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Iraq PM takes slender lead over rivals, early results show (AFP)
March 12, 2010
AFP - Iraqi Prime Minister Nuri al-Maliki took a slender lead over his rivals on Friday, preliminary results from the country's general election showed, as opposition blocs alleged blatant fraud.
Twin suicide bombs kill 43 in Pakistani city (AP)
March 12, 2010
AP - Two suicide bombers killed 43 people in near-simultaneous blasts Friday, the fourth major attack in Pakistan this week and a clear sign that militants have the power to strike targets despite months of army offensives and U.S. missile strikes.
Prime minister lays groundwork for Iraq coalition (AP)
March 12, 2010
AP - The Iraqi prime minister's bloc said Friday it has started laying the groundwork to form a coalition government, signaling growing confidence after preliminary election results showed it winning in at least three provinces in the southern Shiite heartland.
A happy surprise in retail sales figures (AP)
March 12, 2010
AP - Retail sales posted a surprising increase in February as consumers did not let major snowstorms stop them from racking up purchases. The advance, the biggest since November, provided hope that the recovery from the Great Recession is gaining momentum.
Women on the pill may live longer (AP)
March 12, 2010AP - Women who took the birth control pill beginning in the late 1960s lived longer than those never on the pill, a new study says.
Apple takes pre-orders for April 3 iPad launch (AP)
March 12, 2010
AP - Apple is accepting pre-orders for the iPad, its new touch-screen gadget for reading books, watching video and surfing the Web.
Authorities: No illegal drugs found in Haim case (AP)
March 12, 2010
AP - Authorities said Friday they had recovered four prescription drug bottles bearing the name of actor Corey Haim but found nothing illegal while investigating his death.
Vonn wins super-G, overall World Cup title (AP)
March 12, 2010
AP - Olympic downhill gold medalist Lindsey Vonn capped a historic season with her third straight overall World Cup title on Friday.
Iraq election is tight, results are slow (Reuters)
March 12, 2010
Reuters - Prime Minister Nuri al-Maliki had a narrow lead over rival Shi'ites, partial results in Iraq's tight election race showed on Friday, but a secularist challenger remained far ahead in minority Sunni areas.
Obama delays Pacific trip for healthcare (Reuters)
March 12, 2010
Reuters - President Barack Obama is delaying his trip to Indonesia and Australia next week to stay home and focus on his final push for a healthcare overhaul, White House officials said on Friday.
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