الجمعة، 25 مارس 2011

Afternoon Update: Syrian Troops Open Fire on Protesters in Several Cities

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TOP NEWS

Syrian Troops Open Fire on Protesters in Several Cities

By MICHAEL SLACKMAN

Tens of thousands of demonstrators in the southern city of Dara'a, and in some other cities around the nation, took to the streets on Friday.

NATO Set to Take Full Command of Libyan Campaign

By STEVEN ERLANGER, ELISABETH BUMILLER and ALAN COWELL

NATO agreed that it would take over control of the no-fly zone, and of the effort to protect civilians through aggressive airstrikes.

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By ROBERT MACKEY

There are reports that Syrian troops opened fire on protesters in Dara'a.

Yemeni Leader Offers to Leave, With Conditions

By LAURA KASINOF

As protesters planned a new round of rallies on Friday, President Ali Abdullah Saleh was in negotiations over the timing and conditions for the end of his 32-year rule.

Govt Backers, Police Attack Jordan Protest, 1 Dead

By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

Protesters demanding reforms clashed with government supporters in the center of Jordan's capital on Friday, pelting each other stones until security forces charged in and beat protesters, killing one, as unrest intensified in this key U.S. ally.

Multimedia

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Japanese officials recommend a wider evacuation area; in Tokyo, water contamination levels are lower, but some residents remain skeptical.

Opinion

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Grameen Bank and the Public Good

Studies on microfinance show that small loans help poor families survive in unexpected ways.

BUSINESS

Drug Found to Prolong Lives of Melanoma Patients Is Approved

By ANDREW POLLACK

Yervoy, made by Bristol-Myers Squibb, is the first drug shown to prolong the lives of people with the skin cancer melanoma.

Portugal Called On to Commit to Financial Targets

By STEPHEN CASTLE and LANDON THOMAS Jr.

European leaders Friday called on warring political parties in Lisbon to commit to tough financial targets, while Spain sought to protect itself from contagion by announcing new economic policies.

Off the Charts

A Housing Market Cycle Different From Others

By FLOYD NORRIS

The most recent housing market cycle is much different from previous ones. It isn't just due to a decreased demand for homes, but a glut of used homes for sale.

Your Money

If Taxes Are Done, Consider a Financial Tuneup

By RON LIEBER

After you've sent off your return, think about taking a fiscal health day and knocking items off your financial to-do list. Here are some suggestions.

Wealth Matters

Sandbagged Into Buying Flood Insurance

By PAUL SULLIVAN

The practice of bank-imposed insurance - known as force-placed insurance - has become more widespread in parts of the country where foreclosures are prevalent.

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