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Deals of the Hour / September 29, 2010, 4:43 am

CA executions halted after Sept amid drug shortage

SAN FRANCISCO—A shortage of a drug used for lethal injections will temporarily halt state executions after Thursday, the California attorney general's office said Monday. Corrections officials notified prosecutors the state has been unable to secure ... (Source: San Jose Mercury News 2010-09-27T20:24:34Z)

Southwest Airlines Takes Aim at Bigger Rivals With AirTran Deal

In a deal that turns up the heat on its bigger rivals, Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE: LUV ) on Monday announced plans to buy discount carrier AirTran Holdings Inc. (NYSE: AAI ) for $1.4 billion. By nabbing AirTran, Southwest is making a move that supports ... (Source: Seekingalpha.com 2010-09-29T09:02:10Z)

Monkey business: Indian officials used langur monkeys to help security at Commonwealth Games

NEW DELHI - Security officials at the Commonwealth Games aren't monkeying around anymore, deploying langurs at several venues in New Delhi to keep the smaller simians from causing any trouble. Langurs are a common type of monkey in south Asia, and because ... (Source: Minneapolis Star Tribune 2010-09-29T07:57:44Z)

Big march in Brussels, general strike in Spain; unions flex muscle to protest austerity plans

BRUSSELS (AP) — Labor unions hope to organize a march of 100,000 workers on European Union institutions in Brussels on Wednesday, as well as a general strike in Spain to protest the budget-slashing plans and austerity measures of governments seeking to ... (Source: Los Angeles Times 2010-09-29T09:45:07Z)

U.S. Futures Edge Lower

U.S. stock futures were slightly lower on Wednesday, tracking European equities and the dollar's moves in a volatile market. Less than two hours before the start of trading, futures on the Dow Jones Industrial Average were down 11 points at 10777, while ... (Source: Wall Street Journal 2010-09-29T11:25:20Z)

Jordan's Queen Rania has heart procedure

AMMAN, Jordan -- Jordan's Royal Palace says Queen Rania has undergone a non-surgical procedure in New York to correct an irregular heartbeat. The 40-year-old Rania accompanied her husband, King Abdullah II, who attended the U.N. General Assembly meetings ... (Source: KABC 2010-09-27T17:04:08Z)

Myanmar junta to allow Aung San Suu Kyi to vote (Roundup)

Yangon - Myanmar's junta on Friday allowed democracy-icon Aung San Suu Kyi to vote in the upcoming general election on November 7, although it has barred her and her party from running. The Election Commission listed Suu Kyi, as number 2,833 among eligible ... (Source: Monsters and Critics 2010-09-24T11:02:38Z)

Too early to tell what Southwest-AirTran merger would mean for PHL

If Southwest Airlines Co. succeeds in closing its deal to buy AirTran Airways, the legendary discount fares and service Southwest is famous for could take hold in more Southeastern U.S. cities, and eventually could mean cheaper air tickets to Atlanta for ... (Source: Philadelphia Daily News 2010-09-29T07:00:28Z)

India Locks Down Games With 100,000 Police, Snipers

(Adds detail of previous attacks in seventh paragraph.) Sept. 29 (Bloomberg) -- India began to lock down its capital ahead of this weekend's Commonwealth Games opening ceremony, deploying 100,000 police, roof-top snipers and helicopters amid warnings of ... (Source: BusinessWeek 2010-09-29T07:14:47Z)

North Korea leader's son promoted, seen as heir

SEOUL, South Korea — The youngest son of North Korean leader Kim Jong Il was elected to his first prominent posts in the ruling Workers' Party, state media said early Wednesday, putting him well on the path to succeed his father as leader of the ... (Source: San Mateo Daily Journal 2010-09-29T10:56:42Z)

Shortage of drugs delays executions

COLUMBUS, Ohio – Some executions in the U.S. have been put on hold because of a shortage of one of the drugs used in lethal injections. Several of the 35 states that rely on lethal injection are either scrambling to find sodium thiopental – an ... (Source: Olympian 2010-09-29T08:19:13Z)

Opposing view on airline mergers: A bad deal for fliers

Opinions expressed in USA TODAY's editorials are decided by its Editorial Board , a demographically and ideologically diverse group that is separate from USA TODAY's news staff. Most editorials are accompanied by an opposing view — a unique USA TODAY ... (Source: USA Today 2010-09-29T09:59:26Z)

Inovio Pharmaceuticals' Chief Executive Named Life Sciences CEO of the Year by the ...

BLUE BELL, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Inovio Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NYSE Amex: INO), a leader in the development of therapeutic and preventive vaccines against cancers and infectious diseases, announced today that Dr. Joseph Kim, President & CEO, has been named ... (Source: Yahoo Finance 2010-09-29T08:33:32Z)

Kim Jong Il makes his son a 4-star general

S EOUL, South Korea — The youngest son of North Korean leader Kim Jong Il was elected to his first prominent posts in the ruling Workers' Party, state media said early Wednesday, putting him well on the path to succeed his father as leader of the ... (Source: Boston Herald 2010-09-29T00:33:56Z)

