Dell looks to calm buyout concern

DELL is trying to reassure shareholders about its proposed $US24.4 billion ($A23.8 billion) acquisition by a group led by its founder, saying it considered a number of strategic options before agreeing to the deal. Dell Inc laid out the advantages...

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Nine die in blast near Turkey-Syria border

NINE people have been killed and dozens wounded when a car exploded near the border between Turkey and Syria, officials say. A Syrian-registered car is believed to have been at the centre of Monday's blast on Turkish soil, local mayor Huseyin...

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US shares ease from five-year heights

US shares have pulled back in opening trade after reaching five-year peaks in light trade on Friday. Little direction was seen in the market, with traders "waiting to be moved by something", said Patrick O'Hare of Briefing.com. Five minutes...

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New Anglican leader hails Benedict papacy

JUSTIN Welby, leader of the world's Anglicans, says he understands "with a heavy heart" Pope Benedict XVI's decision to step down aged 85 due to his fading strength. The new Archbishop of Canterbury said Pope Benedict had been a messenger of...

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Pope delivered nothing: abuse victims

A GROUP representing victims of child abuse in Catholic-run institutions in Ireland has welcomed the resignation of Pope Benedict XVI after "he promised a lot but delivered nothing". "This pope had a great opportunity to finally address the...

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Comedian's sister in Western Wall protest

ISRAELI police have detained 10 women, including the sister of American comedian Sarah Silverman, as they tried to pray at a Jerusalem holy site, the head of a liberal Jewish women's group says. Anat Hoffman, who was among those detained, said...

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Three wounded in US courthouse shooting

A SHOOTING at a courthouse in Wilmington, Delaware has ended with at least three people wounded and the shooter dead, US media report. The state police told AFP there was an exchange of fire on Monday in the New Castle county court, which was...

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Briton is 10th case of SARS-like virus

A BRITISH resident has been diagnosed with a potentially fatal SARS-like virus, British health authorities say, in the 10th confirmed case worldwide. The Health Protection Agency said the person, who recently travelled to the Middle East and...

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