Jun 30 – China’s Internet software, called “Green Dam”, has sparked international concerns, but the real challenge may be the nation’s own PC market.
Costs squeeze profits at Japan’s baseball teams
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TOKYO (Reuters) – Japanese baseball pulls in the fans, produces the players and rakes in revenue many American clubs would be proud of — but in terms of profit they still languish in the little league.
Bankruptcy court to rule on “New GM” plan
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NEW YORK (Reuters) – General Motors Corp is heading to bankruptcy court on Tuesday to seek approval to sell its assets to a “New GM” in a plan to reinvigorate the automaker under U.S. government ownership.
Man had boss killed to save job – Spanish police (Reuters)
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Reuters – Spanish police have arrested a man whom they suspect hired a contract killer to murder his boss in a desperate bid to avoid being laid off, newspaper El Pais reported on Tuesday. more…
Mosquito repellent firm in dock for mosquito breeding (Reuters)
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COLOMBO (Reuters) – A Sri Lankan court threatened a mosquito repellent factory manager with six months in jail for failing to destroy mosquito breeding areas on company premises to stop the spread of dengue fever, an official said Tuesday. more…
First $1 million find for U.S. Antiques Roadshow (Reuters)
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NEW YORK (Reuters) – A woman who inherited some Chinese carved jade from her father has scored the first $1 million (601,557 pounds) appraisal from experts on the U.S. television program “Antiques Roadshow,” the producers said on Monday. more…
Daily sex makes for healthier sperm (Reuters)
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Reuters – Having sex every day improves the quality of men’s sperm and is recommended for couples trying to conceive, according to new research. more…
Michael Jackson’s mother wins temporary control of estate
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LOS ANGELES (Reuters) – Michael Jackson’s mother Katherine on Monday won temporary guardianship of the late singer’s children and control of his estate as a legal battle over his kids, money and belongings began to take shape.
Michael Jackson’s mother wins temporary control of estate (Reuters)
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LOS ANGELES (Reuters) – Michael Jackson's mother Katherine on Monday won temporary guardianship of the late singer's children and control of his estate as a legal battle over his kids, money and belongings began to take shape. more…
Michael Jackson’s mother wins temporary control of estate (Reuters)
July 1, 2009 By Leave a Comment
Reuters – Michael Jackson’s mother Katherine on Monday won temporary guardianship of the late singer’s children and control of his estate as a legal battle over his kids, money and belongings began to take shape.