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Financial Sheriffs to Monitor Banks, Markets in European Union (Time.com)

3xwy — Tue, 07 Sep 2010 15:15:00 +0000

Time.com – A trio of financial sheriffs will oversee finance in the entire European market

Gunmen Attack Nigerian Prison Holding Extremists

3xwy — Tue, 07 Sep 2010 12:16:00 +0000

The attack appeared to be an effort to break into the facility, which is holding suspected members of a radical Muslim sect.

Petraeus: Burning Quran Would Endanger Americans

3xwy — Tue, 07 Sep 2010 09:18:00 +0000

The top U.S. commander in Afghanistan says a Florida church’s plan to burn copies of the Muslim holy book could put U.S. troops in the country in harm’s way and inflame anti-Americanism.

NYSE August US equity trading volume up 30 percent (AP)

3xwy — Tue, 07 Sep 2010 07:07:22 +0000

AP – NYSE Euronext said Tuesday the trading volume for equity and derivative produces rose significantly in August, pushed up by a spike in U.S. equity trading.

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NYSE August US equity trading volume up 30 percent
(AP)

Twisted History: The Wily Mississippi Cuts New Paths

3xwy — Tue, 07 Sep 2010 05:12:00 +0000

The Mississippi River has been consistently changing its path across the American landscape. But the shape-shifting river made it not only fascinating and beautiful, but also deadly.

Putin Vows To Rebuild Homes Destroyed By Wildfires

3xwy — Tue, 07 Sep 2010 00:00:00 +0000

Wildfires in Russia swept through dozens of villages in July and August. Prime Minister Putin has promised money for the areas to rebuild. He seems to be making good on the promise — maybe faster than some residents would like.

Soros Donates $100 Million To Human Rights Watch

3xwy — Tue, 07 Sep 2010 00:00:00 +0000

Billionaire George Soros announces a new initiative Tuesday. The founder and chairman of the Open Society Foundations will be making a gift of $100 million over 10 years to the nonprofit group Human Rights Watch. Steve Inskeep speaks to philanthropist George Soros about his initiative.

French Unions Strike Over Pension Plan Changes

3xwy — Tue, 07 Sep 2010 00:00:00 +0000

In France, unions plan to show their strength Tuesday during nationwide strikes and demonstrations. They are protesting President Nicolas Sarkozy’s plans to overhaul pensions. He wants to raise the retirement age to 62 from 60.

Afghan Expatriates Weigh A Return Home

3xwy — Mon, 06 Sep 2010 20:00:00 +0000

In the years after the U.S. invasion, a steady stream of Afghans living abroad came home to help rebuild their country. Then, security started to get worse. There were more suicide attacks and a general feeling of unease. Now, many Afghans living abroad wonder: Is it worth it?

Afghan Expatriates Weigh A Return Home

3xwy — Mon, 06 Sep 2010 20:00:00 +0000