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Customers look at Samsung Electronics' Galaxy Tab tablet computers at a store in Seoul

Samsung Posts Record Profit over Booming Smartphones Sales

Samsung Electronics Co posted a record 4.7 billion dollar quarterly operating profit, driven by booming smartphone sales.

Asian Stocks Pause After Rallying on Fed Policy

A broad asset rally inspired by the U.S. Federal Reserve's pledge to keep rates low paused Friday, as investors sought to gauge how sustainable the burst of optimism will be while waiting for the outcome of crucial Greek debt talks.

Eyes on Samsung smartphone sales, spending plans

Samsung Electronics Co, the world's top technology firm by revenue, will report record quarterly profit on Friday, powered by strong sales of its smartphones, but most interest will be in its 2012 spending plans and mobile sales numbers as it vies with Apple Inc for smartphone supremacy.

Rafael Nadal Wins Another Classic Over Roger Federer

Nadal advanced to the 2012 Australian Open Final with the four-set victory.

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French Breast Implants Maker Arrested on the Riviera

Jean-Claude Mas, the founder of French breast implant company Poly Implant Prostheses, was arrested on Thursday by national police in the Riviera town of Six-Fours-les-Plages.

Coalition to PM Gillard: Apply More Pressure for Craig Thomson to Fully Cooperate on HSU Scandal Probe

Julia Gillard Rescued from Angry Protesters by Police

About fifty police officers escorted the two politicians to safety.

Virat Kohli’s Scores Century; India Bowled Out for 272

Virat Kohli upstaged his more esteemed team mates with India's first century of the series but the tourists were still bowled out for 272 after tea on the third day of the fourth test against Australia on Thursday.

Chevron Fourth-Quarter Earnings Preview: Upstream Expected to Lift Profit

Chevron, the second largest integrated U.S. oil company, is expected to report stronger fourth-quarter earnings on dramatically higher crude oil prices and production that offset breakeven margins on refining and marketing operations as well as reduced output of products like gasoline.

Cargo containers are seen at the Port of Long Beach, California

Small Business Exporting Advice on Foreign Operations

Operating in a foreign market can be daunting. For small business exporters, it is therefore crucial to receive advice and support from business partners.

Tents of 'Occupy Frankfurt' movement are pictured next to Euro currency sign sculpture in front of ECB headquarters in Frankfurt

European Shares, Single Currency Decline

The euro and European shares weakened on Wednesday as fears about the prospect of a Greek debt default overwhelmed positive news on the outlook for Germany, the region's largest economy.

Apple beat Google smartphones in U.S.: researcher

Booming demand for the latest iPhone model helped Apple beat all phones using Google's Android platform in the U.S. smartphone market in the fourth quarter, data showed on Wednesday.

The Federal Reserve building is pictured in Washington

European Markets Firmer, Focus on Economy, Fed

European shares and the single currency held firm on Wednesday as investor focus switched to the broader economic outlook and some strong results from leading U.S. companies, and away from worries about the stalemate in Greek debt talks.

Chinese New Year 2012: Year of Dragon Brings Good Luck to Australian Gold Miners

Chinese New Year began Jan 23, and it seems the Year of the Dragon appears to bring good luck to some Australian miners.

Australia vs India: Double Tons from Clarke and Ponting Push India to Backseat

Ricky Ponting and Michael Clarke both hit masterful double centuries to drive Australia to 604 for seven declared before their bowlers reduced India to 61 for two at the end of second day of the fourth test on Wednesday.

Asian Shares Rise as Focus Turns from Greece to Fed

Asian shares rose on Wednesday, underpinned by strong earnings from U.S. technology giant Apple, stabilizing European money markets and falling eurozone debt yields, with investors shifting their focus from Europe to the U.S. Federal Reserve.

ACTA vs. SOPA: Five Reasons ACTA is Scarier Threat to Internet Freedom

Is ACTA an even bigger threat to Internet freedom than SOPA was?

Miranda Kerr as Wonder Woman for Grazia Magazine's Australia Day Cover

It makes sense that Miranda Kerr would pose as Wonder Woman on the cover of Australia's Grazia magazine. She is, after all, a wonder. Her photo will grace the cover of a special collectors' edition of Grazia Australia magazine to celebrate Australia Day on Thursday.