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Exhibit gives a back room glimpse of World War Two

Documents and personal letters from world leaders provide a glimpse of the back drop to key historical events and a new exhibit highlights several from the defining event of the 20th century -- World War Two.

Kraft and Cadbury CEOs brief investors on bid battle

Kraft and Cadbury CEOs are meeting their investors to seek support in a bid battle after the British confectioner asked the UK Takeover Panel to set a time limit to Kraft's 9.8 billion pound ($16 billion) offer.

EU court adviser backs Google on Net ads

An adviser to the European Union's top court backed Google in a row with luxury goods maker LVMH over Internet advertising, saying the Web search firm had not infringed trade mark rights.

French parliament approves disputed download law

France's disputed Internet piracy law, which will allow authorities to disconnect repeat illegal downloaders, was finally approved in parliament on Tuesday but the opposition immediately announced a fresh court challenge.

Citi, UBS, Deutsche Bank fined over Vonage IPO

A U.S. regulator ordered Citigroup Inc, UBS AG and Deutsche Bank AG to pay up to $845,000 in fines and restitution because of communications breakdowns related to the 2006 initial public offering of Vonage Holdings Corp.

Senate panel takes up healthcare plan

The U.S. Senate Finance Committee opened consideration of its long-delayed healthcare reform bill on Tuesday, with affordability topping the list of concerns for Democrats who control the panel.

Carnival ups 2009 outlook, shares surge

Carnival Corp & Plc , the world's largest cruise operator, lifted its 2009 earnings forecast on Tuesday, citing stronger booking volumes, sending shares up as much as 8.4 percent.

U.S. economy at beginnings of recovery: Geithner

U.S. Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner on Tuesday said that the U.S. economy appeared to be picking up steam and G20 leaders gathering in Pittsburgh this week would strive to ensure the recovery was balanced.

Sleep apnea drivers often mum to authorities

While UK drivers with sleep apnea are required to inform the Driver Vehicle and Licensing Agency (DVLA) of their diagnosis, they often fail to do so, according to research released at the 2009

Government awards $550 million in renewable energy grants

The U.S. Energy and Treasury Departments on Tuesday awarded $550 million in cash grants to develop renewable energy projects to help meet the Obama administration's goal of doubling U.S. renewable energy production over the next few years.

Beer for Brain Injury? Maybe

People who suffer a traumatic brain injury from a car crash or other mishap are more apt to survive if they had been drinking at the time of the injury, according to a study published Monday.

Kevin Jonas unveils his Best Men

The date Kevin Jonas will wed his girlfriend, Danielle Deleasa, is not yet set but he knows who will be his best men -- his younger brothers Joe and Nick.

Heat helps in cancer treatment, BSD shares soar

Cancer patients whose tumors are targeted with heat treatment as well as chemotherapy are more likely to stay alive and cancer-free for longer than those who receive only chemotherapy, researchers said on Tuesday.

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