Monday, March 12, 2012

China - has recorded its first trade deficit for 11 years, just under $31.48b in February, according to official figures.

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http://www.euronews.com/ China has recorded its first trade deficit for 11 years, according to official figures.

The world's second largest economy posted a deficit of just under $31.48 billion in February.

China is normally a net exporter of goods but is suffering from the effects of the eurozone crisis and a slow economic recovery in the United States.

A deficit had been expected but the figure exceeded analysts' forecasts.

Afghanistan - Taliban Vow Revenge for 16 Civilian Deaths

Published on Mar 12, 2012 by
The Taliban vowed revenge Monday for an "inhumane attack" in which an American soldier allegedly shot to death 16 civilians in southern Afghanistan and torched their bodies. (March 12)

Time Warner's (NYSE:TWX) CNN is in talks to acquire website Mashable.com

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Time Warner's (NYSE:TWX) CNN is in talks to acquire website Mashable.com

Mashable reports on technology and social media news and has been privately held for seven years.

Last year, CNN.com acquire iPad app Zite for around $20- 25 million, which allows users to read and view what users are interested in reading.

A spokeswoman for Mashable declined to comment.

Time Warner (NYSE:TWX) has potential upside of 16.1% based on a current price of $36.38 and an average consensus analyst price target of $42.25.

Spain - Banesto ofrece pisos a precios de hace 20 años

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El stock de vivienda ha obligado a bancos y cajas a funcionar como auténticas inmobiliarias sacando de la chistera curiosas estrategias