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Canada revs up for fight over second tar sands oil pipeline
The prime minister is talking about being "held hostage" by U.S. interests. Radio ads blare, "Stand up to this foreign bully." A Twitter account tells of a "secret plan to target Canada: exposed!"
Could this be Canada? The cheerful northern neighbor:...Tags: Petroleum Industry, Natural Resources, Radio, Twitter, Inc., Companies and Corporations
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A new China, a new test for the U.S.
The palace intrigue surrounding the shape of China'snext leadership is thick. Rumors abound about who's up, who's down and who's out. What is fairly certain is that Vice President Xi Jinping, who arrives Thursday in Los Angeles for a visit, will become...Tags: Human Rights, Parties and Movements, China, Arts and Culture, Politics
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U.S. to welcome Chinese official Xi Jinping amid high tensions
U.S. and Chinese officials have spent three years carefully planning how to introduce the man likely to be the next Chinese leader to an American audience.
But with China coming in for sharp criticism as the U.S. presidential campaign got into full...Tags: Jerry Brown, Antonio Villaraigosa, Human Rights, Economy, Business and Finance, China
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Global gambling revenue up 5.6%, led by Asia growth
Global gambling revenue climbed to a record $419 billion last year, led by growth in Asia, according to Global Betting & Gaming Consultants.
Revenue rose 5.6% from $397 billion in 2010 and is forecast to reach $448 billion this year, according to...Tags: Cambodia, China, Casino and Gambling Industry, Macau, Singapore
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Nokia to cut 4,000 jobs, move manufacturing to Asia
Nokia is cutting 4,000 jobs and will end its manufacturing in Hungary, Mexico and its home nation of Finland as it moves its phone making to Asia, the company announced Wednesday.
The Salo, Finland, factory, which is Nokia's oldest manufacturing plant,...Tags: Mexico, Companies and Corporations, Media Industry, Economy, Business and Finance, Hungary
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L.A.'s Antonio Villaraigosa discusses transit funding with China
Fearing a stalemate in Congress over transportation funding, Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa is looking to the Chinese government as an option to possibly save his ambitious plan to build a dozen mass-transit projects in 10 years instead of 30....Tags: Companies and Corporations, Antonio Villaraigosa, Economy, Business and Finance, Transportation, China
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Films & programs
ADVENTURE Movie "A Life Ascending," a documentary chronicling the life of mountain guide Ruedi Beglinger, who lives with his wife and young daughters on a remote glacier in the Selkirk Mountains of British Columbia, Canada. When, where: 7 p.m....Tags: Travel, Mongolia, Movies, Documentary (genre), Entertainment
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U.S. restores full diplomatic ties with Myanmar
The Obama administration restored full diplomatic relations with Myanmar, moving swiftly to reward the military-backed government for reforms that include a cease-fire with ethnic insurgents and the release of political prisoners.
The move Friday came...Tags: Natural Resources, Petroleum Industry, Prisons, Human Interest, Human Rights
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Travel info on world cruises
Here is some information from Cruise Lines International Assn. members that offer world or "grand cruises." A few lines based in other countries also offer similar voyages. Most 2012 world cruises started in January, but there may be availability on...Tags: Fort Lauderdale, Oman, New Zealand, Vietnam, Trips and Vacations
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Man Asian Literary Prize expands shortlist to 7
Jacket CopyThe short list of authors who remain in the running for the Man Asian Literary Prize is longer than expected.... -
Losses in Europe and Asia hurt Ford's fourth-quarter profits
This post has been corrected. See the note at the bottom for details.
Ford Motor Co. reported a giant annual profit, but much of the gain came from a special tax allowance, and the company said its operating earnings were hurt by losses in Europe and...Tags: Earnings, Companies and Corporations, Prices, Finance, Economy, Business and Finance
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A simple plea: 'Return my father'
It is approaching five years since my father, Robert "Bob" Levinson, disappeared on Kish Island off the coast of Iran in March 2007. Earlier this year, Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton announced that my family had received proof my father is...Tags: Justice System, Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, FBI, Organized Crime, Police Investigations
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