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Einhorn wins ruling against Apple in cash pile fight
A judge handed outspoken hedge fund manager David Einhorn a victory in his court battle with Apple Inc on Friday, blocking the iPhone maker from moving forward with a shareholder vote on a controversial proposal to limit the company’s ability to issue preferred stock. Continue reading
Kyoto climate change treaty sputters to a sorry end
The controversial and ineffective Kyoto Protocol’s first stage comes to an end today, leaving the world with 58 per cent more greenhouse gases than in 1990, as opposed to the five per cent reduction its signatories sought. Continue reading
Ice-T & CoCo — We’re Working It Out!
Buxom blonde CoCo has been caught getting all sweaty with a man in photos again Continue reading
LeAnn Rimes — Flip-Flopping on ‘X Factor’ Performance
Someone in LeAnn Rimes’ camp is LYING … because the singer is now saying she never gave a statement to TMZ about her controversial performance on “X Factor.”Here’s the deal — after reports surfaced that LeAnn may have been wasted during her… Continue reading
In India, a Hindu nationalist rebuilds image with Muslim votes
The Hindu nationalist leader of the western state of Gujarat, known for his alleged role in the 2002 riots in which 1,000 Muslims were killed, won his fourth consecutive term as chief minister in a landslide on Thursday. The victory puts the controversial figure on track to be a strong contender for prime minister of India in 2014. Continue reading
Egypt’s referendum a vote on Morsi as well as the constitution (+video)
Egyptians made yet another trip to the polls today to vote on a controversial constitution that has deeply polarized the nation, as the opposition warned of fraud. Continue reading
Court OKs sale of A123 to Chinese firm
China’s largest auto parts maker got court approval on Tuesday for its controversial purchase of A123 Systems Inc, a bankrupt maker of electric car batteries. Continue reading
North Korea considers delaying rocket launch
North Korea may postpone the controversial launch of a long-range rocket that had been slated for liftoff as early as Monday, North Korean state media said Sunday. Continue reading
