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Judge denies bail for Michael Jackson's killer doctorJudge denies bail for Michael Jackson's killer doctor

[2012-02-24 21:00:00]
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - The doctor convicted of killing Michael Jackson must stay in jail pending his appeal because he might flee...

New Prague tourist trail spotlights graft and sleazeNew Prague tourist trail spotlights graft and sleaze

[2012-02-24 18:46:00]
PRAGUE (Reuters) - Prague has long been a favoured destination for its medieval looks and cheap beer, but one travel agency has...

Heartless thieves pick lovers' padlocks in GermanyHeartless thieves pick lovers' padlocks in Germany

[2012-02-24 18:13:00]
BERLIN (Reuters) - German police caught two thieves breaking open "lovers' padlocks" attached to a bridge over the Rhine River in the...

Artisans mould prow for UK queen's jubilee bargeArtisans mould prow for UK queen's jubilee barge

[2012-02-24 18:00:00]
LONDON (Reuters) - In a small craft studio at a secret location in central London, some of Britain's leading sculptors are hard...

Maine's biggest lobster returned to Atlantic OceanMaine's biggest lobster returned to Atlantic Ocean

[2012-02-24 18:00:00]
(Reuters) - The biggest lobster ever caught in Maine, a 27-pounder (12.25 kg) nicknamed "Rocky" with claws tough enough to snap a...

Forced out by tsunami, Japan sushi chef dreams of homeForced out by tsunami, Japan sushi chef dreams of home

[2012-02-24 18:00:00]
TOKYO (Reuters) - When the tsunami roared through his northern Japanese hometown of Ofunato last March, sushi chef Sanichi Niinuma managed to...

Are American roads ready for aging Baby Boomers?Are American roads ready for aging Baby Boomers?

[2012-02-24 18:00:00]
SAN ANTONIO (Reuters) - With a growing number of U.S. Baby Boomers reaching old age, there's a risk of a significant increase...

Bird flu may not be so deadly after all, new analysis claimsBird flu may not be so deadly after all, new analysis claims

[2012-02-24 18:00:00]
NEW YORK (Reuters) - Bird flu may be far less lethal to people than the World Health Organization's assessment of a death...

China propels Hong Kong's congested private jet sectorChina propels Hong Kong's congested private jet sector

[2012-02-24 18:00:00]
HONG KONG (Reuters) - Private jet operators in Hong Kong are adding aircraft at a rapid pace as more wealthy mainland Chinese...

48 hours in Lima, Peru48 hours in Lima, Peru

[2012-02-24 18:00:00]
LIMA (Reuters) - Got 48 hours to explore Lima? Long considered just a stopover on the way to the famous Inca ruins...

Golf collection set to fetch $3.2 mln at Christie'sGolf collection set to fetch $3.2 mln at Christie's

[2012-02-24 18:00:00]
LONDON (Reuters) - The global economy may be in the rough, but bidders are expected to chip in up to 20,000 pounds...

Grand imperial London square gets touch of innocenceGrand imperial London square gets touch of innocence

[2012-02-24 18:00:00]
LONDON (Reuters) - One of the central plinths of the London square designed to celebrate Britain's imperial glory will temporarily turn the...

Top 10 must-see attractions for UK royalty fansTop 10 must-see attractions for UK royalty fans

[2012-02-24 18:00:00]
LONDON (Reuters) - Dust off your bunting! As if the pomp and circumstance of last year's British royal wedding weren't enough, London...

Study aims to bring Great Barrier Reef to living roomsStudy aims to bring Great Barrier Reef to living rooms

[2012-02-24 15:00:00]
SINGAPORE (Reuters) - Finding Nemo is about to get a lot easier with the launch of a scientific survey that will allow...

Renowned climate scientist comes under fireRenowned climate scientist comes under fire

[2012-02-24 15:00:00]
OAKLAND, California (Reuters) - The prestigious California-based Pacific Institute climate research group has launched an investigation of its president and founder, Peter...

World Bank issues SOS for oceans, backs allianceWorld Bank issues SOS for oceans, backs alliance

[2012-02-24 15:00:00]
SINGAPORE (Reuters) - The World Bank announced on Friday a global alliance to better manage and protect the world's oceans, which are...

Volkswagen's bumper year ends in disappointmentVolkswagen's bumper year ends in disappointment

[2012-02-24 12:41:00]
FRANKFURT (Reuters) - Volkswagen , the world's second-largest carmaker, posted an unexpected decline in fourth-quarter operating profit as inventories of unsold vehicles...

Ford plays catch-up in China with new plant, dealershipsFord plays catch-up in China with new plant, dealerships

[2012-02-24 12:00:00]
CHONGQING (Reuters) - Ford Motor is on track to double the number of dealerships in China by 2015, its country chief said...

Gap's profit view tepid but turnaround gains steamGap's profit view tepid but turnaround gains steam

[2012-02-24 12:00:00]
(Reuters) - Gap Inc's profit forecast for the year ahead failed to excite investors, but the company did lay down concrete plans...

AIG posts huge 4th-quarter profit on tax benefitAIG posts huge 4th-quarter profit on tax benefit

[2012-02-24 12:00:00]
(Reuters) - Bailed-out insurer American International Group reported a $19.8 billion profit for the fourth quarter, after an accounting change that allowed...



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