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Ricky Ponting Retires from ODI; Hopes to Play 2013 Ashes

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Ricky Ponting, Australia's most successful one-day cricketer, accepted that his limited overs international career was over on Tuesday but said he wanted to continue in test cricket and hoped to play in the 2013 Ashes. It's a bit hard to say I've retired given I've been dropped but I don't expect to play one-day international cricket anymore, he said.
Asian Stock Market

Asian Stocks Unmoved by Greece's Bailout Deal

The euro jumped and U.S. Treasuries dipped on Tuesday after eurozone policymakers agreed to a second bailout package for Greece in talks that went deep into the night in Brussels, but concerns that the deal is only a short-term fix kept stocks subdued and Asian stocks unaffected.
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BBC Weatherman Alex Deakin Forecasts ‘Bucket Loads of C--t’ in England [VIDEO]

In real life Ron Burgundy fashion, BBC weatherman Alex Deakin flubbed his line while delivering the weather forecast on Saturday evening, saying the next day would be filled with bucket loads of c--t instead of sunshine. His Freudian slip did not go unnoticed. Countless videos were posted to YouTube following the gaffe and many tweeted about it on Twitter.
Barcelona's Messi celebrates after scoring his second goal against Valencia during their La Liga match in Barcelona

Messi: Top Five Goals

After Lionel Messi's four goals against Valencia last night set yet another goal-scoring record, take a look back at five of his best goals.
Barcelona's Messi celebrates after scoring his second goal against Valencia during their La Liga match in Barcelona

Messi Nipping at Ronaldo’s Heels in Golden Shoe Race

Argentine soccer phenom Lionel Messi stormed into second behind Portuguese sensation Cristiano Ronaldo in the running for the European Golden Shoe award, following a stunning performance in Barcelona's 5-1 dominating victory over Valencia, where he racked up four goals in a row.
Mulberry, Vivienne Westwood Presents Standout Collections at Day 3 LFW

London Fashion Week: Vivienne Westwood Says ‘Buy Less, Choose Well’

After showing off her Red Label brand at London Fashion Week, the ever outspoken Dame Vivienne Westwood reportedly said that conformist shoppers and cheap clothes have given society a generic look and has said that people should use their limited resources to by less clothing and choose well.
U.S. Gas Prices

Why Are Gas Prices Going Up?

The price of gasoline in the U.S. is expected to hit $4.00 by summer, and could potentially spike even further. Much of this has to do to with events in other parts of the world.
Patel told the court that Mangham stole "invaluable" intellectual property when he "unlawfully accessed and hacked into the social media website Facebook and its computers in April to May last year from his bedroom in Yorkshire." Mangh

Glenn Mangham: Facebook Hacker Gets 8 Months in Jail

Glenn Mangham, a 26-year-old software development student from Cornlands Road, York in Great Britain, was sentenced to eight months in jail after he admitted hacking into Facebook from his bedroom in his parents' house between April and May 2011.
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Bank of China moves closer to LME membership

Bank of China International is on track to become the first Chinese member of the London Metals Exchange - giving the bourse a boost while it is considering possible takeover bids - following authorization by the UK financial regulator.
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Wal-Mart increases stake in Chinese e-commerce firm

Wal-Mart Stores Inc said on Monday it has reached an agreement to raise its stake in a Chinese e-commerce firm, Yihaodian, to around 51 percent as the world's largest retailer aims to boost its presence in China's fast growing consumer market.
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Asian Markets Buoyed by China Easing, Greece Hopes

Markets jumped Monday as policy easing by China and prospects for Greece to clinch a second bailout fund buoyed investor appetite for riskier assets, sending U.S. crude up nearly $2 a barrel and Asian shares up nearly 1 percent.

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