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Canadian accused of defrauding Honeywell dies in U.S.

NEW YORK, Mar. 17, 2010 (Reuters) — A Canadian man charged by U.S. prosecutors two weeks ago with trying to fraudulently obtain aircraft parts from Honeywell International Inc was found dead in his New York apartment, apparently of natural causes, his lawyer said on Wednesday. ...  > full story

Kandahar campaign already underway, general says

WASHINGTON, Mar. 17, 2010 (Reuters) — Preliminary U.S. efforts to gradually retake full control of the Taliban's birthplace Kandahar are already underway, the top U.S. and NATO commander in Afghanistan said on Wednesday, offering few details. ...  > full story

Libya welcomes Gaddafi compensation offer by Swiss

TUNIS, Mar. 17, 2010 (Reuters) — A top Libyan official on Wednesday welcomed as a "step forward" a call by Swiss officials for damages to be paid to a son of Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi who was arrested in Geneva in 2008. ...  > full story

China envoy urges Iran to compromise, wary on sanctions

GENEVA, Mar. 17, 2010 (Reuters) — China has urged Iran to accept a nuclear fuel swap proposal to ease demands for new sanctions on Tehran, a senior Chinese diplomat said, adding that Beijing wants "every avenue" tried before considering sanctions. ...  > full story

Insurer targeted HIV patients to drop coverage

WASHINGTON, Mar. 17, 2010 (Reuters) — In May, 2002, Jerome Mitchell, a 17-year old college freshman from rural South Carolina, learned he had contracted HIV. The news, of course, was devastating, but Mitchell believed that he had one thing going for him: On his own initiative, in anticipation of his first year in college, he had purchased his own health insurance. ...  > full story

North Korea has 1,000 missiles, South says

SEOUL, Mar. 17, 2010 (Reuters) — North Korea has increased its missile arsenal by 25 percent in the past two years to about 1,000, expanding the threat the state poses to the region, the South's defense chief said Wednesday. ...  > full story

Five Americans charged with terrorism in Pakistan

ISLAMABAD, Mar. 17, 2010 (Reuters) — A Pakistani court formally charged Wednesday five young Americans of plotting terrorism in the country, their lawyer said, in a case that has raised alarm over the danger posed by militants using the Internet. ...  > full story

BOJ split vote raises doubts about future easing

TOKYO, Mar. 17, 2010 (Reuters) — The Bank of Japan loosened monetary policy on Wednesday in a split vote that suggested the central bank would struggle in the future to meet government demands for easier monetary conditions. ...  > full story

Iceland's central bank cuts rates despite Icesave worries

STOCKHOLM, Mar. 17, 2010 (Reuters) — Iceland's central bank cut interest rates by 50 basis points on Wednesday to ease pressure on the stricken economy, despite uncertainty over international aid due to a row with Britain and the Netherlands. ...  > full story

Dubai World to offer full debt repayment: report

DUBAI, Mar. 17, 2010 (Reuters) — Dubai World will offer banks a single proposal to repay in full the $26 billion debt it is renegotiating, with interest likely linked to LIBOR, Al Arabiya reported on Wednesday. ...  > full story

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EU urges Georgia not to aggravate Russia tensions

BRUSSELS, Mar. 17, 2010 (Reuters) — The European Union has urged Georgia's government to avoid exacerbating regional tensions after a Georgian television station broadcast a fake news report about Russian forces heading for the capital Tbilisi. ...  > full story

Fire at royal tomb prompts Uganda clash

KAMPALA, Mar. 17, 2010 (Reuters) — Ugandan security forces killed two people and wounded five on Wednesday after fire destroyed historic royal tombs, heightening tension between the government and the powerful Bugandan kingdom. ...  > full story

Somali pirates claim to have hijacked charcoal ship

MOGADISHU, Mar. 17, 2010 (Reuters) — Somali pirates said on Wednesday they had hijacked a boat carrying charcoal from the rebel-held south of the Horn of Africa nation to Dubai. ...  > full story

Family of Chile quake victims sues government

SANTIAGO, Mar. 17, 2010 (Reuters) — The family of two victims of Chile's massive quake accused the government of manslaughter in a lawsuit filed on Wednesday, saying officials failed to warn them of a deadly tsunami set off by last month's tremor. ...  > full story

Politics

Cybersecurity bill introduced in Senate

WASHINGTON, Mar. 17, 2010 (Reuters) — A new version of a cybersecurity bill was introduced in the Senate on Tuesday that may eliminate some opposition to the measure from the tech industry. ...  > full story

Lawmaker seeks new sanctions on Iran before May

WASHINGTON, Mar. 17, 2010 (Reuters) — A key lawmaker said on Wednesday he wanted Congress to impose new sanctions on Iran by the end of April in concert with tough, new international action against Tehran over its nuclear work. ...  > full story

Senator asks drugmakers to explain prices

WASHINGTON, Mar. 17, 2010 (Reuters) — A Senate Democrat asked top drugmakers on Wednesday to explain why Americans pay higher prices for prescription drugs than patients do in other developed nations. ...  > full story

