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Gustav kills nearly 70 in Caribbean, aims at U.S. 12:02am ET

KINGSTON (Reuters) - Tropical Storm Gustav was blamed on Thursday for at least 68 deaths in the Caribbean and U.S. forecasters said it could hit New Orleans and Gulf of Mexico oil fields as a potentially powerful hurricane next week. Full Article | Video

Putin accuses U.S. of provoking Georgia crisis 2:53pm ET

DUSHANBE/PARIS (Reuters) - Russia faced increased diplomatic isolation over its military action against Georgia on Thursday, with its Asian allies failing to offer support and France saying EU leaders were considering sanctions. Full Article | Video

Dell sees Asia business sound but voices caution

Boeing makes "best and final offer" to union

Thai police confront protesters in PM's compound | Video

Court upholds dismissal of charges in KPMG case

Top U.S. and Pakistan military officials talk strategy

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The Update: Rice military aid pledge

Body of second hostage found

Floods swamp Bangladeshi homes

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Asia stocks climb but down for fourth month 9:56pm ET

HONG KONG (Reuters) - Asia stocks rallied on Friday, led by industrial companies and exporters, after a big upward revision to second quarter U.S. economic growth boosted the outlook for demand, but shares were down for a fourth month. Full Article | Video

Oil firm near $117 on storm fears

Dollar slips on news of Russia cutting oil flow

Strong GDP data, weak oil spark Wall St rally

Sears profit falls, shares up on retail rally

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Travel Web sites to battle in Asia

U.S. Internet travel companies are preparing to slug it out for dominance in Asia, where economic growth and increasing Web usage make the region a tempting target. Full Article

Audio: Priceline crunches the numbers

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New heights in market angst

It is something of a truism to say that investors are worried -- they nearly always are. But with the global asset rally close to its fifth year, a new level of angst is being reached in some quarters. Full Article

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Lehman looking at cutting some 1,200 jobs: source 4:10pm ET

NEW YORK (Reuters) - Lehman Brothers Holdings Inc is looking at cutting some 1,200 jobs in its latest round of cost cutting, a person familiar with the matter said, as weak financial markets spur layoffs across Wall Street. Full Article

Dell sees Asia business sound but voices caution

Carlyle seeks investor for Japan's Willcom: sources

Delphi liquidation looms large: report

Boeing makes "best and final offer" to union

Michelin scraps Mexico plant plan due slowdown

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Water-cooler romance

If it seems like more people are flirting around the water cooler at your office these days, it may not be your imagination. Four out of 10 workers admit to being involved with another colleague at some point, a survey showed. Full Article

How will the business world change in 2017?

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Georgian parliament urges cutting ties with Moscow 4:59pm ET

TBILISI (Reuters) - Georgia's parliament approved a resolution on Thursday calling on the government to cut diplomatic ties with Russia after Moscow backed the secession of two Georgian rebel regions. Full Article | Video

Thai police confront protesters in PM's compound | Video

Church trashed as India religious riots spread

Oxygen bottle blamed for Qantas plane explosion

Malaysia ban on anti-government website draws outcry

WHO study backs universal health care

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