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U.S. Marines Recapture German-Owned Ship Attacked by Pirates

U.S. Marines Recapture German-Owned Ship Attacked by Pirates
Twenty-four U.S. marines recaptured a German-owned ship today after the vessel was boarded by pirates yesterday, the U.S. Navy said in a statement.

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Yen Near Highest Level Since 1995 on Bets Intervention Unlikely

Yen Near Highest Level Since 1995 on Bets Intervention Unlikely
The yen traded at almost its highest level against the dollar since July 1995 on speculation Japan is unlikely to try to weaken its currency.

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Argentina to Extend $18.3 Billion Bond Swap, Reports Say

Argentina to Extend $18.3 Billion Bond Swap, Reports Say
Argentina is extending its $18.3 bond restructuring by two weeks past its June 7 deadline, state news agency Telam and newspaper Ambito Financiero reported.

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Consumers Just Didn’t Get The Memo – Everything Is Beautiful

Consumers Just Didn’t Get The Memo – Everything Is Beautiful
February was a sweetheart of a month, with love for all (it’s all in the definition), and not just on the 14th. The FDIC loved another 500 banks, raising its list of ‘challenged’ institutions to 702 from the 252 that were the center of their admiration at year-end 2008. Google decided to engage …

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