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Factbox: The 2013 Eurovision Song Contest
Reuters(Reuters) - Malmo in Sweden was hosting the grand final of the 58th Eurovision Song Contest on Saturday. Here are some facts about the contest: * The first contest took place in 1956. It was originally conceived in Monaco by Marcel Bezencon and based on...Tags: Republic of Ireland, Eurovision Song Contest (tv program), Politics, Human Rights, Entertainment
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ABBA in the air as 26 countries fight for Eurovision glory
ReutersBy Mia Shanley MALMO, Sweden, May 18 (Reuters) - Singers from 26 countries began battling it out on Saturday night for the crown of glitzy pop in the Eurovision Song Contest, returning this year to the homeland of ABBA, the Swedish band it propelled to...Tags: Azerbaijan, Finland, Bjorn Ulvaeus, Concerts, Elections
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Eurovision Song Contest sees bizarre opera pop, flutes, drums and the return of European stars
Associated PressMALMO, Sweden (AP) — An ethno-inspired flute and drum tune from Denmark is the bookmakers' favorite to win this year's Eurovision Song Contest on Saturday, which also features a bizarre opera pop number from Romania and an Armenian rock song written...Tags: Ukraine, Finland, Bjorn Ulvaeus, Concerts, Entertainment
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Controversies, blinking skirts, fake tans: It must be time for the Eurovision Song Contest
Associated PressMALMO, Sweden (AP) — Flashy skirts, fake tans, fur and feathers: It's the 2013 Eurovision Song Contest. The televised extravaganza, with an audience of 125 million worldwide, is now in its 58th year. Once again without fail, it has produced a mix...Tags: Finland, Eurovision Song Contest (tv program), Entertainment, Music, Denmark
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Golf-European Tour Madeira Islands Open scores
ReutersMay 18 (Infostrada Sports) - Scores from the European Tour Madeira Islands Open at the par-72 course on Saturday in Santo da Serra. The cut was set at 146. 135 Craig Lee (Britain) 67 68 136 Peter Uihlein (U.S.) 72 64 Mark Tullo (Chile) 67 69 137...Tags: Republic of Ireland, France, Portugal, Africa, Finland
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Golf-U.S. PGA Tour Byron Nelson Championship scores
ReutersMay 18 (Infostrada Sports) - Scores from the U.S. PGA Tour Byron Nelson Championship at the par-70 course on Friday in Irving, Texas. The cut was set at 140. 129 Keegan Bradley (U.S.) 60 69 132 Tom Gillis (U.S.) 69 63 Bae Sang-Moon (South Korea) 66 66...Tags: Charl Schwartzel, Jason Dufner, Africa, Argentina, Sean O'Hair
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Eurovision returns to ABBA's homeland with pop and kitsch
Reuters* 26 countries will compete in Saturday's final * Denmark has the best odds, followed by Norway and Ukraine * Sweden revels in pop nostalgia as host By Mia Shanley STOCKHOLM, May 17 (Reuters) - Bare-chested Irish drummers, a Ukrainian giant and a...Tags: Ukraine, Finland, Bjorn Ulvaeus, Stockholm (Sweden), Elections
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Golf-European Tour World Match Play Championship group stage scores
ReutersMay 17 (Infostrada Sports) - Scores from the European Tour World Match Play Championship Group stage on Friday in Kavarna Seve Ballesteros Group 1 Graeme McDowell (Northern Ireland) 2 1 Chris Wood (England) 2 3 Stephen Gallacher (Scotland) 0 Assar...Tags: Republic of Ireland, Ian Poulter, South Africa, Africa, Thailand
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FACTBOX-The 2013 Eurovision Song Contest
ReutersMay 17 (Reuters) - Malmo in Sweden is to host the grand final of the 58th Eurovision Song Contest on Saturday. Here are some facts about song contest: * The first contest took place in 1956. It was originally conceived in Monaco by Marcel Bezencon...Tags: Republic of Ireland, Luxembourg, England, Eurovision Song Contest (tv program), Entertainment
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EU mergers and takeovers (May 17)
ReutersBRUSSELS, May 17 (Reuters) - The following are mergers under review by the European Commission and a brief guide to the EU merger process: APPROVALS AND WITHDRAWALS -- Czech group Agrofert to buy Italian pasta maker Barilla's German bakery chain Lieken...Tags: Car Guides and Reviews, Mergers, Acquisitions and Takeovers, China, Portugal, Central European Media Enterprises
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Deals of the day -- mergers and acquisitions
ReutersMay 16 (Reuters) - The following bids, mergers, acquisitions and disposals were reported by 2000 GMT on Thursday: ** DDR Corp, owner of shopping centers where big-box retailers are located, said on Wednesday it had agreed to buy from Blackstone Group LP...Tags: Drugs and Medicines, Mergers, Acquisitions and Takeovers, Companies and Corporations, Austria, Novartis AG
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Market Chatter-Corporate finance press digest
ReutersMay 17 (Reuters) - The following corporate finance-related stories were reported by media on Friday: * Enterprise software company Marketo Inc priced its initial public offering of common stock at $13, the higher end of its expected price range, to...Tags: Pharmaceuticals, Blackstone Group, L.P., Economy, Business and Finance, Chemical Industry, Finance
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