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 December 29, 2011 Afternoon Update |
 TOP NEWSEgypt's Forces Raid Offices of Nonprofits, 3 Backed by U.S.By DAVID D. KIRKPATRICK and J. DAVID GOODMANSecurity forces stormed the offices of 17 nonprofit groups as part of an investigation that Egypt's military rulers say will reveal foreign hands in the recent outbreak of protests. With $30 Billion Arms Deal, U.S. Bolsters Saudi TiesBy MARK LANDLERThe agreement, which is part of a 10-year, $60 billion arms package, comes as tensions over Iran mount in the Persian Gulf and the United States pulls its last soldiers out of Iraq. North Korea Declares Kim Jong-un Supreme LeaderBy CHOE SANG-HUNTens of thousands of people rallied in Pyongyang one day after the funeral of Kim Jong-il to swear their allegiance to his son in a dynastic transfer of power. From the MagazineNewt Gingrich's Glory DaysBy MATT BAIThe candidate tries to keep his moment from slipping away. the CaucusRomney Campaigns Hard in Iowa as Caucuses NearBy MICHAEL D. SHEAR and ASHLEY PARKERMitt Romney is playing increasingly hard in Iowa in the waning days before the caucuses. |
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BUSINESSItaly's Long-Term Borrowing Costs DeclineBy RACHEL DONADIO and HARVEY MORRISYields remained high despite easing pressure from the market, and governing challenges remain acute. Stocks Turn Positive, but Euro DipsBy THE ASSOCIATED PRESSStock markets were higher Thursday, while the euro was near a one-year low against the dollar. Claims for Jobless Benefits Up in Latest WeekBy THE ASSOCIATED PRESSThe U.S. Labor Department said applications for first-time unemployment payouts increased, but the four-week average showed a decline. Gaining Factory Jobs While Giving Ground on WagesBy LOUIS UCHITELLEGeneral Electric is adding jobs at its appliance factories in Louisville - even bringing some work back from overseas - but the newcomers are earning less than longtime workers. Bits BlogStratfor Hackers Claim Another AttackBy NICOLE PERLROTHThe hackers who said they broke into the Web site of a security research firm now claim to have breached SpecialForces.com, a veterans-owned site that sells military-inspired merchandise. |
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