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 March 29, 2012 Afternoon Update |
 TOP NEWSHard Line on Iran Places White House in a BindBy MARK LANDLER, THOM SHANKER and HELENE COOPERThe White House is trying to convince Iran that it is serious about military action without leaving a sense that war is inevitable. Neighbors Said to Be at Violent Odds in Syrian CrackdownBy ANNE BARNARDRefugees who have fled to Lebanon offered a rare firsthand account of the unfolding tumult in western Syria as an intensive bombardment of communities continues. Autism Diagnoses Rising, Study FindsBy BENEDICT CAREYA review of 2008 data found a 20 percent rise in diagnoses among children over the previous two years. Congress Extends Highway Funding With Stopgap BillBy JENNIFER STEINHAUERWith lawmakers unable to agree on a broader transportation measure, a 90-day extension averted a halt in financing for road and infrastructure projects. Community College to Charge More for Top CoursesBy JENNIFER MEDINAIn a move that has raised questions about the obligations of community colleges, Santa Monica College has said it will raise the tuition for the classes that students most need to get into. |
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BUSINESSIn a Shift, the World Bank Presidency Draws CompetitionBy ANNIE LOWREYTwo candidates from developing nations are challenging the American nominee, in a move that reflects the fast-growing clout of emerging economies. Spanish Trade Unions Start General StrikeBy RAPHAEL MINDERA strike called to protest a recent overhaul of labor rules on Thursday disrupted heavy industry and large parts of Spain's transportation network. Billionaire Brothers Arrested in Hong Kong Corruption InquiryBy NEIL GOUGHAn anti-corruption regulator said it had arrested Raymond and Thomas Kwok, who run the biggest real estate company in the city, accusing them of suspected corruption. Stocks Decline on Jobless DataBy REUTERSWall Street began a third straight day of losses as a report on unemployment benefits failed to meet heightened market expectations. Stock Market Flaws Not So Rare, Data ShowsBy NATHANIEL POPPERThe breakdown on the BATS Global Markets exchange was stunning, but market disruptions have been common enough to rattle some investors' confidence. A review of industry data shows that disruptions large and small are a daily occurrence. |
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