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Obama stimulus plan created 640,000 jobs

Obama stimulus plan created 640,000 jobs

Tweet Washington : US President Barack Obama’s economic stimulus package has created or saved more than 640,000 jobs since it was enacted earlier this year, the White House said Friday. The numbers indicated the US was on track to create 3.5 million new jobs by next year through government spending on infrastucture projects, education, health [...]

US calls on Iran to release American hikers

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US calls on Iran to release American hikers

Tweet Washington : The US called on Iran Friday to immediately release three Americans who were arrested in July after they wandered into Iran while hiking in Iraq. Shane Bauer, Sarah Shourd and Josh Fattal should be released under an international agreement because they have been held for more than 90 days without charges or [...]

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UN agrees to begin talks on first arms trade treaty

Tweet New York : The UN General Assembly’s disarmament committee agreed Friday to begin discussions aimed at establishing an arms trade treaty with the support of some the world’s biggest arms traders. The committee voted 153-1 to adopt a timetable whereby negotiations would begin for a “strong and robust” treaty that would regulate global sale [...]

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US stocks sink on continued uncertainty (Lead)  Text

Tweet New York :Major US stock indices sank nearly three percent Friday as investors exhibited uncertainty about the economy, despite figures that showed a return to growth in the third quarter.   Weak consumer spending, which fell 0.5 percent in September, contributed to the sell off, even as the White House said President Barack Obama’s [...]

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Jessica Simpson wants brainy boyfriend

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Jessica Simpson wants brainy boyfriend

Tweet London: American singer Jessica Simpson is looking for a man who can intellectually stimulate her as she doesn’t want to get bored in a relationship. “I don’t want to get bored. I can bore out pretty easily so I love intellectual men… people that will always keep me intrigued,” contactmusic.com quoted Simpson as saying. [...]

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Live in present and be happy: Demi Moore

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Live in present and be happy: Demi Moore

Tweet London: Demi Moore, who is married to Ashton Kutcher, says the secret to a happy relationship is living “in the present moment” and not thinking about future. The 46-year-old and her 31-year-old husband believe they have a successful marriage because they are grateful for the time they spend together and never look beyond the [...]

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Nicole Kidman is terrified of singing

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Nicole Kidman is terrified of singing

Tweet London : Actress Nicole Kidman, who is to sing in a new musical movie “Nine”, says she is terrified of singing and hates performing in front of people. The 42-year-old star who recorded duets with Robbie Williams says that she is not a natural singer. “I am terrified of singing. I am not a [...]

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I’m a difficult wife: Sandra Bullock

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I’m a difficult wife: Sandra Bullock

Tweet London :Hollywood actress Sandra Bullock says she is a very difficult wife and is amazed how her husband can live with her. “I know I am not easy to deal with. I am controlling and I want everything orderly and I need lists. My mind goes a mile a minute. I am difficult on [...]

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US non-military intelligence budget totals nearly $50 bn in 2009

Tweet Washington  : The US non-military intelligence budget totalled $49.8 billion in 2009, marking a $2-billion increase from the previous year, officials said. The US government is required by law to reveal its non-military intelligence budget, but the amount spent on military intelligence remains classified. Last month, however, Director of National Intelligence Dennis Blair told [...]

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Remittances to Mexico fall 13 percent

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Remittances to Mexico fall 13 percent

Tweet Mexico City : Mexican emigrants sent home $16.4 billion during the first nine months of this year, down 13.4 percent from the same period in 2008, the country’s central bank said. Last month’s remittances, $1.74 billion, were 17.5 percent lower than the total for September 2008, Banco de Mexico said Thursday. Economists with the [...]

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