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Rumors swirled Wednesday night that Nike was considering acquiring rival Under Armour for $100 a share, according to the London Times.
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Gold prices fell Thursday around the world as investor fears of a Euro zone collapse gave way to hope that coordinated intervention by global monetary authorities could contain and even cure the continent's sovereign debt crisis.
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Drug-resistant tuberculosis is spreading across Europe at an alarming rate, according to the World Health Organization. The agency announced a new plan on Tuesday that would diagnose 85 percent of European tuberculosis patients and treat at least 75 percent by 2015.
Nomura to Cut 5% of European Workforce: Report
In July, Nomura said it would seek to reduce annual expenses at its wholesale unit by about $400 million.
New Android LG Marquee for $99 at Sprint on Oct. 2
With the LG Marquee Sprint said it is trying to pair fashion with technology, stating that it's an ideal mobile device for anyone who wants superior performance without sacrificing personal style.
British Trade Unions on Brink of Calling Massive Nationwide Strike
The work stoppage would likely impact every section of British life.
Amy Winehouse, Tony Bennett Duet Released [VIDEO]
For what should have been Amy Winehouse's 28th birthday, MTV Wednesday morning aired Body and Soul, a duet with jazz legend Tony Bennett.
WHO Endorses Action Plan to Fight Dangerous TB Spreading in Europe
The World Health Organization (WHO) on Wednesday multidrug-drug-resistant tuberculosis is spreading at an alarming rate in Europe and they are prepared to endorse what they call an ambitious and rigorous action plan to fight multidrug- and extensively drug-resistant tuberculosis (M/XDR-TB).
Peruvian Mining Company Workers Launch Strike
Workers at Peru's Cerro Verde mine, which accounts for about 2 percent of global copper output, started an indefinite strike for better pay and benefits on Wednesday, a union leader said.
Indonesian Workers Give Deadline to Freeport McMoRan Copper & Gold
Freeport McMoRan Copper & Gold's Indonesia mine workers have given the company a deadline of midnight on Wednesday to come up with a fresh pay rise offer, or they will proceed with a month-long strike, union official Virgo Solossa told Reuters.
WHO Reports Alarming Rise of TB in Europe
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Medically Resistant Tuberculosis on Rise in Europe: WHO Proposes Combating Plan
Tuberculosis has struck again and this time it is medically resistant.
Amy Winehouse's Family Launches Foundation on Her 28th Birthday to Help Young People
Had Amy been alive, she would have been proud of a charity that is launched in her name by her family, with an aim to help young people, says her mother. The foundation has been launched to mark the late Rehab star's 28th birthday.
Father of pop art Richard Hamilton dies aged 89
British artist Richard Hamilton, regarded by many as the father of pop art, died on Tuesday. He was 89.
Tullow's key Uganda deal in final stages: minister
London-based explorer Tullow Oil's long-running deal to bring France's Total and China's CNOOC into a $10 billion oil project in Uganda is near its conclusion, the east African country's energy minister said.
Guinea Launches Review of Mining Contracts
Guinea is launching a comprehensive review of mining contracts to root out 'unconscionable provisions' granted by previous administrations in the West African state, Mines Minister Mohamed Lamine Fofana told Reuters.
Former MI5 Chief Justifies Dialogue with Gadhafi
Terming the dialogue initiated by the British government with Colonel Gaddafi in 2003 as right decision, the former MI5 chief Lady Eliza Manningham-Buller today acknowledged that though it was difficult, but the decision to engage in dialogue with Gaddafi in 2003 was right.
Can New Chief Restore People’s Trust in London Metropolitan Police?
Tough guy and known for his hard-hitting approach towards advocates of crime, Bernard Hogan-Howe yesterday has been appointed as the new Commissioner of the Metropolitan Police Service.
Global Stocks Rebound, Euro Falls on Cautious Outlook
European stocks rose on Tuesday on a report that Italy may get financial support from China but the euro inched down as markets remained fearful that Europe is sliding into another banking crisis.
Tragedy of Failure to Diagnose Dementia: Report
Nearly 28 million people worldwide with dementia are tragically not being diagnosed as per a new report.
2012 Olympics Will Be ‘Riskiest Games’ Ever for Doping Cheaters
The 2012 Olympics will boast tough standards against cheaters, according to a doping expert, who said new tests will make the London Olympics the riskiest Games ever for dishonest performance-enhancer users.
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Amy Winehouse Final Recording Out Wednesday [VIDEO]
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