilon, LLC today announced that it will establish its second Australian commodity management office in Perth. Gavilon’s Australian headquarters for grain origination, transportation and logistics, marketing and distribution, and risk management services will commence business operations in October 2010.
  • Andy Pettitte to Rehab in Trenton Monday, September 6, 2010 @ 4:57PM(TRENTON, NJ) The Trenton Thunder, Double-A Affiliate of the New York Yankees, announced today that LHP Andy Pettitte is scheduled to make a rehab appearance on Thursday, September 9 at 7:05 PM at Waterfront Park as the Thunder face the New Hampshire Fisher Cats (Toronto Blue Jays) in Game 2 of the Eastern League Divisional Playoffs.
  • South African Public Sector Strike Suspended Monday, September 6, 2010 @ 4:57PM(RTTNews) - Trade unions representing 1.3 million South African government workers announced Monday that they have temporarily called off a 3-week-long long strike to allow their members to consider the latest government offer.
  • NZ dollar nears a four-week high as optimism rises Monday, September 6, 2010 @ 4:51PMThe New Zealand dollar rose near a four-week high as investors stayed optimistic after a strong flow of global data last week, while US markets were closed for Labor Day
  • Obama: Put $50 billion in infrastructure, create jobs Monday, September 6, 2010 @ 4:48PMMILWAUKEE — A combative President Barack Obama rolled out a long-term jobs program today that would exceed $50 billion to rebuild roads, railways and runways, and coupled it with a blunt campaign-season assault on Republicans for causing Americans’ hard economic times.
  • Obama Rolls Out Job-Creation Plan Monday, September 6, 2010 @ 4:48PMWould pay for new roads, railroads and runways.
  • I'm Still Here: Joaquin Phoenix Takes the Rap Monday, September 6, 2010 @ 4:48PMHe wasn't here. Two-time Oscar nominee, hip-hop hopeful and international man of mystery Joaquin Phoenix, the subject of Casey Affleck's "documentary" I'm Still Here, was a no-show at the Venice Film Festival's public showing this afternoon.
  • Obama assails GOP, promotes new jobs program Monday, September 6, 2010 @ 4:47PMA combative President Barack Obama rolled out a long-term jobs program Monday that would exceed $50 billion to rebuild roads, railways and runways, and coupled it with a blunt campaign-season assault on Republicans for causing Americans' hard economic times.
  • Obama assails GOP, promotes new jobs program Monday, September 6, 2010 @ 4:44PMPresident Barack Obama also assails the policies of the GOP, which gives the plan little chance of being passed.
  • Report: Sean Locklear not long for Seattle Monday, September 6, 2010 @ 11:52AMThe Seahawks aren't done chopping inherited veterans from their roster.ESPN's John Clayton writes that tackle Sean Locklear will be next to go.  The team is trying to trade the longtime starter.  If that doesn't happen, Locklear will likely get cut.A...
  • Pietersen fined for Twitter outburst Monday, September 6, 2010 @ 11:50AMCricket: Kevin Pietersen has been fined following his online outburst after being dropped by England for the first time in his career.
  • Press Release Monday, September 6, 2010 @ 11:48AMBridgehead International Ltd announced today, that it has entered into an agreement with RXB Management Consulting of Shanghai, China, to provide certain joint services to clients in the pharmaceutical, medical device and diagnostics sectors.
  • Jaxx Add First Round Pick Franklin, Mendez To Inactive List Monday, September 6, 2010 @ 11:41AMJACKSON, TENN. (September 6, 2010) - The Seattle Mariners announced the following roster moves that affects the West Tenn Diamond Jaxx roster. The moves are made prior to today's 2:05 regular season finale against the Chattanooga Lookouts.
  • Huge blow: Cincy loses Hazelton to ACL tear Monday, September 6, 2010 @ 11:41AMIt was bad enough that Cincinnati dropped Game One of the Butch Jones era this past Saturday.Now the Bearcats have learned they've lost one of their most talented offensive players in the process.Wide receiver Vidal Hazelton suffered what was...
  • Saudi legal system a bane for businesses Monday, September 6, 2010 @ 11:41AMRIYADH: Turki AlBallaa wants to bring foreign investment to Saudi Arabia but judicial system stands in his way. "The legal situation is complicated and must change," AlBallaa, 32, general manager of the Saudi Investment Support Centre, which helps firms set up in the country, said, smoking a Cuban cigar at one of Riyadh's all-male lounges. Saudi Arabia maintains some of the world's strictest ...
