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EU says Microsoft pledged to meet antitrust requests on browsers

Software giant Microsoft is ready to introduce measures that would address the European Union's antitrust concerns about users' ability to chose between different browsers, European Commissioner Joaquin Almunia said on Saturday.

EU pushes more moves to stem debt crisis

European Union officials pushed on Saturday to accelerate moves to stem the bloc's long debt crisis as Italian premier Mario Monti warned that economic suffering was fuelling divisive nationalism on the continent.

Obama Commemorates 9/11 Attacks, Proclaims National Days of Prayer and Remembrance

President Barack Obama has proclaimed the days leading up to Sept. 11 as National Days of Prayer and Remembrance.

Bolivia Says Washington Won't Extradite Former Leader

Washington has refused to extradite a former Bolivian president to the South American country to stand trial over political violence that forced him from office nine years ago, President Evo Morales said on Friday.

Celebrities Take Stage at DNC to Pledge Support for President Obama

The final day of the 2012 Democratic National Convention in Charlotte was a star studded event. Several celebrities took to the stage to show their support for incumbent President Barack Obama.

US Economy Adds Only 96K Jobs; Unemployment Rate at 8.1 Percent

A disappointing jobs report was released on Friday and could slow President Obama's momentum coming out of the Democratic National Convention.

Spain to be careful, calm on aid request decision

Spain will analyse the conditions and modalities of the European Central Bank's bond-buying program carefully and at length before taking a decision on an aid request, Spain's Deputy Primer Minister Soraya Saenz de Santamaria said on Friday.

Rousseff to Cut Power Rates to Sharpen Brazil's Edge

Brazilian President Dilma Rousseff announced sweeping cuts to electricity rates on Thursday in a new effort to lower some of the world's highest business costs that are stifling a once-booming emerging-markets star.

Visiting Cowboys Cut Down Giants in NFL Season Opener

The Dallas Cowboys spoiled an opening night celebration of the New York Giants' Super Bowl victory by beating the home team 24-17 on Wednesday to launch the 2012 National Football League season.

Jobless Claims Fall to Lowest Level in a Month

The number of Americans filing new claims for jobless benefits fell last week to its lowest level in a month, an upbeat signal for a labor market that has struggled to create enough jobs.

Nokia Cuts Prices of Older Windows Phones, Shares Fall

Loss-making Nokia has slashed prices of its older smartphone models using Microsoft Windows software, industry sources said on Thursday, a day after investors gave its latest Lumia phones a rapid thumbs-down.

Analysis: Clinton Shows He is Obama's Most Valuable Weapon

Former President Bill Clinton made a more comprehensive case for President Barack Obama's re-election in 49 minutes on Wednesday than the rest of the speakers at the Democratic Convention could muster in the 11-1/2 hours that preceded him.

Michelle Obama Wows Social Media, TV Audience Up

Michelle Obama wowed Americans with an emotional speech at the Democratic National Convention that set the Twitterverse alight with gushing praise and boosted husband Barack Obama's social media standing as he makes his bid to stay in the White House.

Microsoft, Nokia Unveil New Lumia as Mobile Race Revs Up

Nokia and Microsoft Corp took the wraps off the struggling European company's most powerful smartphone on Wednesday, in what may be their last major shot at reclaiming a market lost to Apple, Samsung and Google.

Amazon to Launch New Weapon in Tablet Battle

Amazon.com Inc is expected to launch a new tablet on Thursday, the latest salvo in a battle for control of mobile access to the Internet.

DNC 2012: San Antonio Mayor Julian Castro’s speech to Democratic convention (Full text)

Full text of San Antonio Mayor Julian Castro’s remarks to the Democratic National Convention on Sept. 4 in Charlotte, as prepared for delivery.

Last Brother from Mexico's Arellano Felix Cartel Pleads Not Guilty

Accused Mexican drug kingpin Eduardo Arellano Felix, whose Tijuana-based cartel was dramatized in the Oscar-winning film "Traffic," pleaded not guilty to federal drug charges on Tuesday in his first court appearance since extradition to the United States.

Pena Nieto Unveils Transition Team

Mexican President-elect Enrique Pena Nieto on Tuesday unveiled his transition team for the next government, throwing in a mix of mostly young, trusted aides with heavyweights closer to his party's old guard.

Azarenka, Ferrer Advance at Rain-hit US Open

Victoria Azarenka survived a ferocious comeback from defending champion Sam Stosur to reach the U.S. Open semi-finals on Tuesday, as the remnants of Hurricane Isaac played havoc with the schedule and left organizers juggling with a backlog.

Highlights of the Democratic Party Election Platform

The Democratic Party late on Monday unveiled its election platform, a non-binding political document that party delegates will vote to adopt at the national convention in Charlotte on Tuesday evening.

US New-car Sales in August Seen Up As Much As 20 Percent

U.S. auto sales are expected to increase by as much as 20 percent in August as better financing deals and an improving housing market encouraged consumers to replace aging cars and trucks.

Oracle to Appeal US Copyright Damages Case: SAP

U.S. business software maker Oracle has launched an appeal on a five-year long court case that could see SAP pay millions more in damages over copyright infringement.

Spain Look to Ferrer to Lead Davis Cup Team Against US

With Rafa Nadal still out recovering from a knee complaint, David Ferrer will lead holdersSpain in their Davis Cup semi-final at home to the United States, captain Alex Corretja said on Tuesday.

Pistorius "Sorry" Over Timing of Outburst

South Africa's 'Blade Runner' Oscar Pistorius has expressed regret over the timing of his outburst following his shock loss to Brazil's Alan Oliveira in the 200 meters final at the London Paralympic Games on Sunday.

Federer, Serena and Murray in action at Flushing Meadows

Roger Federer, Serena Williams and Andy Murray are the headline acts at the U.S. Open on Monday as two bitter rivals resume hostilities after they refused to shake hands at the first major championship of the year.
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