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Reuters - Asian stock markets struggled to gain ground on Wednesday as economic data showed the process of turnaround to recovery was likely to be a slow grind, and the dollar capitalized on that more cautious sentiment. Read more »

AP - Think of the most popular brands in celebrity news, and you'll probably come up with a small list that includes Entertainment Tonight, US Weekly and People. Read more »

BT offers staff time off in exchange for pay cut (AP)

AP - Telecoms company BT Group PLC is offering staff a year off work in return for a 75 percent cut in that year's pay. Read more »

Two US soldiers, seven Afghan police die in blasts (AFP)

AFP - Two US soldiers and seven Afghan policemen were killed in separate explosions Saturday, highlighting the level of violence faced by Marines pressing one of the biggest assaults in eight years. Read more »

Ruling favors Antiguan receiver in Stanford case (AP)
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HK lawmakers discuss Disney expansion plan (AP)
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Sudan tries to contact Darfur kidnappers (AFP)
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GM Europe head says to sell Opel to Magna soon: report (Reuters)
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Rescuers recount Comoros girl's rescue (AP)
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Two U.S. soldiers killed in complex Afghan attack (Reuters)
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Police investigate 'suspicious' fire that killed 6 (AFP)
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F1's Ecclestone criticized after Hitler comments (AP)
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Pakistan's young brigade rattles Sri Lanka (AFP)
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Pope urges G8 leaders to act on crisis (AP)
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Taliban claim to down Pakistani helicopter (AFP)
07:20 - World

Nigerian rebels threaten new gas pipeline project (AFP)
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VP Biden celebrates July 4 with US troops in Iraq (AP)
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BT offers staff a year at home for pay cut (AFP)
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Pakistani airstrikes kill at least 12 militants (AP)
06:29 - World

Mrs. Obama bringing glamor to Moscow this weekend (AP)
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