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Syria violence kills 37, U.N. Security Council to meet

Articles: 50, Last update: Jan 27, 2012 4:20:00 PM, Start: Jan 27, 2012 10:38:00 AM

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UN Security Council convenes after 37 killed in Syria

Source country cyprus-mail Friday, January 27, 2012 4:20:00 PM CET | info [other]

Entities: Bashar Assad[1];

Other categories: Conflict; UN Bodies; Terrorist Attack; Security Council;

Syrian activists and residents say security forces killed 37 people in Homs today as locals mourned 14 members of a family they said were slain by militiamen in one of the worst sectarian attacks in a revolt against President Bashar al-Assad. The U.N. Security Council is due to meet later today to.......

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Ohio casino building site collapse injures 13

Articles: 10, Last update: Jan 27, 2012 4:20:00 PM, Start: Jan 27, 2012 3:24:00 PM

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At least 11 hurt in collapse at casino site

Source country msnbc Friday, January 27, 2012 4:20:00 PM CET [other]

A partial collapse at a casino construction site early Friday in Cincinnati has left at least 11 people injured, some seriously, according to news reports....

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Mitt Romney slams Newt Gingrich's 'moon base' in Florida debate

Articles: 246, Last update: Jan 27, 2012 4:16:00 PM, Start: Jan 26, 2012 10:12:00 AM

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Crawford: Sharper Romney thrusts ahead in debate

Source country CBSnews Friday, January 27, 2012 4:16:00 PM CET | info [other]

Entities: Barack Obama[1]; Erica Hill[1]; Jan Crawford[1]; Mitt Romney[3]; Gayle King[1]; Charlie Rose[1]; Newt Gingrich[4];

Other categories: Alternative Energy;

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Jan Crawford told: "This week, it's been a different Newt Gingrich, a different Mitt Romney,"

Jan Crawford said (about Newt Gingrich) : "He knows he's got to perform," "This state is critical. If Newt Gingrich wins here, it is a whole new ballgame, so he's really got to get down to business and win this thing"

Former Mass. gov puts new debate coach's lessons on display in last debate before Sunshine State primary...

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Djokovic edges Murray, sets up final vs Nadal (AP)

Articles: 22, Last update: Jan 27, 2012 4:19:00 PM, Start: Jan 27, 2012 12:30:00 PM

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Tennis: Tired Djokovic beats Murray to seal Nadal Final

Source country gmanews Friday, January 27, 2012 4:19:00 PM CET | info [other]

Entities: Andy Murray[1]; Novak Djokovic[1]; David Ferrer[1]; Rafael Nadal[1];

MELBOURNEDefending champion Novak Djokovic defeated Andy Murray 6-3 3-6 6-7 6-1 7-5 to reach the final of the Australian Open on Friday....

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Winslet wins prestigious French award

Articles: 2, Last update: Jan 27, 2012 4:20:00 PM, Start: Jan 27, 2012 4:16:00 PM

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Winslet wins prestigious French award

Source country breakingnews-ie Friday, January 27, 2012 4:20:00 PM CET | info [other]

Entities: Kate Winslet[1]; Roman Polanski[1];

Actress Kate Winslet is to receive an honorary award next month from organisers of the French equivalent of the Academy Awards....

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Man Utd boss calls for calm on eve of FA Cup clash

Articles: 10, Last update: Jan 27, 2012 4:13:00 PM, Start: Jan 27, 2012 11:30:00 AM

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Ferguson calls for calm ahead of Liverpool clash

Source country bdnews24 Friday, January 27, 2012 4:13:00 PM CET | info [other]

Entities: Alex Ferguson[1]; Michael Carrick[1]; Kenny Dalglish[1]; Phil Jones[1]; Rio Ferdinand[1]; Steven Gerrard[1]; Wayne Rooney[1];

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Alex Ferguson said: "At the end of the day we want to talk about a game of football,"

Alex Ferguson has pleaded for calm ahead of Manchester United's FA Cup fourth-round trip to Liverpool on Saturday....

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GDP growth in Q4: Good, not great

Articles: 19, Last update: Jan 27, 2012 4:19:00 PM, Start: Jan 27, 2012 2:44:00 PM

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US growth quickens in Q4, but speed-bumps ahead

Source country gmanews Friday, January 27, 2012 4:19:00 PM CET | info [other]

Entities: Ben Bernanke[1]; Timothy F Geithner[1]; Ryan Sweet[1]; David Watt[1];

Other categories: Consumers; EU-USA; Monetary Issues EU; Financial Crisis; Imports Exports;

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David Watt said: "This seems consistent with the Fed's view that the U.S. economy is going to need all the help it can get to hit escape velocity in the next couple years,"

Ryan Sweet said: "The Fed is attempting to shield the economy from a potentially more severe recession in Europe,"

Timothy F Geithner said: "We're still repairing the damage done by the financial crisis. On top of that we face a more challenging world. We have a lot of challenges ahead in the United States,"

WASHINGTON , - The U.S. economy grew at its fastest pace in 1-1/2 years in the fourth quarter of 2011, but a strong rebuilding of stocks by businesses and a slower pace of spending on capital goods hinted at softer growth early this year....

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