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U.S. dollar climbs to multi-year highs after Bernanke
ReutersNEW YORK (Reuters) - The dollar rose to a 4-1/2-year high against the yen and a near three-year peak against a currency basket on Wednesday after Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke stoked speculation the U.S. central bank could slow its asset buying in...Tags: Altana AG, Real Estate Sellers, United Nations, Finance, Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago
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Deals of the day -- mergers and acquisitions
ReutersMay 22 (Reuters) - The following bids, mergers, acquisitions and disposals were reported by 2000 GMT on Wednesday: ** Clearwire Corp said its special committee and its board of directors approved Sprint Nextel Corp's sweetened offer to take over the...Tags: Real Estate Sellers, BHP Billiton Plc., Finance, Global Expansion, General Motors Corp.
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Analysis: From opera to exercises, U.S. and China deepen military ties
ReutersWASHINGTON (Reuters) - Even as the United States accuses China of military espionage and worries about Beijing's more strident posture in the Asia-Pacific region, the ties between the armed forces of the two nations have been getting closer. Direct...Tags: U.S. Department of Defense, U.S. Military, Symptoms, Asia, England
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UPDATE 1-Cycling-Road-Giro d'Italia points classification after stage 17
ReutersMay 22 (Infostrada Sports) - Points Classification Giro d'Italia after Stage 17 on Wednesday 1. Mark Cavendish (Britain / Omega Pharma - Quick-Step) 113 2. Cadel Evans (Australia / BMC Racing) 109 3. Mauro Santambrogio (Italy / Vini Fantini) 89 4....Tags: Rigoberto Uran, Ryder Hesjedal, Colombia, Vincenzo Nibali, Francisco Ventoso
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UPDATE 1-Cycling-Road-Giro d'Italia classification after stage 17
ReutersMay 22 (Infostrada Sports) - Classification from Giro d'Italia after Stage 17 on Wednesday 1. Vincenzo Nibali (Italy / Astana) 73:11:29" 2. Cadel Evans (Australia / BMC Racing) +1:26" 3. Rigoberto Uran (Colombia / Team Sky) +2:46" 4. Michele...Tags: Rigoberto Uran, Colombia, Mark Cavendish, Ramunas Navardauskas, Paolo Tiralongo
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UPDATE 1-Cycling-Road-Giro d'Italia mountain classification after stage 17
ReutersMay 22 (Infostrada Sports) - Mountain Classification Giro d'Italia after Stage 17 on Wednesday 1. Stefano Pirazzi (Italy / Bardiani Valvole) 79 2. Giovanni Visconti (Italy / Movistar) 45 3. Jackson Rodriguez (Venezuela / Androni Giocattoli) 41 4....Tags: Rigoberto Uran, Lotto, Astana (Kazakhstan), Garmin Ltd., Colombia
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Australia's Warner fined for Twitter outburst
ReutersSYDNEY (Reuters) - Australia batsman David Warner has been fined A$5,750 (3707.5 pounds)) for his Twitter outburst against two journalists, the maximum financial penalty for a first offence, Cricket Australia (CA) said on Wednesday. The 26-year-old,...Tags: Punishment, Sydney (Australia), Social Media, Twitter, Inc., Fines
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'Great Gatsby' director, cast come home with Sydney premiere
ReutersSYDNEY (Reuters) - Director Baz Luhrmann brought "The Great Gatsby" home on Wednesday for its Australian premiere, with box-office success for the Sydney-produced film bolstering hopes for the resurgence of the local film industry. The film, set in 1920s...Tags: Cannes Film Festival, Sydney (Australia), Iron Man 3 (movie), Carey Mulligan, Film Festivals
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Limiting certain carbs may help ease irritable bowel syndrome
Premium Health News ServiceSome foods, from beans to sugar-free gum, contain carbs called FODMAPs, which may trigger symptoms if you have irritable bowel syndrome. FODMAPs are a group of carbohydrates known to contribute to IBS symptoms, including gas, bloating, abdominal pain,...Tags: Symptoms, Crohn's Disease, Apples, Medical Procedures and Tests, Ulcerative Colitis
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Tomic will play French Open despite troubles - Woodbridge
ReutersMELBOURNE (Reuters) - Bernard Tomic will play at next week's French Open despite his off-court troubles if only to keep some momentum going for the grasscourt season ahead, Tennis Australia's Todd Woodbridge said on Wednesday. Tomic's father John faced a...Tags: Melbourne (Australia), French Open, Woodbridge, Wimbledon Championships, Bernard Tomic
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Tomic will play French Open despite troubles: Woodbridge
ReutersMELBOURNE (Reuters) - Bernard Tomic will play at next week's French Open despite his off-court troubles if only to keep some momentum going for the grasscourt season ahead, Tennis Australia's Todd Woodbridge said on Wednesday. Tomic's father John faced a...Tags: Melbourne (Australia), French Open, Woodbridge, Wimbledon Championships, Bernard Tomic
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COLUMN-China, India may seek better quality coal: Clyde Russell
Reuters--Clyde Russell is a Reuters market analyst. The views expressed are his own.-- By Clyde Russell LAUNCESTON, Australia, May 22 (Reuters) - Asian giants China and India may be planning to improve the quality of coal they are burning, but it's unlikely...Tags: Imports, Environmental Pollution, India, Morgan Stanley Dean Witter & Company, Coal
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