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| | Obama picks point men for crisis fight back
1 hour(s) ago @ yahoo! news
Reuters - President-elect Barack Obama has picked two experienced policymakers, Timothy Geithner and Lawrence Summers, to spearhead the fight against the global financial crisis -- appointments which ...
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| 17 alleged Afghan militants killed in air raid (cnn.com)
Afghan forces and their allies killed 17 suspected militants in an air assault on what they called a "known insurgent safe haven," the Afghan government and the U.S. military announced in a joint statement Sunday.
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| Obama promises Afghanistan more aid (cnn.com)
President-elect Barack Obama has given Afghan President Hamid Karzai assurances that the United States would send more aid and pay more attention to his war-torn country during his administration, according to Karzai's office.
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| Obama intensifies focus with economy in free fall (yahoo! news)
AP - With the economy in free fall, President-elect Barack Obama is stepping up efforts to let Americans know what he has planned to stabilize the nation's financial system and calm the markets.
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| Karzai: Obama promises to fight terror in 'region' (yahoo! news)
AP - U.S. President-elect Barack Obama pledged in a telephone conversation with Afghan President Hamid Karzai that fighting terrorism in Afghanistan and the region — an apparent reference to Pakistan — would be a top priority during his administration, Karzai's office said Sunday.
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| Obama economic team starts to take shape (cnn.com)
Former Treasury Secretary Lawrence Summers, who lost out to New York Federal Reserve President Timothy Geithner for the Treasury post, is expected to be the top economic adviser in the Obama White House, according to two sources close to the transition.
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| Obama tells Karzai Afghan security will be priority (yahoo! news)
Reuters - U.S. President-elect Barack Obama told Afghan President Hamid Karzai he would make it a priority to fight terrorism and bring security to Afghanistan and the region, the Afghan presidential palace said Sunday.
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| Obama tells Karzai Afghan security will be priority (reuters)
U.S. President-elect Barack Obama told Afghan President Hamid Karzai he would make it a priority to fight terrorism and bring security to Afghanistan and the region, the Afghan presidential palace said Sunday.
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| Obama plan aims for 2.5 million new jobs by 2011 (yahoo! news)
AP - President-elect Barack Obama, who is set to announce his economic team, promoted an economic plan Saturday he said would create or save 2.5 million jobs by spending billions of dollars to rebuild roads and bridges and modernize schools while developing alternative energy sources and more efficient cars.
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| Obama economic plan aims for 2.5M new jobs by 2011 (yahoo! news)
AP - President-elect Barack Obama, who is set to announce his economic team, promoted an economic plan Saturday he said would create or save 2.5 million jobs by spending billions of dollars to rebuild roads and bridges and modernize schools while developing alternative energy sources and more efficient cars.
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Bush wrapping up final global summit
3 hour(s) ago @ yahoo! news
AP - President George W. Bush, wrapping up his final summit with world leaders, offered a message of hope that despite the worst economic crisis in decades, the global economy will emerge in better sh...
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| South Korea stands firm as tension rises with North (yahoo! news)
Reuters - South Korea made clear on Sunday it will not back down in mounting tensions with North Korea, which has threatened to shut their heavily armed border next week over what it sees as Seoul's antagonistic approach to relations.
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| Bush touts free trade, sounds parting note (cnn.com)
President Bush, in what could be his final overseas trip as president, called on international leaders to continue his administration's push for free trade during the global financial crisis. After his speech, Bush held his last meeting as president with his Russian counterpart, Dmitry Medvedev, saying he has worked hard to ensure a "cordial relationship" for the two countries.
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| Bush scores victory on economy, N. Korea (msnbc.com)
U.S. President George W. Bush snared fresh international support Saturday on the economy and North Korea, emerging from his final world gathering with modest wins and growing nostalgia about his turbulent tenure.
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| Bush bids farewell with impassioned 'freedom' plea (yahoo! news)
AFP - US President George W. Bush, bidding farewell to the international stage, offered a sweeping defense of free markets as leaders from across the Pacific rim vowed to resist protectionism.
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| Bush scores wins on economy, N. Korea (msnbc.com)
President George W. Bush snares international support on the economy and North Korea, emerging from his final world gathering with modest wins and growing nostalgia about his turbulent tenure.
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| Bush touts trade record, sounds parting note (cnn.com)
President Bush, in what could be his final overseas trip as president, called on international leaders to continue his administration's push for free trade during the global financial crisis. After his speech, Bush held his last meeting as president with his Russian counterpart, Dmitry Medvedev, saying he has worked hard to ensure a "cordial relationship" for the two countries.
