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Bomb Kills Anti-Syrian Lebanese Journalist

BEIRUT, Lebanon – A prominent Lebanese journalist known for his anti-Syrian writings was killed after a bomb placed in his car exploded Thursday, police said, a slaying in the midst of parliamentary elections, free for the first time of overt Syrian interference. Anti-Syrian groups quickly blamed Damascus and its Lebanese …

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Starbucks to Regain Control of China Venture

HONG KONG – Starbucks Corp. (SBUX) said Thursday it will regain control of a southern China joint venture as overseas investors gear up for a brewing battle in China’s coffee market. In a deal with its Hong Kong partner Maxim’s Caterers Ltd. (search) , the Seattle-based coffee maker agreed to …

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Rice: N.Y. 'Perfect Place' for 2012 Games

NEW YORK – Calling New York the “perfect place” to hold an Olympics, Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice (search) joined former Olympians and city officials Tuesday at a rally promoting the bid for the 2012 Summer Games (search). “If you walk along the streets of New York you will see …

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