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U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton

Clinton Says No Decision Yet on Arming Libya Rebels

U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton in London on Tuesday at an international gathering focusing on the political future of Libya, said no decision has been made as to arming Libyan rebels but said such an option was a possibility under a United Nations resolution passed last week.
Britain's Prime Minister Cameron speaks to U.S. Secretary of State Clinton inside 10 Downing Street in London

UK, US determined to continue air strikes in Libya until Gaddafi departs

While Western powers and some of their Arab allies are meeting in London to discuss military action in Libya and that country’s future, the UK Prime Minister David Cameron told the gathered parties there were better days ahead for Libya and that coalition forces will continue to impose ther no-fly zone over the North African country.
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Uneasy questions for Apple as iPad 2 sells out worldwide

The Apple iPad 2 has flown off the shelves in as many as 25 countries where it was launched over the weekend, but this time Apple is facing uneasy questions from disappointed customers about the real reasons behind the sudden sell-out.
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China set to overtake US in scientific research output

China's share of global authorship went up from 4.4% to 10.2% between the periods studied, taking the country from sixth to second position globally. Whether it can match quantity with quality, however, remains to be seen.
Harrods introduces four emerging talents.

Harrods introduces four emerging talents

Four young designers have been selected by the London-based high-end departmental store, Harrods, as winners of the group's initiative to recognize emerging talent within the industry.
Djemaa El Fna square in Marrakesh

Now, fly to Marrakech on British Airways

The city's ancient fortified medinas (walled cities), proximity with Atlas Mountains, deserts and beaches make it a wonderful holiday spot. To top that is its growing popularity as a value travel destination.
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World Market Overview 29/03/2011

U.S. stocks gave up modest gains to turn lower in the final minutes of Monday's trading session, as financials and materials sectors joined consumer and tech stocks in the red.
Phildelphia Fed President Charles Plosser

2011: The Year of Monetary Exits?

The biggest economies in the world may begin to meaningfully exit from ultra-loose monetary policies in 2011. For the forex market, the expected schedule of exits may dominate currency movements this year.
British inventor Sir James Dyson

Are British inventions at risk from Chinese students?

Noted English industrial designer, Sir James Dyson has accused a section of Chinese students studying in the United Kingdom of infiltrating universities in order to steal intellectual property and technology inventions.
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Glencore to seek HK IPO approval this week: sources

Glencore , the global commodities trading giant, is set to appear before the listing committee of the Hong Kong stock exchange this week, the strongest sign yet it will go ahead with a roughly $10 billion IPO, two sources with direct knowledge of the plans told Reuters on Monday.
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Video reveals shocking elephant abuse (VIDEO)

Britain's circus elephant is brutally beaten in shocking video footage. The 57 years old elphant named Anne, who was captured in her native Sri Lanka as a baby, was repeatedly hit and abused by her groom.
Japan`s Deputy Prime Minister Naoto Kan arrives at a lower house plenary session at Parliament in Tokyo

Libya: From Protests to an International Conflict [25 Photos]

Protests in Libya which began on February 15 in Libya have escalated into an international conflict as Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi's efforts to stay in power have triggered efforts by NATO, Arab nations, and other partners to protect civilians.
Earth Hour

Earth Hour along Asia, Africa, Europe lifts the spirit

The symbolic action of turning lights out for an hour in an expression of concern for the environment is in the process of being officially observed in thousands of communities across 134 countries and territories on Australia, Asia, Africa and Europe.

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