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Windows Phone 7 Tracks Users: Lawsuit

A Windows Phone 7 user filed a class action lawsuit against Microsoft this week, claiming the operating systems camera software ignores users' requests to disable location tracking.

Asia's Factories Quieter as Exports Slip

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Slumping export demand slowed factory activity in some of Asia's biggest economies in August, although China fared better thanks to solid domestic growth, a series of surveys released on Thursday showed.
Bernard Lagat of the U.S. attends a news conference ahead of the IAAF World Championships in Daegu

Lagat, Farah Cruise into Men's 5,000 Meter Final

American Bernard Lagat ran like a million bucks to win his 5,000 meters heat at the world championships on Thursday, while Britain's Mo Farah managed to stay out of trouble in a physical second heat to cruise into the final.
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Nasa Devises 'Global Exploration Roadmap' to Mars

A Global Exploration Roadmap that will introduce a 25-year scenario for visits beyond Earth orbit is being drawn up by Nasa and their counterparts around the world. The destination?
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Bubka Jr Wins First Grand Slam Match at U.S. Open

Given his genes and his famous name, the urge to jump the net must have been almost irresistible for the young man who just won his first grand slam match at the U.S. Open on Tuesday.
HP logo is seen outside Hewlett-Packard Belgian headquarters in Diegem

Executive Says HP will Remain World Foremost PC Maker

Hewlett-Packard Co's personal computer business will retain its position as the world's largest PC manufacturer even after any spinoff, the head of HP's PC business said on Tuesday.
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Samsung Delays Tablet Launch in Australia, Cites Apple Suit

Samsung Electronics Co said on Monday it would delay the launch of its latest Galaxy tablet computer in Australia until after a court ruling in late September on its ongoing global patent dispute with Apple.
Felix of the U.S. celebrates after winning the women's 400 metres event at the Golden Gala IAAF Diamond League at the Olympic stadium in Rome

Felix to Get Brisco Help for Double Bid

U.S. sprinter Allyson Felix will receive some last-minute tips from a trailblazer as she launches her bid for a unparalleled 200-400 meters double at the world championships, the three-times world 200 meters champion's coach said on Thursday.
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4 Reasons Gold Will Rise, Sooner Than Later

The big price drop Wednesday in the price of gold is not the beginning of a trend, say analysts, but rather a pause in a longer term bull market that has a lot farther to run.
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China gas tax rebate may nudge spot LNG imports up

A tax rebate on natural gas imports may accelerate China's purchases of liquefied natural gas, but only marginally given high prices for spot supplies and the nation's policy of using long-term contracts.
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Vietnam OKs Import of Gold by Domestic Firm

Vietnam's central bank has authorized at least one domestic firm to import more gold to help cool soaring prices and state-run newspapers said it may open the market to unlimited imports to narrow the gap between local and world quotes.
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Kim Jong-Il to Meet with Russian President Medvedev

North Korean leader Kim Jong-Il is currently in Russia, marking his first visit to the country in nine years. The 70 year old statesman will meet with Medvedev for talks concerning an international pipeline that will run through North Korea.
Sarbi, the official mascot of the IAAF World Championships Daegu 2011, pose for a picture during a mascot tour to promote the Championships in Seoul

Medal Hopes Slim But Hosts South Korea Excited

The South Korean city of Daegu has vowed to make its mark on the global stage with a stunning athletics World Championships starting on Saturday, though the hosts' medal ambitions are far less grand.
Felix of the U.S. celebrates after winning the women's 400 metres event at the Golden Gala IAAF Diamond League at the Olympic stadium in Rome

Felix Challenges Not Limited to Track

U.S. sprinter Allyson Felix should be mentally and physically ready to face some of the fastest women on the planet when she goes for 200 and 400 meters gold at the World Championships but it is how she handles the moments away from track that could determine her success.

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