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 April 12, 2012 Afternoon Update |
 TOP NEWSChinese Media Fight Scandal Fallout; Focus on Bo's FamilyBy MICHAEL WINES and KEITH BRADSHERChina intensified a propaganda campaign to paper over a split in the Communist Party as hints emerged of the wealth amassed by relatives of Bo Xilai, a deposed official. In Syria, Activists Report Quiet but No Pullback of ForcesBy NEIL MacFARQUHAR and ALAN COWELLAn uncertain cease-fire went into effect in Syria Thursday with none of the familiar reports of shelling by government forces and mayhem in major cities. N.R.A.'s Influence Seen in Expansion of Self-Defense LawsBy ERICA GOODEMore than two dozen so-called Stand Your Ground statutes enacted in recent years are drawing greater scrutiny in light of the Trayvon Martin case. Suspect in Trayvon Martin Shooting Appears in CourtBy Serge F. Kovaleski Lizette Alvarez and Michael Cooper.In a brief proceeding on Thursday, an arraignment was set for May 29 for George Zimmerman. Ex-Hostages Keep Pressing for Right to Seek Damages From IranBy MATTHEW L. WALDAs successive administrations have honored an accord with Iran, the hostages have not given up their efforts in courts and in Congress. |
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BUSINESSIn Struggling Spanish Town, Hopes of Reopening Mine Are DelayedBy RAPHAEL MINDERA plan to reopen a mine in Spain has been stalled, angering local residents in need of jobs while leaving environmentalists worried that economic priorities will trump safety concerns. DealBookThe Instagram Deal: A Mark Zuckerberg ProductionBy EVELYN M. RUSLIMark Zuckerberg is said to have had a large role in Facebook's $1 billion purchase of Instagram, but he has not always played a heavy hand in the company's acquisitions. DealBookGoldman Fined $22 Million Over Trading HuddlesBy SUSANNE CRAIGRegulators say that top clients received preferential treatment through Goldman Sach's "trading huddles," when the bank's research analysts meet to develop trading tips. Sony Chief Unveils Plans to Revive CompanyBy HIROKO TABUCHI and BETTINA WASSENERKazuo Hirai said he would focus Sony's resources away from its unprofitable television business and more toward mobile devices, cameras and games. Facebook Offers More Disclosure to UsersBy KEVIN J. O'BRIENSeeking to address criticism of its privacy practices, the social networking site said it would provide a downloadable archive of the many types of data on individuals that it stores and tracks. |
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