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Washington Post - LSE 1H profit up but cancels share buyback

Thu, 13 Nov 2008 11:32:05 +0000

AP LONDON -- The London Stock Exchange PLC reported a 19 percent rise in net profit, but shares dropped almost 10 percent on Thursday after the company halted its 500 million pound ($746 million) share buyback program.

NME.com - Kanye West: 'MTV Europe Music Awards were fixed'

Thu, 13 Nov 2008 11:28:05 +0000

Kanye West has claimed that the MTV Europe Music Awards, which took place in Liverpool on November 6, were fixed. The rapper claimed that he only won the Ultimate Urban award over Lil' Wayne because he was present at the bash - and suggested that he ...

BBC News - Jersey chief was 'under pressure'

Thu, 13 Nov 2008 11:26:07 +0000

Jersey's suspended police chief was under "day-to-day" political pressure, the former head of the investigation into child abuse allegations has said.

hellomagazine.com - Prince Charles is 'most amused' at birthday evening of comedy

Thu, 13 Nov 2008 11:25:02 +0000

A host of talented comedians had Prince Charles, Camilla and Prince Harry in stitches on Wednesday night as the royal trio stepped out for a comedy night entitled 'We Are Most Amused' in honour of the heir's 60th birthday.

Bloomberg - Wal-Mart Profit Increases After Grocery, Medicine Discounts

Thu, 13 Nov 2008 11:23:05 +0000

By Chris Burritt Nov. 13 (Bloomberg) -- Wal-Mart Stores Inc., the world's largest retailer, said third-quarter profit rose after grocery and pharmacy discounts attracted customers from Target Corp.

Telegraph.co.uk - I'm a Celebrity contestants in pay row

Thu, 13 Nov 2008 11:22:07 +0000

Days before they are due to set foot in the jungle the contestants on I'm A Celebrity . . . Get Me Out Of Here have already started rowing.

Forbes - Size Matters For Siemens

Thu, 13 Nov 2008 11:22:05 +0000

A prudent approach to future profits and large order backlog gave a boost to shares in Siemens on Thursday, after the German engineering conglomerate posted a $3.0 billion net loss for its fourth quarter but kept its outlook for this year and next.

Telegraph.co.uk - I'm a Celebrity contestants in pay row

Thu, 13 Nov 2008 11:22:04 +0000

Days before they are due to set foot in the jungle the contestants on I'm A Celebrity . . . Get Me Out Of Here have already started rowing.

Gant Daily - Drummer For Jimi Hendrix Dies At 61

Thu, 13 Nov 2008 11:17:02 +0000

Portland, OR (CNS) - Mitch Mitchell, the last surviving member of the legendary Jimi Hendrix Experience of the 1960s has died. The drummer was found dead in his hotel room early Wednesday.

CNNMoney.com - 85000 homes lost to foreclosure in October

Thu, 13 Nov 2008 11:14:04 +0000

As government and industry scramble to reverse the tide of foreclosures, filings jumped 25% in October. By Catherine Clifford, CNNMoney.