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Lagarde's first news conference as IMF chief
Below are highlights of International Monetary Fund Managing Director Christine Lagarde's first news conference since being tapped to run the IMF.
Jul 06, 2011
Report: Apple Planning To Sell 25 Million iPhones In 2011
Another report on how many iPhone 5s will be sold.
Jul 06, 2011
Wall Street bounces off session highs, transports jump
Stocks bounced off session highs on Wednesday after investors shrugged off a downgrade of Portugal's credit rating and an interest-rate hike in China.
Jul 06, 2011
Geocaching: Awesome Scavenger Hunt, or Bomb Threat Waiting to Happen?
As this global treasure hunt garners more and more recognition, will scares subside?
Jul 06, 2011
Anish Kapoor's 'Orbit' to be tallest sculpture in Britain
Anish Kapoor's 'Orbit' is being compared to London's Eiffel tower.
Jul 06, 2011
Services growth slows, but silver lining in jobs
Growth in the U.S. economy's vast services sector remained sluggish in June as new orders fell, but economists said a steady employment reading pointed to job growth later in the year.
Jul 06, 2011
Villas-Boas to motivate Chelsea players with Manchester United title-celebration Video
New Chelsea manager Andre Villas-Boas will attempt to motivate his players by forcing them through a DVD of Manchester United's title celebrations last season, thereby instilling a feeling of revenge in their minds.
Jul 06, 2011
The Giant Phoenix Dust Storm, Explained
The massive storm that rushed across Phoenix last night with a wall of dust at least 5,000 feet high might look crazy, but the phenomenon is not all that uncommon in southern Arizona.
Jul 06, 2011
China raises rates, shrugs off slowing growth
China raised interest rates for the third time this year on Wednesday, making clear that taming inflation remains a top priority even as the growth pace of its vast economy gently eases.
Jul 06, 2011
Hollywood's Highest Paid Actresses [PHOTOS]
Forbes magazine released its list of the highest paid actresses last year and Angelina Jolie and Sarah Jessica Parker were in the top spots as they both earned $30 million last year.
Jul 06, 2011
Reactions To Casey Anthony Trial (PHOTOS)
Here is a look at some people's reactions to the Casey Anthony trial.
Jul 06, 2011
Wall Street slips on global growth worry
Stocks fell slightly on Wednesday after a downgrade of Portugal's credit rating, China's interest rate rise and a soft report on the U.S. services sector sparked jitters about global growth prospects.
Jul 06, 2011
Lagarde vows more clout for emerging markets at IMF
Christine Lagarde, the IMF's new chief, pledged on Wednesday to push ahead with reforms to give fast-growing emerging markets greater sway at the global lender.
Jul 06, 2011
Services growth slows in June, employment stable
The pace of growth in the U.S. economy's services sector remained sluggish in June and new orders fell, but employment held steady last month, according to an industry report released on Wednesday.
Jul 06, 2011
Colon cancer deaths decline, except in one state
Deaths from colon cancer continue to drop across the United States — in all but one state, health officials said Tuesday.
Jul 06, 2011
Amid rumors of Jiang Zemin's death, speculation about China's new leadership
As the core of the third generation of Communist Party leaders, and as someone famous for his flamboyant personality, Jiang's absence from CCP's 90th anniversary is unusual. Rumors of his death triggers speculations about the power shifts within the Communist Party as the 2012 leadership transition is drawing closer.
Jul 06, 2011
Stolen Picasso piece worth over $200,000
A valuable drawing by art master Pablo Picasso was stolen from San Francisco yesterday afternoon.
Jul 06, 2011
Cheap Device to Detect Cataract Developed at MIT
The team led by an Indian born scientist has developed the device which can be clipped to a smart phone for detectionisohunt, utorrentcute baby wallpapers, utorrent...
Jul 06, 2011
Meghan Cox Gurdon, Maureen Johnson Debate Darkness in YA Literature
In a radio debate, Meghan Cox Gurdon said she didn't expect anything like the degree of reaction that her Wall Street Journal essay on darkness and depravity in young adult literature has generated -- but she did think it would probably get up some people's noses.
Jul 06, 2011
What Does The Future Hold For Harry Potter Trio?
In tens years and eight films. Though it is definitely the end of an era for the Harry Potter cast and the fans, we can be sure to find more of the stars as they venture out into new projects.
Jul 06, 2011
Instant view: China raises interest rates for 3rd time in 2011
China's central bank increased interest rates for the third time this year on Wednesday, making clear that taming inflation is a top priority even when as the economy slows gently.
Jul 06, 2011
Hackers seize control of PayPal UK Twitter account
Hackers seized control of a PayPal Twitter feed on Tuesday, then sent out messages criticizing the payment processor in the second attack of its type in two days.
Jul 06, 2011
UK's Cameron calls for probe into phone hacking
LONDON, July 6 - British Prime Minister David Cameron on Wednesday called for an official inquiry into a phone hacking scandal at Rupert Murdoch's News International that has prompted national outrage.
Jul 06, 2011
Exclusive: Germany puts Greek bond swap back on table
Germany wants to put a Greek bond swap back on the table as a model for private sector involvement in fresh aid for Athens, Deputy Finance Minister Joerg Asmussen told Reuters Insider TV Wednesday.
Jul 06, 2011
Casey Anthony Verdict: She Was 'Good Mother,' Alternate Juror Says
An alternate juror in who witnessed the Casey Anthony trial called the defendant a good mother, on Wednesday, a day after a jury acquitted her of first degree murder, manslaughter and child abuse, while convicting her of lying to police.
Jul 06, 2011
China's Jiang Zemin Rumored Brain-Dead: Military Hospital Tightens Guard [VIDEO]
On July 1, Jiang was absent at an important event in Beijing commemorating the 90th anniversary of China's Communist Party.A few days later, an important figure was urgently hospitalized into 301 Military Hospital located in Beijing, China. The figure is reportedly the former Chinese leader Jiang Zemin, who was rumored to be in sickness since his last public appearance in Jiangsu on May 14th.
Jul 06, 2011
Delayed NFL start: The impact on Jets, Giants
Assuming the collective bargaining agreement between players and owners is resolved within the next week or so, the fallout from the lockout would continue into the regular season, with at least the first three games being impacted by the lockout. But will this disruption help or hinder the New York Jets and the New York Giants?
Jul 06, 2011
Factbox: Murdoch advertisers get cold feet over hacking claims
Car maker Ford and billionaire Richard Branson's Virgin Holidays have suspended advertising in Britain's News of the World due to allegations of hacking by the newspaper while travel operators Thomson and First Choice are among a growing band of companies reviewing their policies.
Jul 06, 2011
IMF's Lagarde says will push on with IMF reforms
New International Monetary Fund Managing Director Christine Lagarde pledged on Wednesday to push ahead with reforms to give fast-growing emerging markets greater sway at the global lender.
Jul 06, 2011
Baidu in deal with Chinese firm to grab TV viewers
China's top search engine Baidu Inc said on Wednesday it had reached an agreement with a Chinese television company to bring its search box to millions of television screens.
Jul 06, 2011
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