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Obama Calls for Easing Visa Norms to Create Jobs in Tourism

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Following a visit to the Disney World in Orlando, Fl., on Thursday, to speak about boosting the country's economy through tourism, U.S. President Barack Obama announced steps, over the weekend, to cash in on the country's tourism potential.
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Chinese New Year 2012: Top Good Luck Foods to Celebrate the New Year

The Chinese New Year is the year of the Dragon. It is also the time of the Spring festival; the Lunar New Year is a 15-day fest celebrated with much fervour. There are several myths and traditions associated with this festival. One of the more important traditions is the observance of a Reunion day - when members of family gather for the celebrations. Here are the top Chinese foods to celebrate New Year...
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iPad 3 vs Acer Iconia Tab A510: CES Tablet Shootout

Acer debuted the Iconia Tab A510 at the International Consumer Electronics Show in January, and the 10-inch device is of the quad-core system variety, but it should debut for a few dollars less than the iPad 3.
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Threats? What Threats? Iran Plays Down U.S. Naval Moves

Iran's Revolutionary Guard Corps said on Saturday it considered the likely return of U.S. warships to the Persian Gulf more or less routine activity, backing away from previous warnings to Washington not to re-enter the area.
A woman stands in front of a banner displaying the stars of the European Union flag before a ceremony to mark the start of the European Union?s Lisbon reform treaty in Lisbon December 1, 2009.

European Ratings Agency to Rival S&P, Moody's, Fitch in 2012: Report

Plans to launch a European ratings agency to compete with Standard & Poor's, Moody's Investors Service, and Fitch Ratings are at an advanced stage, and a new private institution could start business as soon as the first half of this year, German businessman Roland Berger told an Italian newspaper.
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Sony to Shift Lithium-Ion Battery Assembly Abroad: Report

Japan's Sony Corp. will transfer domestic construction of lithium-ion batteries used in products such as mobile phones and electric cars overseas by March 2014, as it works to overcome the strong yen, the Asahi newspaper reported on Saturday.

Digital lockers a growing piracy concern

Digital storage services like Megaupload, which was accused of criminal copyright violations on Thursday, play a small but growing role in a broader piracy problem that continues to evolve and dog the entertainment industry.
'Resident Evil 6' Release Date: More 'Call Of Duty,' Less Survival Horror Says Capcom

Resident Evil 6: Storyline, Trailers, Everything Else You Need To Know

Keeping true to the horror genre, Resident Evil just keeps coming back: Capcom has released a new trailer for Resident Evil 6, which featured classic characters Leon Kennedy and Chris Redfield. The game is scheduled for release on November 20, 2012 and will be available for the Xbox 360 and PS3. The storyline takes place 10 years after the original Resident Evil, which was released in 1996 for the original PlayStation.
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China Adamantly Opposes Iran Possessing Nuclear Weapons: Wen

Just add China to the list of those not supporting Iran's efforts to develop nuclear weapons. Speaking at the end of a six-day visit to the Middle East, Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao delivered a firm warning to Tehran against developing nuclear weapons.
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Coffee and Diabetes: Four Cups of Joe Reduce Chances of the Disease

Here's how can reduce your chances of getting Type 2 diabetes: Drink four cups of joe a day. Epidemiologists noticed that people wired on coffee had a 50 percent reduction in adult-onset diabetes, but it wasn't until a Chinese group released a new study that suggested a molecular mechanism.
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Republican Debate Recap: Highlights from South Carolina

In case you missed the Republican presidential debate in Charleston, S.C., Thursday night, here are the highlights, from Newt Gingrich's opening tirade against moderator John King of CNN to Ron Paul's defense of leaving abortion laws to the states.
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Clock Stops on Scrapping Leap Seconds

Time experts were deadlocked on Thursday over whether to scrap "leap seconds" which are occasionally added to clocks to stop them running ahead of the sun.
Men ride their horse carts past an umbrella with a Vodafone logo on a road in Jammu November 21, 2011.

Vodafone Wins India Tax Battle, Shares Rise

Vodafone Group Plc won a $2.2 billion legal battle against India's tax office in a Supreme Court ruling that analysts said would encourage foreign investment and clear the way for the company's planned initial public offering in India.

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