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Monday, March 12, 2012

Morning Digest: Afghan civilian deaths spark calls for U.S. exit

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03/12/2012
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Afghan civilian deaths spark calls for U.S. exit
KANDAHAR, Afghanistan (Reuters) - The massacre of 16 villagers by a U.S. soldier has triggered angry calls for an immediate American exit from Afghanistan as Washington tries to negotiate a long-term presence to keep the country from sliding into chaos again..
Dozens of Syrian civilians killed in Homs
BEIRUT (Reuters) - Dozens of civilians were killed in cold blood in the Syrian city of Homs, opposition activists and Syrian state media said on Monday, although they disputed responsibility for what both sides called a massacre..
Stock futures point to lower Wall Street open
(Reuters) - Stock index futures pointed to a lower open for equities on Wall Street on Monday, with futures for the S&P 500, the Dow Jones and the Nasdaq 100 falling 0.2 to 0.3 percent..
French actor confirms engagement to Halle Berry: report
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - French actor Olivier Martinez has confirmed that he and Oscar winner Halle Berry are engaged to be married, the Miami Herald reported..
Americans head to Olympics after show of strength
ISTANBUL (Reuters) - 'Watch out London - the Americans are coming' was the message after the U.S. team recorded their best showing at the world indoor championships with 10 gold medals in Istanbul..
Mexico's Carlos Slim to back internet TV network
MEXICO CITY (Reuters) - Mexican billionaire Carlos Slim is financing an internet TV network that will include an interview show with former television host Larry King, according to network's website..
Scientists warn EPA on Monsanto corn rootworm
(Reuters) - A group of plant scientists is warning federal regulators that action is needed to mitigate a growing problem with biotech corn that is losing its resistance to plant-damaging pests..
China's faux Bordeaux stirs wine market
HONG KONG (Reuters) - Master of Wine Jeannie Cho Lee could tell instantly when she tasted fake wine at a Hong Kong dinner party..
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