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Obama says Iran to face toughest possible sanctions

President Barack Obama warned Iran on Thursday it would face the toughest possible sanctions for an alleged plot to kill the Saudi ambassador in Washington, as Treasury officials eyed action against the Iranian central bank.

Uniqlo starts U.S. expansion, eyes 200 stores

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Fast Retailing Co Ltd's <9983.T> Uniqlo is launching its U.S. expansion this week with the opening of a flagship store in Manhattan that will anchor a global push to rely less on its home market of Japan.

Nouriel 'Dr. Doom' Roubini's Economics Firm Up for Sale

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Roubini Global Economics, the global investment research firm co-founded by NYU economist Nouriel “Dr. Doom” Roubini, is reportedly for sale, as it continues to lose money, according to a report from CNBC’s David Faber.
Vijay Mallya, co-owner of the Force India Formula One team, extends his hand to Sahara Group Chairman Subrata Roy at a news conference in New Delhi

Sahara Group Invests $100 mln in Force India

Indian business conglomerate Sahara group has invested $100 million in Force India and taken a 42.5 percent stake in the Formula One team which it now co-owns with liquor baron Vijay Mallya while Dutch entrepreneur Michiel Mol takes a backseat.
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Hana says may renegotiate KEB deal if no Lone Star appeal

Hana Financial Group <086790.KS> is willing to renegotiate its agreed takeover deal of Korea Exchange Bank <004940.KS> from Lone Star , should the U.S. fund decide not to appeal a court verdict against it, Hana's chairman said on Tuesday.
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Hana Willing to Renegotiate $4.1 Billion KEB Deal

Hana Financial Group is willing to renegotiate its agreed $4.1 billion deal to buy Korea Exchange Bank from Lone Star , should the U.S. fund decide not to appeal a court verdict against it, Hana's chairman said on Tuesday.
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Hana chairman: willing to renegotiate $4.1 billion KEB deal

Hana Financial Group <086790.KS> is willing to renegotiate its agreed $4.1 billion deal to buy Korea Exchange Bank <004940.KS> from Lone Star , should the U.S. fund decide not to appeal a court verdict against it, Hana's chairman said on Tuesday.
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Kim Jong-il's Mysterious Son Kim Jong-un: The Future 'Supreme Leader'

In one week, North Korea will celebrate the 85th anniversary of the founding of The Down-with-Imperialism Union by Kim Il-sung, the father of the country's current leader Kim Jong-il. But the current focus in the Democratic People’s Republic is not on the father, but on the son, Kim Jong-un -- the North Korean heir-apparent.
Apple iPhone 4S Breaks Sales Records Shifting One-Million Units in Opening 24 Hours

Top 5 Apple iPhone 4S Contenders

Apple Inc.'s next-generation iPhone 4S is fast becoming the people's favorite smartphone. Apple, AT&T and Verizon have exhausted their pre-order supplies of the iPhone 4S, which will begin delivery on Oct. 14, according to media reports.
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Samsung delays new Android model release

Samsung Electronics Co said on Monday it had delayed the launch of a new smartphone based on Google's latest version of Android operating system while the world paid tribute following the death of Apple co-founder Steve Jobs.
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Samsung and Google Delay ICS Launch Following Job's Death

Samsung Electronics Co. and Google Inc. have agreed to delay the public announcement of a new mobile-phone product following the death of Apple Inc.'s former chief executive, Steve Jobs, the Seoul-based electronics giant said Saturday.
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Wall Street Futures Signal Steady Open

Equities were expected to steady on Friday after sharp gains in the previous session, with futures for the S&P 500 staying flat, for the Dow Jones gaining 0.08 percent and for the Nasdaq 100 falling 0.07 percent.
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Wall St futures signal steady open

Equities were expected to steady on Friday after sharp gains in the previous session, with futures for the S&P 500 staying flat, for the Dow Jones gaining 0.08 percent and for the Nasdaq 100 falling 0.07 percent.
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CAS Dismisses Olympic Ban on Doping Offenders

The Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) cleared the way on Thursday for several dozen former doping offenders to compete at next year's Olympics after dismissing the validity of an International Olympic Committee (IOC) eligibility rule.

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