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Abbas says may call for Palestinian elections
26 minutes ago @ reuters
RAMALLAH, West Bank (Reuters)- Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas said on Sunday he would call for elections in 2009 if his secular Fatah movement and its Islamist rivals Hamas do not reconcile by th...
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| Abbas says may call for Palestinian elections (yahoo! news)
Reuters - RAMALLAH, West Bank (Reuters)- Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas said on Sunday he would call for elections in 2009 if his secular Fatah movement and its Islamist rivals Hamas do not reconcile by the end of this year.
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| Abbas says may call for Palestinian elections (yahoo! news)
Reuters - RAMALLAH, West Bank (Reuters)- Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas said on Sunday he would call for presidential and parliamentary elections if a reconciliation deal is not reached with rival Hamas by the end of this year.
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Carter, Annan unable to visit to Zimbabwe
12 hour(s) ago @ cnn.com
A group including former U.N. chief Kofi Annan and former U.S. President Jimmy Carter postponed a visit to Zimbabwe meant to highlight the country"s humanitarian crisis after the government refus...
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| Carter, Annan can't get into Zimbabwe (cnn.com)
A group including former U.N. chief Kofi Annan and former U.S. President Jimmy Carter postponed a visit to Zimbabwe meant to highlight the country's humanitarian crisis after the government refused to cooperate. Graca Machel, wife of former South African president Nelson Mandela, is also part of the group.
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| Annan, Carter say barred from Zimbabwe (yahoo! news)
Reuters - Zimbabwe has barred former U.N. secretary general Kofi Annan, former U.S. President Jimmy Carter and other prominent figures from visiting the country to assess the humanitarian crisis, the group said on Saturday.
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| Carter, Annan denied entry to Zimbabwe (yahoo! news)
AFP - Former US president Jimmy Carter and ex-UN head Kofi Annan on Saturday met Zimbabwean opposition boss Morgan Tsvangirai after being denied entry to the country for a humanitarian mission.
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| Zimbabwe government rejects Carter, Annan (cnn.com)
A group including former U.N. chief Kofi Annan and former U.S. President Jimmy Carter postponed a visit to Zimbabwe meant to highlight the country's humanitarian crisis after the government refused to cooperate. Graca Machel, wife of former South African president Nelson Mandela, is also part of the group.
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| Carter, Annan denied entry to Zimbabwe (yahoo! news)
AFP - Former US president Jimmy Carter accused Zimbabwe's government Saturday of being "immune" to the hardships of its people as he and ex-UN chief Kofi Annan were denied entry on a humanitarian mission.
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Surging Sooners rout No. 2 Tech 65-21
3 hour(s) ago @ yahoo! news
AP - Sam Bradford jumped around as he took a victory lap at Owen Field, handing out high-fives along the way to a line of adoring fans who had yet another reason to love him. Bradford has the Oklahoma...
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| Surging Sooners rout No. 2 Tech 65-21 (yahoo! news)
AP - Sam Bradford jumped around as he took a victory lap at Owen Field, handing out high-fives along the way to a line of adoring fans who had yet another reason to love him.
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| Surging Sooners rout No. 2 Tech 65-21 (yahoo! news)
AP - Make way for a Sooners surge. Sam Bradford and Oklahoma are on their way up in the national championship race, and Texas Tech sure came down with a mighty fall.
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| | Thunder fire coach Carlesimo after abysmal start
7 hour(s) ago @ yahoo! news
Reuters - The Oklahoma City Thunder have fired coach P.J. Carlesimo after a league-worst 1-12 start, the team said Saturday.
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| Hornets beat Thunder — again (yahoo! news)
AP - David West scored a season-high 33 points and Chris Paul had a triple-double to help New Orleans beat Oklahoma City 109-97 on Saturday night, handing the Thunder their 11th straight loss and first under Scott Brooks.
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Kiwis stun Australia in final
6 hour(s) ago @ bbc sport
New Zealand beat Australia 34-20 to win the Rugby League World Cup for the first time after a thrilling but controversial game.
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| Kiwis delighted by World Cup win (bbc sport)
New Zealand coach Stephen Kearney says he is overwhelmed after his side defeat favourites Australia 34-20 to win the World Cup.
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| Ottawa beats New York Rangers to end skid (yahoo! news)
AP - Daniel Alfredsson and Jesse Winchester scored late in the second period and the Ottawa Senators beat the New York Rangers 4-1 on Saturday to end a six-game skid.
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| Give credit where it's due: Stuart (abc sport)
Australian coach Ricky Stuart says New Zealand deserves all the credit after its shock win over the Kangaroos in the Rugby League World Cup final in Brisbane.
