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* S&P 500 fails to stay above key 1,360 level * Euro zone data shows the region could tip into recession * Dell slides after revenue forecast * Indexes off: Dow 0.4 pct, S&P 0.5 pct, Nasdaq 0.6 pct * For ...

President Barack Obama has proposed cutting the rate of US corporation tax to 28pc from 35pc in a move designed both to help the economy and steal political thunder from his Republican opponents in an ...

-Iran has no knowledge of request to visit Parchin base -Reports

US President Barack Obama sang a few notes of “Sweet Home Chicago“, as shown in the video below, during the Blues concert held at the White House on Tuesday, February 21, 2012. President Barack Obama, singing “Sweet Home Chicago” at the White House Image Credit: TheObamaDiary/YouTube As noted at US news sites on Tuesday, President [...]

Feb 22 (IFR) - It is likely more deals will come outof the woodwork Wednesday after hot demand yesterday; that said,broad market tone is negative so far after Euro PMI data seemedto suggest the previous ...

Australia‘s Foreign Minister Kevin Rudd resigned from his position on Wednesday, February 22, 2012 and cited the lack of support from Prime Minister Julia Gillard. Kevin Rudd, announcing his resignation as Foreign Minister of Australia Image Credit: Sky News video As noted at US news sites that day, Australian Foreign Minister Kevin Rudd announced his [...]

"The government is seeking proposals from ministries on reducing drug subsidies, cutting funding for Budapest public transport and on introducing an electronic toll system for motorways from the summer of 2013, in order to meet the 2012 and 2013 deficit targets, official gazette Magyar Közlöny reveals.

"Budapest’s A38 boat has been voted “Best Bar in the World” in an online poll arranged by travel guides publisher Lonely Planet. The A38 won with 13,000 votes, ahead of the De Witte Aap club in Rotterdam with 9,718 votes and Budapest’s Szimpla Kert with 4,480 votes.

"Some 900,000 Hungarian adults were victims of cybercrime last year, a 21% rise from 2010, online security company Symantec declared at a press conference on Tuesday. Most abuses concerned bankcards, costing victims a combined Ft 21 billion.

When expats chat about taking a weekend break in the UK, London is usually the city on their itinerary. Now Malev Hungarian Airlines is no more the number of flights to the English capital has decreased, prompting more travelers to consider exploring the 'second city of the UK': Manchester. At the time of writing, Jet2.com operates the only direct flight from Budapest to Manchester. It’s good to be able to give a positive report about that service to one of the most creative cities in Europe, birthplace of LS Lowry; The Happy Mondays; Emmiline Pankhurst; Morrissey; Thomas de Quincey, Steve Coogan; J.J. Thomson; and Liam & Noel of Oasis.

"And great acts indeed: Korn – metal icons, presenting their newest album; The Vaccines – maybe the coolest indie invention of last year; Magnetic Man – legendary rulers of dubstep; Two Door Cinema Club; Steve Aoki; Axwell; Beatsteaks; dEUS; Ministry; Bebel Gilberto; Caro Emerald… you name it.

"This season of concerts and demonstrations will introduce children to folk music from various regions of the world, and instruments most people have never seen or heard before. The balafon is a xylophone-like instrument from West Africa.

"Charles Lloyd is an international treasure,” said Carlos Santana of the 74-year old saxophone player. According to Ben Ratliff, jazz writer at The New York Times, “follow the career of Charles Lloyd, ... and you’ll see a grand history of jazz spanning half a century”.

"We regret to inform you that Malév’s Duna Club frequent flyer program has been terminated. For Duna Club members the collection and redeeming of frequent flyer points on other airlines’ flights have also been terminated.

US Chamber of Commerce official says the pattern of visa denials is quite clear.

(MENAFN - Saudi Press Agency) The United States and South Korea say their long-stalled free trade agreement will take effect on March 15. The two countries made the announcement Tuesday. The deal ...

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The Obama administration has exuded confidence that it would comfortably sail through the challenging phase in its relationship with India on the issue of purchase of oil from Iran.

* Dow tops 13,000 for first time since May 2008 * Oil prices hit 9-month high, prompting selling * Wal-Mart falls as profit misses estimates * Dow up 0.1 pct, S&P up 0.1 pct, Nasdaq down 0.1 pct * For ...

* Dow tops 13,000 for first time since May 2008 * Oil prices hit 9-month high, prompting selling * Wal-Mart falls as profit misses estimates * Dow up 0.1 pct, S&P up 0.1 pct, Nasdaq down 0.1 pct * For ...