U.S., India move to strengthen trade, investment ties

WASHINGTON, Mar. 17, 2010 (Reuters) — The United States and India signed an agreement on Wednesday to strengthen trade and investment ties, following through on a pledge leaders of the two countries made last year. ...  > full story

Business

Boston Sci could resume ICD sales within 30 days

CHICAGO, Mar. 17, 2010 (Reuters) — Boston Scientific Corp. could be selling implantable heart rhythm devices again within 30 days if no new issues arise beyond the paperwork problems revealed this week. ...  > full story

SEC says Lehman report will be helpful

WASHINGTON, Mar. 17, 2010 (Reuters) — A Lehman Brothers bankruptcy examiner's report will help securities regulators in their investigation of large financial firms involved in the Wall Street meltdown, a top regulator said on Wednesday. ...  > full story

Regulators worry over cracks in financial reforms

LONDON/BRUSSELS -, Mar. 17, 2010 (Reuters) — Top officials warned policymakers on Wednesday to avoid hurting global efforts to toughen up financial regulation as differences emerge over derivatives speculation, hedge funds and bank capital. ...  > full story

Lehman gets OK to delay disclosure statement

NEW YORK, Mar. 17, 2010 (Reuters) — A bankruptcy judge said Lehman Brothers Holdings Inc could delay until mid-April filing a detailed disclosure statement for its proposed plan to end its bankruptcy. ...  > full story

Science

Hobbit ancestors once colonized Indonesia island

HONG KONG, Mar. 17, 2010 (Reuters) — Ancestors of a hobbit-like species of humans may have colonized the Indonesian island of Flores as far back as a million years ago, much earlier than thought, according to a new study published Thursday. ...  > full story

NASA chief Bolden sees opportunities for industry

WASHINGTON, Mar. 16, 2010 (Reuters) — NASA Administrator Charles Bolden defended the U.S. space agency's budget on Tuesday and said its focus on commercial space transportation would provide "incredible opportunities" for U.S. companies. ...  > full story

Gene test can cut warfarin hospitalizations

ATLANTA, Mar. 16, 2010 (Reuters) — Use of genetic screening on heart patients helped cut hospitalizations related to the widely used blood thinner warfarin by nearly a third, according to a large study that marks a step forward in the fledgling field of personalized medicine. ...  > full story

People leave unique trail of germs

WASHINGTON, Mar. 15, 2010 (Reuters) — People leave more than fingerprints when they touch stuff -- they also deposit a tell-tale trail of germs that could help investigators solve crimes, U.S. researchers reported on Monday. ...  > full story

Entertainment

Black Eyed Peas, Shakira to front World Cup concert

JOHANNESBURG, Mar. 17, 2010 (Reuters) — The Black Eyed Peas, Shakira and Alicia Keys will be among scores of music stars performing at a concert on the eve of the soccer World Cup in South Africa, organizers said on Wednesday. The concert in South Africa's biggest black township Soweto will be on June 10, a day before the start of the month-long World Cup, which is being hosted for the first time in Africa. ...  > full story

Oprah defamation case can go to trial

LOS ANGELES, Mar. 17, 2010 (Hollywood Reporter) — Whenever the media cover Oprah Winfrey litigation -- whether it be with poets, flight attendants, physical trainers, or diet pill makers -- it's usually with an air of dismissiveness. She's a billionaire media personality and can hire the best lawyers -- who's going to beat her in court? ...  > full story

"Precious" director hires Brit to play MLK

LOS ANGELES, Mar. 16, 2010 (Hollywood Reporter) — Lee Daniels is firming up the cast of "Selma," his civil-rights follow-up to "Precious," even as its funding is on shaky ground. ...  > full story

Tom Selleck eyes CBS cop drama pilot

LOS ANGELES, Mar. 16, 2010 (Hollywood Reporter) — After lengthy negotiations, Tom Selleck is nearing a deal to play the lead in an untitled police drama at CBS. ...  > full story

Sports

Jordan approved as owner of Charlotte Bobcats

NEW YORK, Mar. 17, 2010 (Reuters) — Michael Jordan was unanimously approved as controlling owner of the Charlotte Bobcats team by the NBA on Wednesday. ...  > full story

Tour looking for new sponsor after CA's Doral deal ends

MIAMI, Mar. 17, 2010 (Reuters) — The PGA Tour are searching for a new sponsor for the World Golf Championship event at Doral after software company CA chose not to extend their deal. ...  > full story

Black Eyed Peas, Shakira to front World Cup concert

JOHANNESBURG, Mar. 17, 2010 (Reuters) — The Black Eyed Peas, Shakira and Alicia Keys will be among scores of music stars performing at a concert on the eve of the soccer World Cup in South Africa, organizers said on Wednesday. The concert in South Africa's biggest black township Soweto will be on June 10, a day before the start of the month-long World Cup, which is being hosted for the first time in Africa. ...  > full story

Move aside Ryo, Ishikawa's sister is new kid on the block

TOKYO, Mar. 17, 2010 (Reuters) — Japanese teen-ager Ryo Ishikawa's 13-year-old sister Yoko will make her Japan LPGA Tour debut at this week's T-Point Ladies golf tournament. ...  > full story
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