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| US vs Mexico for 2010 World Cup qualifying (yahoo! news)
AP - The United States will open the final round of regional qualifiers for the 2010 World Cup at home against Mexico and finish its run against Costa Rica.
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| Brazil and Italy clash at Confed Cup (yahoo! news)
AFP - Brazil, Italy, Egypt and the United States were drawn together Saturday in much the tougher of the 2009 FIFA Confederations Cup first round groups.
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| Kiwis shock Kangaroos for maiden Cup (abc sport)
New Zealand staged the biggest upset in World Cup history, shocking defending champions Australia 34-20 in the grand final for its maiden tournament triumph at Lang Park in Brisbane on Saturday evening.
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| Kiwis shock Kangaroos for maiden Cup (abc sport)
New Zealand staged the biggest upset in World Cup history, shocking defending champions Australia 34-20 in the grand final at Lang Park in Brisbane on Saturday evening for its maiden tournament triumph.
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| Kangaroos edging NZ in World Cup final (abc sport)
Australia's quest for a 10th Rugby League World Cup triumph was 40 minutes from its grasp as it held a narrow 16-12 lead over New Zealand at half-time in tonight's final at Lang Park in Brisbane.
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5 plays give Ohio St. 5th straight over Michigan
7 hour(s) ago @ yahoo! news
AP - Ohio State has never dominated Michigan the way it does right now.
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| OSU routs Michigan 42-7, Buckeyes get Big 10 share (yahoo! news)
AP - It took five big plays to give Ohio State an unprecedented fifth straight win over rival Michigan. Noted Wolverines nemesis Chris "Beanie" Wells had two of those, including a 59-yard touchdown run and 134 yards rushing to help the 10th-ranked Buckeyes beat their archrivals 42-7 Saturday, the first time in 105 meetings that they've strung together five wins.
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Surging Sooners rout No. 2 Tech 65-21
8 hour(s) ago @ yahoo! news
AP - Make way for a Sooners surge. San Bradford and Oklahoma are on their way up in the national championship race, and Texas Tech sure came down with a mighty fall.
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Penn State Rose Bowl Bound; Paterno Staying Put
6 hour(s) ago @ abc news
Joe Paterno says he"s not retiring after Rose Bowl-bound Penn St. throttles Michigan St. 49-18
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| | Sandra Oh
1493 hour(s) ago @ hollywood.com entert...
Sandra Oh. Photos of your favorite actors and actresses.
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Jim Byrnes
1493 hour(s) ago @ hollywood.com entert...
An American-born actor long in Canada, Jim Byrnes is best known for playing "Lifeguard", the communications expert and link to the organization on the CBS series Wiseguy (1987-1990), and...
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Owen Roizman
1493 hour(s) ago @ hollywood.com entert...
Began his career working on TV commercials in New York and shot his first feature, Bill Gunn"s Stop, in 1970. Roizman soon became known for his gritty, documentary-influenced urban compositions...
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Paul Le Mat
1493 hour(s) ago @ hollywood.com entert...
A beefy, laconic leading man of the 1970s, Le Mat is best known for his performances in George Lucas" American Graffiti (1973) and especially as Melvin Dummar, an aimless blue-collar worker who...
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Anna Karina
1493 hour(s) ago @ hollywood.com entert...
Slender, dark-haired actress who appeared in several films of the French New Wave, particularly those directed by first husband Jean-Luc Godard. Karina was outstanding as the lonely, lovelorn prostitu...
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| | Obama picks point men for crisis fight back
1 hour(s) ago @ reuters
President-elect Barack Obama has picked two experienced policymakers, Timothy Geithner and Lawrence Summers, to spearhead the fight against the global financial crisis -- appointments which should bri...
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| Wall Street stages late rally on Geithner news (reuters)
U.S. stocks stormed higher in a late rally on Friday to cap another volatile week as investors welcomed reports that President-elect Barack Obama has chosen his point person to combat the U.S. economic crisis, instilling confidence about the administration's ability to take action.
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| Obama moves to pick Geithner for Treasury (reuters)
President-elect Barack Obama on Friday moved toward nominating Timothy Geithner as Treasury secretary and charging the respected head of the New York Federal Reserve with helping pull the United States out of an economic nosedive.
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| Obama on track to name Clinton as top diplomat (reuters)
U.S. President-elect Barack Obama is on track to nominate his former rival, New York Democratic Sen. Hillary Clinton as secretary of state after the November 27 Thanksgiving holiday, a Democratic official said.
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| Obama eyes Arizona governor for Homeland Security (reuters)
President-elect Barack Obama is considering Arizona Gov. Janet Napolitano to be U.S. Homeland Security secretary, heading a sprawling agency formed to bolster civil defense in the wake of the September 11 attacks, a senior Democrat said.
