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Protesters Battle Troops in Bahrain as Anniversary of Revolt Nears

By Reuters

Bahraini riot police engaged in pitched battles with petrol-bomb throwing youths on Sunday as violence escalated ahead of Tuesday's anniversary of the uprising last year, while King Hamad mocked the opposition for its "bad manners.". (4:41 pm)

What's Next for Potash Producers: Jaret Anderson

By Street Wise Reports

Major potash stocks are beginning to raise eyebrows with impressive profit margins. But as this developing market expands, industry giants will face competition from greenfield and brownfield projects in the works. (Feb 10)

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Soaring Profits for Rupert Murdoch’s News Corp Despite Hacking Scandal

By IBTimes AU

Hit television series in the United States and record global gross collected by Fox-produced movies in the final months of 2011 delivered the good for News Corp in the last quarter amidst the controversies in the United Kingdom and its dwindling revenues coming from its Australian media operations. (Feb 09)

MORE TOPICS: RUPERT MURDOCH, ADVERTISING, AMERICAN IDOL

Western Australia Imposes Ban on New Designer Drug

By IBTimes AU

The government of Western Australia has included Methylenedioxypyrovalerone or MDPV to its list of dangerous drugs, following the lead of two earlier states that banned the synthetic substance earlier. (Feb 08)

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OIl firm ahead of EIA inventory report

By CME Group

Geopolitics and support from the macro price drivers sent oil prices higher yesterday...including WTI which has been the main laggard in the oil complex. WTI found additional support as modest profit taking selling hit the surging Brent/WTI spread af... (Feb 08)

MORE TOPICS: CHINA, IMF, CRUDE OIL, TWITTER, JAPAN, RUSSIA

Beijing Soon to Use LNG-Powered Public Transport

By IBTimes AU

By end February, residents and travellers plying the routes of China's municipality of Beijing will slowly get to experience inhaling cleaner air as the municipality government undertakes to introduce the first batch of liquefied natural gas (LNG) powered public buses. (Feb 08)

MORE TOPICS: CHINA, PORTUGAL, JAPAN, SOUTH KOREA, INDIA

Valentine’s Day: Top 5 iPhone, iPad Apps to Make Your Day Lovelier!

By IBTimes

Valentine's Day - the day of love and friendship is knocking your door. Make this Valentine's Day extra special by downloading some delightful iPhone, iPad apps. Check out the list of top 5 iPhone apps that would make your day more special. (Feb 07)

MORE TOPICS: IPHONE, IPAD, IPOD, ITUNES

NAB Reviews UK Operations Hit by High Levels of Bad Debts

By IBTimes AU

National Australia Bank (NAB) announced on Wednesday a strategic review of its U.S. business after the latter suffered from high levels of bad debts. (Feb 07)

MORE TOPICS: CITIGROUP, AUSTRALIA, RETAIL, MORTGAGE

PM Gillard Set to Contribute $5.4 M to British Monarchy Jubilee Trust

By IBTimes AU

Australia celebrates with the United Kingdom on its ongoing fete that highlights the six-decade rule of Queen Elizabeth II, one of the world's longest serving monarchs. (Feb 07)

MORE TOPICS: AUSTRALIA

Heathrow Criticized for Flight Cancellations Amid Europe’s Cold Snap

By IBTimes

As Europe's cold snap hit the UK over the weekend, Heathrow Airport canceled hundreds of flights in a move many have called unnecessary and excessive. (Feb 06)

MORE TOPICS: GERMANY, POLAND, UKRAINE, LONDON, STORM