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African Stars, Stories Honored at the Oscars Thursday, March 11, 2010 @ 9:58AMThis year, the 82nd annual Academy Awards ceremony, known as the Oscars, reflected the growing influence of African artists -- and issues -- on the American movie industry.
BEATTIE KEEN TO IMPRESS Thursday, March 11, 2010 @ 9:52AMJohnnie Beattie might be making his first appearance against England on Saturday - but few of the Scotland players starting at Murrayfield will be steeped in as much Calcutta Cup folklore.
The opportunities and challenges of high speed rail Thursday, March 11, 2010 @ 9:43AMWhat high speed rail could mean for the Scottish economy and environment.
(AFX UK Focus) 2010-03-11 15:09 UPDATE 1-NMDC offer gets lift from state investors-sources Thursday, March 11, 2010 @ 9:43AMBy Prashant Mehra and Sumeet Chatterjee
Right track? Thursday, March 11, 2010 @ 9:30AMWhat high speed rail could mean for Scotland
RBS: No plan to sell Citizens to Barclays Thursday, March 11, 2010 @ 9:20AMLONDON – Royal Bank of Scotland Group Plc has thrown cold water on speculation that it may sell Providence-based Citizens Financial Group Inc. and the rest of its U.S. operations to Barclays Plc, Britain’s second-biggest bank.
Positive approach from United Thursday, March 11, 2010 @ 9:16AMThey face a massive task, but Peter Houston believes there will be no repeat of the 7-1 December hammering when Dundee United head for Ibrox in the Scottish Cup on Sunday (writes Tom Duthie).
Fiat May Need to Convince on Chrysler Before Auto IPO (Update2) Thursday, March 11, 2010 @ 9:02AMMarch 11 (Bloomberg) -- Fiat SpA , the Italian carmaker that helped Chrysler Group LLC emerge from bankruptcy, may wait to turn around the U.S. business before deciding on a share sale or spinoff for its automotive division.
Asia Stocks Erase Gains; Metals, Oil Drop on China Inflation Thursday, March 11, 2010 @ 1:44AMMarch 11 (Bloomberg) -- Metals dropped and Asian stocks erased gains, while the yen and dollar strengthened, after reports on Chinese inflation , factories and loans raised concerns the government would take steps to cool the economy.
Text your news or pictures (plus 'SLNEWS' or 'SLPICS') to 80360 Thursday, March 11, 2010 @ 12:25AMA bisexual murderer who hanged himself in a Lambeth jail was not given a statutory mental health assessment to see if he was at risk of self-harm, an inquest heard.
Eyemouth United's celebrated Scottish Cup quarter final spot Thursday, March 11, 2010 @ 12:19AMFIFTY years ago today, giant-killers Eyemouth United were gearing up for one of the most important games in the club's history. (10/03/2010 14:33:29)
Borders divide over new business rates increase of up to 140 per cent Thursday, March 11, 2010 @ 12:19AMTHERE will be nothing funny about April Fools Day for some businesses in Berwickshire, as that is the day when they will see their business rates rocket. (11/03/2010 06:00:00)
O, Canada! Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 11:22PMA deserving nation deserves a proper anthem, one for all the people by Bruce Wark Steve Harper's on-again, off-again flirtation last week with expunging sexist language from our national anthem brought back bitter memories of my misspent youth hunched over a battered Underwood. While neighbourhood kids indulged in light-hearted play---sniping at hunters in the woods or setting fire to the town ...
(AFX UK Focus) 2010-03-11 04:53 Glance-PRESS DIGEST - British Business Press - March 11 Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 11:12PMThe Times
(AFX UK Focus) 2010-03-11 04:54 Glance-PRESS DIGEST - British Business Press - March 11 Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 11:12PMThe Times
Questions of faith Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 10:50PMWhen 3-year-old Lucas Park came home from preschool one day and uttered the "G" word, his dad panicked.
Latest stories from our news sites Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 10:12PMCome to Maclean and experience a piece of Scotland in Australia. Saturday, 27 Mar, 2010 – 9am Maclean View event details » Bangalow's fourth annual comedy fest held at the Bangalow A & I Hall.
Heathrow sees 5.3% increase in traffic Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 9:35PMHeathrow airport saw its biggest traffic rise in two and a half years last month in a sign that demand for travel could be returning as the economy improves.
