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Carlos Slim richest person in the world – The Hindu

tweetleaks @ 1:41 PM on March 11, 2010


The Guardian (blog)
Carlos Slim richest person in the world
The Hindu
NEW YORK: Mexican billionaire Carlos Slim has emerged the richest person in the world with $53.5 billion in assets, while Indian industrialist Mukesh Ambani, chief of Reliance Industries, ranks fourth with $29 billion in US magazine Forbes' annual list
World's Top Billionaire: Carlos Slim HelúNew York Times (blog)


The number of billionaires in India doubled in 2009, Forbes magazine says.BBC News
So you want to be the richest man in the world? Here's a tip.Christian Science Monitor
Inquirer.net -MarketWatch -Tonic
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Former Bosnian leader Ejup Ganic released on bail – Telegraph.co.uk

tweetleaks @ 11:29 AM on March 11, 2010


Telegraph.co.uk
Former Bosnian leader Ejup Ganic released on bail
Telegraph.co.uk
A former Bosnian president who was arrested in Britain last week and is facing extradition to Serbia on war crimes charges was released on bail by the High Court on Thursday. By Damien McElroy, Foreign Affairs Correspondent Former Bosnian President
Former Bosnian leader released on bail in LondonCNN International


Former Bosnian president Ejup Ganic released on bailThe Guardian
UK court grants bail to ex-Bosnian vice presidentThe Associated Press
Aljazeera.net -The Hindu -The Press Association
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European Parliament calls for immediate release of abducted IDF soldier – Ha’aretz

tweetleaks @ 10:59 AM on March 11, 2010


The Guardian
European Parliament calls for immediate release of abducted IDF soldier
Ha’aretz
In an unprecedented move, the European Parliament on Thursday passed by a majority vote a call for the immediate release of abducted Israel Defense Forces soldier Gilad Shalit. Members of parliament from across the political spectrum
EU endorses Goldstone reportAljazeera.net


Hamas releases British journalist Paul MartinBBC News
EU Parliament backs Goldstone ReportJerusalem Post
Jewish Telegraphic Agency -European Jewish Press -Ynetnews
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Japanese protest over proposed ban on tuna trade – BBC News

tweetleaks @ 10:51 AM on March 11, 2010


ABC Online
Japanese protest over proposed ban on tuna trade
BBC News
Protests are being held in Japan over a proposed ban on international trade in Atlantic bluefin tuna, a day after the European Union agreed to back the plan. Wholesalers held a protest at Tokyo's fish market, while a top official said Japan was likely
UN wildlife watchdog considers ban on bluefin tunaThe Associated Press


Japanese fishmongers protest over move to bring in tuna trade banTimes Online
Japan criticises bluefin tuna banAljazeera.net
The Press Association -AFP
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Police clash with protesters as Greeks fight cuts – Reuters

tweetleaks @ 8:58 AM on March 11, 2010


Times Online
Police clash with protesters as Greeks fight cuts
Reuters
ATHENS, March 11 (Reuters) – Police clashed with stone-throwing youths in Athens on Thursday as tens of thousands protested draconian cutbacks aimed at pulling Greece out of a debt crisis shaking the euro zone.
Police battle demonstrators in strike-hit GreeceAFP


Greece brought to a halt by austerity protest strikeTimes Online
Violence As Greek Unions Hold 24-hour StrikeWall Street Journal
Voice of America -Aljazeera.net -The Associated Press
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