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US to Lay Out Case for Killing Citizens Suspected of Terrorism

Attorney General Eric Holder will give a speech Monday outlining the legal justification for use of deadly force in the assassination of U.S.-born al Qaeda cleric Anwar al-Awlaki, according to an official in President Barack Obama's administration.

India Bans Cotton Exports Without Explanation

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India announced on Monday an immediate ban on all cotton exports until further notice, cutting off the world's second-largest exporter of cotton, in an unexplained move that could limit global supplies and drive up prices.
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China Cuts 2012 GDP Target to 7.5%, an 8-Year-Low

China lowered its economic growth target to an eight-year-low of 7.5 percent from an 8 percent goal in place since 2005, a signal that the country's leaders are determined to scale back the reliance on external demand and foreign capital, in favor of domestic consumption.
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AIG to Sell Slice of Asian Unit for about $6B to Pay Off U.S.

American International Group, Inc. (NYSE:AIG) tagged Hong Kong investors in its Asian unit with a nasty surprise Sunday evening, announcing it will be selling a substantial amount of its stake in the subsidiary at a discount -- a move that will hurt current stockholders in the concern. AIG is pursuing the action in order to raise $6 billion, a small amount of the $182.3 billion bailout it received from the U.S. government in 2008 and is still to pay back in full.
'Mortal Kombat' Vita Release Date: Spring Launch Announced, Finger-Swiping Fatalities To Come [VIDEO]

Sony PS Vita vs Nintendo 3DS: Which Console Will Get High Score?

Last year, Nintendo launched its latest portable gaming device -- the 3DS, though it slipped on sales initially however eventually, it became the company's fastest-selling DS console till present. Further, last week during Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2012, Sony Computer Entertainment announced the official launch of its PSP successor - Sony PS Vita.
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Gold Below $1,700 on Weak EU Data

Gold prices slid below $1,700 an ounce in Europe on Monday as weaker-than-expected euro zone economic data lifted the dollar versus the euro, and as appetite for assets seen as higher risk, like stocks and commodities, suffered after China set its lowest annual growth target in eight years.
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Stock futures decline on global economy concerns

Stock index futures fell on Monday after data showed Europe's private sector activity declined last month and China cut its growth target, reigniting concerns about the strength of the global economy.
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Exclusive: India MRPL plans cut in Iran oil imports: sources

Iran's biggest Indian oil client, Mangalore Refinery and Petrochemicals Ltd , plans to cut its annual import deal with Tehran by as much as 44 percent to 80,000 barrels per day in 2012/13, two sources said, as western sanctions make trade more difficult.
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China Cuts 2012 Growth Target to 7.5 Percent: Lowest in 8 Years

Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao cut his nation's 2012 growth target to an eight-year low of 7.5 percent and made boosting consumer demand the year's first priority as Beijing looks to wean the economy off its reliance on external demand and foreign capital.
Super Tuesday Contests: Latest Poll Information and How the Candidates are Placed

Super Tuesday Contests: Latest Poll Information and How the Candidates Are Placed

The Republican presidential race is entering a decisive phase on Tuesday with 10 states holding their primaries or caucuses on the day. The topsy-turvy GOP race so far couldn't zero in a candidate to fight President Obama in the November elections.Though traditionally Super Tuesday is considered as the defining day for the presidential primaries, neck and neck competition between the GOP presidential candidates this year apparently will push the battle beyond the D-day.
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BP boosted by oil spill settlement

Shares in BP rose over 2 percent on Monday after the oil giant reached a settlement with businesses and individuals impacted by the Gulf of Mexico oil spill worth an estimated $7.8 billion.
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China cuts growth target to 8-year low, to boost consumption

Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao cut his nation's 2012 growth target to an eight-year low of 7.5 percent and made boosting consumer demand the year's first priority as Beijing looks to wean the economy off its reliance on external demand and foreign capital.
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BP seen boosted by oil spill settlement

Shares in BP are expected to rise 5-9 percent on Monday after the oil giant reached a settlement with businesses and individuals impacted by the Gulf of Mexico oil spill worth an estimated $7.8 billion.

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