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Barclays rides out storm to post profit (AFP) Posted: 09 Feb 2009 01:48 AM CST AFP - Barclays Bank said Monday it had overcome writedowns and losses of 8.1 billion pounds last year to post healthy profits that declined only slightly from 2007.

Argentine seminary ousts Williamson as its leader (AFP) Posted: 09 Feb 2009 01:40 AM CST AFP - The Argentine seminary led by Bishop Richard Williamson has ousted the British born cleric and repudiated his statements denying that Nazis used gas chambers to kill Jews during World War II.

Death threats against mother of murder victim (AFP) Posted: 09 Feb 2009 01:12 AM CST AFP - The mother of a British teenager who was found dead on an Indian beach nearly a year ago has been advised not to return to the country because of death threats, her lawyer said Monday.

China urges Cambridge to forgive shoe-hurler (AFP) Posted: 08 Feb 2009 11:47 PM CST AFP - Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao has urged Cambridge to forgive a student who hurled a shoe at him last week during a speech at the prestigious university, China's foreign ministry said.

Fists fly as Chinese police chase the dragon (Reuters) Posted: 08 Feb 2009 11:24 PM CST Reuters - Three Chinese police officers and more than ten civilians were injured in a clash after police tried to stop a traditional street dragon dance, state media said on Monday.

Plant & Krauss dominate Grammys amid Rihanna drama (AFP) Posted: 09 Feb 2009 12:57 AM CST AFP - Musical odd couple Robert Plant and Alison Krauss stole the show at the Grammys, dominating the prestigious awards gala, which was marred by a behind-the-scenes drama involving pop singer Rihanna.

China's Wen urges leniency for Cambridge shoe thrower (Reuters) Posted: 08 Feb 2009 09:50 PM CST Reuters - Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao has urged leniency for a German student who lobbed a shoe at him during a speech at Cambridge University, the Foreign Ministry said.

Adams facing the axe from Portsmouth -- reports (AFP) Posted: 08 Feb 2009 08:56 PM CST AFP - Tony Adams' future at Fratton Park was under scrunity again Monday amid media reports that the Portsmouth manager is facing the axe, after less than four months in charge.

'Slumdog' named best picture at UK film awards (AP) Posted: 08 Feb 2009 08:17 PM CST AP - Rags-to-riches story "Slumdog Millionaire" continued its fairy-tale journey Sunday, winning seven prizes including best picture at the British Academy Film Awards and sealing its place as favorite for the Oscars later this month.

Wales cool great expectations on rugby pitch (AFP) Posted: 08 Feb 2009 08:16 PM CST AFP - Stand-in Wales captain Martyn Williams has urged expectant supporters not to get carried away following the team's successful start to their Six Nations championship defence.

German leader calls pope about Holocaust denier (AP) Posted: 08 Feb 2009 05:54 PM CST AP - The German chancellor called the pope Sunday, days after she demanded he clarify the Vatican's stance on the Holocaust after it lifted the excommunication of a bishop who denies six million Jews were killed.

Sri Lankan watches TV 72 hours to set world record (AP) Posted: 08 Feb 2009 04:10 PM CST AP - Suresh Joachim has broken his own Guinness world record for nonstop broadcast-television watching, clocking 72 hours in the Swedish capital.

French DM rules out more troops for Afghanistan (AP) Posted: 08 Feb 2009 12:18 PM CST AP - France's defense minister is ruling out for now increasing the country's military presence in Afghanistan.

Italy govt. tries new tactic in right-to-die case (AP) Posted: 08 Feb 2009 12:14 PM CST AP - Italy's health minister declared Sunday there were problems with the clinic hosting a woman in a hotly debated right-to-die case, as the government appeared to be trying a new tactic to keep her alive.

Contaminated ship arrives in UK for dismantling (AP) Posted: 08 Feb 2009 11:18 AM CST AP - A decommissioned French aircraft carrier containing asbestos traveled from France to Britain on Sunday, where it will be stripped for recycling despite an environmental controversy.

Russia welcomes US overtures but offers none (AP) Posted: 08 Feb 2009 10:57 AM CST AP - Russia welcomes President Barack Obama's determination to start a new era in diplomatic relations but that will take time, Russia's deputy prime minister said Sunday after meeting with Vice President Joe Biden.

Swiss canton ends tax breaks for rich foreigners (AP) Posted: 08 Feb 2009 10:37 AM CST AP - What's love got to do with it when taxes are at stake?

Swiss OK Romanian, Bulgarian workers in referendum (AP) Posted: 08 Feb 2009 10:31 AM CST AP - Voters in Switzerland approved an expanded labor deal with the European Union on Sunday that allows Romanians and Bulgarians to work in the Alpine republic.

AP Analysis: US-Iran ties tense despite Obama (AP) Posted: 08 Feb 2009 08:30 AM CST AP - Vice President Joe Biden was there along with a senior Iranian official — and at first glance, that's about all that can be said for the first public opportunity to make good on President Barack Obama's proffered hand to Tehran.

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