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Modified Salmon Is Safe, F.D.A. Says_

The assessment makes it more likely that the fish will become the first genetically modified animal to enter the American food supply.

  

Obama to Unveil Plans to Shore Up Economy_

The president did not offer specifics, though he has said repeatedly that he wants to extend middle class tax cuts and promote new investment in clean energy.

  

Texas Probing Google's Searches_

Google said the Texas attorney general's office is conducting an antitrust review of the Web giant's core search-engine business, another sign of growing government scrutiny of the company.

  

Nigerian economy 'to grow by 10%'_

Nigeria's economy will hit double-digit growth by the end of 2011 or early 2012, the country's finance minister says.

  

North Korea’s First Congress in 30 Years May Discuss Successor_

North Korea is preparing its biggest political gathering in 30 years, fueling speculation Kim Jong Il may use the forum to legitimatize a transfer of power to his youngest son as his own takeover was ensured at a 1980 summit.

  

Blair says “sorry” for the Iraq war casualties_

In an extract from his memoirs, "A Journey" former British Premier Tony Blair has said that he was "desperately sorry" over the deaths in the Iraq war.

  

UN calls food meeting after Russia's grain export ban extension_

A day after Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin said that the country's ban on grain exports will remain in place until the end of 2011, the United Nations' food agency (FAO) announced an international meeting of policy makers to discuss the recent rise in global food prices.

  

New Zealand’s South Island Rocked by 7.0 Earthquake_

A magnitude 7.0 earthquake struck New Zealand’s South Island, knocking out power, damaging roads and ripping facades off buildings in Christchurch, the country’s second-largest city.

  

Japan’s Bonds Fall Most Since May 2008 on Ozawa Leadership Bid_

Japanese bonds completed the biggest weekly loss since May 2008 on concern a government led by Ichiro Ozawa will boost debt-fueled spending and as economic reports encouraged investors to switch to higher-yielding assets.

  

Won Paces Asian Currency Gains This Week as Data Beat Forecasts_

South Korea’s won paced a rally in Asian currencies this week after economic data in Asia beat analysts’ estimates, boosting optimism global funds will increase holdings of regional assets.

  

West Bank Settlements Shadow Next Peace Talks Round_

Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu agreed to resume peace talks in two weeks even as a dispute over West Bank settlement building threatens to undercut the effort.

  

New Zealand’s South Island Rocked by Magnitude 7.0 Earthquake_

A magnitude 7.0 earthquake struck New Zealand’s South Island this morning, knocking out power, damaging buildings and rupturing pipes in Christchurch, the country’s second-largest city, according to reports.


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