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Stocks, Euro Hit as Possible Europe Downgrades Loom

Passersby walk in front of an electric board displaying movements of the Japanese yen's exchange rate against the U.S. dollar outside a brokerage in Tokyo
Asian stocks sank on Tuesday and the euro languished near a two-month low as investors took fright at the prospect of mass euro zone sovereign ratings downgrades after the outcome of a last chance European Union summit failed to convince markets.
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Indophil Resources Eyes Manilla Listing

Australia-listed Indophil Resources, which holds a 37.5 percent stake in Southeast Asia's largest undeveloped copper-gold prospect, said on Monday it was considering also listing its shares in the Philippines, where a key shareholder is based.
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South Korean Twin Towers?

S. Korean Towers Spark Outrage for Evoking World Trade Center on 9/11

Dutch architects MVRDV may describe their tower design as a pixeled cloud, but all viewers see are the Twin Towers exploding, and the striking resemblance has sparked instant controversy and threats against the designers. Though MVRDV claims the association is accidental, an earlier interview reveals Sept. 11 was a design inspiration for the team.
June 15 Lunar Eclipse

When, Where to See Saturday's Total Lunar Eclipse

The total lunar eclipse will be most visible by those in the western half of the United States on Saturday, with views before dawn Pacific and Mountain Standard time. If clears skies prevail, the moon should be cast in a big shadow, appearing bright red and oversized. Beyond the U.S., those in places like Winnipeg, Guam, eastern Asia and Australia will be able to see it.
lunar eclipse as seen from Amman

Total Lunar Eclipse: Where and When to See it

A total lunar eclipse will thrill sky-watchers early Saturday morning, Dec. 10. The best views will be the Pacific region, so, Australia, East Asia, Alaska and parts of Western Canada can expect to see the event starting at 4:45 a.m. Pacific Time. To watch the eclipse live, point your Web browser to the SLOOH space camera for real time views from telescopes in Hawaii, Austrailia and Asia.
Samsung Electronics' Galaxy Tab 10.1

Samsung wins a round in long legal fight with Apple

Samsung Electronics Co won a round of its bruising global patent fight with Apple Inc on Friday when an Australian court lifted a ban on the sale of its Galaxy tablet computer in time for the busy Christmas shopping season.
Virender Sehwag

Virender Sehwag Breaks Mentor Sachin Tendulkar’s Record

Sachin Tendulkar stepped on a plane on Thursday as the proud owner the highest individual score in 50-over cricket but will land on Australian soil to find that he has been robbed of the record by his one-time protege Virender Sehwag.
Visitors walk past Samsung Electronics' Galaxy Tab 10.1 tablets on display in Seoul

Samsung Wins Australian Round Against Apple

Samsung Electronics Co won a round of its bruising global patent fight with Apple Inc on Friday when an Australian court lifted a ban on the sale of its Galaxy tablet computer in time for the busy Christmas shopping season.
Singer Dobie Gray at ASCAP Pop Awards

‘Drift Away’ Singer Dobie Gray Dead at 69

Singer Dobie Gray, who had huge success with his timeless hit Drift Away, is dead, his Web site confirmed. The Web site didn't say how the singer died, but it noted that he passed away on Tuesday.
People work at a cafe in Taipei in this July 31, 2009 file photo.

Newer Economies Allow more High Tech Freedom at Work

Employees in fast-growing economies have more freedom over the technology they use for work than their counterparts in developed countries, and are more likely to see corporate provision of devices as a perk, according to a study.
Irfan Pathan

Pathan Replaces Yadav in 2 ODIs against West Indies

All-rounder Irfan Pathan has been drafted into the India squad for their two remaining one-day internationals against West Indies in place of paceman Umesh Yadav, who will leave for Australia early to get acclimatized for an upcoming tour.

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