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U.S. reaches out to Iranians in Farsi on Twitter

The United States has created a Twitter account in Farsi to communicate with social media users in Iran as Iranian opposition websites renewed calls for a rally on Monday.

Obama: 2012 Budget is 'down payment,' long term challenges loom

U.S. President Barack Obama speaks about the budget during his visit to Parkville Middle School and Center of Technology in Parkville, Maryland February 14, 2011. At right is OMB Director Jack Lew.

Seeking to balance cuts while maintaining U.S. competitiveness and facing pressure from Republicans seeking even bigger reductions, President Barack Obama said on Monday his proposed 2012 budget was a down payment, on reducing the federal budget deficit, but said more work was needed to address long term challenges.

Egypt army delivers ultimatum to Tahrir protesters

An Egyptian soldier tries to calm opposition supporters outside the Interior Ministry near Tahrir Square in Cairo

Egypt's military delivered an ultimatum on Monday to dozens of committed protesters in Tahrir Square, nerve centre of a movement that toppled Hosni Mubarak, to leave and let life return to normal or face arrest.

Google's Valentine's Day Doodle, based on design of Robert Indiana

Who is Robert Indiana, designer behind Google’s Valentine’s Day Doodle?

Today is Valentine’s Day and Google has a Doodle, based on the design of Robert Indiana, to match the romantic holiday.

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Obama budget to cut deficit by $1.1 trillion

President Barack Obama proposed a budget on Monday that would cut the U.S. deficit by $1.1 trillion over 10 years, setting the stage for a bitter fight with Republicans who vow even tougher spending controls.

Wall St falls after strong run

U.S. stocks fell on Monday after posting two straight weeks of gains that drove indexes to new multi-year, although a recent pattern of buying on market declines was likely to continue.

Copies of U.S. President Barack Obama's 2012 budget are unveiled on Capitol Hill in Washington, February 14, 2011. President Barack Obama proposed a budget on Monday that would cut the U.S. deficit by $1.1 trillion over 10 years, setting the stage for a b

Obama pushes 2012 budget as cuts hit education, low income people

President Barack Obama will push his priorities for the 2012 federal fiscal year budget on Monday. Some of the cuts include programs for low income people and education in a budget that will cut the federal deficit by $1.1 trillion over the next 10 years.

A British Airways airplane comes in to land at Heathrow Airport in west London

Global airline profits likely to drop in 2011; but number of passengers to surge by 800-mln in 2014

The global airline industry will also likely see 800-million more travelers by 2014, and more than a quarter of them will come from China.

Fastest Growing Metro Areas for Tech Jobs, Detroit Tops

Detroit Tops Fastest Growing Metro Areas For Tech Jobs

Detroit tops the list of fastest growing metropolitan areas for technology jobs, according to a report by Dice.com - a career Web site for technology and engineering professionals and companies in the US.

Wall Street set to dip after strong run

U.S. stocks were set to dip on Monday after posting two straight weeks of gains that drove indexes to new multi-year highs and some investors worried the market was overextended.

Japan economy shrinks but exports may fuel recovery

Japan's economy shrank slightly in the final quarter of 2010 but analysts expect a recovery this year as stronger exports to China and other parts of fast-growing Asia offset persistently weak domestic demand.

China trade surplus shrinks, supports government's G20 case

China's trade surplus fell to its lowest in nine months in January after imports surged, supporting the government's case ahead of a G20 meeting that it is doing enough to spur domestic demand without speeding up currency appreciation.

Traders work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange

Wall Street set for mixed open

Futures on major U.S. stock indices point to a mixed opening on Monday, after indices recorded a second straight week of gains on Friday.

Energy drinks could even cause death in teens and children: Pediatrics Journal

No 'safe' level of consumption of energy drinks has been established for children, adolescents and young adults, says the report from the medical journal.

Chinese 100 yuan banknotes are seen in this picture illustration taken in Shanghai

China’s January trade surplus plummets

China’s trade surplus fell 53.5 percent to $6.45 billion in January, as both exports and imports increased sharply ahead of the Lunar New Year holidays in the country, the General Administration of Customs said on Monday.

China trade surplus shrinks, supports government's G20 case

China trade surplus shrinks after import surge

Obama budget to hit Pell grants in education

The federal Pell Grants program may witness cuts up to $100 billion, according to Jacob Lew, director of the Office of Management and Budget.

World stocks rise on China data

World stocks edged toward last week's 30-month high on Monday as China's shrinking trade surplus underscored its robust domestic demand and talk of slower-than-expected inflation eased policy tightening concerns.

NYSE Euronext - Deutsche Börse merger runs into controversy with Senator Schumer's comments on management and naming

The proposed deal between the New York Stock Exchange Euronext and Deutsche Börse AG that would create the world's largest financial exchange has apparently run into some controversy with New York Senator Charles Schumer's unintended revelations on post-merger management authority.

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