Ukraine awaits Tymoshenko’s move
Ukraine is waiting for Prime Minister Yulia Tymoshenko to either contest results from the presidential election, or quit.
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France is to sell Russia an advanced helicopter assault ship, and is considering a request for three others, officials say.
No CommentsUK police commander jailed for corruption
Metropolitan Police Commander Ali Dizaei is sentenced to four years for misconduct and perverting the course of justice.
No CommentsToyota recalling Prius in Japan for brakes (AP)
AP - Toyota is recalling nearly 200,000 of its signature Prius green cars in Japan for braking problems, the latest in a string of embarrassing safety lapses at the world’s largest automaker.
Asian stocks mixed after Wall St decline (AP)
AP - Asian stocks were mixed Tuesday following Wall Street’s overnight decline on lingering worries about high European debt levels.
Oil below $72 in Asia amid economy doubts (AP)
AP - Oil prices lingered below $72 a barrel Tuesday in Asia as investors remained uncertain about the strength of global economic growth and demand for crude.
Electronic Arts shares dive on weak outlook (AP)
AP - A disappointing outlook from Electronic Arts Inc. sent shares of the video game publisher sharply lower Monday, a sign that significant cost-cuts and layoffs have not ended the company’s slump.
Toyota makes mass recall of Prius
Toyota recalls thousands of Prius hybrid cars in Japan because of braking problems, as it tries to limit damage from a stream of problems.
No CommentsDow closes below 10,000 for first time in 3 months (AP)
AP - The Dow Jones industrial average closed below 10,000 for the first time in three months Monday on nagging concerns about debt loads in Europe.
AstrZeneca gets OK for expanded Crestor use (AP)
AP - Federal regulators have granted AstraZeneca approval to market its cholesterol pill Crestor as a preventive measure against heart attack and stroke in patients with healthy cholesterol levels.
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