ASX CLOSE: Market closes session flat Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 11:50PMAcross Asia, regional markets are mixed after a modest set of leads from Wall St and stronger-than-expected import data from China. The Hang Seng is the best performer, up 0.2% while the Nikkei, Shanghai Composite and Kospi are all weaker between 0.1% and 0.5%.
Buy Ringgit Versus Won, Yen on Rate Outlook, RBS Says (Update1) Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 11:27PMMarch 10 (Bloomberg) -- Investors should buy the ringgit against South Korea’s won and Japan’s yen as Malaysia’s central bank may increase its policy rate as many as two more times in 2010, the Royal Bank of Scotland Group Plc said.
'IMF' for Europe a distracting sideshow: experts Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 10:34PMTalk of a European version of the International Monetary Fund to rescue errant EU states is little more than a distracting sideshow, analysts and a key central banker say.
Buy ringgit, RBS tells investors Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 9:11PMInvestors should buy the ringgit against South Korea' won and Japan's yen as Malaysia's central bank may increase its policy rate as many as two more times in 2010, the Royal Bank of Scotland Group Plc said. Bank Negara Malaysia will continue reining in monetary stimulus after last week's rate increase, while government pressure will mean that the Korean and the Japanese central banks won't ...
Indians shine in recurve sections of Invt'l World Archery Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 8:48PMNew Delhi, Mar 9 : Indian men and women dominated the recurve sections of the individual and team championships in the ranking rounds of the Invitational World Archery tournament, at the Yamuna Sports complex here today.
Fort Myers golfer, 88, tickled to shoot age sixth straight year Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 7:41PMThe first time Fort Myers resident Mike Hackett shot his age, when he was 82, it was neither his goal nor something he'd considered doing.
Naughty or “Aspie”? Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 7:39PMMedia release 10 March 2010 Naughty or “Aspie”? Is he simply naughty? Or is little Johnny’s classmate really an “Aspie”. It’s a question parents are asking more and more. And it’s not only at school. Asperger’s is Hollywood’s “disorder du jour”, yet the syndrome remains hopelessly misunderstood.
Behavioral problems in childhood doubles the risk of chronic widespread pain in adult life Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 7:10PMBad behaviour in childhood is associated with long-term, chronic widespread pain in adult life, according to the findings of a study following nearly 20,000 people from birth in 1958 to the present day.
Women hardest hit by spending cuts Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 6:29PMWomen workers would be hardest hit by cuts in public spending, suffering more job losses and reductions in their income, a new report has warned.
England warned to be on alert after bugging incident at team hotel Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 6:28PMENGLAND officials have been warned to sweep team venues for listening devices on a regular basis to avoid being bugged.
Dubai World’s Birkett Held London Talks With HSBC, National Says Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 11:15PMMarch 9 (Bloomberg) -- Dubai World’s Chief Restructuring Officer Aidan Birkett held talks with HSBC Holdings Plc in London yesterday to outline proposals for the state-owned holding company’s debt restructuring, The National reported, without citing anyone.
(AFX UK Focus) 2010-03-09 04:50 Glance-Deals of the day -- mergers and acquisitions Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 11:12PMMarch 9 (Reuters) - The following bids, mergers, acquisitions and disposals involving European, U.S. and Asian companies were reported by 0400 GMT on Tuesday.
Italian boost for Celtic League Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 10:46PMCeltic Rugby has announced that two Italian sides will play in an expanded Magners League next year.
Italian boost for Celtic League Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 10:29PMTwo Italian 'super sides' will play in an expanded Magners League next year Celtic Rugby announced on Monday.
= 2ND UPDATE:Dubai World In Informal Debt Plan Meetings With Creditors-Sources Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 10:29PMLONDON (Dow Jones)--Dubai World will hold informal meetings early this week in London with its creditors to update them on the progress of, and to work toward, an agreement on the restructuring of its $22 billion debt, people familiar with the matter said Monday.
Neighbours mark flats plunge family Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 10:29PMA group of neighbours are expected to stage a demonstration to remember three asylum seekers who died after they fell from a high-rise block of flats.
