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Pakistan marks democratic milestone in close-fought election
By John Chalmers and Michael Georgy ISLAMABAD (Reuters) – Pakistanis began voting on Saturday in a landmark election that will bring the first transition between civilian governments in a country ruled by the military for more than half of its turbulent history. Continue reading
Gov. Christie pokes fun at his beloved fleece jacket
Republican’s self-mocking video pokes fun at his ambitions and the power of a jacket. Continue reading
Another Regulatory Slap for JPMorgan Chase
NEW YORK (TheStreet) — JPMorgan Chase said in a regulatory filing Wednesday that it received a “Wells-type” notice in March that the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission intends to bring a possible enforcement action against the bank related to its bidding practices in the organized power markets. A Wells notice is a notification from a regulator that it intends to bring an enforcement action against a company and gives the recipient of the notice a chance to argue why such an action is unnecessary. Continue reading
Voting begins in tight Malaysian national election
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia (AP) — Millions of Malaysians began voting Sunday in tight national elections that could see the long-ruling coalition ousted after nearly 56 years in power. Continue reading
Pakistan’s First Hydroelectric Project Powered by IBM
ARMONK, N.Y., May 3, 2013 /PRNewswire/ — Tenaga Nasional Bhd (TNB) Remaco, the builder of Pakistan’s first private sector hydroelectric power scheme, has selected IBM (NYSE: IBM) software to stre… Continue reading
Loss of U.S. air power a worry in Afghanistan
Withdrawal of U.S. forces next year will take the Afghan government’s air power with it. Continue reading
TSX scores triple-digit gain on higher commodity prices
Solid gains in the price of oil and gold helped to power the Toronto stock market to its biggest one-day percentage gain in more than eight months Wednesday. Continue reading
Palestinian PM Salaam Fayyad Stands Down
Despite US efforts to keep him in power, Salaam Fayyad stands down after repeatedly clashing with President Mahmoud Abbas. Continue reading
News Summary: Retailers lead stock indexes higher
RETAIL POWER: Rite Aid, Ross Stores and other retailers surged Thursday after turning in better sales, leading major stock market indexes higher. The discount chain Ross Stores jumped 6 percent, the best … Continue reading
