Archive for November 3rd, 2009
Michael Jackson film tops UK box office (Reuters)
Tuesday, November 3rd, 2009
Reuters – The Michael Jackson concert movie “This Is It” topped Britain’s box office over the weekend, according to Screen International on Tuesday, knocking Disney’s “Up” off the No. 1 spot after three weeks.
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Afridi inspires Pakistan to crushing victory (Reuters)
Tuesday, November 3rd, 2009
Reuters – All rounder Shahid Afridi smashed a rapid 70 and took two wickets for Pakistan who eased to a 138-run victory over New Zealand in the first one-day international on Tuesday.
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India tour to host new European, Asian events in 2010 (Reuters)
Tuesday, November 3rd, 2009
Reuters – India will stage a new European and Asian Tour event next February, a senior Professional Golf Tour of India (PGTI) official said on Tuesday.
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Sony Ericsson unveils first Android phone (Reuters)
Tuesday, November 3rd, 2009
Reuters – Sony Ericsson unveiled its flagship X10 mobile phone on Tuesday, its first to run on Google Inc’s Android operating system, hoping the device will help reverse its loss of market share.
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BSE Sensex at 2-mth closing low; Reliance falls (Reuters)
Tuesday, November 3rd, 2009
Reuters – The BSE Sensex dropped 3.1 percent on Tuesday, a sixth straight fall that took it to its lowest close in two months, pulled down by a sell-off in energy giant Reliance Industries and weak global markets.
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U.S. presses Karzai to reach new deal with allies (Reuters)
Tuesday, November 3rd, 2009
Reuters – The United States and its allies are pressing Afghan President Hamid Karzai to agree to a pact that includes an anti-corruption commission, merit-based appointments and gives more authority to local leaders, U.S. officials said on Tuesday.
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Hollywood stars light up London for Christmas (AFP)
Tuesday, November 3rd, 2009
AFP – Jim Carrey and other Hollywood stars switched on the Christmas lights in London on Tuesday as part of festivities that included an attempt to stage the world’s biggest carol sing-along.
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GM board decides to keep European Opel unit (AP)
Tuesday, November 3rd, 2009
AP – General Motors Co. says its board of directors has decided to keep its European Opel unit rather than sell a 55 percent stake to Canadian auto parts maker Magna International.
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Drogba back with a bang as Chelsea qualify for knockout phase (AFP)
Tuesday, November 3rd, 2009
AFP – Didier Drogba announced his return to European football with a brace as Chelsea qualified for the knockout phase of the Champions League with a 2-2 Group D draw at Atletico Madrid on Tuesday.
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GM to cancel sale, keep European unit Opel (AFP)
Tuesday, November 3rd, 2009
AFP – General Motors said Tuesday its board decided to keep Opel, scrapping an on-again, off-again plan to sell its big European division.
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