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| Obama eyes Arizona governor for Homeland Security (reuters)
President-elect Barack Obama is considering Arizona Gov. Janet Napolitano to be U.S. Homeland Security Secretary, at the head of a sprawling agency formed to bolster civil defense after the September 11 attacks, a senior Democrat said.
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| Obama taps ex-Senate chief to head health agency (reuters)
President-elect Barack Obama has chosen Tom Daschle, a key early supporter and former U.S. Senate leader, as his top official to overhaul the U.S. healthcare system, two Democratic sources said on Wednesday.
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| Obama picks Daschle as health secretary: media (reuters)
President-elect Barack Obama has chosen former U.S. Senate Democratic leader Tom Daschle to be Health and Human Services secretary, news media reported on Wednesday, citing sources close to Obama's transition team.
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Astronauts complete third spacewalk
8 hour(s) ago @ cnn.com
Astronauts from the shuttle Endeavour completed their third spacewalk Saturday evening after spending nearly seven hours cleaning and lubricating a major joint on the international space station.
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| Astronauts finish longest spacewalk outside station (reuters)
Two shuttle Endeavour astronauts finished the longest of their planned spacewalks outside the orbiting International Space Station on Saturday, a nearly seven-hour effort aimed at cleaning and repairing a contaminated joint on the station's solar power array.
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Abbas says may call for Palestinian elections
2 hour(s) ago @ reuters
RAMALLAH, West Bank (Reuters)- Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas said on Sunday he would call for presidential and parliamentary elections if a reconciliation deal is not reached with rival Hamas by...
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YouTube tests students desire to cheat
15 hour(s) ago @ yahoo! news
Texas college freshman Kiki--she asked CBS News not to use her real name--hopes to become an online star with her How to Cheat on a Test video.
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No concrete plan for Google server farm in Austria: spokeswoman
15 hour(s) ago @ yahoo! news
AFP - Google has no concrete plan to build a new European server farm in the north of Austria, despite buying land there, the US Internet search engine giant said Saturday.
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| | Obama picks Summers as top economic adviser
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President-elect Barack Obama is expected to nominate Harvard economist Lawrence Summers as head of the National Economic Council, making him Obama"s top economic adviser in the White House, two s...
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| APEC leaders say no to protectionism, yes to Doha (yahoo! news)
AP - Leaders who oversee half the world's economy pledged Saturday to avoid protectionism but shied away from any new proposals on the financial crisis because of somebody who wasn't there: U.S. President-elect Barack Obama.
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| Obama Treasury pick means small-dose change (latest financial new...)
What does the likely choice of New York Federal Reserve chief Timothy Geithner as his Treasury Secretary say about our President-elect? Simple: He believes in change, just not too much of it.
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| Report: Soros says more needed for US bailout (yahoo! news)
American investor George Soros said he would like to see Washington put $300 to $600 billion more into the $700 billion U.S. economic bailout package, the German magazine Der Spiegel reported in an advance of Monday's edition.
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| Obama outlines plan to create 2.5M jobs (latest financial new...)
Saying that moving quickly is imperative, President-elect Barack Obama on Saturday offered an outline of his economic recovery plan to create 2.5 million jobs by 2011, saying American workers will rebuild the nation's roads and bridges, modernize its schools and create more sources of alternative energy.
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Virgin America sees fuel hedge opportunity
26 minutes ago @ yahoo! news
Lower fuel prices present a unique opportunity to hedge buying up to four years out, the chief executive of airline Virgin America said on Saturday.
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Gas prices continue to fall
11 minutes ago @ latest financial new...
Gasoline prices continued to sink, falling for the 67th day in a row, according to a national survey of gas station credit card swipes released Sunday.
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| Gas prices continue to fall (business and financi...)
Gasoline prices continued to sink, falling for the 66th day in a row, according to a national survey of gas station credit card swipes released Thursday.
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| Gas prices continue to fall (latest financial new...)
Gasoline prices continued to sink, falling for the 66th day in a row, according to a national survey of gas station credit card swipes released Saturday.
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5 injured during protest in Iceland over economic meltdown
8 hour(s) ago @ cbc
At least five people were injured in Iceland"s capital Saturday during a protest over the country"s economic meltdown.
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| Protesters, police clash in Iceland (yahoo! news)
Protesters angry over Iceland's economic meltdown clashed with police Saturday, and at least five people were sent to the hospital with injuries.
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Banks must stick to agreed code
1 hour(s) ago @ bbc news
Banks will have to meet an agreed code of behaviour that would affect how they treat small businesses, in light of the recent finance crisis, says Business Secretary Lord Mandelson.
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