Archive for the ‘Politics’ Category

Japan to oppose global trade ban on Atlantic bluefin tuna (AFP)

AFP – Japan will oppose a proposed global trade ban on Atlantic bluefin tuna, which has won EU and US backing ahead of an international conference, the top government spokesman said Thursday.

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Japan to oppose global trade ban on Atlantic bluefin tuna
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2-second video causes headache for ABC News (AP)

AP – For the want of a better two-second picture of a tachometer, ABC News has called into question its reporting on acceleration problems with Toyota vehicles.

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2-second video causes headache for ABC News
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CW eyeing dance, weight-loss competition series (Reuters)

Reuters – The CW is developing two competition series using popular unscripted subject matter: dancing and weight loss.

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CW eyeing dance, weight-loss competition series
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Montana rallies for 66-65 win over Weber State (AP)

AP – Anthony Johnson wasn’t ready to look ahead — not even to playing in his first NCAA tournament.

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Montana rallies for 66-65 win over Weber State
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Evans’ 1st triple-double leads Kings past Raptors (AP)

AP – Tyreke Evans recorded his first career triple-double with 19 points, 10 rebounds and 10 assists, leading the Sacramento Kings to a 113-90 victory over the Toronto Raptors on Wednesday night.

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Evans’ 1st triple-double leads Kings past Raptors
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China inflation accelerates in February (AP)

AP – China’s inflation spiked higher in February, adding to pressure on Beijing to prevent overheating and keep the recovery in the world’s third-largest economy on track.

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China inflation accelerates in February
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MySpace upping ante in online social games (AFP)

AFP – MySpace began courting videogame developers as it moved to capitalize on the booming popularity of playing games online at social networks.

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MySpace upping ante in online social games
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Oregon quarterback Masoli to face burglary count (AP)

AP – Oregon quarterback Jeremiah Masoli, who helped lead the Ducks to the Pac-10 title and a Rose Bowl berth last season, faces a burglary charge in connection with a theft at a campus fraternity house in late January.

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Oregon quarterback Masoli to face burglary count
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