Asian stocks down on Europe debt plan doubts (AP)

Asian stocks down on Europe debt plan doubts (AP)


Asian stocks down on Europe debt plan doubts (AP)

Posted: 31 Oct 2011 10:30 PM PDT

People are reflected on an electronic board of a securities firm, which shows the yen-dollar foreign exchange rate, a day after after the Bank of Japan weakened its currency to help Japanese exporters,  in Tokyo, Japan, Tuesday, Nov. 1, 2011. On Monday, The Bank of Japan says it sold yen and bought dollars during Tokyo trading in order to pull the yen down from a post-World War II high against the dollar.   (AP Photo/Koji Sasahara)AP - Asian stock markets fell Tuesday as new concerns emerged about the viability of a much-heralded plan to contain Europe's debt crisis.



China sends outspoken artist $2.4 million tax bill (AP)

Posted: 31 Oct 2011 10:49 PM PDT

AP - Outspoken artist Ai Weiwei said Tuesday that Chinese authorities are now seeking $2.4 million in back taxes and fines from him, a sign that the government is not easing pressure on the dissident who was detained for nearly three months this year.


Argentina toughens rules on dollar trades

Posted: 31 Oct 2011 10:47 PM PDT

Argentina imposes tough new regulations on exchanging pesos for dollars in bid to curb tax evasion and money laundering.


VIDEO: India's growing obesity problem

Posted: 31 Oct 2011 10:00 PM PDT

Medical experts in India say rising incomes in the country are leading to expanding waistlines.


Oil near $92 as faith in Europe debt plan fades (AP)

Posted: 31 Oct 2011 10:10 PM PDT

Alaska Gov. Sean Parnell sits at the head table of the Alaska Oil and Gas Association annual luncheon on Thursday, Oct. 27, 2011, in Anchorage, Alaska. Parnell told the audience that Alaska must be prepared to sell liquefied natural gas overseas if demand has shifted away from other states. (AP Photo/Dan Joling)AP - Oil prices fell to near $92 a barrel Tuesday in Asia amid signs that last week's optimism about Europe's debt crisis plan may have been overblown.



Small bomb breaks windows at Chilean newspaper (AP)

Posted: 31 Oct 2011 09:54 PM PDT

AP - A Chilean newspaper says a small bomb has exploded outside its building in the capital, breaking several large windows but causing no injuries.


Drug trial opens for Australian teen on Bali (AP)

Posted: 31 Oct 2011 10:06 PM PDT

AP - A trial has opened for a 14-year-old Australian boy arrested on Indonesia's resort island of Bali for allegedly possessing marijuana.


10 Reasons The Deficit Super Committee Should Cut Medicare

Posted: 31 Oct 2011 11:01 PM PDT

More Medicare cuts are coming. Let?s focus on the positive. The Super Committee has until November 23 to come up with a way to reduce the budget deficit by $1.5 trillion over 10 years. Medicare is expected to bear about $400 billion of cuts to reach that target. It?s a few whiskers under a 10% ...


VIDEO: India's growing obesity problem

Posted: 31 Oct 2011 10:00 PM PDT

Medical experts in India say rising incomes in the country are leading to expanding waistlines.


If Senate's Anti-Yuan Bill Becomes Law, China Will Retaliate

Posted: 31 Oct 2011 10:08 PM PDT

China says it will retaliate if the Senate's anti-yuan bill passes into law.


Happy Halloween, Let's Think About Thanksgiving

Posted: 31 Oct 2011 10:01 PM PDT

? There is plenty to be scared about these days. But if you start to list it all out, I?m afraid you?ll find that what is scary leads you to something that is wrong, and what is wrong will lead you to somehow be angry, and what makes you angry could snowball into some sort ...


VIDEO: US drone victims plan legal action

Posted: 31 Oct 2011 09:02 PM PDT

In Pakistan survivors of US drone strikes, and families bereaved by them, are planning legal action in the country's Supreme Court.


VIDEO: Jackson 'failed to get proper care'

Posted: 31 Oct 2011 04:51 PM PDT

Dr Conrad Murray deviated from accepted medical standards in his care for Michael Jackson, a medical expert said.


Greek referendum threatens new euro zone crisis (Reuters)

Posted: 31 Oct 2011 08:46 PM PDT

Reuters - Greek Prime Minister George Papandreou has threatened the euro zone with a new crisis with his shock announcement that he will hold a referendum on the last-minute bailout deal struck only last week to try to contain the bloc's debt mountain.


Greek referendum threatens new euro zone crisis

Posted: 31 Oct 2011 08:46 PM PDT

ATHENS (Reuters) - Greek Prime Minister George Papandreou has threatened the euro zone with a new crisis with his shock announcement that he will hold a referendum on the last-minute bailout deal struck only last week to try to contain the bloc's debt mountain.


The Best Ghost Hunting Apps

Posted: 31 Oct 2011 09:49 PM PDT

If there?s one thing I?m carrying in my pocket tonight it?s an iPhone full of ghost hunting apps. On a recent Saturday, I tested them out with the Para-Boston Society, a team of about 12 investigators that look into paranormal activity in and around Boston. My guides, Scott Trainito and Mike Baker, have investigated over ...


Russia Inching Closer To WTO Membership

Posted: 31 Oct 2011 09:42 PM PDT

Russia inching closer to WTO membership.


Rick Perry's Bad Behavior Helps Barack Obama

Posted: 31 Oct 2011 09:41 PM PDT

? ? Rick Perry's campaign is in danger of "flaming out," going down in a blaze of mean-spirited claims as he attacks and tries to trash Mitt Romney with only modest success. Perry is also the best thing that?s happened for Herman Cain, because he keeps trashing Romney, driving GOP voters his way. ?? Newt ...


World's "Seven Billionth" Baby Born In Russia

Posted: 31 Oct 2011 09:28 PM PDT

UN welcomes the world's seven billionth baby in Russia.


MF Global : 99 Problems And Auditor PwC Warned About None

Posted: 31 Oct 2011 08:00 PM PDT

Oh no they didn?t? ??Please tell me they didn?t? Update, The New York Times, 9:55 pm Monday: Federal regulators have discovered that hundreds of millions of dollars in customer money has gone missing from MF Global in recent days, prompting an investigation into the brokerage firm, which is run by Jon S. Corzine, the former ...


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