  • Quake updates: PM in Christchurch today Monday, September 6, 2010 @ 11:40AMGet the latest information on Christchurch as we hear it.
  • Years of subsidized Afghan training expected - Army News | News from Afghanistan & Iraq - Army Times Monday, September 6, 2010 @ 11:37AMWASHINGTON — The United States expects to spend about $6 billion a year training and supporting Afghan troops and police after it begins pulling out its own combat troops in 2011, The Associated Press has learned.
  • Texans interested in Schobel, Leinart Sunday, September 5, 2010 @ 8:07PMAs NFL rosters continue to get juggled a week before the start of the regular season, the Houston Texans are interested in adding a couple of high-profile players.John McClain of the Houston Chronicle reports that the Texans still have interest...
  • Rally set to be Australia’s next social media offering Sunday, September 5, 2010 @ 8:06PMAustralia is set to see another social media agency offering with Mediabrands – parent company of media agencies Universal McCann and Initiative – set to launch a social media division. The offering is likely to launch in about a month’s time. It will be headed by Marie Sornin, who the company announced last month was [...]
  • Thousands still on high alert Sunday, September 5, 2010 @ 8:02PMUPDATE 9.40am: THOUSANDS of residents of Victoria's flood areas are still waiting to learn whether they will be evacuated. 
  • KO'd Murray: I don't know if I'll win a Grand Slam Sunday, September 5, 2010 @ 7:54PMINJURY-HIT Andy Murray exited the US Open and said: I don't know if I'll win a Slam
  • LHP Donald Brandt and OF Drew Miller Named Golden Baseball League Players of the Month Sunday, September 5, 2010 @ 7:41PM(San Ramon, CA.) - The Golden Baseball League announced today the August winners of the Player and Pitcher of the Month award.
  • Predicted building demand lifts market Sunday, September 5, 2010 @ 7:41PMSteel & Tube Holdings and Fletcher Building led gainers on the NZX 50 Index, amid expectations the earthquake in Canterbury will stoke demand for building materials and construction.
  • North Carolina assistant John Blake steps down amid accusations Sunday, September 5, 2010 @ 7:40PMIn the midst of an ongoing NCAA investigation into possible improper contact with agents and academic misconduct, North Carolina defensive line coach John Blake has resigned, effective immediately, the school announced Sunday evening.
  • Housing Choice: Help Today’s Owners or Future Buyers Sunday, September 5, 2010 @ 7:38PMSome economists and analysts urge a dose of shock therapy that would shift benefits to future homeowners from current ones: Let the housing market crash.
  • Jets announce release of Tony Richardson, door to return not yet open Sunday, September 5, 2010 @ 7:37PMThe New York Jets have announced a series of day-after transactions, which claimed the roster spots of three guys who thought they had made the team.As previously reported, gone are receiver David Clowney, running back Chauncey Washington, and fullback Tony...
  • ETA declares ceasefire after a 42-year campaign Sunday, September 5, 2010 @ 7:33PMBASQUE separatist group ETA declared a ceasefire yesterday in its bloody 42-year campaign for a homeland independent of Spain, vowing to give up guns and bombs to seek a democratic solution.
  • Venice: Deneuve hits the Lido to promote 'Potiche' Sunday, September 5, 2010 @ 12:22PMVENICE, ITALY (AP) - French director Francois Ozon's says he was inspired to go ahead with his latest film, a battle-of-the-sexes comedy, after the presidential election pitting Nicolas Sarkozy against Segolene Royale. "I realized there was a new era of machoism," the director told reporters before the premiere of "Potiche" Saturday ...
  • Venice: Deneuve hits the Lido to promote 'Potiche' Sunday, September 5, 2010 @ 12:17PMFrench director Francois Ozon's says he was inspired to go ahead with his latest film, a battle-of-the-sexes comedy, after the presidential election pitting Nicolas Sarkozy against Segolene Royale.
  • N.B. premier promises February statutory holiday if he wins re-election Sunday, September 5, 2010 @ 12:04PMPremier Shawn Graham is promising to give New Brunswickers an extra day off if the Liberals regain power in the provincial election Sept. 27.
