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Slowdown pulls down India's growth to 5.3 percent

The signs of worldwide economic downturns have started showing in world's second fastest growing economy India. India's econmy grew at its lowest rate in almost six years in the third quaeter ending at December. The slowdown has raised questions about projected growth for...

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Inflation falls at record pace to 4.5%

As the value of the pound outside of the UK sinks, it appears that inflation within the country is falling as well. Inflation in th eUk fell at a record pace in October, data released today shows."Inflation tumbled at a record pace in October to 4.5 per cent, down from the...

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Financial crisis: FTSE drops to five-year low

The pound is continuing to plummet against the dollar as fears continue about a global recession. The FTSE has also dipped to a five-year low."The pound lost more than six cents against the dollar as renewed fears...

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"Eye" in the sky offers Unprecedented Hi Res images

"GeoEye's New Satellite Offers Unprecedentedly Sharp Images""It's getting harder and harder to hide.The sharpest commercial imaging satellite ever launched is now orbiting the Earth, sweeping over the North Pole and under the South Pole every 98 minutes, collecting...

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UK inflation reaches 5.2% in September

Rampant inflation in the UK reached an astounding 5.2 percent in September, figures released today reveal. That's the highest level since the currency crisis of 1992."The Consumer Price Index, the inflation measure most closely watched by policy makers, rose more than...

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Japanese cellphone can unlock car, start engine

Japan has once again proved themselves as the innovation guru as their new technology combines a cellphone and a car key. Basically it works by having the car recognize the key when it is near and starting the...

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Gas Prices Jumps up to 13 Cents per Litre in Some Markets

News like this makes me glad I don't drive and live in a city with decent public transportation. Gas is up again, this time as much as 13 cents per litre in Canada and the US. That means a mid-sized car could cost...

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Biden's comments on special needs kids called 'new low'

Notice how low the Republican response was to this. Talk about taking the low road. What hurts most is that some people will believe it."(CNN) -- Sen. John McCain's campaign rebuked Sen. Joe Biden on Tuesday, saying the Democratic vice presidential nominee had "sunk to a new...

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4.0 earthquake centered near Alamo

"A magnitude 4.0 earthquake that shook the East Bay on Friday evening jangled a few nerves but caused little damage.The quake, which was felt as a sharp rumble that lasted about seven seconds, struck at 9 p.m. The U.S. Geological Survey reported its epicenter at two miles...

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Obama and McCain delight the bookies

"Internet betting websites and prediction markets are registering huge interest in the US presidential election, with trade already far exceeding the total for 2004 in some cases. volume is 600% up this presidential cycle, 2008 to date,...

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Montauk Monster: Mystery animal corpse becomes web sensation

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Montauk Monster: Mystery animal corpse becomes web sensation

"The identity of this creature, which reportedly washed up on a New York beach last month, has captivated the blogosphere and is dividing animal experts. Have your say: What is the 'Montauk Monster'?...

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Bush claims privilege to withhold CIA leak records

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Bush claims privilege to withhold CIA leak records

What is Mr. Bush trying to do? What is Mr. Bush trying to address?Is Mr. Bush hiding something?"President Bush invoked executive privilege to keep Congress from seeing the FBI report of an interview with Vice...

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TROPICAL STORM BERTHA 15# SUNDAY 6, 2008 TIME 5:00PM

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Atlantic storm Bertha may become hurricane

Forecasters say Bertha could become the season's first hurricane within 48 hours, but it's still unclear where or how hard it will hit. It's currently about 1,200 miles east of the northern Leeward Islands in the...

created by Rob Peters | 1 year ago | updated 1 year ago
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A sharp idea to look younger

Acupuncture can give you a lift without facing the knife, says Katharine ShawA face full of needles may not be your idea of spa heaven. Yet as more and more of us seek natural alternatives to lasers and Botox,...

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Britons must steel themselves for a sharp fall in living standards

Britons to be hit by a sharp drop in living standards....."Britons must steel themselves for a fall in living standards which could be as sharp and painful as in the 1970s, as the western world faces up to a new era of stagflation, a former Bank of England policymaker has...

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