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Apple chief says iPhone issues overblown

Apple chief executive Steve Jobs said that reception problems with the new iPhone 4 have been overblown but apologized to buyers who experienced issues and offered free cases as a fix.

Transaction tax may cool China housing: PBOC adviser

Higher taxes on property transactions would do more than a property tax to curb speculation, an influential Chinese policy maker said in an editorial published on Saturday .

Australian PM calls poll, vowing to ‘move forward’

Australian Prime Minister Julia Gillard Saturday called an August 21 election, vowing to tackle the flashpoint issues of refugees, the economy and global warming, just weeks after taking power.

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Obama signs toughest-ever US sanctions on Iran(Jul 02, 2010)

President Barack Obama signed into law the toughest ever US sanctions on Iran, which he said would strike at Tehran's capacity to finance its nuclear program and deepen its isolation.

Rough weather slows Gulf clean-up(Jul 02, 2010)

High seas churned up by Hurricane Alex will delay deployment of a third containment vessel over the ruptured Gulf of Mexico oil well until next week, an official warned.

US recovery faces litmus test(Jul 02, 2010)

The patchy US economic recovery faces a crucial litmus test Friday when fresh unemployment figures are released, but few expect positive results.

Hong Kong study promises new swine flu treatment(Jul 02, 2010)

Hong Kong researchers have discovered a new way to treat patients suffering from swine flu, a report said Thursday, after the deadly virus killed more than 18,000 people worldwide in the past year.

Tibetans adapted to altitude in under 3,000 years: study(Jul 02, 2010)

Tibetans took less than 3,000 years to adapt to living at high altitude, said a new study that could lead to insights on diseases linked to pre-birth oxygen deprivation such as epilepsy.

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Kyrgyz turn out for referendum despite violence(Jun 27, 2010)

World leaders meet to thrash out recovery plans(Jun 27, 2010)

Stormy conditions could hamper Gulf oil cleanup(Jun 27, 2010)

North Korea open to talks with Seoul over warship(Jun 27, 2010)

Greece will tame debt with reforms: IMF official(Jun 27, 2010)

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