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The U.S. president-elect was providing an outline of his plans for the economy.

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Arts
  • A troupe of physically challenged people performs
  • Akon not ready to tone down his rowdy stage act
  • Female arts students
  • Fishermen to be roped in as sources of surveillance along India
  • Stage set for two races simultaneously

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  • Anheuser-Busch Plans to Feature Clydesdales in Super Bowl
  • McAndrews Out as Microsoft Taps Ex-Yahoo Exec to Lead Online
  • Some Xbox owners see poor quality Netflix streams
  • Ad-Sales Staffers Just the Tip of Layoffs at NBC Universal
  • Axl Should Buy Dr Pepper a Soda

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    Iraq gives final go-ahead for US withdrawal
    A security pact with the United States that paves the way for a complete US troop pullout, has been approved by Iraq's Presidency...

    India tense as airports threatened
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    On the 81st birthday of their beloved King, the Thai people have become concerned over his health, after he failed to make his usual birthday...

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  • Yahoo Internet search exec defects to Microsoft
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    Regional
  • Australian cricketers gearing up for a revolt against CA
  • Scientists film live workings of immune system
  • Poor in India, China have limited access to cardio-treatment
  • Ponting says his wrist is fine
  • Pitt defends decision to sell pictures