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Iran: The Country’s Name is Pronounced “Eee-Rahn” Not “Eye-Ran”

Regardless of what you think of their present government, the Iranian people deserve respect and admiration.

Beatrice McCartney: Paul MacCartney Quits Smoking Cannabis for Daughter

Sir Paul McCartney, a former Beatle, has quit smoking cannabis for the sake of his 8-year-old daughter, Beatrice. Beatrice is McCartney's daughter from his second marriage to Heather Mills.

Former Executives, Bankers Arrested over Olympus Fraud

Man looks at Olympus Corp digital cameras at an electronics store in Tokyo

Four months after one of Japan's biggest corporate scandals, police and prosecutors on Thursday arrested seven men, including the former president of Olympus Corp and ex-bankers, over their role in a $1.7 billion accounting fraud at the medical equipment and camera maker.

Apple's next iPad, presumably called "iPad 3," will double the display density of the iPad 2 and feature a better, longer-lasting battery.

iPad 3 Release Date: From Specs to Price Rumors (What we Know so Far)

Apple is a forerunner in the technology industry when it comes of design and innovation. Hence, it's not surprising to see the excitement among iPad fans reach a fever pitch especially as the latest wave of rumors suggests that the next generation Apple tablet, dubbed iPad 3, will be unveiled in the first week of March, possibly on March 7.Here's a rundown of the latest rumors about iPad 3 release date, specs and price - and what we think about them.

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Alibaba's Taobao at center of failed Yahoo deal: sources

Yahoo Inc's efforts to craft a complex $17 billion asset swap with its Asian partners stumbled over how to value Taobao, the fast-growing online retail business owned by China's Alibaba Group, according to sources familiar with the matter.

Asian Shares and Euro Drop on Delay on Greek Bailout

Asian shares and the euro fell Thursday as another delay in cementing a crucial bailout for stricken Greece underscored how far Europe is from resolving a debt crisis that threatens the stability of the financial system.

Olympus Corp President Kikukawa speaks during a news conference in Tokyo

Olympus Ex-President and Other Execs Arrested

Three former executives of Japan's disgraced Olympus Corp were arrested on Thursday over their role in a $1.7 billion accounting fraud at the maker of medical equipment and cameras, Japanese media reported.

Olympus ex-president, others arrested: report

Tokyo prosecutors to quiz former Olympus: report

Three former executives of Japan's disgraced Olympus Corp face possible arrest this week over their role in a $1.7 billion accounting fraud at the maker of medical equipment and cameras, Japanese media said on Thursday.

Tokyo prosecutors quiz ex-Olympus president, others to follow

GE's Rice sees China growth slowing in 2012

General Electric Co believes China's economy, a key source of revenue growth for the largest U.S. conglomerate, will slow this year but not substantially below 8 percent, said the executive who runs the company's international operations.

New Cold Strain Could Pose 'Serious Threat to Public Health'

A new cold strain found in four children in Bangladesh could pose a serious threat to public health, according to research released Wednesday.

Twisted Metal Movie: Top Five Other Films Based on Video Games [VIDEOS]

On the same day that the new Twisted Metal video game for the PS3 was released, Sony announced that its movie studio is planning to produce a Twisted Metal film. Brian Taylor, who directed Ghost Rider and Crank, is set to write and direct. The movie has no release date as of yet, but until then check out the trailers for the top five movies based on video games.

World Bank President Zoellick attends a session at the World Economic Forum in Davos

World Bank President? 5 Picks for Obama

President Barack Obama has the chance to change world economic development when he selects the next President of the World Bank, the outgrowth of World War II-era plans to use rich counties to spearhead economic growth.

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The most expensive cities in the world according to the Economist Intelligence Unit’s latest Worldwide Cost of Living Survey are...

Japan Airlines Orders 10 Additional Boeing 787s

Japan Airlines will order 10 additional 787 airplanes from the Boeing Co. (NYSE:BA) , it said on Wednesday.

Yahoo’s Nightmare: Proxy Fight Ensnares New CEO

New Yahoo CEO Scott Thomson faces a new nightmare: activist shareholder Third Point Capital has upped its holdings and launched a proxy battle to control the company.

Samsung Elec says considering spinning off LCD business

Samsung Electronics Co said on Wednesday it was considering spinning off its loss-making LCD flat-screen business in a surprise move as it seeks to orient its components business towards OLED displays, touted as the next-generation technology that will replace LCD TVs.