Posts Tagged ‘ Tuesday ’

Syria attack kills 21 as rebels protect U.N. monitors

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Syria attack kills 21 as rebels protect U.N. monitors

At least 21 people were killed on Tuesday in an attack in northern Syria, activists said, and members of a team of U.N. monitors caught in the incident said they were in rebel hands “for their own protection.” (read the story…) Related items Clinton lands in China as activist case looms US hits out...

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Australia's ANZ to invest another $300 mn in China

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Banking giant ANZ on Tuesday announced plans to invest another Aus$300 million (US$300 million) to expand its China operations, boosting the number of its outlets across the country from six to 20. (read on…) Related items Italy held talks with China’s sovereign wealth fund, asked it to buy its bonds Bank of China profit...

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Chris Christie jokes: No more VP questions

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Chris Christie jokes: No more VP questions

In a lighthearted video posted Tuesday on his official YouTube channel, New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie jokes that he’s finished with town hall meetings, in part, because he’s sick of the vice presidential questions. The tongue-in-cheek video opens with two of his aides discussing the governor’s outreach strategy, and they agree to put Christie...

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Gingrich to officially suspend bid for nomination next week

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Gingrich to officially suspend bid for nomination next week

Newt Gingrich will officially suspend his bid for the presidency Tuesday in Washington, D.C., Yahoo News has confirmed through sources close to the campaign. Gingrich, who was considered Romney’s chief rival at the start of the official Republican primary season in January, won two states, South Carolina and Georgia. (read the story…) Related items...

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Top-seeded Kirilenko advances at Guangzhou Open

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GUANGZHOU, China (AP) — Top-seeded Maria Kirilenko advanced to the second round of the Guangzhou Open by beating Alona Bondarenko of Ukraine 6-4, 6-2 Tuesday. (read on…) Related items Marcelo Lippi joins Guangzhou Evergrande as coach Thomas Cuppers Head To Guangzhou Sunday For Final Preparations Jeonbuk Motors boss delighted to complete 'revenge mission' against...

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