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Bank of Japan Keeping an Eye on Easing's Effect on Crude-Oil Prices

Steam is emitted from an oil refinery in Yokohama, south of Tokyo January 26, 2011.
Bank of Japan Gov. Masaaki Shirakawa said on Saturday policy makers are closely watching the impact of looser monetary policy on crude-oil prices. Along with the European Central Bank and the U.S. Federal Reserve, the Bank of Japan is taking unconventional steps to boost the economy.
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A European Union flag is seen in front of the Parthenon temple in Athens

Euro Zone Decision on Bailout Funds' Size Likely to be Delayed

Leaders in the euro zone may not be able to meet international demands to bolster their own funds for bailing out the bloc's debtors when they meet next week because Germany is showing no sign of dropping its opposition to the plan, officials in the euro zone said.
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World Bank chief says U.S. should lead some global bodies

A solid U.S. candidate to head the World Bank would be good for the United States and the bank because the world's largest economy should be represented in top international bodies, outgoing President Robert Zoellick said on Saturday, while emphasizing he has no role in the selection process.
U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton and World Bank President Robert Zoelick take part in a ceremony marking World Water Day at World Bank Headquarters in Washington, March 22, 2011.

U.S. Should Lead Some Global Bodies: World Bank Chief

A solid U.S. candidate to head the World Bank would be good for the United States and the bank because the world's largest economy should be represented in top international bodies, outgoing President Robert Zoellick said on Saturday, while emphasizing he has no role in the selection process.
Evacuations in Syria as diplomatic pressure mounts

Evacuations in Syria as Diplomatic Pressure Mounts

The first wounded and sick women trapped in the most embattled district of the Syrian city of Homs have been evacuated, and talks were held to evacuate more on Saturday, while pressure mounted on President Bashar al-Assad's government to call a ceasefire and let in humanitarian aid.
Secretary-General of the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) Angel Gurria (L) speaks next to Mexican Finance Minister Jose Antonio Meade, on the sidelines of the meeting of finance ministers and central bank governors of the group

G-20 Deal on Euro Zone Will Not be Reached This Weekend

World economic powers at a Group of 20 gathering in Mexico City told Europe on Friday it would have to do more to fight its financial crisis before they agree to provide backup in the form of a bigger International Monetary Fund war chest.
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Evacuations from Homs Begin; Arabs Press for Action

The first wounded and sick women trapped in the most embattled district of the Syrian city of Homs have been evacuated, and talks were held to evacuate more Saturday, while pressure mounted on President Bashar al-Assad's government to call a ceasefire and let in humanitarian aid.
Xie, a lawyer representing Proview Technology (Shenzhen), speaks to reporters in front of the Shanghai Pudong New Area People's Court

Apple's Tactics in China iPad Deal Unusual, Legal Experts Say

Proview Electronics, the firm trying to stop Apple Inc from using the iPad name in China, has a plausible claim over the unusual methods Apple used to conceal its identity when attempting to acquire Proview's trademarks, according to several legal experts.
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Apple tactics in China iPad deal unusual: experts

Proview Electronics, the firm trying to stop Apple Inc from using the iPad name in China, has a plausible claim over the unusual methods Apple used to conceal its identity when attempting to acquire Proview's trademarks, according to several legal experts.
A man walks past an iPad 2 advertisement in Shanghai February 23, 2012.

Apple's China Legal Battle over iPad Spreads to U.S.

A Chinese firm trying to stop Apple Inc from using the iPad name in China has launched an attack on the consumer electronics giant's home turf, filing a lawsuit in California that accuses it of employing deception when it bought the trademark.
Republican Debate: It was a ‘Surging Santorum vs. Raving Romney’ Show

Politics Without Religion? Hell, No

TORONTO, Feb. 23 -- Muslim countries are overthrowing fundamentalist rulers and the United States could have a Mormon presidential candidate as religion keeps a firm, inevitable foot in politics.

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