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Why A Japanese E-Commerce Giant Is The Lead Investor In Pinterest
Thu 17 May 2012
Rakuten CEO Hiroshi Mikitani Japanese e-commerce giant Rakuten is the lead investor in Pinterest's $100 million round. Most people in the United States have never heard of Rakuten. And that's a big... (photo: WN / Arturo Ubaub)
President of the European Central Bank Jean-Claude Trichet looks on during a news conference in Frankfurt, on Thursday, June 10, 2010. T
Business   Economy   Finance   Photos   Wikipedia: Jean-Claude Trichet		  Reuters 
Europe's banks on the brink
Thu 17 May 2012
LONDON, May 17 (IFR) - The euro zone crisis was in full swing when Jean-Claude Trichet took the podium in Berlin last October 6 for his final press conference as president of the European Central... (photo: AP / Martin Oeser)
Sharp - Television - Technology  The Times of India  Thu 17 May 2012
Tokyo stocks rebound, close up 0.86%
TweetTOKYO: Tokyo stocks reversed early losses to finish 0.86 percent higher Thursday, as Japan reported better-than-expected growth figures although concerns over political turmoil in Greece... (photo: WN / Sweet Radoc)
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2010 Mazda CX-7 (US)  Atlanta Journal  Thu 17 May 2012
World stocks mixed amid bargain-hunting vs caution
BANGKOK — Asian stocks eked out gains Thursday as traders hunted for bargains after sharp selling in recent days, but markets in Europe fell amid intensifying fears of a messy exit by Greece... (photo: Creative Commons / Thomas doerfer)
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In this image from television, foreign reporters and workers in protective gear are seen at North Korea's main nuclear reactor in Yongbyon, Friday, Feb. 22, 2008. The Daily Telegraph Thu 17 May 2012
North Korea 'resuming work' on nuclear reactor
Satellite imagery has revealed that North Korea has resumed work on a light water reactor that analysts believe indicates Pyongyang's intention to push ahead with efforts... (photo: AP / APTN)
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Jollibee branch in Bulua, Cagayan de Oro City - PHilippines Xinhua Thu 17 May 2012
Investments up, stocks tumble in the Philippines
By Alito L. Malinao MANILA, May 17 (Xinhua) -- The Philippine economy was marked by both positive and negative developments in the past few days, with a huge surge in... (photo: WN / Arturo Ubaub)
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Sharp Electronics - TV - Television - Technology - LCD Springfield News-Sun Thu 17 May 2012
Asia stocks rise after Greece sets election date
BANGKOK — Asian stocks were mostly higher Thursday as markets adjusted to Greece's possible exit from the euro common currency and traders hunted for bargains after... (photo: WN / Rubielyn Bunag)
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The Nikon D70 reveals a recent F-mount design, including aperture lever (left), CPU contacts (top), and mechanical AF linkage (lower left). The Times of India Thu 17 May 2012
Nikkei slips on Greece fears but Japan GDP supports
Tweet TOKYO: The Nikkei share average slipped on Thursday on heightened concerns over Greece after news that some Greek banks have been denied funding by the European... (photo: Creative Commons / Jastrow)
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Apple Iphone - Smartphone The Times of India Wed 16 May 2012
Apple's new iPhone to have larger screen: Sources
SHARE AND DISCUSSTweetApple plans to use a larger screen on the next-generation iPhone and has begun to place orders for the new displays from suppliers in South Korea... (photo: WN / Yolanda Leyba)
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Samsung Mobile Phones The Guardian Wed 16 May 2012
Samsung loses $10 billion market value on Apple order report
SEOUL (Reuters) - Shares in Samsung Electronics Co slumped more than 6 percent on Wednesday, wiping $10 billion (6 billion pounds) off the electronics giant's market... (photo: WN / Rubielyn Bunag)
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