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Study exposes how bacteria resist antibiotics

Scientists have discovered how bacteria fend off a wide range of antibiotics, and blocking that defense mechanism could give existing antibiotics more power to fight dangerous infections.

Studies show one dose of H1N1 vaccine may be enough

Two studies published on Thursday confirmed that a single dose of swine flu vaccine can protect people from the new pandemic H1N1 virus -- welcome news to global health officials who had worried that people might need two doses.

US eyes $7.8 bln missile sale to Turkey

The Obama administration has notified Congress of a possible sale to Turkey of advanced Patriot PAC-3 antimissile systems and related gear valued at up to $7.8 billion.

Hacker Gonzalez pleads guilty in largest U.S. identity theft crime

Hacker Albert Gonzalez, accused of masterminding the massive data thefts at BJ's Wholesale Club, TJX and several other retailers, pleaded guilty to some of the largest identity-theft crimes on record on Friday while leaving the federal judge wondering how to compensate his millions of victims.

New York's Sept 11 museum to display hijacker perspective

A museum dedicated to the September 11 attacks will display written quotations drawn from martyrdom videos made by the hijackers, along with witness testimonials that will be screened to prevent sympathizers from praising the perpetrators, museum officials said on Thursday.

U.S. deepens review of Yahoo, Microsoft deal

U.S. antitrust regulators have requested more documents in their probe of Microsoft Corp's deal to provide search engine technology to rival Yahoo Inc , the two companies said on Friday.

Stocks snap string of gains on weaker oil

U.S. stocks fell modestly on Friday, snapping a five-day streak of gains, as declining crude oil prices offset positive economic data and a rosy outlook from shipping company FedEx Corp .

Microsoft $358 mln damage award overturned

A U.S. court of appeals on Friday overturned a $358 million damages award against software maker Microsoft Corp in a long-running patent dispute with French telecoms equipment firm Alcatel-Lucent.

Dramas face tough time at Toronto festival

If there is anything Oscar voters love, it is a good drama. But as a key festival stop on the road to Hollywood awards got down to business on Friday, dramas were less on movie screens and more behind the scenes where the film genre is troubled.

Australia's Myer to list in potential $2.6 bln IPO

U.S. private equity firm TPG plans to list Myer, Australia's largest department store chain, on the local stock exchange this year in a deal that could be worth up to $2.6 billion and test the market's faith in recovery.

U.S. probes AIG finance executives

U.S. investigators are probing the former head of American International Group Inc's Financial Products unit, Joseph Cassano, and other executives for securities fraud, a law enforcement source familiar with the case said on Friday.

U.S. probes AIG executives: source

U.S. investigators are probing the former head of American International Group Inc's Financial Products unit, Joseph Cassano, and other executives for securities fraud, a law enforcement source familiar with the case said on Friday.

Yoox listing not IPO gate-opener for luxury groups

Italian online fashion retailer Yoox's decision to float on the Italian bourse by Christmas does not mean the IPO market will re-open to luxury groups that have been waiting to list for more than a year.

Obama says U.S. must renew fight against al Qaeda

President Barack Obama sought to rally Americans behind the war in Afghanistan on the eighth anniversary of the September 11 attacks on the United States as opinion polls show faltering public support for the conflict.

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