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Deals of the Hour / July 6, 2010, 2:11 am

Anglo American sells Australian coal assets

Mining company Anglo American PLC says it is selling its interests in undeveloped coal assets in Australia for 580 million Australian dollars ($500 million) in cash. Anglo American said Monday that the deal with a ... (Source: BusinessWeek 2010-07-05T13:50:16Z)

Australia: East Timor could process asylum seekers

Australia: East ... Australian Prime Minister Julia Gillard arrives at the Lowy Institute where she is to make a policy announcement on refugees Tuesday, July 6, 2010, in Sydney. Australia's new prime minister announces ... (Source: comcast.net 2010-07-06T07:08:13Z)

NZ 'vital' to refugee plan

BREAKING NEWS: New Zealand may support a new regional refugee processing centre to deal with controversial "boat-people". In Seoul this afternoon, Prime Minister John Key said he had spoken to Australia's new prime minister, Julia Gillard, about the proposal for half an hour last night. Ms Gillard ... (Source: Stuff 2010-07-06T02:50:31Z)

Govt copies coalition policy - Bishop

There is no difference between Gillard's 'regional solution' and Howard's 'Pacific solution', deputy Liberal leader Julie Bishop says. Prime Minister Julia Gillard announced on Tuesday talks were under way to set up a ... (Source: Skynews.com 2010-07-06T08:12:39Z)

Anil Ambani's Reliance Power and Reliance Natural Resources merge

MUMBAI, India (AP) — Reliance Power Ltd. and Reliance Natural Resources Ltd. announced a merger over the weekend — a share-swap deal valued at 500 billion rupees ($11 billion), which is likely to smoothen the path for Reliance Power to get natural gas for its power projects. Every four Reliance ... (Source: Los Angeles Times 2010-07-05T15:51:58Z)

NHL Free Agency: Ilya Kovalchuk Out Of Los Angeles Kings' Reach

The Los Angeles Kings are reported to be out of the Ilya Kovalchuk sweepstakes. At one point, they seemed like the front-runners, but after a lucrative offer from the New York Islanders, the Kings have fled from the ... (Source: Bleacherreport.com 2010-07-06T07:22:32Z)

Kaka not fit to wear the shirt

KAKA was never fully fit at the World Cup according to Brazil's team doctor. Jose Luis Runco revealed the Real Madrid playmaker never got over the injuries he picked up this term. Runco said: "Kaka was only at 85 per cent ... (Source: The Sun 2010-07-04T22:26:51Z)

Chicago's Niemi among NHL arbitration filings before deadline

As we pointed out Monday morning , even the most cap-strapped teams needn't worry about getting their restricted free agents poached, and that went double for the Chicago Blackhawks and Stanley Cup-winning goalie and restricted free agent Antti Niemi (notes) . No player with 37 career regular-season ... (Source: YAHOO! 2010-07-06T06:10:57Z)

Netherlands-Brazil World Cup showdown promises pure excitement

Not much hype is required when the five-time champion faces the country that created "total football" in the World Cup quarterfinals. Still, Brazil coach Dunga made a point of emphasizing just how spectacular Friday ... (Source: Abington Mariner 2010-07-02T01:58:00Z)

Imam deported for lying in terror probe

NEW YORK (AP) — The imam entangled in the investigation into a suicide bomb plot against New York City subway stations left the U.S. on Monday, after pleading guilty to lying to the FBI. Ahmad Wais Afzali and his wife ... (Source: Tulsa World 2010-07-06T07:29:42Z)

Hamburg complete Drobny deal

Hamburg have completed the signing of goalkeeper Jaroslav Drobny from Hertha Berlin on a free transfer. The 30-year-old has penned a three-year deal at the Nordbank Arena and is happy to have remained in the Bundesliga after Hertha were relegated last season. He told the club's official website, www ... (Source: Mirror Football 2010-07-05T11:55:44Z)

Anglo American sells Aussie coal assets

Mining company Anglo American PLC says it is selling its interests in undeveloped coal assets in Australia for $A580 million in cash. Anglo American said Monday that the deal with a consortium comprised of Korea Electric Power Corporation, POSCO and Cockatoo Coal Ltd, is expected to close in the ... (Source: WA today 2010-07-05T21:57:02Z)

Imam entangled in terrorism case leaves US; some parting words are 'God bless America'

The imam entangled in the investigation into a suicide bomb plot against New York City subway stations left the U.S. Monday on court orders after admitting he lied to the FBI. Among his final words on U.S. soil, his ... (Source: FOX News 2010-07-06T07:08:13Z)

German Bundesliga next season kicks off on August 20

The German Football League (DFL) officially released the schedule for the Bundesliga season 2010/ 2011 on Monday. The new season starts on August 20 with a match between defending champions Bayern Munich and VfL Wolfsburg. Matches taking place at the first Bundesliga matchday include Hoffenheim vs ... (Source: People's Daily Online 2010-07-06T00:56:00Z)

Watch FIFA 2010 World Cup Semi-Final matches Online

PRLog (Press Release) – Jul 05, 2010 – You can watch the fifa 2010 world cup semi-final matches online without missing appointment or missing work.The FIFA 2010 world cup holding in south africa has gotten to the ... (Source: PRLog (free press release) 2010-07-05T23:51:34Z)

Netherlands coach warns against complacency

CAPE TOWN, July 6 (Xinhua) -- Dutch coach Bert van Marwijk has warned his players not to be carried away by reaching the World Cup semifinals. The Dutch edged out five-time champions Brazil in the quarterfinals and will take on Uruguay on Tuesday for a final berth. "Uruguay are a team with fighting ... (Source: Xinhua News Agency 2010-07-06T01:31:47Z)

Dunga fired as Brazil coach

RIO DE JANEIRO - Dunga is out as coach of Brazil's national soccer team. The coach and his staff were fired Sunday, two days after Brazil was beaten by the Netherlands in the World Cup quarterfinals. The announcement was ... (Source: Philadelphia Daily News 2010-07-06T07:15:23Z)

Ilya Kovalchuk Still An Option For Kings?

