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Muslim brides show their hands decorated with henna paste as they wait for the start of a mass marriage ceremony in the western Indian city of Ahmedabad March 6, 2011

Mass wedding gains popularity worldwide (PHOTOS)

Mass weddings are increasingly becoming common worldwide and sometimes are preferred over regular weddings by couples because of economic reasons, as the costs for the venue, decorations, and sometimes celebrations afterwards can be shared between multiple families.

Apple iPhone 5 vs. Samsung Galaxy S2 Plus, Rivalry escalates

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The heat is building between Apple and Samsung as issues over patent infringement filed lawsuits and accusations have sparked media attention between the two tech giant's escalating rivalry. Official injunctions were filed by Apple to try and block four of Samsung's mobile devices from hitting the U.S. market. The four Samsung devices listed were Galaxy S 4G smartphone, Infuse 4G smartphone, Droid Charge smartphone, and the Galaxy Tab 10.1. Apple's devices included iPhones and iPads....
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Berkshire's Munger stands behind BYD investment

Berkshire Hathaway Vice Chairman Charlie Munger on Friday stuck by Chinese auto maker BYD <1211.HK>, which has become one of Berkshire's most controversial investments amid poor performance and revelations about its business practices.
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Cyber attacks outpace global response, U.S. warns

The technical sophistication of cybercriminals is swamping the world's ability to cope, a top U.S. official warned on Friday, demanding an accelerated cross-border campaign to combat the security threat.
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Macau's gaming revenue soars

Macau, the world's largest gambling market, posted an annual 52.4 percent rise in gaming revenue in June to 20.8 billion patacas ($2.6 billion), the Macau government said on Friday, signaling a ravenous gambling appetite from Chinese tourists.
World’s longest cross-sea bridge opens in China

World’s longest cross-sea bridge opens in China (PHOTOS)

The Jiaozhou Bay Bridge in Qingdao, China, which was opened on Thursday, is now the world’s longest sea bridge. Spanning Jiaozhou Bay of Qingdao City in Shandong Province, the bridge is 22 miles (36 kilometers) long, Xinhua News Agency reported.
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Lockheed's aeronautics unit to cut 1,500 jobs

The aeronautics unit of Lockheed Martin Corp, the Pentagon's No. 1 supplier by sales, said on Thursday that it plans to cut about 1,500 jobs to reduce costs in response to a flattening of U.S. defense spending.
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China Blocks Google+ as Fear of Social Networks Persists

China quickly blocked Google's newest offering Google+, a service that promises a better social networking experience than Facebook's. The Google+ service was not available to Chinese users, New York's Daily News said, citing sources.
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Investors stay cautious as H2 starts: Reuters poll

LONDON - Investors have become a little more upbeat heading into the second half of the year, lifting stock allocations from 2011 lows but remaining cautious with plenty of safe-haven cash and bonds.
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U.S. caught China buying more debt than disclosed

The rules of Treasury auctions may not sound like the stuff of high-stakes diplomacy. But a little-noticed 2009 change in how Washington sells its debt sheds new light on America's delicate balancing act with its biggest creditor, China.
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Cold-blooded Internet censorship: Why is China afraid of Google+?

China apparently lost no time denying its people access to yet another western social networking service. Hours after search giant Google unveiled ambitious social networking service Google+, the Chinese government got the service blocked in the country, according to media reports.
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Key Takeaways from Spreadtrum Call over Muddy Waters Questions

Spreadtrum Communications, Inc (NASDAQ: SPRD) held a conference call to address questions raised in Muddy Waters’ open letter. Jefferies said Spreadtrum's management provided great detail on its history, management & auditor changes, product mix, income taxes, the MobilePeak acquisition and accounting practices.

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