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Assad's Forces Pummel Homs as Russian Arrives for Talks

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A Syrian regime military assault on Homs killed dozens of people on the eve of a visit to Damascus by Russia's Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov aimed at pressing President Bashar al-Assad to end an 11-month uprising by implementing swift reform.
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UK tests home working to beat Games gridlock

Thousands of Britons swapped the office for the comforts of working from home on Monday as government and businesses tested ways of avoiding transport gridlock during this summer's Olympics in London.
Former Olympus CEO Michael Woodford speaks to a reporter from inside a van as he leaves a news conference in Tokyo

Olympus ex-CEO Woodford Sees More Revelations

Official investigations into a massive fraud at Japan's Olympus Corp are highly likely to lead to further revelations on the scandal soon, according to the firm's former chief executive, Michael Woodford, who blew the whistle on the affair.
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Lamborghini Going Porsche's Way?

Lamborghini, the maker of low-slung supercars once advertised as closer to the road, is planning a new model that will be further from the tarmac than ever -SUV. Lamborghini hopes to repeat the Porsche Cayenne's success.
Europe is cold

Europe's Severe Weather Kills from England to Greece

More than 300 people have died in Europe as the result of a severe and long-lasting cold spell, and tens of thousands of people across the continent have been left without power or been cut off from supplies.
Aishwarya Rai, Abhishek Bachchan's 5 Years of Togetherness

Aishwarya Rai Bachchan's Husband Abhishek Spends a Quiet Birthday With Family

Abhishek Bachchan turned 36 on Sunday, Feb 5, and is sure feeling blessed. Fans have sent across love and good wishes to the proud father of Beti B and an overwhelmed Abhishek Bachchan tweeted replying to the wishes saying, A HUGE thank you to all of you for all your birthday wishes. They have truly made my day. Have read each and every one. Thank you so so much.
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Europe's debt rose to 82 percent of output at end-Q3

The European Union's total government debt rose slightly to 82.2 percent of economic output in the third quarter of 2011, the EU's statistics agency said on Monday, lower than the United States but still a burden that could take decades to pay down.
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Mitsubishi Motors to stop making cars in western Europe

Japan's Mitsubishi Motors Corp <7211.T> said it will end production at its only western European plant, in the Netherlands, at the end of this year, a move that was expected as its sales in Europe have dropped to a third of their peak.
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Asian stocks rise, U.S. jobs gain outweighs Greece

Asian shares rose on Monday as surprisingly robust U.S. jobs data bolstered investors' risk appetite, but the euro sagged on worries over a lack of progress in Greek debt restructuring talks which are vital to containing the euro zone crisis.
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GM, Ford feud over Super Bowl ad

A simmering feud between General Motors Co and Ford Motor Co heated up on Sunday as Ford objected to GM's Super Bowl advertisement for its Chevy Silverado pickup truck.
Pippa Middleton and George Percy

Pippa Middleton Dating George Percy: 3 Things To Know About Her Man

Pippa Middleton is reportedly back off the market. The British sister of royalty is said to be dating George Percy, an old friend she met while studying at Edinburgh University. Percy is far from some guy she just met in college. Percy is one of Britain's most eligible bachelors, an heir to the Duke of Northumberland. But who other than the Duke of Northumberland is he? Check out three things you must know about Pippa's new royal arm candy.
Former Olympus CEO Michael Woodford speaks to a reporter from inside a van as he leaves a news conference in Tokyo

Woodford Predicts More Revelations About Olympus

Official investigations into a massive fraud at Japan's Olympus Corp are highly likely to lead to further revelations on the scandal soon, according to the firm's former chief executive, Michael Woodford, who blew the whistle on the affair.
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Sexually Transmitted Diseases Rise Among Baby Boomers: How To Practice Safer Sex

Baby boomers in the U.S., Canada and Britain are seeing an increase in rates of sexually transmitted disease (STD). According to new research, the numbers have doubled in 10 years. What is the cause of the rise in STD’s? The Student British Medical Journal found that 80% of people between 50 and 90-years-old are sexually active. The only problem is that fewer are practicing safe sex.
Chairman of the Federal Reserve Ben Bernanke holds a news conference in Washington

ET, the New Alien Scaring Global Markets

The United States is coming to be seen as a global threat, acting unilaterally with aggressive new market rules that critics say will hurt U.S. firms, foreign banks, and international markets in one swoop.

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