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Deals of the Hour / August 3, 2010, 1:39 am

Eagles injuries beginning to take a toll

BETHLEHEM, Pa. — Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver DeSean Jackson, who suffered a lower back strain in training camp drills Saturday, was again held out of practice Monday morning at Lehigh University ... (Source: Trentonian 2010-08-03T07:17:58Z)

UPDATE 4-Sanofi to make formal Genzyme offer - sources

PHILADELPHIA (Reuters) - France's Sanofi-Aventis plans to make a formal offer of up to $18.7 billion for Genzyme after its informal overture failed to strike interest, sources familiar with the situation said ... (Source: FOXBusiness 2010-07-29T00:00:05Z)

'Inception' still tops at the box office

"Inception" is still kicking at the box office. The mind-bending Warner Bros. thriller starring Leonardo DiCaprio remained the No. 1 movie for the third-straight weekend with $27.5 million, bringing its total ... (Source: News-Leader.com 2010-08-03T07:53:45Z)

Chinese businessman wants to buy Liverpool club

LONDON - A Chinese businessman with a minority stake in the Cleveland Cavaliers has offered to buy Liverpool's $374 million debt from a British bank in an attempt to end Tom Hicks and George Gillett Jr.'s ... (Source: Philadelphia Daily News 2010-08-03T06:20:42Z)

More flood warnings in Pakistan

Pakistan has issued new flood warnings as more rain fell and rising water levels threatened to overwhelm one of the country's biggest dams. At least 1,200 people have died so far in the worst flooding to hit ... (Source: The Guardian 2010-08-03T08:22:23Z)

Sanofi to make formal Genzyme offer

PHILADELPHIA (Reuters) - France's Sanofi-Aventis ( SASY.PA ) plans to make a formal offer of up to $18.7 billion for Genzyme ( GENZ.O ) after its informal overture failed to strike interest, sources familiar ... (Source: Reuters 2010-07-29T06:26:38Z)

Sanofi and Genzyme Open Merger Talks

Sanofi-Aventis has begun holding merger negotiations with Genzyme after sending a letter outlining a potential takeover worth up to $18.7 billion, people briefed on the matter told DealBook on Monday. The ... (Source: New York Times Blogs 2010-08-03T08:00:55Z)

Pakistan floods threaten major dam

Pakistan issued new flood warnings today as more rains fell and rising water levels threatened to overwhelm one of the country's biggest dams. At least 1,200 people have died so far in the worst flooding to hit ... (Source: WalesOnline 2010-08-03T07:53:45Z)

Flooding threatens major dam in Pakistan

CAMP KOROONA, Pakistan (AP) â€" Relief efforts in Pakistan's flood-ravaged northwest picked up pace Monday, but survivors complained about government inaction â€" a worrying sign for authorities seeking public ... (Source: Daily Oklahoman 2010-08-03T06:49:20Z)

Genzyme Said to Start Talks With Sanofi on Buyout Bid

(Adds proposed offer price in second paragraph.) Aug. 3 (Bloomberg) -- Genzyme Corp., the world's largest maker of medicines for genetic diseases, has begun takeover talks with Sanofi-Aventis SA after ... (Source: BusinessWeek 2010-08-03T03:14:35Z)

'Inception' still on top

The thriller starring Leonardo DiCaprio remained the No. 1 movie for the third-straight weekend with $27.5 million, bringing its total to $193.3 million. "Inception" edged out "Dinner for Schmucks," "Cats & Dogs: The ... (Source: Erie Times-News 2010-08-03T05:16:16Z)

Connecticut AG Probes Apple, Amazon Over E-Books

SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - Connecticut Attorney General Richard Blumenthal is investigating deals struck by Amazon.com Inc and Apple Inc to offer low prices on electronic books, saying the agreements may block ... (Source: ABC News 2010-08-02T16:51:49Z)

Officials: 37 gunned down in Pakistan's Karachi

Gunmen killed at least 37 people in Pakistan's largest city after the assassination of a lawmaker, officials said Tuesday. Dozens of vehicles and shops were set on fire as security forces struggled to gain control of ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-08-03T07:46:36Z)

Jackson 'doing better' with back injury

BETHLEHEM — Eagles head coach Andy Reid had some good news to offer Monday on star wide receiver DeSean Jackson. Jackson has improved from the lower back injury he suffered Saturday in the third full-squad ... (Source: Delaware County Daily Times 2010-08-03T07:17:58Z)

Chinese businessman makes offer to buy Liverpool, its debt

LONDON -- Chinese businessman Kenny Huang has offered to buy Liverpool's 237 million pound debt ($374 million) from a British bank in an attempt to end Tom Hicks and George Gillett Jr.'s control of the English Premier ... (Source: CBS Sports 2010-08-03T05:16:16Z)