(AFX UK Focus) 2010-03-09 03:59 RBS identifies partner for China securities JV -source Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 10:28PMHONG KONG, March 9 (Reuters) - British lender Royal Bank of Scotland Plc has identified a partner for its planned Chinese securities joint venture, a source with knowledge of the matter said on Tuesday. RBS's long-awaited entry into the Chinese securities market will enable the lender to underwrite stock and bond offerings in China, which is seen as a source of strong growth by many global ...
Cricket: Ponting sends Black Caps in to bat first in third ODI Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 10:02PMRoss Taylor marked his return from injury with an unbeaten half-century as New Zealand made steady progress batting first against Australia
Cricket: Taylor hits half-century as NZ recover Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 9:45PMRoss Taylor marked his return from injury with an unbeaten half-century as New Zealand made steady progress batting first against Australia in the third Chappell-Hadlee Trophy one-day cricket international here today.
Glasgow priest named Monsignor by Pope Benedict XVI Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 9:15PMThe Most Reverend W. Francis Malooly, Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Wilmington announced that Pope Benedict XVI has honored four priests of the diocese as ‘Chaplains to His Holiness’ with the title ‘Monsignor.’
(AFX UK Focus) 2010-03-08 00:32 RBS eyes securities licence in China- FT Sunday, March 7, 2010 @ 6:56PMLONDON, March 7 (Reuters) - Royal Bank of Scotland has applied for a securities licence in China, as it seeks to expand its presence in the country, the Financial Times reported in its Monday edition. The British bank, bailed out by the UK taxpayer at the height of the crisis, has applied to the Beijing for regulatory approval in a joint venture with a local partner, the FT said, citing people ...
China Eastern, ICBC, Ping An, SAIC Motor: China Equity Preview Sunday, March 7, 2010 @ 6:56PMMarch 8 (Bloomberg) -- The following companies may have unusual price changes in China trading. Stock symbols are in parentheses, and share prices are as of the close of March 5.
The Courier News Index Sunday, March 7, 2010 @ 6:44PMFormer Liberal Democrat leader Sir Menzies Campbell yesterday added his voice to criticism of Gordon Brown’s visit to British troops in Afghanistan at the weekend, just hours after giving evidence to the Iraq war inquiry.
Scots 'Schindler' honoured at last for trying to save Jewish orphans Sunday, March 7, 2010 @ 6:32PMTHE woman who became known as the "Scottish Schindler" after the Second World War is to receive a posthumous British honour this week following a campaign by The Scots
Big banks set aside $298bn for compensation Sunday, March 7, 2010 @ 6:18PMStandard Chartered’s results last week were almost the final chapter in an earnings season characterised by a fascination with pay. Financial News has run the numbers for the biggest banks in the US and Europe.
Enjoying the sun? Beware - the big chill isn't over yet Sunday, March 7, 2010 @ 6:17PMChilly days and grey clouds are forecast for the week- making it far too early to pack away the winter woollies. Temperatures will struggle to rise above zero at night and fail to make double figures during the day.
Cartha could become victims of SRU procrastination Sunday, March 7, 2010 @ 6:11PMIN THE long-running saga of the cup match between Kirkcaldy and Boroughmuir, more than three months have elapsed since the tie was originally scheduled to be played.
Where are they now? Former Reality TV stars tell of life out of the spotlight Sunday, March 7, 2010 @ 6:05PMAs Susan Boyle juggles multi-million sales and life in the spotlight thanks to Britain's Got Talent, we ask what happened to Scotland's other reality show alumni when
9. Bosses at British banks shun bonuses Sunday, March 7, 2010 @ 5:37PMLONDON: Faced with public outrage over excessive bankers' pay, the bosses of Britain's five biggest banks have taken the unprecedented step of spurning bonuses worth millions of pounds.
Abu Dhabi to set up database of non-radioactive isotopes Sunday, March 7, 2010 @ 12:20AMAbu Dhabi to set up database of non-radioactive isotopes
Football: Anger as FIFA rejects goal-line technology Sunday, March 7, 2010 @ 12:16AMZURICH : The International Football Association Board has rejected the introduction of goal-line technology, sparking an angry reaction from some football managers.
Women's friendship reaches beyond barriers Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 11:39PMLAURINBURG - Gladys Ingram, with a full-time job as a correction officer and a funeral service to attend at her church, was facing a busy day Thursday.