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Kerry hails tentative Raytheon arms sale to Oman
ReutersMUSCAT (Reuters) - U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry hailed on Wednesday what U.S. officials said was an estimated $2.1 billion deal for Oman to buy a ground-based air defense system from U.S. defense contractor Raytheon Co.. "I wanted to come here to...Tags: John Kerry, Raytheon Company, U.S. Congress, Oman, Politics
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Los Angeles city councilman opens lead in race for mayor
ReutersLOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Los Angeles City Councilman Eric Garcetti opened a convincing election-night lead in his bid to become mayor of America's second-largest city as it faces an increasingly gloomy financial outlook, returns showed late on Tuesday....Tags: Voting, Public Employees, Parties and Movements, Local Elections, Crime, Law and Justice
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Indiana accepting nominations for service awards
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Indiana's Office of Faith-Based and Community Initiatives is seeking nominations for the Governor's Service Awards. The award honors residents and volunteer groups for their work in a series of categories including corporate...Tags: Politics, Executive Branch
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Millions falling into poverty in recession-racked Italy: report
ReutersROME (Reuters) - Millions of Italians cannot afford to heat their homes properly or eat meat as their country is racked by recession and soaring unemployment, said a report which found the number of people considered seriously deprived had doubled in...Tags: Politics, National Government, Poverty, Social Issues, Italy
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China charges six in sex video "extortion" case
ReutersBEIJING, May 22 (Reuters) - A court in the city of Chongqing has charged six people with working together to blackmail government officials by recording videos of them having sex, the official Xinhua news agency reported on Wednesday. The six were...Tags: Heads of State, Political Corruption, Organized Crime, Politics, Blackmail and Extortion
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INSIGHT-No more easy pickings in Russia's banking market
Reuters* Domestic players Sberbank, VTB are hard to beat * Foreign banks have made mistakes in Russia's retail market * Russia remains under-banked compared to BRICs * Investment banks are here to stay By Megan Davies MOSCOW, May 22 (Reuters) - Foreign...Tags: Vladimir Potanin, Finance, Austria, Goldman Sachs Group, Inc., France
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China charges six in sex video 'extortion' case
ReutersBEIJING (Reuters) - A court in the city of Chongqing has charged six people with working together to blackmail government officials by recording videos of them having sex, the official Xinhua news agency reported on Wednesday. The six were charged with...Tags: Heads of State, Political Corruption, Organized Crime, Politics, Blackmail and Extortion
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Insight: No more easy pickings in Russia's banking market
ReutersMOSCOW (Reuters) - Foreign banks that once treated Russia as virgin land where easy money could be made are now finding it a cut-throat market tougher than some bargained for. While players such as Citi and Austria's Raiffeisen thrive, many have found...Tags: Vladimir Potanin, Finance, Austria, Goldman Sachs Group, Inc., France
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HELICOPTER PATROLS-WEST MICHIGAN After complaints, Grand Rapids copter patrols halt (Information in the following story is from: The Grand Rapids Press:MLive.com, http://www.mlive.com) GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (AP) — State police say they're halting...Tags: Music, Entertainment, Manufacturing and Engineering, Rivers, Automotive Equipment
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Bank of England policymakers remain divided on whether to expand program of economic stimulus
LONDON (AP) — The Bank of England's policymakers remain divided on whether to provide more stimulus to the flat-lining economy. The minutes to the Monetary Policy Committee's meeting in May shows all nine policymakers agreed to keep the base...Tags: Economy, Business and Finance, Politics, Finance, Money and Monetary Policy, Executive Branch
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Syrian opposition coalition urges rebels to reinforce embattled town of Qusair
BEIRUT (AP) — Syria's main opposition group is urging rebels to come from around the country to reinforce Qusair, a western town under attack by Syrian troops and members of Lebanon's Hezbollah group. George Sabra, the acting chief of the Syrian...Tags: Lebanon, Unrest, Conflicts and War, Politics, Human Rights, National Government
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Not everyone raving about electronic music festival
As Joliet awaits this weekend's Electric Daisy Carnival, one of the country's biggest electronic dance music festivals, many local officials have been emphasizing economics. The festival's promoter, Insomniac, has commissioned impact studies to...
Tags: Music, Entertainment, Hotel and Accommodation Industry, University of Chicago, Medical Procedures and Tests
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