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Deals of the Hour / August 30, 2010, 5:40 am

Abbas links talks to settlement freeze

Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas warned Sunday that he will not back down from his threat to pull out of new peace talks with Israel if it resumes construction in West Bank settlements. The negotiations are ... (Source: Tulsa World 2010-08-30T07:28:54Z)

Monday Morning Federal Newscast - August 30

The Morning Federal Newscast is a daily compilation of the stories you hear Federal Drive hosts Tom Temin and Amy Morris discuss throughout the show each day. The Newscast is designed to give FederalNewsRadio.com users ... (Source: FederalNewsRadio.com 2010-08-30T11:32:17Z)

Abbas threatens no peace talks

RAMALLAH, West Bank — Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas warned Sunday that he will not back down from his threat to pull out of new peace talks with Israel if it resumes construction in West Bank settlements. The ... (Source: San Mateo Daily Journal 2010-08-30T10:35:01Z)

BHP Says Potash Offer Fair, Timing of Bid 'Opportune'

(Corrects time references in second and 10th paragraphs.) Aug. 30 (Bloomberg) -- BHP Billiton Ltd., seeking to acquire Potash Corp. of Saskatchewan Inc. for $40 billion, said the offer is fair and that it ... (Source: BusinessWeek 2010-08-30T11:46:36Z)

Settlements to be focal point of Israeli-Palestinian summit

JERUSALEM — The Israeli-Palestinian peace summit next week in Washington has again put a spotlight on Jewish settlement construction in the West Bank. Palestinian leaders say the U.S.-sponsored negotiations will ... (Source: Salt Lake Tribune 2010-08-29T00:27:45Z)

Divisive German banker launches immigration book

A leading German banker whose remarks stereotyping Muslims and Jews have sparked outrage launched his new book on immigration issues Monday amid calls for his removal from the central bank's board. Chancellor Angela ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-08-30T11:25:07Z)

Settler leader speaks of holding Netanyahu to his word on construction

The Israeli-Palestinian peace summit this week in Washington has again put a spotlight on Jewish settlement construction in the West Bank. Palestinian leaders say the U.S.-sponsored negotiations will collapse ... (Source: Los Angeles Times 2010-08-29T03:48:10Z)

To analysts, stocks look like a bargain

It was easy to miss the development amid news of falling home sales, a drooping dollar and sluggish orders for big-ticket goods. But stocks in the Standard & Poor's 500 index now trade at just 11.7 times ... (Source: Cincinnati.com 2010-08-30T11:10:48Z)

Abbas: No peace talks if settlements are built

RAMALLAH, West Bank -- Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas warned Sunday that he will not back down from his threat to pull out of new peace talks with Israel if it resumes construction in West Bank settlements. The ... (Source: Pittsburgh Post-Gazette 2010-08-30T05:05:44Z)

Analysts say stocks are dirt cheap now

With the market down three weeks in a row, investors are understandably grim. But there is a silver lining: Stocks are looking almost as cheap as last year when prices hit 12-year lows — at least according to Wall ... (Source: Vindy.com 2010-08-30T04:22:47Z)

Bank of Japan's additional easing measures disappoint

NEW YORK (CNNMoney.com) -- The Bank of Japan eased its monetary policy at an emergency meeting Monday morning, in an effort to curb the yen's strength and lift the country's struggling economy -- though the ... (Source: CNN Money 2010-08-30T12:15:14Z)

Bank of Japan Boosts Loan Program, Pledges More Steps If Needed

Aug. 30 (Bloomberg) -- The Bank of Japan expanded a bank- loan program, stepping up its monetary stimulus for the first time since March after the yen surged to a 15-year high and the government pressured the ... (Source: BusinessWeek 2010-08-30T11:53:45Z)

Genzyme rejects Sanofi-Aventis offer

Biotechnology company Genzyme Corp. said Monday it rejected Sanofi-Aventis SA's $18.5 billion buyout offer because it undervalues the company. On Sunday, French drug developer Sanofi-Aventis offered $69 per share for ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-08-30T12:08:04Z)

German "Jewish gene" banker launches book amid outrage (1st Lead)

Berlin - German central bank executive Thilo Sarrazin on Monday defended his controversial remarks over the existence of a 'Jewish gene' at the launch of his new book which claims Muslim immigrants are ... (Source: Monsters and Critics 2010-08-30T10:56:29Z)

Candlelight vigil Sunday night for Alicia DeBolt

A candlelight vigil is being held tonight for Alicia DeBolt. The vigil will begin at eight o'clock in Jack Kilby Square in Great Bend. KSN News will be providing coverage of the event (Source: msnbc.com 2010-08-30T02:13:56Z)

Week ahead on Wall Street: Key gauge says stocks are dirt cheap now

NEW YORK (AP) — With the market down three weeks in a row, investors are understandably grim. But there is a silver lining: Stocks are looking almost as cheap as last year when prices hit 12-year lows — at least ... (Source: Quad Cities Onlines 2010-08-30T04:37:06Z)

