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Samsung wins reconsideration of Galaxy Tab sales ban

A U.S. appeals court ruled on Friday that a lower court should reconsider a sales ban against Samsung's Galaxy Tab 10.1 won by Apple in a patent dispute with the South Korean electronics maker.

U.S. Stretch Cup Lead to 10-6 at Medinah

Though Tiger Woods lost for a third time this week, the United States tightened their grip on the 39th Ryder Cup by taking a commanding 10-6 lead over holders Europe at Medinah Country Club on Saturday.

Venezuela opposition wants deaths probe, Chavez vows to improve

President Hugo Chavez vowed on Sunday to run a more efficient government if he wins Venezuela's election next weekend while rival Henrique Capriles demanded justice for the shooting of two opposition activists.

Portuguese protest against austerity, await more measures

Thousands of Portuguese protested on Saturday against austerity, stepping up their opposition to the country's 78-billion-euro bailout ahead of new spending cuts and tax hikes to be announced in the government's 2013 draft budget.

Spain debt rises on aid to banks, regions, finance cost

Spain's debt levels are set to rise next year, piling pressure on the government to apply for aid as it pours funds in to cash-strapped regions, an ailing banking system and rising refinancing costs, its budget showed on Saturday.

Cameron leads British hunt for business in Brazil

British Prime Minister David Cameron had oil and sports on his mind when he visited Brazil this week seeking business opportunities in the South American nation that overtook Britain last year to become the world's No. 6 economy.

U.S. immigration to treat same-sex partners as relatives

The Obama administration has directed immigration officials to recognize same-sex partners as family members in deportation cases, House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi said on Friday.

Nokia cuts smartphone prices before new models arrive

Struggling phone maker Nokia has knocked 10-15 percent off the prices of two of its top of the range smartphones, hoping to boost sales before newer models arrive in markets in November.

Euro zone economic outlook darkens with fall in confidence

The outlook for Europe's economy darkened on Thursday with euro zone business confidence falling to a three-year low and a range of economic indicators across the continent pointing towards recession.

Young, Hispanics, poor hit most by US voter ID laws

Younger Americans, people without college educations, the poor and Hispanics are among groups most likely to be unable to vote under new state laws requiring photo identification.

Google executive queried on video said to violate Brazil election law

Google Inc's most senior executive inBrazil was questioned by police and released on Wednesday after the company failed to take down YouTube videos attacking a mayoral candidate in violation of local electoral law.

European team aims for sound of silence at Medinah

The sound of silence has become a holy grail at the Ryder Cup for visiting teams who thrive on being able to hush raucous home crowds with timely birdie putts.

Vale to prioritize Brazil iron-ore mine over Guinea project

Vale (VALE5.SA), the world's second-largest mining company, is likely to make its $19.5 billion Serra Sul iron ore mine project in Brazil a priority over a similar development in the West African nation of Guinea, a source with knowledge of the firm's strategy said.

Euro zone uncertainty remains, but situation improving

Europe's debt crisis remains the biggest drag on the global economy, but the region is in a much better situation today than it was, U.S. Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner said on Tuesday.

Mexican draft labor bill weakened by congressional body

A Mexican congressional working group has gutted a planned reform of several measures intended to make trade unions more transparent ahead of a vote on the bill later this week.

Colombian peace deal would not end all violence

A peace accord with Marxist FARC rebels would not likely end all bloodshed in Colombia because breakaway renegade fighters and other drug-funded crime gangs would continue to battle government troops, an influential think-tank said on Tuesday.

Louis C.K., Sofia Vergara Win Big at Primetime Emmys

The 64th Annual Emmy Awards is in the books and the Latino nominees did not fail to impress. Louis C.K., Bobby Cannavale, and Sofia Vergara were the three Latinos up for an Emmy

Qatar in talks to buy Batista's $2 billion AUX stake

Qatar Holding, the investment arm of the Gulf state's sovereign fund, is in advanced talks to buy a 49-percent stake in Brazilian billionaire Eike Batista's gold company AUX for about $2 billion, three banking sources said.

Streetfighter Vettel takes title brawl to Alonso

Sebastian Vettel displayed all the guts and determination of a world champion to haul himself back into the Formula One title race with a Singapore victory that sets up a mouth-watering finale to the season.

Voting laws may disenfranchise 10 million Hispanic U.S. citizens

New voting laws in 23 of the 50 states could keep more than 10 million Hispanic U.S. citizens from registering and voting, a new study said on Sunday, a number so large it could affect the outcome of the November 6 election.

Apple seeks U.S. Samsung sales ban, $707 million more in damages

Apple Inc has asked for a court order for a permanent U.S. sales ban on Samsung Electronics products alleged to have violated its patents along with additional damages of $707 million on top of the billion-dollar verdict won by the iPhone maker last month.

Seve's spirit will lift Europe at Ryder Cup, says Garcia

The spirit and passion of the late Seve Ballesteros will infuse the European team with extra energy against the United States at next week's Ryder Cup, fellow Spaniard Sergio Garcia has predicted.

Venezuela's Capriles says he'll fix country's problems, not world peace

Venezuela's opposition standard bearer Henrique Capriles mocked President Hugo Chavez's grandiose campaign pledges two weeks before the election, and vowed to fix voters' daily problems if he wins.

Suspended Cabrera withdraws from batting title race

Suspended San Francisco Giants slugger Melky Cabrera has been disqualified from the National League batting title race at his own request, baseball officials said on Friday.

Mexico's next leader wants more trade with Brazil, not less

Latin America's two largest economies should be expanding rather than curbing trade flows, Mexico's President-elect Enrique Pena Nieto said on Thursday in veiled criticism of a Brazilian restriction on Mexican car imports.
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