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Apple set a new record by selling more than 4 million iPhone 4S smartphones in the first three days after it was introduced, as customers flocked to Apple retail stores and waited in huge lines to get their hands on the coveted device.

Asian stocks and commodities fell on Tuesday after Germany's finance minister cautioned against hopes for a quick fix to Europe's debt problem, and news that China's economic growth slowed a tad in the third quarter added to concerns.

Germany's defunct ROSAT satellite will fall back to Earth some time this week, but German space officials say the fall site is still a mystery. The satellite is expected to plummet to Earth between Oct. 21 and Oct. 24.

Disappointment out of Europe over the weekend ended the recent rally of U.S. stocks and other global risk assets.

Moody's warned on Monday it may slap a negative outlook on France's Aaa credit rating in the next three months if the costs for helping to bail out banks and other euro zone members stretch its budget too much.

Actress and social activist Susan Sarandon was reported to have called Pope Benedict a Nazi during a public discussion at a U.S. film festival in New York.

Wall Street stocks fell more than 1 percent on Monday as Germany's finance minister dimmed hopes an upcoming summit would result in a breakthrough in Europe's debt crisis.

Inside the Texas governor's big, black SUV rides a small-town girl who never expected to be first lady of the state. Anita Perry, the wife of Republican presidential hopeful Rick Perry, is still a nurse at heart, reaching out to friends and strangers with warmth and health advice. But the quiet blonde who first dated Perry in high school has blossomed over the years into a formidable partner in his political career.

Susan Sarandon called Pope Benedict XVI a Nazi at the Hamptons Film Festival on Saturday -- not once, but twice.

Stocks suffered their worst loss in two weeks on Monday after comments from Germany's finance minister caused investors to fear Europe's solution to its debt crisis may not come fast enough.

A German satellite, out of control, is set to plunge back to Earth this week.

Stocks fell on Monday as traders rushed to buy protection against a further decline in the market after comments from Germany's finance minister heightened concerns about the euro zone's debt crisis.

Wall Street stocks fell more than 1 percent on Monday as Germany's finance minister dimmed hopes an upcoming summit would result in a breakthrough in Europe's debt crisis.

Silver mining company shares fell hard Monday, along with the price of the gray metal, on growing doubts that European leaders will be able to solve the continent's sovereign debt and banking crisis.

European leaders are running out of time to prevent euro zone debt problems turning into a full-blown global crisis, Canadian Finance Minister Jim Flaherty said on Monday after Germany warned a breakthrough was unlikely at a summit this weekend.

Samsung Electronics Co Ltd said on Monday that it had filed for sales bans on Apple Inc's iPhone 4S in Australia and Japan, escalating a legal battle with its archrival and biggest client.

Wall Street stocks fell more than 1 percent on Monday as Germany's finance minister dampened expectations an upcoming summit would produce a breakthrough in Europe's debt crisis.

Apple Inc. took the wraps off the iPhone 4's sequel earlier this month. The new phone, called the iPhone 4S, has seen remarkable pre-order numbers. Pre-orders for the iPhone 4S started on Oct. 7 and has since registered 1 million units on the first day, surpassing the previous single-day record of 600,000 for the iPhone 4.

Apple Inc said on Monday it sold 4 million iPhone 4S in the three days since it went on sale October 14.

Wall Street stocks were set for a lower open on Monday after the market's best two-week run since 2009 as Germany's finance minister said a forthcoming summit would not yield a definitive solution to Europe's debt crisis.

Protesters at Occupy Wall Street inspired demonstrations across the world rallied under banners bearing the phrase We are the 99 percent, a mantra reflecting the perception that wealth and political influence are disproportionately concentrated in the hands of the most affluent.