Despite rejecting an offer from the L.A. Kings, the Vancouver Sun is citing multiple reports that the Kings may still have a shot at free agent Ilya Kovalchuk. Kovalchuk reportedly has an offer to play in Russia for 4 ... (Source: CBS 2 KCAL 9 2010-07-05T23:58:44Z)

NHL Free Agents 2010: Ilya Kovalchuk About To Sign Deal With The Devil(s)?

According to Mark Everson of the New York Post, the New Jersey Devils appear to be the front runners to sign unrestricted free agent Ilya Kovalchuk. Everson cites a source that suggests the deal will be for $60 million ... (Source: Bleacherreport.com 2010-07-06T01:38:57Z)

New asylum centre for Pacific

LATEST: New Zealand may support a new regional refugee processing centre to deal with controversial "boat-people". In Seoul this afternoon, Mr Key said he had spoken to Australia's new Prime Minister Julia Gillard about the proposal for half an hour last night. Australia's new Prime Minister, Julia ... (Source: Stuff 2010-07-06T02:50:31Z)

Hamburg snares Drobny

The 30-year-old has penned a three-year deal at the Nordbank Arena and is happy to have remained in the Bundesliga after Hertha were relegated last season. He told the club's official website, www.hsv.de: "I am looking forward to the challenge. I am convinced that we will have a great and successful ... (Source: Special Broadcasting Service 2010-07-05T23:51:34Z)

Sharks sign G Antero Niittymaki to 2-year deal

The San Jose Sharks moved swiftly to replace longtime goalie Evgeni Nabokov on Thursday, signing veteran Finnish goalie Antero Niittymaki to a two-year, $4 million deal. FILE - In this Jan 9, 2010, file photo, Tampa Bay Lightning goalie Antero Niittymaki, of Finland, during an NHL hockey game ... (Source: Atlanta Journal Constitution 2010-07-01T23:56:19Z)

Dutch Captain Van Bronckhorst Seeks to Lift World Cup as Career's Last Act

Playing each game as if it's your last is one of soccer's more popular mantras. For Netherlands captain Giovanni Van Bronckhorst , that's particularly relevant as his country seeks a first World Cup title. Van ... (Source: Bloomberg 2010-07-06T07:22:32Z)

Anil Ambani's Reliance Power and Reliance Natural Resources merge in $11 billion stock swap

MUMBAI, India (AP) — Reliance Power Ltd. and Reliance Natural Resources Ltd. have agreed to merge in a stock-swap deal valued at 500 billion rupees ($11 billion), which is likely to smooth the path for Reliance Power ... (Source: Orlando Sentinel 2010-07-06T05:13:41Z)

2010 World Cup: Preview of Quarter-Finals, Best and Worst of Tourney

So ... who's had the worst 2010 World Cup through the quarterfinals? Your candidates: 1. Nigeria ... which was so disappointing it's own government threatened to ban the team from competition the next two years. 2. Nike ... (Source: Opposing Views 2010-07-05T20:45:27Z)

Netherlands coach Bert van Marwijk urges team not to underestimate upstart Uruguay ...

CAPE TOWN, South Africa - If you're one of the final four teams in the World Cup, you should get respect. But Dutch coach Bert van Marwijk is not taking any chances. He has warned his players not to underestimate Uruguay in ... (Source: New York Daily News 2010-07-06T08:34:07Z)

Surprising Uruguay takes on unbeaten Netherlands in World Cup semifinals

URUGUAY . . . Germany, Netherlands, Spain, you could have predicted any of them to find a way through to the World Cup semifinals. But Uruguay, World Cup champion of 1930 and 1950, fifth-place finisher in South American ... (Source: Philadelphia Daily News 2010-07-06T07:58:20Z)

Imam leaves United States under plea deal in terror case

Washington. A New York imam who pleaded guilty to lying to federal agents as they investigated an alleged terror plot left the United States on Monday as part of his plea deal, a government spokesman and the imam's attorney told CNN . Imam Ahmad Afzali and his wife left on a 2 p.m. flight to live in ... (Source: Focus Infomation 2010-07-06T04:09:16Z)

Reliance Power, Reliance Natural Resources merge

Reliance Power Ltd. and Reliance Natural Resources Ltd. have agreed to merge in a stock-swap deal valued at 500 billion rupees ($11 billion), which is likely to smooth the path for Reliance Power to get natural gas for ... (Source: Bradenton Herald 2010-07-06T04:02:06Z)

Hawks goalie Niemi files for arbitration

Blackhawks general manager Stan Bowman's exact words were: Antti Niemi is ''certainly going to get a raise from where he was at last year.'' That was after the Hawks marched through 2 million people in downtown Chicago with the Stanley Cup in hand. Now we'll see just how much of a raise the goalie ... (Source: Chicago Sun-Times 2010-07-06T04:52:13Z)

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