Ban: Myanmar Should Release Political Prisoners Before Elections

Yangon, Myanmar (AHN) - United Nations Secretary General Ban Ki-moon has made a fresh appeal to Myanmar's military rulers to release Nobel Peace Prize Laureate Aung San Suu Kyi ahead of November elections. Speaking with the foreign ministers of countries ... (Source: All Headline News 2010-09-28T11:33:40Z)

Unions count on 100,000 protesters at EU

Labor unions hope to organize a march of 100,000 workers on European Union institutions in Brussels on Wednesday, as well as a general strike in Spain to protest the budget-slashing plans and austerity measures of governments seeking to control debt. The ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-09-29T05:34:34Z)

India hosts games amid fears of Hindu-Muslim violence

(Reuters) - Hundreds of athletes arrived in New Delhi for the Commonwealth Games on Tuesday as India scrambled to ensure that a court ruling due this week over ownership of a disputed religious site does not spark Hindu-Muslim violence. The Interior ... (Source: Fort Lauderdale Sun-Sentinel 2010-09-28T11:47:59Z)

North Korea's Kim makes son 4-star general

S EOUL, South Korea — North Korea's Kim Jong Il made his elusive youngest son a four-star general in a major promotion seen Tuesday as confirmation that he is slated to become the country's next leader. The announcement appeared in state media hours ... (Source: Boston Herald 2010-09-28T15:44:13Z)

Jordan's Queen Rania has heart procedure in US

A MMAN, Jordan — Jordan's Royal Palace says Queen Rania has undergone a non-surgical procedure in New York to correct an irregular heartbeat. The 40-year-old Rania accompanied her husband, King Abdullah II, who attended the U.N. General Assembly ... (Source: Boston Herald 2010-09-27T17:04:08Z)

General strike starts in Spain against austerity

Picketers hurled eggs at buses and blocked trucks from delivering produce to wholesale markets as Spanish workers staged a general strike Wednesday to protest austerity measures imposed by a government struggling to slash its budget deficit and overcome ... (Source: Salon 2010-09-29T09:02:10Z)

India invites Pakistan minister for Games, talks

NEW DELHI (Reuters) – India's foreign minister has invited his Pakistani counterpart to watch the Commonwealth Games, which begins on Sunday, and said he hoped it could also give them a chance to carry forward their peace dialogue. "Foreign Minister ... (Source: YAHOO! 2010-09-29T07:14:47Z)

Signet Appoints Michael W. Barnes as Chief Executive Officer

Signet Jewelers Limited ("Signet") (NYSE: SIG) (LSE: SIG) today announced that it has appointed Michael ("Mike") Barnes as Chief Executive Officer ("CEO") with effect from January 30, 2011. He will join Signet on December 1, 2010 as Chief Executive Officer ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-09-29T11:25:20Z)

Myanmar's prime minister issues election warning

Myanmar's prime minister warned citizens to protect the country's image during November elections and to prevent anyone from derailing the first polls in 20 years, state media reported Wednesday. The Nov. 7 vote is a keystone of what the military-ruled ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-09-29T09:02:10Z)

State executions suspended after September due to drug shortage

A shortage of a drug used for lethal injections will temporarily halt state executions after Thursday, the California attorney general's office said today. Corrections officials notified prosecutors the state has been unable to secure supplies of sodium ... (Source: San Jose Mercury News 2010-09-27T21:57:38Z)

Jordan's queen has surgery in N.Y.

AMMAN, Jordan — Jordan's Royal Palace says Queen Rania has undergone a medical procedure in New York to correct an irregular heartbeat. The 40-year-old Rania accompanied her husband, King Abdullah II, who attended the U.N. General Assembly meetings in ... (Source: Charleston Daily Mail 2010-09-28T04:38:30Z)

India's capital locked down ahead of Commonwealth Games

Security forces have taken over Commonwealth Games venues and places like luxury hotels and metro stations in New Delhi to ensure thousands of athletes from around the world are safe against possible attacks by militants. The lockdown, backed by the ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-09-29T08:55:00Z)

General Moly Appoints Gregory P. Raih to Board of Directors

BusinessWire - General Moly (NYSE Amex: GMO)(TSX: GMO) announced that Gregory P. Raih has been appointed to the Board of Directors. Mr. Raih will serve on the Audit and Governance and Nominating committees. Mr. Raih has an extensive accounting background ... (Source: Forbes 2010-09-16T21:06:15Z)

Vuvuzelas, the plastic horns made famous at World Cup, making comeback at Commonwealth ...

Indian Sports Minister M.S. Gill, left, holds a vuvuzela for sale, as Commonwealth Games Organizing Committee chief Suresh Kalmadi looks on at a merchandise shop of the Commonwealth Games Village in New Delhi, India, Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2010. (AP Photo ... (Source: Republic 2010-09-29T11:18:10Z)

Oil rises with corporate deals

Oil prices rose Tuesday as traders dismissed a disheartening report about U.S. consumer confidence and focused on more upbeat news from corporate America and Europe. Benchmark crude for November delivery rose 13 cents to $76.66 a barrel in midday trading ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-09-28T16:27:10Z)

Stocks inch higher before confidence report

Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2010 | 12:28 a.m. Stocks are inching higher as traders are cautiously optimistic about some improving economic reports overseas and as corporate dealmaking continues. The Asian Development Bank has raised its forecast for the region's ... (Source: Las Vegas Sun 2010-09-29T09:02:10Z)

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