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Germany wants Greece to give up budget control

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BERLIN - Germany is pushing for Greece to relinquish control over its budget policy to European institutions as part of discussions over a second rescue package, a European source told Reuters on Friday. | Video

Fading Gingrich attacks Romney in ad

27 Jan 2012

MIAMI - Newt Gingrich struggled to regain momentum in the Republican presidential race on Friday as two new polls showed him falling behind rival Mitt Romney, who was seen as the winner of the final debate before the Florida primary.

Russian-flagged tanker Renda navigates through ice on its way to the Alaskan port of Nome in this aerial picture taken January 13, 2012 and acquired by Reuters January 14, 2012. The Russian tanker, escorted by the U.S. Coast Guard cutter Healy, reached the frozen Alaskan port of Nome with emergency fuel supplies on Friday after a 10-day voyage through ice-choked seas, the Russian company that owns the vessel said. Picture taken January 13, 2012. REUTERS/U.S. Coast Guard/Charly Hengen/Handout

Arctic ice melt lifts hopes for Russian ship trade

SEVERODVINSK, Russia - Russia has staked future growth on mining the Arctic's resources, taking advantage of increased ship traffic from climate change, but analysts say natural obstacles and poor infrastructure continue to loom as challenges.  Full Article 

Scotland's First Minister Alex Salmond gestures to journalists during a press conference in the Great Hall of Edinburgh castle, Scotland January 25, 2012. REUTERS/David Moir

Scottish separatists fighting for independence

EDINBURGH, Scotland - After winning an overall majority in Scotland's devolved parliament, Scottish National Party (SNP) leader Alex Salmond wants a referendum in 2014 that would allow a historic breakaway for the nation of 5.2 million.  Full Article 

A view of the Costa Concordia cruise ship that ran aground off the west coast of Italy, at Giglio island, January 18, 2012. REUTERS/ Max Rossi

Costa Concordia: An incredible tragedy

After half an hour at sea, photographer Max Rossi saw the ship for the first time. Looking at this 1,000-foot-long vessel lying on its side along the rocky shore was an unforgettable scene for him.   Full Article | Slideshow 

A photograph of Jerry Garcia at the Hard Rock Cafe in New York, December 7, 2006. REUTERS/Brendan McDermid

The big lessons from celebrity estate wars

NEW YORK - In death, celebrities sometimes gain a new kind of reputation for the wild back and forth litigation that rages over their estates. Multiple marriages and fraud attempts are only the most common scenarios, and litigation is on the rise.  Full Article 

Mexico tackles obesity

Mexico's health officials open a new clinic for obese patients, which offers not only affordable surgery but also advice on how to live healthy. Michaela Cabrera reports.

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Ron Paul and the pink slip that could decide the election

The maxims of business and politics don’t always overlap, but when it comes to parting ways, they sure do. In business, firing someone incorrectly is a disaster that can haunt you for years. Same in politics.  Commentary | Video 

David Rohde

America's good bank

It didn’t take a penny in federal bailout money. It grew throughout the financial crisis. It has consistently garnered top customer service rankings. And Fortune just named USAA one of the 20 best companies to work for in America.  Commentary 

Janet Napolitano

Protecting the global supply chain

Threats to trade and travel -- whether from explosives hidden in a passenger’s clothing, or inside a ship’s cargo, or from a natural disaster -- remind us of the need for security and resilience within the global supply chain that is crucial for our future prosperity.  Commentary 

Anya Schiffrin

The fine art of the Davos snub

When I wrote my column last year, I didn’t expect the outpouring of responses from Davos Wives, but I was delighted to find myself buttonholed by many in my cohort who longed to share their experiences of being snubbed at Davos.  Commentary 

Joe Jimenez

Tackling healthcare for the very poor

It is critically important to help improve the health of people everywhere by expanding access to medicines in a sustainable way. Overcoming the obstacles to delivering care in developing countries, requires adapting to local needs.  Commentary 

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