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Euro at three-week high versus dollar, Japan data lifts Nikkei

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The euro hit a three-week high versus the dollar on Tuesday on a report that Germany could make concessions on efforts to put together a bailout for Greece, while Japanese shares rose on data suggesting industrial activity has begun to recover from the March earthquake.

Apple iPhone 5 and 4S 8MP camera and SIM less design coming soon

Speculations have been rising about the iPhone 4S and iPhone 5 arrival dates as well as upgraded hardware specifications. The iPhone 4S will also come with an 8 megapixel camera along with a SIM built-in design, which will not require SIM cards. Though there were contradictory reports that UK carrier Orange is developing new and smaller micro-SIM cards for Apple.
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Brent oil, below $115, set for worst month in a year

Brent crude oil fell below $115 a barrel on Monday, heading for its first monthly decline this year, as investors weighed the prospect that Europe's debt crisis and a sputtering U.S. economy may slow demand.
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Manchester United likely to lose Berbatov

Manchester United's top scorer Dimitar Berbatov looks likely to leave the club after being excluded from the Champions League final squad against Barcelona on Saturday.
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Dollar struggles near 2-week lows; stocks steady

The dollar hovered near a two-week low against a basket of currencies on Monday and Asian stocks were pinned in tight trading ranges as weak U.S. economic data and fears of a Greek debt default kept many investors on the sidelines.

Syrian forces kill 11 civilians, wound scores

Atleast 11 civilians were killed and many wounded when Syrian forces led an attack in a widening military push into central Syria to cut down protests against the rule of President Bashar al-Assad on Sunday, a Reuters report said.
Bahrain still on the boil as protests continue

British-trained Saudi troops in Bahrain: report

Saudi troops sent into Bahrain to help cancel the protest killed at least 30 people in the uprising received training from Britain, a local newspaper reported on Sunday, citing government documents.

Microsoft aims for post-PC ubiquity with Windows 8

Microsoft is making progress in prepping the next version of its ubiquitous Windows operating system, with new architecture promising a departure from its PC centric roots, and positiong the company to capitalize on new emerging form factors.

Champions League Over: Barcelona wins 3-1

The spirit-filled final match of UEFA Champions League was over with Barcelona taking the trophy home and Manchester United was not able to revenge their defeat from two years ago , when they also lost by two points against Barcelona in the 2009’s Champion’s League final.

Russia recants on Libya

In a surprise move, Russia took the side of Britain and France over Libya for the first time yesterday, calling for the Middle-East despot to leave office.

Gaddafi Paranoid About Dying, On The Run: UK Official

British intelligence sources are convinced that Libyan dictator Moammar Gaddafi has become “paranoid” that NATO’s missile attacks on his country will lead to his death, according to a report in the Daily Telegraph newspaper, quoting UK diplomats.

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