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Oldest Bible made whole again online 12:01pm EDT

LONDON (Reuters) - The surviving parts of the world's oldest Bible were reunited online Monday, generating excitement among scholars striving to unlock its mysteries.  Full Article   |   Video

 
Settlements, regional peace on Israel-U.S. agenda Sunday, 5 Jul 2009 01:06pm EDT

JERUSALEM (Reuters) - Defense Minister Ehud Barak said he would discuss with a U.S. envoy Monday a compromise over a peace plan calling for an Israeli settlement freeze and seek ways to promote regional peace.  Full Article

 
Settlements, regional peace on Israel-U.S. agenda Sunday, 5 Jul 2009 05:30am EDT

* Barak and Mitchell to meet in London

* U.S., Israel at odds over Jewish settlement in West Bank

* Settlement issue key to resumption of peace talks



By Jeffrey Heller

JERUSALEM, July 5 (Reuters) - Defence Minister Ehud Barak said he would discuss with a U.S. envoy on Monday a compromise over a peace plan calling for an Israeli settlement freeze and seek ways to promote regional peace.

Barak, who last met envoy George Mitchell on Tuesday in New Yo  Full Article

 
Honduran economy vulnerable in coup aftermath Friday, 3 Jul 2009 02:55pm EDT

TEGUCIGALPA (Reuters) - Honduran business leaders are nervous last weekend's military coup could trigger retaliatory sanctions that would damage an already struggling economy and key industries like coffee and textiles.  Full Article

 
ANALYSIS-Honduran economy vulnerable in coup aftermath Friday, 3 Jul 2009 02:54pm EDT

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* Businesses nervous about possible sanctions

* International lenders put loans on hold

* Most coffee exported, prices unaffected by coup

By Mica Rosenberg

TEGUCIGALPA, July 3 (Reuters) - Honduran business leaders are nervous last weekend's military coup could trigger retaliatory sanctions that would damage an already struggling economy and key industries like coffee and textiles.

The business   Full Article

 
Spanish stocks - Factors to watch on Friday Friday, 3 Jul 2009 01:26am EDT

MADRID, July 3 (Reuters) - The following Spanish stocks may be affected by newspaper reports and other factors on Friday. Reuters has not verified the newspaper reports, and cannot vouch for their accuracy:  Full Article

 
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Business jet market faces slow recovery Thursday, 2 Jul 2009 05:25pm EDT

ATLANTA (Reuters) - The business jet market, which soared in recent years as U.S. companies posted record profits and new foreign buyers raised demand, is now facing a hard landing.  Full Article

 
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Internet used to help young smokers quit Thursday, 2 Jul 2009 01:25pm EDT

NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - The University of Illinois at Chicago (UIC) is leading a $2.9 million National Cancer Institute project to increase demand for evidence-based, Internet-based smoking cessation treatment for young adults aged 18 to 24 years.  Full Article

 
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U.S. orders suicide warnings on two anti-smoking drugs Wednesday, 1 Jul 2009 09:33pm EDT

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. health officials on Wednesday ordered Pfizer Inc and GlaxoSmithKline PLC to add strong "black box" warnings on their anti-smoking drugs to highlight the risk of serious mental health problems, including suicidal thoughts.  Full Article

 
U.S. orders warning on Pfizer, Glaxo smoking drugs Wednesday, 1 Jul 2009 06:23pm EDT

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. health officials on Wednesday ordered Pfizer Inc and GlaxoSmithKline PLC to add strong "black box" warnings on their anti-smoking drugs to highlight the risk of serious mental health problems, including suicidal thoughts.  Full Article