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Euro steadier after bounce, global stocks ease

The euro paused on Friday but was still on track to post its best weekly performance against the dollar in 20 months, while Asian equity markets struggled to extend recent gains, with Japan's Nikkei retreating from an 8-month peak.
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Queensland govt deploys 200-men police squad to stop looting

Amid reports of looting in Brisbane and Ipswitch due to heavy floods, Police Minister Neil Roberts and Commissioner Bob Atkinson have announced Operation Safeguard to deploy 100 policemen from Brisbane and another 100-member squad drawn from interstate police services on Thursday.

Analysis: Asian capitals seek clues to U.S.-China ties

Worries about China's military buildup and aggressive diplomacy are bolstering its neighbors' desire to see Washington stay committed to the region while pushing them to hedge their bets against waning U.S. influence.

China's Jinan Truck says unit involved in bank fraud

CNHTC Jinan Truck Co Ltd , a Chinese maker of heavy-duty vehicles, said on Thursday that a subsidiary was involved in a bank fraud that could threaten repayment of 500 million yuan ($75 million) worth of deposits.

Australia floods inundate Brisbane, 43 missing

Massive floods shut down the centre of Australia's third-largest city, sent thousands fleeing from their homes and sparked panic buying of food on Wednesday as rescuers searched for 43 people missing in floodwaters.

Costly Terra Nova sci-fi TV show lands in May

Lost without Lost? Couldn't get enough of Avatar? Big budget, time-travel, mystery adventure series Terra Nova is coming to U.S. television in May, from the writers behind hit shows Star Trek and 24.

DC Universe Internet Game Hits Stores

Sony Online Entertainment announced the availability of online action game DC Universe Online that allows players to create their own superhero or villain while joining forces with their favorite DC Comics characters such as Superman, Batman and The Joker to aid in saving - or destroying - the planet.

Australia floods inundate Brisbane, 67 missing

Thousands of residents of Australia's third-largest city evacuated homes on Wednesday as massive floods began to inundate the financial district, sparked panic buying of food and left authorities despairing for nearly 70 people missing.
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MySpace lays off nearly half its staff

News Corp's MySpace is laying off nearly half its staff, setting the stage for a sale of the former Internet social networking leader as is it refocuses as an entertainment site.
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MySpace slashes nearly 50 percent of staff

News Corporation's MySpace is slashing its staff by nearly half, as the former Internet social networking leader recalibrates its operations as an entertainment website.

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