Iran’s foreign minister wants a US president who can bring change
PR Inside - Iran is not concerned about «people or parties» in the U.S. presidential election, Manouchehr Mottaki said at a news conference in Geneva.

Euro Falls on Speculation Trichet to Signal Concern Over Gains
Bloomberg - March 5 (Bloomberg) — The euro fell against the dollar, retreating from a record high, on speculation European Central Bank President Jean-Claude Trichet will signal after a policy meeting tomorrow the region’s common currency is too strong

Croc Hunter’s Zoo ‘Owes £1.177m’
Sky.com - Debt recovery company Alyssa Treasury Services is suing Australia Zoo, now run by Irwin’s widow Terri, for money they state is owed to trustee partners, including a Singapore-based bank, over a complicated business loan. Court documents show the debt

HAVOC Announces Roll Out of Lubbock Renegades Energy Drink
Forbes - This news release contains certain “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of Section 27a of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21e of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.

Palestinian Pres Abbas announces intention to resume speaks
MSN UK News - Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas on Wednesday stated he would resume peace talks with Israel, backing off a threat to boycott negotiations until Israel reaches a truce with Hamas militants in Gaza. “The peace process is a strategic choice and we

China lowering medal expectations, counseling athletes as Olympic
Minneapolis Star Tribune - In one bright spot, Cui said authorities were cheered by news that NBA All Star center Yao Ming was expected to be fit to play for China despite suffering a season-ending foot injury.

Bristol-Myers CFO Bonfield leaving drug maker
Reuters - NEW YORK (Reuters) - Bristol-Myers Squibb Co (BMY.N: Quote , Profile , Research ) said on Wednesday Chief Financial Officer Andrew Bonfield is leaving the drug maker to seek new career opportunities. Bonfield will be succeeded by Jean-Marc Huet

China insurer Ping An’s share issue OK’d
BusinessWeek - A state news bureau states a major Chinese insurer, Ping An Insurance Co., has won shareholder approval to raise billions of dollars to pay for new acquisitions. The vote Wednesday was overwhelmingly in favor of Ping An’s proposal to raise some 121

Palestinians Will Resume Peace Speaks
WTOP Radio - RAMALLAH, West Bank (AP) - Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas said Wednesday he’ll resume peace speaks with Israel , backing off a threat to boycott negotiations until Israel reaches a truce with Hamas militants in Gaza . “The peace process is a

Hong Kong to consult public on amending obscenity ordinance
Xinhua News Bureau - HONG KONG, March 5 (Xinhua) — Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) government plans to consult the public later this year on ways to amend the Control of Obscene and Indecent Articles Ordinance, HKSAR government Secretary for Commerce and

Tote to be sold on open market
Enfield and Haringey Independent - State-owned horseracing bookmaker the Tote is to be sold on the open market after the Government rejected a bid from a racing consortium. The bid team - which includes the Racehorse Owners Association, the Racehorse Association and Tote bosses - has

IBM unit gets regulatory OK for deal
MSN MoneyCentral - NEW YORK (AP) - International Business Machines Corp. said Wednesday a planned acquisition by one of its subsidiaries has been approved by European regulators. IBM subsidiary Watchtower AB, a Swedish company, will acquire all outstanding shares of

Television ratings - March 4
Guardian Unlimited - News at Ten: counted out by Channel 4’s Shameless. Photograph: ITV Like ITV’s share price, News at Ten fell to a new low last night, March 4, with just 1.7 million viewers tuning in. Despite being sandwiched between Champions League Live coverage of

News in Brief
Buenos Aires Herald - The head of the Banco de la Provincia de Buenos Aires bank (BAPRO), Guillermo Francos, yesterday met the head of the Inter-American Development Bank, Luis Alberto Moreno, to negotiate a loan that would be used to develop new investment projects

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