  • Basque separatists ETA announce cease-fire Sunday, September 5, 2010 @ 12:01PMThe armed Basque separatist group ETA, under pressure from political allies to renounce violence and decapitated repeatedly by the arrests of its leaders, announced another cease-fire Sunday, suggesting it might turn to a political process in its quest for an independent homeland.
  • Sturm Still Slugging Strong Sunday, September 5, 2010 @ 11:49AMSTURM: "I'm ready to fight anybody, and I'm ready to fight in the United States again. The question is, does anybody want to fight me?"
  • William Hague denies gay affair rumours as aide quits Sunday, September 5, 2010 @ 11:49AMForeign secretary releases personal statement to kill off 'untrue and deeply distressing' rumours of relationship with adviser William Hague released a deeply personal statement about his struggle to start a family today and announced the resignation of a young special adviser as he moved to kill off "untrue and deeply distressing" rumours of an affair. Amid unease in Downing Street at his ...
  • Economists: Second Economic Stimulus Needed Sunday, September 5, 2010 @ 11:33AMNational Debt Not Most Important Issue; Experts Suggest Infrastructure Spending, Payroll Tax Holiday Would Spur New Hires
  • ETA declares ceasefire in Basque independence battle Sunday, September 5, 2010 @ 11:17AMBasque separatist fighters ETA declared a ceasefire Sunday in their flagging 42-year campaign of bombing and shooting for a homeland independent of Spain.
  • Program to help school district cover early retirees Sunday, September 5, 2010 @ 11:17AMThe U.S. Department of Health and Human Services earlier this week announced the first round of applicants accepted into the Early Retiree Reinsurance Program. Nearly 2,000 employers, representing large and small businesses, state and local governments, educational institutions, non profits, and unions have been accepted into the program and will begin to receive reimbursements for employee ...
  • London braced for travel chaos Sunday, September 5, 2010 @ 3:31AMThe first of a wave of strikes by London Underground workers in rows over pay and jobs will start today, threatening travel chaos for millions of passengers in the coming week.
  • First Gulf Bank appoints Abdulwahed Juma as Head of Corporate Affairs Sunday, September 5, 2010 @ 3:28AMAbu Dhabi, UAE: First Gulf Bank First Gulf Bank has announced the appointment of Mr. Abdulwahed Juma as Head of Corporate Affairs.
  • Earl loses tropical storm status after hitting Canada Sunday, September 5, 2010 @ 3:16AMMONTREAL : Earl lost its tropical storm status over Canada late Saturday, US government forecasters announced, but the storm still left one person dead and nearly one million people without power in northeastern Canada.
  • Morris Stage: Sondheim musical starts Women's Theater Company season Sunday, September 5, 2010 @ 3:15AMSongs from more than a dozen beloved Broadway musicals are part of the season-opening celebration this week at the Parsippany Community Center, where the professional Women's Theater Company kicks off an expanded 2010-11 schedule with "Side by Side by Sondheim."
  • GFH's Jordan Gate project due for completion early 2011 Sunday, September 5, 2010 @ 3:13AMBahrain - 5 September, 2010 - Gulf Finance House Gulf Finance House (" GFH GFH " or "the bank") today announced that its landmark $300 million development project, Jordan Gate, based in Amman, Jordan is due for completion early 2011 following the signing of a new agreement between Bayan Holding, Jordan Gate Company, Alhamad Company, the construction company responsible for delivering the project ...
  • Maryland Sustainable Growth Commission Announces Appointees Sunday, September 5, 2010 @ 3:12AMJoines Senate President Miller, Speaker of the House Busch in announcing appointments to the Public ...
  • Hurricane Earl threatens Sunday, September 5, 2010 @ 3:10AMTideland News Writer Tuesday was a day of watchful waiting, cautious optimism and slow but steady preparation as powerful Hurricane Earl swirled ominously through the Caribbean on a path forecasters said would likely – but not surely – keep it barely offshore as it passed North Carolina late Thursday or Friday.
  • 5,000,000 Rising resentment Ruling PAP fights its toughest new battle to win back people angered by housing shortage ... Sunday, September 5, 2010 @ 3:04AMBURSTING at our seams. This is a frequent phrase used to describe Singapore these days, after its population crossed the five million mark.