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.
Gold Prices Surge on Fed Promise to Keep Rates Low
Gold prices jumped Thursday after the Federal Reserve surprised markets by saying ultra-low interest rates will continue through 2014.
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Studies have suggested politicians are among the most sleep-deprived members of our society. It isn't exactly surprising given the high degree of stress and anxiety related to the jobs of politicians and policymakers; tight schedules and frequent travelling make the matter worse.
Asian Markets Rise on Federal Reserve Rate Outlook
Equities, commodities and the euro extended gains Thursday after the U.S. Federal Reserve said it would keep interest rates low for a much longer-than-expected period, providing ample liquidity to help spur growth.
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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.
Wikileaks Founder Julian Assange to Host Talk Show on Pro- Kremlin T.V.
Julian Assange will be taking on yet another challenge, a talk show on Russian television. The show is scheduled to air in in mid-March, and will be divided into 10 half-hour episodes each week. Assange has said he plans to invite and interview key political players, thinkers and revolutionaries from around the world on the show.
Netflix Earnings Beat Analyst Estimates, Down from 2010
Netflix on Wednesday announced fourth quarter earnings of $40.7 million, or 73 cents a share, beating out Wall Street expectations of 55 cents a share.
Megaupload Crackdown: Kim Dotcom E-Mail 'Scared the Hell' Out of Neighbors
The Megaupload founder is currently charged with earning millions in illegal profits from web sites like Megavideo.com. But to his old neighbors, Kim Dotcom is something else: the man who sent them an email joking about cocaine use, infiltrating their families, and hacking into their email accounts.
Fried Food Safe for Your Heart? 5 Tips for Cooking Healthy Fried Food
Is fried food a danger to your health? A new study does not seem to think so. A recent study published in the British Medical Journal has found that the connection between fried foods and cardiovascular health is a mistake, so long as the oil used is sunflower or olive oil. In order to keep the fried food you eat from increasing your risk of heart disease, be sure to follow these tips.
Solar Storm 2012: Scientists Monitor as Airlines Divert Flights
Several airlines were forced to divert flight patterns as radiation from a massive solar storm hit earth. The 2012 storm is the biggest in nearly a decade, according to scientists at NASA.
'Come for Coffee, Don't Forget the Cocaine,' Dotcom Joked
Kim Dotcom, the founder of file-sharing site Megaupload.com who faces a lengthy jail term in the United States if convicted of racketeering, money laundering and Internet piracy, seems to have a mischievous sense of humor.
Brent Crude Oil Falls Below $100 on Recession Fears
Brent crude slipped below $110 on Wednesday as recession fears, partly rekindled by stalled Greek debt talks, weighed on the outlook for demand, while threats by Iran to respond to European sanctions by shutting a vital trade route supported prices.
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.
Kenya’s Tourism Boon Through William & Kate’s Vacation Could Wane with Evicting Samburu Tribe
In the wake of the forceful evacuation of Samburu tribe, the German Travel Association has warned the Kenyan government that it will not help promoting Kenya as an attractive destination.
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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.
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.
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.
Megaupload founder refused bail in New Zealand
A New Zealand judge ordered the founder of online file-sharing site Megaupload.com to be held in custody for another month Wednesday, saying the suspected Internet pirate posed a significant flight risk.
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More A380 wing cracks found: sources
Engineers inspecting Airbus A380 aircraft for cracks on a part inside the wings have found similar flaws on at least one aircraft, industry sources said on Tuesday.
What’s Wrong with Being Rich?
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Netflix 4Q Earnings: Expect Smaller Profit as Company Struggles to Rebound from Earlier Woes
The company struggles to make a profit from subscribers moving online for content, and is still recovering from its ill-fated plan to split its online streaming and DVD-by-mail service.
Marijuana-Based Pain Medication Seeks FDA Approval
If approved Sativex, an oral spray marketed to treat cancer pain, would be the first prescription drug derived from raw cannabis.
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