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Attack in Nigeria's North Leaves at Least 12 Dead, Police Say - BusinessWeek

2012-02-25T14:45:57Z

Attack in Nigeria's North Leaves at Least 12 Dead, Police Say
BusinessWeek
By Gbenga Akingbule and Ardo Hazzad Feb. 25 (Bloomberg) -- At least 12 people were killed yesterday in Nigeria in an attack on a police station by suspected Islamist militants in the northern city of Gombe, police said. “Two policemen and 10 civilians ...
Nigeria bombers attempt prison break, 12 people deadReuters Africa
Raid by Nigeria Islamists on police kills 14AFP
UPDATE 1-Nigeria bombers attempt prison break, 12 people deadChicago Tribune
San Francisco Chronicle
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10 House races to watch in November - San Francisco Chronicle

2012-02-25T14:28:08Z

Los Angeles Times

10 House races to watch in November
San Francisco Chronicle
By DONNA CASSATA, AP Call it basic political math. Twenty-five new seats put the Democrats over the top in the House, giving them back the majority they lost two years ago. Republicans acknowledge they'll lose some seats, but maintain they will remain ...
House Dems: Gains start with California dreamin'STLtoday.com

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Berkshire Hathaway fourth-quarter profit declines - Reuters

2012-02-25T14:35:14Z

Politico

Berkshire Hathaway fourth-quarter profit declines
Reuters
(Reuters) - Berkshire Hathaway's fourth-quarter profit fell sharply, in part on an underwriting loss in its reinsurance business related to life insurance, the company said on Saturday. Berkshire said it earned $3.05 billion, or $1846 per Class A share ...
Berkshire Profit Falls 30% on Insurance, DerivativesWall Street Journal
Buffett Says He's on the Prowl for Large Berkshire AcquisitionsBusinessWeek
Buffett Says He's 'on the Prowl' for Large Acquisitions to Build BerkshireBloomberg
The Associated Press -ABC News
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Berlusconi bribe case thrown out

2012-02-25T14:10:46Z

Italian judges throw out a bribery case against Silvio Berlusconi, Italy's former prime minister, because it has expired under the statute of limitations.

IT 'glitch' causes flight delays

2012-02-25T13:02:03Z

A "glitch" which shut down all the computer systems at Edinburgh Airport causes "massive disruption" and flight delays.

VIDEO: ICRC resumes Homs rescue effort

2012-02-25T07:06:06Z

The Red Cross says it is resuming its attempts to rescue more Syrian civilians trapped by shelling in the city of Homs.

Nato officers shot dead in Kabul

2012-02-25T14:13:42Z

Two Nato officers are shot dead in the interior ministry in the Afghan capital amid deadly protests over the burning of the Koran by US soldiers.

Apple cuts push email in Germany

2012-02-25T13:04:07Z

Apple has been forced to suspend push email for iCloud and MobileMe users on iOS devices following a German court ruling.

Nearly 2 dozen states consider plans to drug test welfare recipients as issue ... - Fox News

2012-02-25T06:20:31Z

Bakersfield Now

Nearly 2 dozen states consider plans to drug test welfare recipients as issue ...
Fox News
CHEYENNE, Wyo. – Conservatives who say welfare recipients should have to pass a drug test to receive government assistance have momentum on their side. The issue has come up in the Republican presidential campaign, with front-runner Mitt Romney saying ...
Plans to drug test welfare recipients get momentumBoston.com
Plans to drug test welfare recipients gain momentumBangor Daily News
Drug Tests for Welfare Recipients Gain MomentumTIME

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Ministers deny delaying new drugs

2012-02-25T14:48:35Z

Ministers reject claims from the UK's biggest drug firm GlaxoSmithKline that new cancer treatments are being delayed to save money.

Yemen car bomb blast 'kills 26'

2012-02-25T12:43:10Z

At least 26 people have been killed by a car bomb in southern Yemen, officials say, shortly after the new president was sworn into office.

New Yemen president Hadi sworn in

2012-02-25T11:24:55Z

Yemen's new President Abdrabbuh Mansour Hadi takes the oath of office, shortly after his predecessor Ali Abdullah Saleh's return to the country.

Nelson Mandela admitted to hospital - CNN International

2012-02-25T13:59:02Z

ABC News

Nelson Mandela admitted to hospital
CNN International
Johannesburg (CNN) -- South African anti-apartheid icon Nelson Mandela successfully underwent hernia surgery Saturday, a family member told CNN Saturday. The 93-year-old likely will be discharged within the next two days, said the relative.
Mandela Is Hospitalized With Stomach ProblemWall Street Journal
Nelson Mandela Is HospitalizedNew York Times
Mandela, 93, hospitalized with stomach ailmentThe Associated Press
ABC News -BusinessWeek -Telegraph.co.uk
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Jury: White supremacist guilty in Arizona bombing - The Associated Press

2012-02-25T09:28:00Z

The Associated Press

Jury: White supremacist guilty in Arizona bombing
The Associated Press
PHOENIX (AP) — A white supremacist was convicted in a 2004 bombing that injured a black city official in suburban Phoenix, but his identical twin brother was acquitted. The federal jury Friday stopped short of finding Dennis Mahon guilty of a hate ...

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Mandela 'stable after operation'

2012-02-25T14:07:00Z

Former South Africa President Nelson Mandela is talking and stable after surgery for "a long-standing abdominal complaint", the BBC understands.

VIDEO: The next generation of wearable tech

2012-02-24T14:25:38Z

Mixing fashion with electronics, LJ Rich reports on the future of wearable technology.

£46m UK Euromillions claim made

2012-02-25T14:52:31Z

A UK ticket-holder who won £46.4m in the Euromillions lottery has come forward, operator Camelot reveals.

Church 'does not own marriage'

2012-02-25T13:22:43Z

The Church does not own marriage nor have the exclusive right to say who can marry, a Liberal Democrat government minister says.

Spanish duke appears before judge

2012-02-25T10:39:21Z

Inaki Urdangarin, the son-in-law of the king in Spain, appears in court in Mallorca over claims he misused public funds.

VIDEO: Has LA lost its charm for movie makers?

2012-02-25T08:09:42Z

All eyes are on Los Angeles as the film industry's biggest stars gather for the Academy Awards, but why are film makers turning their backs on the city?