2011年1月29日星期六

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Yahoo! News: India Top Stories - Reuters


Mubarak names deputy, protesters defy curfew (Reuters)

Posted: 29 Jan 2011 10:09 AM PST

An Egyptian Army soldier greets protesters as he stands atop an armoured vehicle in Cairo January 29, 2011. REUTERS/ Goran TomasevicReuters - Egypt's president gave the first indication on Saturday he was preparing an eventual handover of power by naming a vice-president for the first time in 30 years after protests that have rocked the foundations of the state.


New Indian owner wants Racing Santander on world map (Reuters)

Posted: 29 Jan 2011 08:57 AM PST

Reuters - Indian businessman Ahsan Ali Syed set his sights on making Racing Santander an internationally recognised name after completing his takeover of the Spanish top-flight club on Saturday.

Bhupathi, Paes lose in Australian Open final (Reuters)

Posted: 29 Jan 2011 07:11 AM PST

Bob Bryan and Mike Bryan (back) of the U.S. celebrate their victory over Mahesh Bhupathi and Leander Paes of India in their men's doubles final match at the Australian Open tennis tournament in Melbourne January 29, 2011. REUTERS/David GrayReuters - American twins Bob and Mike Bryan sealed their third straight Australian Open doubles title on Saturday after defeating India's Mahesh Bhupathi and Leander Paes 6-3 6-4 at Rod Laver Arena.


Japan land record fourth Asian Cup title (Reuters)

Posted: 29 Jan 2011 10:08 AM PST

Japan's Tadanari Lee (C) celebrates with teammates Shinji Okazaki (L) and Makoto Hasebe after scoring against Australia during extra-time of their 2011 Asian Cup final soccer match at Khalifa stadium in Doha January 29, 2011. REUTERS/Mohammed DabbousReuters - Substitute Tadanari Lee struck a stunning left-foot volley in the second period of extra time to give Japan a 1-0 win over Australia on Saturday and a record fourth Asian Cup title.


Lobster in the mountains, riots on the Nile (Reuters)

Posted: 29 Jan 2011 07:23 AM PST

Attendees have lunch at the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos, January 29, 2011. REUTERS/Christian HartmannReuters - The global elite, dining on Norwegian lobster and reindeer at the end of the World Economic Forum on Saturday, felt pretty chipper despite growing concerns about the inequality of the economic recovery.


"Aussie Kim" shatters Chinese dream (Reuters)

Posted: 29 Jan 2011 07:11 AM PST

Mahesh Bhupathi and Leander Paes (R) of India react during their men's doubles final match against Bob Bryan and Mike Bryan of the U.S. at the Australian Open tennis tournament in Melbourne January 29, 2011. REUTERS/Daniel MunozReuters - Kim Clijsters drew on her huge wealth of experience to ride out a Li Na storm and claim her maiden Australian Open title on Saturday by shattering China's dream of a first grand slam champion.


Sibal says to make 2G mobile spectrum price market-linked (Reuters)

Posted: 29 Jan 2011 03:51 AM PST

Kapil Sibal in Davos in this January 31, 2009 file photo. REUTERS/Pascal Lauener/FilesReuters - India will de-link second-generation radio (2G) spectrum that now comes free with telecoms licences and ask companies to pay for spectrum based on a market-driven mechanism, the telecoms minister said, unveiling the broad contours of a new telecoms policy.


U.S. hails new Doha negotiating dynamic (Reuters)

Posted: 29 Jan 2011 08:13 AM PST

Attendees are seen behind a logo at the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos, January 29, 2011. REUTERS/Christian HartmannReuters - The United States hailed a new tone in negotiations for a global trade agreement on Saturday, but said it had yet to see substantive progress in the decade-old Doha round.


Tendulkar yearns for elusive World Cup glory (Reuters)

Posted: 29 Jan 2011 12:53 AM PST

Sachin Tendulkar plays a shot during the third day of  their third cricket test match against South Africa in Cape Town January 4, 2011. REUTERS/Mike Hutchings/FilesReuters - Over the last two decades, there is very little missing from Sachin Tendulkar's list of achievements as a batsman but the absence of a World Cup in his trophy cabinet continues to rankle the Indian run-machine.


SEBI to appoint UK Sinha as next chairman - report (Reuters)

Posted: 28 Jan 2011 11:02 PM PST

Reuters - The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) is expected to appoint prominent financier UK Sinha as chairman after the prime minister's office cleared his appointment earlier this week, according to a report in the Economic Times newspaper on Saturday.

Egyptians defy curfew, call for Mubarak to go (Reuters)

Posted: 29 Jan 2011 08:46 AM PST

An Egyptian anti-government protester shields himself during clashes with riot police at Tahrir Square in downtown Cairo after wide-spread protests early January 29, 2011. REUTERS/Amr Abdallah DalshReuters - Egypt's president gave the first indication on Saturday he was preparing an eventual handover of power by naming a vice-president for the first time in 30 years after protests that have rocked the foundations of the state.


Ruling party urges talks in Yemen to halt protests (Reuters)

Posted: 29 Jan 2011 05:29 AM PST

Tawakkul Karman (L), the chairwoman of Women Journalists without Chains, shouts during an anti-government protest in Sanaa January 29, 2011. REUTERS/Khaled AbdullahReuters - Yemen's ruling party has called for dialogue with the opposition, the country's state news agency said late on Friday, in a bid to stem anti-government protests fuelled by popular unrest in its neighbours.


Maruti Q3 net profit falls 18 pct, lags forecast (Reuters)

Posted: 29 Jan 2011 12:11 AM PST

A customer stands inside a Maruti Suzuki's car showroom in Ahmedabad April 26, 2010. REUTERS/Amit Dave/FilesReuters - Maruti Suzuki, India's top carmaker, reported a 18 percent drop in its December quarter net profit, slightly below forecasts.


Djokovic fires opening salvo in final mind games (Reuters)

Posted: 29 Jan 2011 12:25 AM PST

Novak Djokovic of Serbia smiles during a news conference at the Australian Open tennis tournament in Melbourne January 29,  2011.   REUTERS/Mick TsikasReuters - Novak Djokovic took a leaf out of Roger Federer's book by insisting the pressure was all on Andy Murray when the Serb faces the British grand slam hope in Sunday's Australian Open final.


Clijsters rallies past Li to win Australian Open (Reuters)

Posted: 29 Jan 2011 03:17 AM PST

Kim Clijsters of Belgium reacts during her women's singles final match against Li Na of China at the Australian Open tennis tournament in Melbourne January 29, 2011.             REUTERS/Petar KujundzicReuters - Kim Clijsters recovered from a set down to beat Li Na 3-6 6-3 6-3 to win the Australian Open on Saturday after the Chinese imploded under pressure in the second set and took out her frustrations on her country's fans.


UK health agency warns over antibiotic resistance (Reuters)

Posted: 29 Jan 2011 02:22 AM PST

Reuters - British health authorities issued new guidelines on Saturday to try to halt the spread of "superbug" infections that are resistant to even the most powerful antibiotics, known as carbapenems.

Egyptians spurn Mubarak speech, step up protest (Reuters)

Posted: 29 Jan 2011 04:13 AM PST

Egyptian anti-government protesters clash with riot police at Tahrir Square in downtown Cairo early January 29, 2011. REUTERS/Amr Abdallah DalshReuters - President Hosni Mubarak clung to power on Saturday, replacing his cabinet in an effort to appease angry Egyptians who demonstrated in their tens of thousands to demand an end to his 30-year rule.


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