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HEADLINES — Tuesday, February 9th, 2010
Opel Asks European Govts for $3.7 Billion in Loans GM’s Opel unit asked European governments for billions of euros (dollars) in aid on Tuesday even as it formally presented a restructuring plan that will result in some 8,300 job cuts in Europe. Matt Moore, AP NEWS - 4 minutes ago
Tymoshenko Camp Vows to Challenge Ukraine Vote Ukraine’s Prime Minister Yulia Tymoshenko plans to legally challenge the results of the presidential runoff that opposition leader Viktor Yanukovych appears to have won, her campaign said Tuesday. Peter Leonard and Simon Shuster, AP NEWS - 5 minutes ago
Greece Leads European Stocks Higher on Rescue Hope Greek stocks led European and U.S. markets higher on Tuesday on hopes that EU officials will provide the region’s most heavily indebted economies with some form of support to keep the market crisis at bay. Carlo Piovano, AP NEWS - 9 minutes ago
Russian Military Calls US Missile Defense a Threat U.S. missile defense plans are a threat to Russian national security and have slowed down progress on a new arms control treaty with Washington, Russia’s top military officer said Tuesday. Vladimir Isachenkov, AP NEWS - 12 minutes ago
US Army Closes in on South Afghan Town U.S. Army soldiers launched a preliminary operation Tuesday in support of a planned U.S.-Afghan attack on the largest Taliban-controlled town in southern Afghanistan. Christopher Torchia and Kim Gamel, AP NEWS - 13 minutes ago
Toyota Recalls 437,000 Priuses, Hybrids Globally Toyota says it is recalling about 437,000 Prius and other hybrid vehicles worldwide to fix brake problems — the latest in a string of embarrassing safety lapses at the world’s largest automaker. Yuri Kageyama, AP NEWS - 13 minutes ago
UK Group Urges Elton John to Cancel Israel Show A British academic group that supports Palestinian rights is urging singer Elton John to cancel a summer concert in Israel. Staff, AP NEWS - 13 minutes ago
New Round of Storms Threatens SoCal Foothill Towns Authorities have called on residents of more than 500 homes in the wildfire-scarred Southern California foothills to evacuate by Tuesday morning, fearing that heavy rains from a new round of storms could cause more mudslides. Staff, AP NEWS - 13 minutes ago
Life Imitates Art in Oscar-Nominated Israeli Film There’s a reason for the gritty feel of reality in “Ajami,” an Oscar-nominated Israeli film about the lives of Arabs and Jews in the impoverished, crime-ridden neighborhoods of this Mediterranean city: Its amateur actors' lives eerily mirror their art. Ben Hubbard, AP NEWS - 15 minutes ago
Sinatra, Martin to Receive Stars in Las Vegas Sin City is paying homage to iconic singers Frank Sinatra and Dean Martin by giving them each a place on the Las Vegas Walk of Stars. Oskar Garcia, AP NEWS - 16 minutes ago
UBS Makes Q4 Profit, But Withdrawals Continue Swiss bank UBS AG posted a fourth-quarter profit of 1.205 billion Swiss francs ($1.12 billion) Tuesday, beating analysts' expectations partly thanks to a tax credit, but said earnings suffered from rich clients withdrawing more money. Frank Jordans, AP NEWS - 16 minutes ago
Jan. Freeze Damaged 4 Percent of Fla. Oranges Florida citrus growers lost more than 4 percent of their orange crop and more than 3 percent of their grapefruit crop during last month’s freezing weather. Staff, AP NEWS - 19 minutes ago
Celanese Posts 4Q Profit on Higher Sales Chemical maker Celanese Corp. reported a profit on Tuesday for the fourth quarter driven by higher sales volumes and lower raw material costs. Staff, AP NEWS - 20 minutes ago
Iranians Protest at Rome’s Tehran Embassy Italy’s foreign minister says about 100 Iranians have protested in front of the Italian embassy in Tehran and shouted “death to Italy, death to Berlusconi.” Staff, AP NEWS - 20 minutes ago
First Lady Begins to Fight Child Obesity in US First lady Michelle Obama launched a campaign Tuesday to fight childhood obesity in the U.S., part of her effort to teach children about better nutrition and exercise. Staff, AP FEATURES - 22 minutes ago
