South Korea wants fast US free trade ratification
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6 minutes ago South Korea's industry minister called on the United States to quickly ratify a bilateral free trade agreement that has languished in limbo for nearly three years after being signed.
UK clashes with France on hedge fund rules
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11 minutes ago Britain is set to lose a clash with France on new European Union hedge fund rules that EU finance ministers will haggle over on Tuesday.
Asian stocks mixed ahead of Fed statement
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14 minutes ago Asian stock markets were mixed Tuesday as investors held back ahead of the U.S. Federal Reserve's latest assessment of the world's largest economy.
Euro little changed after Greek agreement
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24 minutes ago The euro is little changed, creeping only slightly higher after an agreement by eurozone finance ministers to offer financial help to Greece if needed.
Wavering Dems in Obama's sights on health vote
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27 minutes ago Days away from a make-or-break vote on his health care overhaul, President Barack Obama is turning up the pressure as only presidents can, as Democratic leaders make a desperate scramble for votes.
ArcelorMittal to build Iraq steel mill
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28 minutes ago The world's largest steel maker ArcelorMittal SA says it plans to build a steel mill in Sulaimaniyah in northern Iraq with Turkey's Dayen.
Michelle Obama talks anti-obesity to food giants
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33 minutes ago Michelle Obama has talked to schools and nutrition groups across the country in her effort to reduce childhood obesity. On Tuesday she will face the food companies that make the snacks and junk food that stuff grocery aisles and school vending machines.
Jackson estate in record deal worth up to $250 mln
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37 minutes ago Even in death, Michael Jackson is breaking new records. The King of Pop's estate has signed the biggest recording deal in history: a $200 million guaranteed contract with Sony Music Entertainment for 10 projects over seven years, according to a person familiar with the deal.
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