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February 18, 2011
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Bahrain's Crackdown Wins Support
Bahrain's military sent tanks and armored personnel carriers into the streets to extend its control over protesters, while neighboring monarchies of the Persian Gulf endorsed the country's violent response.
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Trade Judges See Flaw in China Policies
The WTO will issue a preliminary report concluding that China has no legal right to impose export restrictions on nine raw materials, say trade diplomats and lawyers familiar with the case.
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Single Asian President Seeks Soul Mate for Very Public Romance
There's one thing about their government that Filipinos can't get enough of: coverage of their bachelor president's love life.
BUSINESS & FINANCE
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China released new data that offered a more accurate picture of the huge volumes of liquidity surging through the nation's economy, highlighting the difficulties the government faces in reining in mounting inflation.
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Beijing is throwing cold water on a plan by France's Sarkozy to get it to discuss its exchange-rate policy with other world leaders, G-20 officials say. 5
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China said it wants the U.S. to make its national-security reviews of investments more transparent, after Huawei was told by a U.S. panel it should divest itself of a tech firm it bought in May.
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Lenovo reported its largest profit in more than two years, and said it is making gains in emerging markets, including China.
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China Analyzes Its Surge in Inflows
China gave a rare comprehensive analysis of inflows of speculative "hot money" into the economy, showing they rose last year, adding to liquidity pressures.
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China Criticizes U.S. Review of Sensitive Deals
China said it wants the U.S. to make its national-security reviews of investments more transparent, following news this week of concerns surrounding an acquisition by China's Huawei Technologies.
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Europe News
Sarkozy's Push on Yuan Falters
French President Sarkozy's ambitious plan to get the Chinese government to discuss its exchange-rate policy with other world leaders this year is getting off to a rough start, according to several international officials.
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India Lifts Ban on Onion Exports
An Indian ministerial panel lifted a ban on onion exports, allowing exports at a floor price of $600 per metric ton.
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U.S. Spies: Iran Split on Nuclear Program
A new classified U.S. intelligence assessment concludes that Iran's leaders are locked in a heated debate over whether to develop nuclear weapons, even as they enhance their capacity to do so.
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Pakistan Delays Hearing on U.S. Official
A Pakistani court delayed by three weeks a hearing on whether a U.S. government employee in custody for killing two armed men is covered by diplomatic immunity, a move likely to further strain relations with Washington.
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Canada News
Hackers Targeted Canada's Treasury
Hackers attacked several branches of the Canadian government in January, the latest in what experts say is a growing global threat.
WORLD NEWS: ASIA
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Asia News
Japanese Ruling Party Faces Revolt
A group of 16 lawmakers within the ruling Democratic Party of Japan launched a revolt that could increase doubt about the stability of Naoto Kan's government.
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Asia Business
Singapore Warns on Inflation
Singapore raised its inflation forecast, highlighting prices pressures in Asia as fast growth and soaring commodities prices challenge policy makers around the region.
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Economy
EU Approves Korean Trade Pact
The European Parliament approved a free-trade agreement with South Korea, potentially putting pressure on the U.S. to hasten similar negotiations with the Asian country.
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Protest Fatalities Pressure Gadhafi
Up to four protesters have been reported killed in recent clashes in Libya with security forces and regime supporters, as Col. Moammar Gadhafi mobilized large pro-government rallies.
WORLD NEWS: U.S.
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Capital
Panel on Deficit Paves Way for Politicians
A bipartisan reduce-the-deficit commission made a splash last year with a plan. Now, Obama and GOP lawmakers say spending on entitlements must be restrained. Neither side, so far, is willing to go first.
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Politics
Senate Deficit Plan Details Emerge
A bipartisan group of senators is considering legislation that would order Congress to meet a set of spending targets and other fiscal goals or face automatic tax increases and budget cuts.
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Manager Took Down Friend in Probe
They worked together as money managers at hedge fund SAC Capital Advisors. They skated together and vacationed together. And, prosecutors say, they traded on inside information together.
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