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HP shareholders take aim at Mark Hurd

HP has sued its former CEO Mark Hurd for breaking a confidentiality agreement.
Hewlett-Packard is looking to investigate its former chief executive, Mark Hurd, bowing to shareholder pressure to uncover the details surrounding his forced departure last year.

Swiss ex-banker faces new probe over WikiLeaks data

Police questioned former banker Rudolf Elmer on Thursday over possible fresh breaches of Swiss bank law for giving data to WikiLeaks this week, a day after he was found guilty of violating bank secrecy.
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Sweeting thrown to the wolves for Nadal showdown

Rafa Nadal returns to action at the Australian Open on Thursday, with American qualifier Ryan Sweeting handed the Herculean task of ending the Mallorcan's march toward a fourth consecutive grand slam title in the second round.

Venus Williams progresses despite injury, Roddick through

Venus Williams battled to injury to progress to the third round of the Australian Open with a 6-7 (6-8) 6-0 6-4 victory over Sandra Zahlavova, while fellow American, Andy Roddick, also progressed with a 7-6(7) 6-2 6-3 victory over Russia's Igor Kunitsyn in the second round of the Australian Open.

Disney Fantasyland up for a makeover, check out new attractions

The Walt Disney Company run Fantasyland in Orlando’s Walt Disney World Resort also called Disney World, Florida, is all set for a facelift with more attractions including a new indoor roller coaster and a new meet-and-greet area to guests could dance, celebrate and party with Cinderella, Sleeping Beauty and Disney princesses alike.

Berlusconi in deep trouble as call girl wiretaps rock Italy

Things are looking different for eternal romancer and alleged chronic sex offender Silvio Berlusconi, the Italian prime minister, whose wily ways to keep himself out of law's long arms are equally matched by his scornful defiance of morality and integrity.

WaMu eyes March bankruptcy exit: attorney

Washington Mutual Inc could be out of bankruptcy in March after reworking its recently rejected plan of reorganization, the attorney overseeing the company's bankruptcy said on Tuesday.

Garnett's return sparks Celtics to wild win over

Boston's Kevin Garnett made a game-clinching steal in his return to the court on Monday and Paul Pierce nailed the winning shot in the final minute to lift the Celtics to a 109-106 triumph over the Orlando Magic.

Federer to face French nemesis at Melbourne Park

Roger Federer's bid for a fifth Australian Open title gets serious on Wednesday with a second round clash against Frenchman Gilles Simon, one of the few players boasting a winning record against the Swiss maestro.

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