Strong Overseas Sales Put Fizz in Coca-Cola’s 4Q Coca-Cola’s strong overseas growth more than made up for a weak North American market in the fourth quarter, sending profit up 55 percent for the world’s largest beverage maker. Michelle Chapman, AP NEWS - 27 minutes ago
Minn. Bridge Collapse Widow Adopts Haitian Twins Betsy Sathers wears the glow of a new mother as she perches on the couch in her family room, smiling and chatting with visitors while still managing to keep an eye on the 2-year-old twins burbling and cavorting at her feet. Jeff Baenen, AP NEWS - 32 minutes ago
Stocks Climb on Hopes for Greece Debt Assistance Stocks surged Tuesday morning as hopes grow the European Union will help Greece with its growing debt burden. Stephen Bernard, AP NEWS - 35 minutes ago
More Rain for LA Foothill Cities Clearing Out Mud While residents of the mud-covered neighborhoods north of Los Angeles scramble to clean out their homes and yards, another storm bore down on Southern California, prompting authorities to issue evacuation warnings. Staff, AP NEWS - 35 minutes ago
First Lady Begins Fight Against Childhood Obesity First lady Michelle Obama launched a nationwide campaign Tuesday to fight childhood obesity, part of her effort to teach America’s children about better nutrition and exercise. Staff, AP NEWS - 36 minutes ago
Officials: Afghan Avalanches May Have Killed 70 Officials say Afghan avalanches on a mountain pass north of Kabul may have killed up to 70 people as rescuers evacuated more than 400 injured. Staff, AP FEATURES - 40 minutes ago
Rapper Lil Wayne to Be Sentenced in NYC Gun Case Little more than a week ago, Lil Wayne was reinforcing his place in rap’s pantheon with a commanding performance at the Grammy Awards ceremony. His latest album, “Rebirth,” was officially released Feb. 2. Jennifer Peltz, AP NEWS - 41 minutes ago
Netanyahu’s Government Tries to Save Settler House The Israeli government has stepped in to save a house built illegally by Jewish settlers in a volatile Palestinian neighborhood in east Jerusalem, complicating already troubled U.S. efforts to renew Mideast peacemaking. Amy Teibel, AP NEWS - 41 minutes ago
Palestinian Refugee Agency Warns of Funding Gap The head of the U.N. agency aiding Palestinian refugees is warning of a looming funding shortfall and appealing for another $100 million. Staff, AP NEWS - 51 minutes ago
AP NewsAlert Officials say Afghan avalanches may have killed up to 70 as rescuers evacuate 400 injured. Staff, AP NEWS - 51 minutes ago
Vote on NLRB Nominee First Test of GOP’s New Power The Republicans' first test of their new Senate clout could come in a vote to block President Barack Obama’s choice of a union attorney for a seat on the National Labor Relations Board. Sam Hananel, AP NEWS - 53 minutes ago
Cognizant 4Q Earnings Jump 28 Percent Cognizant Technology posted surprisingly large numbers for profit and revenue Tuesday and topped the fourth-quarter report with a 2010 outlook that exceeded most expectations as technology spending rebounds. Staff, AP NEWS - 53 minutes ago
State Farm Says It Warned NHTSA on Toyota in 2007 The nation’s largest auto insurer said Tuesday it alerted federal safety regulators in late 2007 about a rise in reports of unexpected acceleration in Toyota vehicles, the latest warning sign to emerge about the massive recall. Ken Thomas, AP NEWS - 60 minutes ago
Online Ad Improvement Seen in IAC’s 4Q Loss Internet company IAC/InterActiveCorp lost $1 billion in the fourth quarter because it wrote down the value of its search business, but the results beat expectations and offered the latest indication that the online advertising market is improving. Rachel Metz, AP NEWS - 76 minutes ago
US Army Tightens Noose in Southern Afghanistan U.S. Army soldiers have launched a major operation in support of a planned U.S.-Afghan attack on the largest Taliban-controlled town in southern Afghanistan. Christopher Torchia, AP NEWS - 78 minutes ago
Russian Military Calls US Missile Defense a Threat Russia’s top military officer says U.S. missile defense plans in Europe are aimed at Russia and should be part of talks on a new arms control treaty. Staff, AP NEWS - 78 minutes ago
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