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Asian shares ease in thin trade, U.S. data awaited

Asian shares eased on Tuesday as investors squared positions in thin volume before U.S. markets reopen after a long weekend and investors see fresh data that could offer clues about prospects for the world's largest economy.

ASUS Transformer Prime: Latest Update on Delivery

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The first release of Transformer Prime is on the way into the U.S partner stores, and more will be available and shipped as and when possible over the next few weeks as confirmed by a spokesperson for ASUS.

Asian shares steady in thin holiday trade, U.S. market eyed

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Asian shares were steady on Tuesday in thin volume as investors took to the sidelines before U.S. markets reopen later in the day from a long weekend and data which could offer clues over growth prospects in the world's largest economy.
Cast member Tom Cruise arrives for the premiere of his film ''Mission: Impossible - Ghost Protocol'' in New York

Tom Cruise returns to box office form with MI4

Mission: Impossible - Ghost Protocol easily beat its rivals in the race to No. 1 at box offices over the Christmas holiday weekend, returning action star Tom Cruise to winning form after several recent flops.
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U.S. Withdraws from Iraq: Final Moments [SLIDESHOW]

Suicide Bombing Kills Seven in Iraq

A suicide attack in Iraq has killed seven people - including five police officers - and wounded more than 30 others outside Baghdad's interior ministry building.
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Analysis: China investment wave unlikely to swamp EU

The sign in a boutique selling glass hand-crafted on the Venetian island of Murano betrays an uncertain grasp of English. But the owner is very sure who is to blame for the tough times confronting the 700-year-old local glassmaking industry.
ASUS Eee Pad Transformer Prime

Tablet War: ASUS Transformer Prime vs. Apple iPad 2

Computer maker ASUS' Eee Pad Transformer Prime is expected to hit the U.S. market in 2012 but a rumor suggests the 32GB Amethyst Gray version could be made available to certain pre-ordered customers after Christmas.
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Japan hopes Europe will boost rescue mechanism: sources

Europe should boost the total firepower of its rescue fund and frontload its funding to send a positive signal to investors and international partners that it is determined to solve its debt crisis, Japanese officials said on Monday.
HTC Rezound and LG Nitro HD

Can LG Nitro HD Outshine HTC Rezound?

The LG Nitro HD, which was made available on AT&T's network from Dec. 4, is expected to face heavy competition from the HTC Rezound, which was made available on Verizon's network from Nov. 14.
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Yuan hits all-time high

The yuan closed up against the dollar on Monday after hitting an all-time high in intraday trading, guided by a stronger mid-point by the People's Bank of China, and looks set for an over-4-percent appreciation for 2011, traders said.
Eric Abadie's resignation as chairman of the European Medicines Agency's (EMA) Committee for Medicinal Products for Human Use (CHMP) is effective immediately. The spokesman for Europe's equivalent of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration said the Agence F

EU Approves Roche’s Avastin for Ovarian Cancer

The European Commission has approved the use of Avastin, a drug manufactured by the Swiss-based health care company, Roche. Avastin is used to treat women in advanced stages of ovarian cancer.
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Reversal of fortune

While the threat of credit rating downgrades hangs over Europe, a few big emerging market economies are on the upswing.
SOPA is Dead

What is SOPA Bill 2012? 7 Things to Know About Controversial Legislation

As Congress debates the Stop Online Piracy Act and Go Daddy suffers for its early support, many Americans still don't know exactly what SOPA bill is or how it would affect their day-to-day lives. Here, read a complete and easy-to-grasp guide of the controversial bill and why it's so dangerous, from why it's supported to the threat of censorship it poses.
Gingrich and Perry Out of Virginia Primary

Gingrich Off Virginia GOP Primary Ballot: Is His Campaign Already Over?

Both Rick Perry and Newt Gingrich have been ousted from the primary after failing to collect enough valid signatures to run, and while Perry's campaign has been over for months, the loss of Super Tuesday state Virginia for Gingrich is a devastating blow. Months after he was declared dead-on-arrival, is Gingrich's comeback already over?
NORAD Santa Tracker 2011

NORAD Santa Tracker's Record Holiday: Best Google Videos Tracking Santa [VIDEO]

NORAD teamed up with Google Earth once again in 2011, tracking Father Christmas' progress around the world as volunteers fielded 100,000 calls. As NORAD reports a record holiday, find out how the Santa Tracker got started, and check out 2011's best Google Earth videos tracking Santa's progress, from the Great Wall and Taj Mahal to Hilo, Hawaii.

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