Thursday, February 21, 2013

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Japan identifies spate of Boeing 787 jet problems but still investigating key battery woes
TOKYO – Japanese investigators have identified the causes of fuel leaks and other problems with Boeing’s 787 but are still investigating the more serious battery problem that forced an emergency landing in January and the worldwide grounding of the jets.


Cyprus election favorite in talks to secure bridge loan
Cyprus presidential candidate Anastasiades of the right wing Democratic Rally party speaks during an interview with Reuters in NicosiaNICOSIA (Reuters) – The frontrunner in Cyprus's presidential election runo ff said on Thursday he has been in touch with governments and unspecified funds for a bridge loan to ensure the island nation does not run out of cash before it secures an international bailout. Conservative leader Nicos Anastasiades, who polled over 45 percent in last Sunday's first voting round and is the favorite to win the February 24 runoff, told Reuters various parties, including "governments and funds" which he did not identify, had been "sounded out" for a short-term loan. …


Taiwan media kingpin pushes hard on China ties
In this Sept. 16, 2011 photo, media mogul Tsai Eng-meng smiles during a public event in Taipei, Taiwan. Appearing last year before Taiwanese regulators, billionaire media magnate Tsai appeared perplexed over a decision to fine his flagship newspaper for carrying camouflaged advertising on behalf of China's Communist government. Tsai, whose pro-China views have made him a lightning rod for criticism on this island of 23 million people, is on    the verge of expanding his already substantial Taiwanese media empire through the acquisition of a 32 percent share in Next Media, currently owned by Jimmy Lai, an outspoken anti-communist reviled by Beijing. (AP Photo/Jameson Wu)TAIPEI, Taiwan (AP) -- Appearing last year before Taiwanese regulators, billionaire media magnate Tsai Eng-meng appeared perplexed over a decision to fine his flagship newspaper for carrying camouflaged advertising on behalf of China's Communist government.


Taiwan media kingpin pushes hard on China ties
In this Sept. 16, 2011 photo, media mogul Tsai Eng-meng smiles during a public event in Taipei, Taiwan. Appearing last year before Taiwanese regulators, billionaire media magnate Tsai appeared perplexed over a decision to fine his flagship newspaper for carrying camouflaged advertising on behalf of China's Communist government. Tsai, whose pro-China views have made him a lightning rod for criticism on this island of 23 million people, is on t   he verge of expanding his already substantial Taiwanese media empire through the acquisition of a 32 percent share in Next Media, currently owned by Jimmy Lai, an outspoken anti-communist reviled by Beijing. (AP Photo/Jameson Wu)TAIPEI, Taiwan (AP) -- Appearing last year before T aiwanese regulators, billionaire media magnate Tsai Eng-meng appeared perplexed over a decision to fine his flagship newspaper for carrying camouflaged advertising on behalf of China's Communist government.


Stop calling me 'Mr. Sidewalk': construction boss denies his notorious nickname
MONTREAL – A former construction boss dubbed “Mr. Sidewalk” at Quebec’s corruption inquiry has concluded his testimony by denying almost everything said about him at the commission -- including how he got his unique nickname.


Big names stay put as NBA trade deadline features only minor moves
NEW YORK, N.Y. – The only trade involving Dwight Howard came last summer. The potent scorers that moved did so long ago.


Guatemala investigating reports that Mexico's most-wanted drug lord might have been killed
GUATEMALA CITY – Guatemalan authorities said Thursday they were investigating whether a man killed in a shootout near the border with Mexico was most-wanted drug lord Joaquin “El Chapo” Guzman, but hours later backtracked and said they hadn’t even located a body or confirmed there was a gunfight.


Garrison, H. Sedin score 3rd-period goals to send Canucks to 4-3 victory over Stars
DALLAS – The Vancouver Canucks used a third-period rally to stop their losing streak.


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