Israel-Palestinian summit: The settler point of view

The Israeli-Palestinian peace summit this week in Washington has again put a spotlight on Jewish settlement construction in the West Bank. Palestinian leaders say the U.S.-sponsored negotiations will collapse ... (Source: Chicago Tribune 2010-08-29T03:19:32Z)

Bank of Japan Unveils Measures to Contain Yen, Boost Economy

Japan's central bank unveiled new measures to stem the rise in the value of the yen and boost the country's flagging economy. Following an emergency meeting, the central bank announced a new six-month low-interest loan ... (Source: Daily Finance 2010-08-30T10:56:29Z)

Asian Shares End Mostly Up;Tokyo Pares Rise As BOJ Disappoints

SINGAPORE (Dow Jones)--Asian markets traded mostly higher on Monday, but Japan's shares ended well off the day's highs as traders were disappointed by the Bank of Japan's new easing measures aimed at ... (Source: Wall Street Journal 2010-08-30T09:52:04Z)

Top German banker launches book about immigration after remarks called racist, anti ...

FILE - In this Oct. 15, 2009 file photo, former Finance Senator of Berlin and now member of Germany's federal bank, Thilo Sarrazin, participates in a discussion in Berlin. Thilo Sarrazin of the German Bundesbank came ... (Source: Chicago Tribune 2010-08-30T09:01:57Z)

Genzyme rejects Sanofi-Aventis' $18.5 billion buyout offer, terms bid 'opportunistic'

NEW YORK (AP) — Biotechnology company Genzyme rejects Sanofi-Aventis SA's $18.5 billion buyout offer, saying the bid undervalues the company. On Sunday, Sanofi-Aventis offered $69-per-share for Genzyme ... (Source: Chicago Tribune 2010-08-30T12:00:55Z)

Asian Stocks Rise on Bank of Japan Speculation, Bernanke Pledge

Aug. 30 (Bloomberg) -- Asian stocks rose on speculation the Bank of Japan will announce measures to weaken the nation's currency and Federal Reserve Chairman Ben S. Bernanke pledged to safeguard the U.S ... (Source: BusinessWeek 2010-08-30T01:02:21Z)

DJ BHP CFO: BHP Offer For Potash Fair, Only One On Table

SINGAPORE, Aug 29, 2010 (Dow Jones Commodities News Select via Comtex) -- BHP Billiton Ltd's ( BHP | PowerRating ) $38.6 billion offer for Potash Corp. of Saskatchewan Inc. (POT) is fair and the only offer on ... (Source: TradingMarkets.com 2010-08-29T11:19:09Z)

BHP Says Potash Offer Is Fair, Timing of Bid Is 'Opportune'

Aug. 30 (Bloomberg) -- BHP Billiton Ltd., seeking to acquire Potash Corp. of Saskatchewan Inc. for $40 billion, said the offer is fair and that it would abandon pursuit of the company if it's not in the best interests ... (Source: BusinessWeek 2010-08-29T13:56:38Z)

Vigil planned for slain Great Bend teen

Dozens of people are expected to attend a candlelight vigil Sunday evening in Great Bend after the body of a murdered teenage girl was found on Tuesday.The vigil for 14-year-old Alicia DeBolt begins at 8 pm at Jack Kilby ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-08-29T23:43:36Z)

White House to offer homeowner aid

WASHINGTON – The Obama administration plans to set up an emergency loan program for the unemployed and a government refinancing effort in the next few weeks to help homeowners pay their mortgages after home ... (Source: Olympian 2010-08-30T07:07:25Z)

Nothing official from KBI; DeBolt family making funeral plans

GREAT BEND, Kansas – While the KBI has not official announced if a body found near Great Bend is that of missing 14-year-old Alicia DeBolt, her family is making funeral arrangements, according to school officials ... (Source: KSN.com 2010-08-25T20:20:46Z)

More loans to help delinquent homeowners coming

Washington - The Obama administration plans to set up an emergency loan program for the unemployed and a government refinancing effort in the next few weeks to help homeowners pay their mortgages after home sales dropped ... (Source: Atlanta Journal Constitution 2010-08-30T12:15:14Z)

Asian shares rise; Central bank hopes power Nikkei

Asian stock markets advanced in early trading Monday, with Japan's benchmark jumping more than 3 percent after the central bank called an emergency policy board meeting. The Nikkei 225 stock average surged 3.2 percent to ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-08-30T02:42:34Z)

Genzyme rejects Sanofi-Aventis $18.5B offer

NEW YORK — Biotechnology company Genzyme rejects Sanofi-Aventis SA's $18.5 billion buyout offer, saying the bid undervalues the company. On Sunday, Sanofi-Aventis offered $69-per-share for Genzyme, which has been ... (Source: Local Tech Wire 2010-08-30T12:08:04Z)

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