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French President Sarkozy and German Chancellor Merkel address a news conference at the Chancellery in Berlin

Germany, France Strategize to Stabilize the Euro

The leaders of Germany and France have promised to unveil new measures to solve the euro zone's debt crisis by the end of the month, as international pressure builds for bold steps from Europe to avert an economic backlash of global proportions. But they declined to reveal any details.

European Banks and Dexia Breakup: The Scary Math Behind Them

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On the heels of the French-Belgian bank Dexia breakup, German Chancellor Angela Merkel and French President Nicolas Sarkozy announced a promise to come up with a plan by month-end to recapitalize European banks and deal with Greece's debt burden
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Stock futures gain on French-German pledge

Stock index futures rose on Monday as a renewed pledge by France and Germany to come up with a plan to tackle the euro zone debt crisis by month's end lifted sentiment.
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French President Sarkozy and German Chancellor Merkel address a news conference at the Chancellery in Berlin

Sarkozy, Merkel Agree to Forge Euro Rescue Plan

The leaders of Germany and France have promised to unveil new measures to solve the euro zone's debt crisis by the end of the month, as international pressure builds for bold steps from Europe to avert an economic backlash of global proportions.
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How Was the Draconid Meteor Shower?

After weeks of speculation of its intensity as predicted the Draconid meteor shower happened on Saturday, lasting for several hours and splashing the darkening sky with trails of light.
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Samsung Nexus Prime to be a World Phone? Report Says FCC Approves GSM Version

At a time when rumors are rife that Google and Samsung's imminent smartphone Nexus Prime or Galaxy Nexus is going to be launched on Oct. 27 after its scheduled launch on Tuesday got postponed, new reports have emerged stating that it has passed through the FCC earning approval for a world capable version.
INDIAN EMPLOYEES AT CALL CENTRE PROVIDE INTERNATIONAL CUSTOMER SUPPORT IN BANGALORE.

Infosys, TCS to Show Sales Growth; Outlook Uncertain

India's software services companies are set to report strong revenue growth when they kick off their quarterly earnings next week. However, a slowing U.S. economy and the debt crisis in Europe may crimp orders.
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Australia approves BHP's Olympic Dam mine expansion

Global miner BHP Billiton moved a step closer on Monday toward an estimated $20 billion to $30 billion expansion of its Olympic Dam copper and uranium mine, securing environmental approvals for the project in the deserts of southern Australia.
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Euro gains on debt promise, stocks flat

The euro rose on Monday after German and French leaders promised to announce fresh steps to tackle the euro zone debt crisis by the end of the month, but the lack of details kept government bonds supported and world stocks gave up brief early gains.
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Steve Jobs' Teacher Bribed Him Into Learning

We all know that Albert Einstein, considered the smartest man to have ever lived on earth was asked by a teacher to drop out of grade school. Apple Co-founder Steve Jobs, had a similar story.
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Hard Times on the Greens for 'Big Easy' Els

Winless on the PGA Tour this season, three-times major champion Ernie Els was once again left to rue erratic putting after he tied for fourth at the Frys.com Open Sunday.
Europe holds the key to the current risk asset rally, according to experts

Stocks, Euro Gain on Hopes of Debt Deal

European index futures rose on Monday, following small gains for Asian shares, and the euro firmed 1 cent after the leaders of France and Germany pledged to unveil a plan to solve the euro zone's sovereign debt crisis by the end of the month.
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Samsung delays new Android model release

Samsung Electronics Co said on Monday it had delayed the launch of a new smartphone based on Google's latest version of Android operating system while the world paid tribute following the death of Apple co-founder Steve Jobs.
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Romney's Mormonism focused at political meeting

Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney wooed evangelical Christian voters on Saturday with promises he would protect families, but found his Mormon religion at center stage at a conference of social conservatives.
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Limits on supplemental Medicare plans eyed

Medicare supplemental health plans, popular among politically powerful retirees, could come under the budget knife being wielded by the special deficit-reduction panel of Congress, according to sources keeping close watch on its work.

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