Friday, 12 March 2010 r.

Israel 'closes' West Bank, tightens Jerusalem security

2010.03.12

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Israeli Defense Minister Ehud Barak orders the army to seal off the West Bank for 48 hours amid tensions over plans to build apartments on disputed land. Read more »

At least 37 killed in Pakistan bombing

2010.03.12

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Twin suicide blasts kill at least 20 people in a high security area with a dense military presence in eastern Pakistan, CNN affiliate Geo TV reports. Read more »

Turkey protests Swedish genocide vote

Thailand braces for mass protests

Iraq poll results too close to call

Ex-spy chief urges talks with Taliban

Pakistan navy conducts missile tests

Ex-spy chief urges talks with Taliban

Thailand braces for massive political protests

Japan arrests anti-whaling activist

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Deadly blasts hit Pakistani city

2010.03.12

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Two suicide bombers kill at least 20 people in busy areas of Lahore in eastern Pakistan, police say. Read more »

BA union set to announce strikes

2010.03.12

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The union representing BA cabin crew plans to announce strike dates later this morning, the BBC understands. Read more »

New York agrees 9/11 dust payout

Deadly blasts hit Pakistani city

BNP teachers will not be banned

'Militants killed' in Aceh clash

BA union set to announce strikes

Social care 'badly under-funded'

UN critical of Israel over Gaza

Cases of self-harming jump 50%

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Senators question $1 million pay for charity's CEO (AP)

2010.03.12

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AP - A group of Republican senators is questioning high salaries and expensive travel bills for executives at the Boys & Girls Clubs of America, raising issues that could jeopardize millions in federal funding for the national charity.

Need for results drives Obama's domestic juggle (AP)

Democrats pare differences over health overhaul (AP)

Reid's wife hospitalized after traffic accident (AP)

Census to redefine poverty (Politico)

Utah House GOP leader says he paid off woman (AP)

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France's Sarkozy in London for talks on economy (AFP)

2010.03.12

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AFP - French President Nicolas Sarkozy visited London on Friday for talks with Prime Minister Gordon Brown on the European economy, and a potentially thorny encounter with the man after Brown's job.

BA cabin crew to strike for 7 days this month (AP)

Brian Pitman, former Lloyds Bank CEO, dies at 78 (AP)

Chinese minister insists Google obey the law (AP)

Oil above $82 after IEA raises demand forecasts (AP)

German minister: EMF aid would come at heavy price (AP)

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February video game sales drop 15 percent (AP)

2010.03.12

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AP - U.S. retail sales of video games declined 15 percent in February, hurt in part by an ongoing decline in sales of music games and lower sales of the Wii system. Read more »

Chinese minister insists Google obey the law (AP)

You don't know tech: The InfoWorld news quiz (InfoWorld)

Appeal filed in Phil Spector case (AP)

China warns Google not to stop filtering web searches (AFP)

Lenovo says business will focus on mobile Internet (AP)

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Lindsey Vonn wins 3rd straight overall World Cup (AP)

2010.03.12

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AP - Standing atop the mountain, Lindsey Vonn already was the best skier in the world for the third year in a row.

AP sources: Woods likely to return at Masters (AP)

Brewers' speedy new CF Gomez working on swing (AP)

Football Hall of Famer, TV star Olsen dies at 69 (AP)

Finishing hole at Doral no easy test (AP)

UConn's Calhoun says he will sign a new contract (AP)

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James Brown's body has 'gone missing' from its crypt claims daughter

Britain's most expensive bacon butty: our man tucks in and gives his verdict

Tottenham Hotspur striker Jermain Defoe signs for The Mirror

Fans anger at ITV plan to change traditional FA Cup final kick-off time to 5.30pm

Wayne Rooney eyes up World Cup at Earls Court

Jack Straw ducks Jon Venables jail quiz by James Bulger mum

Prince Philip in strip tease gaffe at Navy sea cadet

Pensioner forced to take 14-mile-round trip to get to local shops

Daisy Goldsmith, 14, becomes country's youngest referee

NYC socialite Mortimer launches reality TV show (AP)

2010.03.12

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AP - Red carpet regular Tinsley Mortimer is jumping from the social circuit to the national spotlight with her own reality television show.

NYC socialite Mortimer launches reality TV show (AP)

Ray Charles musical set for Broadway in November (AP)

NYC ex-model sues over use of photo in comedy film (AP)

Michael Jackson's custom-made furniture for sale (AP)

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AmnestyInternational: In the U.S., Too Many Women Dying While Having Babies (Time.com)

2010.03.12

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Time.com - In a new report on pregnancy andchildbirth care in the U.S., Amnesty details the maternal health care crisisin this country as part of a systemic violation of women's rights

New Knee May Improve Balance (HealthDay)

Young Kids to Benefit From Broader Pneumococcal Vaccine (HealthDay)

Body's Response to Foods' Smell, Taste Could Be Diabetes Risk Factor (HealthDay)

Obesity, Drinking a Double Threat to the Liver (HealthDay)

New Knee May Improve Balance (HealthDay)

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