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Americans feel austerity's bite as payroll taxes riseAmericans feel austerity's bite as payroll taxes rise

[2013-01-13 12:00:00]
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Americans are beginning to feel the pinch from Washington's decision to embrace austerity measures aimed at bringing down the...

Anzhi replenish with Russian internationalAnzhi replenish with Russian international

[2013-01-13 10:01:26]
Anzhi Makhachkala’s defense has been boosted, after Russian international, Andrey Eschenko, moved to the club from Lokomotiv Moscow. According to Anzhi&rsqu

HP's Meg Whitman made $15.4 million in fiscal 2012HP's Meg Whitman made $15.4 million in fiscal 2012

[2013-01-13 09:00:00]
CHICAGO (Reuters) - Chief executive Meg Whitman received compensation worth about $15.4 million in 2012 as Hewlett-Packard Co. posted a net loss...

Internet activist, programmer Aaron Swartz dead at 26Internet activist, programmer Aaron Swartz dead at 26

[2013-01-13 09:00:00]
(Reuters) - Internet activist and computer prodigy Aaron Swartz, who helped create an early version of the Web feed system RSS and...

Oracle Corp to fix Java security flaw Oracle Corp to fix Java security flaw "shortly"

[2013-01-13 09:00:00]
BOSTON (Reuters) - Oracle Corp said it is preparing an update to address a flaw in its widely used Java software after...

New York governor declares public health emergency to combat fluNew York governor declares public health emergency to combat flu

[2013-01-13 07:00:00]
(Reuters) - New York Governor Andrew Cuomo declared a public health emergency on Saturday, giving pharmacists permission to administer flu vaccinations to...

Flag fury: 16 police officers injured on day 40 of Belfast clashesFlag fury: 16 police officers injured on day 40 of Belfast clashes

[2013-01-12 22:01:50]
Sixteen policemen were injured during disorder in east Belfast on Saturday. Day 40 of the flag protests saw officers firing plastic bullets...

France under fire from both PKK and Turkey over Kurdish women’s murderFrance under fire from both PKK and Turkey over Kurdish women’s murder

[2013-01-12 21:59:59]
Thousands of Kurds have taken to the streets of Paris, demanding justice for the killings of three Kurdish women. Turkish Prime Minister...

13-year-old boy drives across two European state borders without being stopped by police13-year-old boy drives across two European state borders without being stopped by police

[2013-01-12 21:57:41]
A 13-year-old runaway travelled 1,000 kilometers across Europe behind the wheel of his adoptive father’s Mercedes without a hitch in a bid...

Reddit co-founder Aaron Swartz commits suicide in midst of controversial trialReddit co-founder Aaron Swartz commits suicide in midst of controversial trial

[2013-01-12 21:56:01]
The co-founder of social news website Reddit committed suicide in New York City on Friday. Aaron Swartz was facing a controversial trial...

Russia to start building 2 nuclear Borei super-subs in 2013Russia to start building 2 nuclear Borei super-subs in 2013

[2013-01-12 21:54:09]
Russia is to start building two new advanced nuclear-powered Borei class submarines before year’s end. Once complete, they will be lurking under...

Georgian parliament overturns Saakashvili veto, freeing political prisonersGeorgian parliament overturns Saakashvili veto, freeing political prisoners

[2013-01-12 21:52:59]
The Georgian parliament overturned President Saakashvili’s veto and signed the law that grants freedom to about 200 political prisoners, as well as...

Washington bureaucrats reject public request to build Death Star due to excessive costWashington bureaucrats reject public request to build Death Star due to excessive cost

[2013-01-12 21:50:40]
The office of the US President has rejected a popular public petition to construct a Death Star due to a high construction...

Russia’s Gazprom and Sintez rush for Greek gas companyRussia’s Gazprom and Sintez rush for Greek gas company

[2013-01-12 21:05:27]
Greece is reportedly close to selling its state-owned natural gas group for 1.5bn euro to Russia bidders - either state-run Gazprom or...

Air pollution in Beijing surpasses 'health hazard' levelsAir pollution in Beijing surpasses 'health hazard' levels

[2013-01-12 21:03:23]
Air pollution in the Chinese capital has hit dangerous marks, reaching beyond the permissible level of pollution on the local environmental center’s...

Famed Hollywood movie house renamed TCL Chinese TheatreFamed Hollywood movie house renamed TCL Chinese Theatre

[2013-01-12 21:00:00]
(Reuters) - Hollywood's landmark Grauman's Chinese Theatre has a new name after a Chinese company purchased naming rights to the famous movie...

Britney Spears calls off engagement, quits Britney Spears calls off engagement, quits "X Factor"

[2013-01-12 21:00:00]
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Pop star Britney Spears on Friday called it quits with both fiancé Jason Trawick and as a celebrity...

Alicia Keys, Katy Perry top bill at Obama inauguration partiesAlicia Keys, Katy Perry top bill at Obama inauguration parties

[2013-01-12 21:00:00]
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - R&B singer Alicia Keys, country guitar slinger Brad Paisley and pop star Katy Perry are some of the A-list...

Sony Pictures executive: Sony Pictures executive: "Zero Dark Thirty" "does not advocate torture"

[2013-01-12 21:00:00]
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Sony Pictures executive Amy Pascal lashed out on Friday at a member of the Academy of Motion Picture...

Factbox: History of the Golden Globe AwardsFactbox: History of the Golden Globe Awards

[2013-01-12 21:00:00]
(Reuters) - Here is a look at the Golden Globe Awards, which will be held on Sunday in Beverly Hills, California, by...



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