Limbless Frenchman begins epic world swim
2012-05-17T05:38:34Z
A limbless Frenchman planning to make four challenging swims around the world finally got his epic journey under way Thursday after sorting out paperwork problems in Papua New Guinea.
Thunder rally to edge Lakers 77-75 in Game 2
2012-05-17T05:17:26Z
Even down late, the Oklahoma City Thunder are showing that they are never out.
Asia stocks rise after Greece sets election date
2012-05-17T05:16:01Z
Asian stocks were mostly higher Thursday as markets adjusted to Greece's possible exit from the euro common currency and traders hunted for bargains after sharp selling in recent days.
Activist: China to have passports ready in 2 weeks
2012-05-17T05:12:14Z
The activist who was at the center of a diplomatic tussle between Beijing and Washington says Chinese officials have told him the passports that he and his family just applied for should be ready within two weeks.
Japan's JX: no problem with paying Iran for oil now
2012-05-17T05:10:43Z
TOKYO (Reuters) - Japan's top oil refiner, JX Nippon Oil & Energy Corp, is not facing a problem paying Iran for crude imports, the company said on Thursday, after a major Japanese bank froze transactions with Iranian banks on the order of a U.S. court. Japan's Bank of Tokyo-Mitsubishi UFJ said it had frozen Iranian assets and transactions with Iranian banks after being ordered to do so early this month by the New York District Court. The step is a consequence of a U.S. court decision in 2007 that ordered Iran to pay more than $2. ...
Insight: Swing states: Could Europe decide the U.S. election?
2012-05-17T05:04:55Z
NAVARRE, Ohio/WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The busy shop floor at Miller Weldmaster Corp could make a great location for an Obama campaign ad. As workers assemble the family-owned company's hot-air fabric welders, used to manufacture everything from inflatable rafts to truck tarps, it's hard to know the recession of 2007-2009 ever happened. Ten clocks on the wall of the plant in Navarre, Ohio, show local time from Norway to New Zealand and tell Miller Weldmaster's comeback story in a word: exports. Sixty percent of the company's business now comes from outside the United States. ...
NATO summit gives Chicago coveted global spotlight
2012-05-17T04:56:06Z
The famous skyline is etched with distinctive buildings. The downtown boasts a vibrant cultural district. And the stunning lakefront and art-filled parks attract thousands of visitors every day.
Devils rally past Rangers, 3-2, tie series, 1-1
2012-05-17T04:44:59Z
The New Jersey Devils quickly changed the game plan: instead of letting the New York Rangers block their shots, they decided to deflect some themselves.
Obama wants tough rules after JPMorgan loss: report
2012-05-17T04:44:50Z
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The White House, following a trading loss of more than $2 billion by JPMorgan, wants to ensure a tough interpretation of a regulation aimed at preventing banks from making bets with their own money, The Wall Street Journal reported on Wednesday. Citing people familiar with the matter, the report said White House officials have stepped up talks with the Treasury Department in the several days since the staggering loss was disclosed by the bank. The discussions, according to the report, represent the first tangible political impact from the trading debacle. ...
Brees critical of Saints in radio interview
2012-05-17T04:44:38Z
Drew Brees said in a radio interview Wednesday night that he is frustrated by what he views as a lack of communication with the New Orleans Saints in his ongoing contract negotiations, adding the club should have shown more urgency to get a long-term deal done.
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