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Catalonia seeks rescue as Spain recession deepens
AFP, Published on 29/08/2012
» Spain's debt-struck Catalonia region reached out Tuesday for a 5.0-billion-euro ($6.3-billion) central government rescue as the entire nation lurched closer to a sovereign bailout.
Brazil bids to become world's third IT market by 2022
AFP, Published on 29/08/2012
» Brazil hopes to capitalize on the 2014 World Cup and the 2016 Summer Olympics to advance its goal of becoming the world's third largest information technology and communications (ITC) market, a top industry official says.
L'Oreal profits up 10.8% in first half
AFP, Published on 29/08/2012
» L'Oreal, the world's largest cosmetics maker, said Tuesday its first half net profit rose 10.8 percent from a year earlier to 1.625 billion euros ($2.04 billion) and confirmed its forecasts for 2012.
Stuttgart qualify for Europa League group phase
AFP, Published on 29/08/2012
» German club Stuttgart qualified for the group phase of the Europa League on Tuesday after a 1-1 draw at Dinamo Moscow gave them a 3-1 aggregate win in their play-off tie.
Twitter index: things to do before you die, movie quotes, Selena Gomez
AFP, Published on 29/08/2012
» Twitter users are talking about things to do before they die, the best movie quotes and Selena Gomez on Tuesday, August 28.
Samsung rumored to release 16 megapixel Galaxy SIII at IFA
AFP, Published on 29/08/2012
» Samsung could very well release a new version of its flagship smartphone, the Galaxy SIII, with a 16 MP camera at this year's consumer electronics fair IFA in Berlin, Germany from August 29-September 5.
Facebook users salute nude Prince Harry
AFP, Published on 29/08/2012
» Whatever the royal family may think of his exploits in Las Vegas, many Britons can barely hide their support for Prince Harry, posting naked pictures of themselves online in tribute.
Asian 'major' within five years - new tour CEO
AFP, Published on 29/08/2012
» The Asian Tour is in talks to set up an "iconic" golf event to rival the majors as early as 2015, its new chief executive has revealed.
Global gaming tournament The International starts online streaming
AFP, Published on 29/08/2012
» The International Dota 2 Championship's 2012 finals might not start until August 31, but preliminary rounds are already in full swing and streaming live online.
iPad Mini – the official name of Apple’s tiny tablet?
AFP, Published on 29/08/2012
» Apple's forthcoming 7.85 inch tablet, expected to be launched at an event in October, will be named the iPad Mini according to Apple blog site Macotakara who cite "unnamed sources."