Risk of disease rises amid deadly Pakistan floods

CAMP KOROONA, Pakistan — Relief efforts in Pakistan's flood-ravaged northwest picked up pace Monday, but survivors complained about government inaction — a worrying sign for authorities seeking public ... (Source: Deseret News 2010-08-02T17:34:46Z)

Rescuers race against Pakistan floods; 1,100 dead

PESHAWAR, Pakistan -- Rescue workers struggled to save more than 27,000 people still trapped by the raging water Sunday as the death toll from massive flooding in northwest Pakistan rose to 1,100. The rescue effort was ... (Source: Everett Herald 2010-08-02T06:57:41Z)

Sanofi Offers $18.4 billion for Genzyme: Source

biotechnology company Genzyme Corp and the two sides are discussing the offer, sources familiar with the situation said on Monday. Genzyme was unlikely to accept an takeover offer below $80 a share, a source ... (Source: CNBC 2010-08-03T04:33:20Z)

Liverpool hoping for swift sale

Chinese businessman Kenny Huang expressed his interest in assuming control of the Reds on Monday, with suggestions he would seek to acquire the club's £237million debt from principal lender the Royal Bank of ... (Source: FOXSports.com 2010-08-03T07:39:26Z)

EAGLES NOTES: WR Jackson on the mend

BETHLEHEM — Eagles head coach Andy Reid had some good news to offer Monday on star wide receiver DeSean Jackson. Jackson has improved from the lower back injury he suffered Saturday in the third full-squad ... (Source: Reporter 2010-08-03T05:37:45Z)

Pakistan Floods Threaten to Breach Huge Dam

(CBS/AP) Pakistan issued new flood warnings Tuesday as more rains fell and rising water levels threatened to overwhelm one of the country's biggest dams. At least 1,200 people have died so far in the worst ... (Source: CBS News 2010-08-03T07:53:45Z)

'Inception' kicks ahead of 'Dinner For Schmucks' at No. 1 with $27.4 million in third ...

The Associated Press LOS ANGELES, Calif. - Leonardo DiCaprio's mind-bending thriller "Inception" continued to entrance moviegoers, again taking the No. 1 spot at the box office in its third weekend with $27.4 million ... (Source: Big Hollywood 2010-08-02T23:47:00Z)

'Nothing left' for Pakistan flood survivors

Relief efforts in Pakistan's flood-ravaged northwest picked up pace Monday, but survivors complained about government inaction — a worrying sign for authorities seeking public support for the fight against militants in ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-08-02T20:48:02Z)

Sanofi Is Likely to Make Offer for Genzyme

Sanofi-Aventis is likely to make an unsolicited offer of up to $70 a share for Genzyme , raising the stakes for what could become one of the year's biggest deal situations, people briefed on the matter told DealBook on ... (Source: New York Times Blogs 2010-07-28T22:55:39Z)

Connecticut AG probing Apple, Amazon over e-book deals

Connecticut Attorney General Richard Blumenthal said he's investigating agreements between the largest publishers of electronic books and online retailers Seattle-based Amazon and Apple that may stifle ... (Source: Seattle Times 2010-08-03T04:04:42Z)

37 die in revenge attacks in Pakistan's Karachi

Map locates Karachi, Pakistan, where gunmen went on killing sprees a day after the assassination of a lawmaker Gunmen killed at least 37 people in Pakistan's largest city after a prominent lawmaker's ... (Source: Salon 2010-08-03T08:22:23Z)

Conn. investigates Apple, Amazon

Connecticut Attorney General Richard Blumenthal said the deal between Amazon (NMS:AMZN) and Apple (NMS:AAPL) to offer low prices on electronic books may block rivals from providing attractive pricing. Earlier this year ... (Source: Yahoo Finance 2010-08-02T22:28:15Z)

Unrest kills 35 in Pakistan's Karachi

Outbreaks of violence in Pakistan's largest city of Karachi killed 35 people and wounded 80 overnight as protestors torched vehicles and shops following the murder of a lawmaker, officials said Tuesday. The ... (Source: Raw Story 2010-08-03T07:17:58Z)

Pakistan Flood Recedes, Disease Threat Remains

Flood waters have started to recede in Pakistan after the worst flooding in country's history. The high waters have resulted in the death toll being estimated near 1,200. But that number could rise this week. Residents ... (Source: Christian Broadcasting Network 2010-08-02T12:12:38Z)

Thousands still in peril from Pakistan flood

P ESHAWAR, Pakistan - The death toll from massive floods in northwestern Pakistan rose to 1,100 yesterday as rescue workers struggled to save more than 27,000 people still trapped by the raging water. The ... (Source: Boston Herald 2010-08-02T04:05:53Z)

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