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Deals of the Hour / October 1, 2010, 5:41 am

Bin Laden tape: Climate change worse than war

Al-Qaida has released a new audio tape of Osama bin Laden in which the leader of the terror network calls for the creation of a relief body to aid Muslims harmed in natural disasters and wars. In a copy of the message provided by the U.S.-based SITE ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-10-01T11:08:39Z)

In Video, Bin Laden Calls For Aid Group For Muslims

Al-Qaida leader Osama bin Laden sought to drum up support by taking advantage of Pakistan's flood tragedy with a new audiotape released Friday criticizing Muslim governments for their slow response and calling for the creation of a new relief body to aid ... (Source: NPR News 2010-10-01T12:05:54Z)

Security is high in terror threat

LONDON - Police increased their guard around Buckingham Palace and other landmarks Wednesday as security officials monitored what they described as a fledgling terror plot to wage Mumbai-style shooting rampages or other attacks on Britain, France, or ... (Source: Philadelphia Daily News 2010-10-01T06:58:06Z)

Jobless Claims in U.S. Decreased More Than Estimated to 453,000 Last Week

Applications for U.S. unemployment benefits decreased last week, a sign companies are cutting back on firings even as economic growth slows. Initial jobless claims decreased by 16,000 to 453,000 in the week ended Sept. 25, lower than the median forecast of ... (Source: Bloomberg 2010-09-30T12:28:34Z)

Bin Laden Told Partners To Plan Mumbai-Like Attacks

Intelligence officials and people familiar with an unfolding terrorist plot to target Europe tell NPR that Osama bin Laden is involved. Several months ago, sources say, bin Laden used couriers to send a message to al-Qaida's affiliates and partners: He ... (Source: NPR News 2010-09-30T21:46:55Z)

Bin Laden says relief organization needed for Muslim countries

CAIRO — Al-Qaida has released a new audio tape of Osama bin Laden in which the leader of the terror network calls for the creation of a relief body to aid Muslims harmed in natural disasters and wars. In a copy of the message provided by the U.S.-based ... (Source: Charlottesville Daily Progress 2010-10-01T11:37:17Z)

Sinopec buys 40 pct of Repsol Brazil for $7.1 bln

MADRID/BEIJING (Reuters) - Chinese refiner Sinopec Group( 0836.HK ) will buy 40 percent of Spanish oil major Repsol's( REP.MC ) Brazilian arm for $7.1 billion, strengthening resource-hungry China's presence in Latin America. The deal, through a capital ... (Source: Reuters India 2010-10-01T09:28:26Z)

ManTech buys QinetiQ NA's security, intelligence business

ManTech International Corp. will purchase the assets of QinetiQ North America's Security and Intelligence Solutions business for $60 million, funded from cash on hand, the company said in an announcement today. S&IS provides integrated security solutions ... (Source: Washington Technology 2010-09-30T19:59:32Z)

Deals of the day -- mergers and acquisitions

** Stericycle Inc , a medical waste services provider, said it agreed to acquire Delaware-based Healthcare Waste Solutions Inc for $245 million in cash, subject to some adjustments. ** Dubai contractor Drake and Scull International (DSI) on Thursday said ... (Source: The Guardian 2010-09-30T19:52:23Z)

Quebec's historic housing rally comes to an end: RBC Economics

Quebec's record-breaking housing market rally proved to be unsustainable in the second quarter as resale activity slowed considerably, partly reflecting an erosion of affordability over the past year, according to the latest housing report released today ... (Source: TradingMarkets.com 2010-09-27T08:57:23Z)

China PMI Strength Eases Global Slowdown Worries

BEIJING (Reuters) - Chinese manufacturing picked up steam in September after a mid-year lull, easing concerns of a renewed downturn in global growth, although other leading Asian economies showed some signs of softer business activity. Manufacturing ... (Source: ABC News 2010-10-01T11:08:39Z)

Repsol in $7.1 Billion Brazil Deal With Sinopec

Repsol , the Spanish oil company, said Friday that it had sold a 40 percent stake in its Brazilian unit to Sinopec for $7.1 billion as it prepares to develop offshore fields like those that led to the $70 billion Petrobras I.P.O. last week. The deal, which ... (Source: New York Times Blogs 2010-10-01T10:47:10Z)

Farmer killed in Iowa grain bin accident

OAKLAND, Iowa (AP) - Authorities say a 69-year-old southwest Iowa farmer has died in a grain bin accident. The Pottawattamie County Sheriff's Department says the man became trapped inside the bin Tuesday night. The accident happened just outside of Oakland ... (Source: KSFY.com 2010-09-29T06:53:19Z)

Japan PM concerned over China's widening maritime activity as 3 Japanese freed return

TOKYO - Japan's prime minister expressed concern Friday over China's strengthening military power and expanding maritime activity in Asia, including waters near disputed islands where a ship collision ignited a bitter diplomatic feud. Prime Minister Naoto ... (Source: Minneapolis Star Tribune 2010-10-01T08:24:00Z)

Data supports modest 3rd-quarter growth hopes

By Lucia Mutikani WASHINGTON (Reuters) - New U.S. claims for jobless aid fell last week, while manufacturing in the nation's Midwest region grew faster than expected in September, supporting the view that economic activity picked up a bit in the third ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-09-30T21:03:58Z)

Man Dies In Grain Bin Accident

KETV.com Iowa officials said a man died in a grain bin accident near Carson Tuesday night. Another man was hurt trying to pull the victim out. Crews were still at the farm as of 8 p.m. The Pottawattamie County Sheriff's Department told KETV NewsWatch 7 ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-09-30T13:47:19Z)

Somali pirates seize ship, Indian crew (Roundup)

Nairobi - Somali pirates have seized a Panama-flagged ship and its 15 Indian crew, a group which monitors marine activity off the coast of Somalia said Wednesday. Ecoterra International said the MT Asphalt Venture was seized in the Indian Ocean early ... (Source: Monsters and Critics 2010-09-29T13:12:42Z)

EU: Somali pirates hijack ship with 15 Indian crew

Somali pirates hijacked a cargo ship with 15 Indian crew on board off East Africa, the European Union Naval Force said Wednesday. The Asphalt Venture lost contact with its owners on Tuesday night, said EU spokesman Lt. Col. Per Klingvall. He could not ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-09-30T02:12:57Z)

U.S. data supports modest 3rd-quarter growth hopes

WASHINGTON, Sept 30 (Reuters) - New U.S. claims for jobless aid fell last week, while manufacturing in the nation's Midwest region grew faster than expected in September, supporting the view that economic activity picked up a bit in the third quarter ... (Source: The Guardian 2010-09-30T21:03:58Z)

Somali pirates seize ship, Indian crew

Nairobi - Somali pirates have seized a Panama-flagged ship and its 15 Indian crew, a group which monitors marine activity off Somalia said Wednesday. Ecoterra International said the MT Aspahalt Venture was seized in the Indian Ocean early Wednesday morning ... (Source: Earthtimes 2010-09-29T09:59:26Z)

Japan P.M. concerned over China's maritime expansion

TOKYO (AP) — Japan 's prime minister expressed concern Friday over China 's strengthening military power and expanding maritime activity in Asia , including waters near disputed islands where a ship collision ignited a bitter diplomatic feud. Prime ... (Source: USA Today 2010-10-01T06:43:47Z)

Biggest Rally Since '02 Drives Provinces to Bonds: Canada Credit

Bond sales by Canadian provinces surged in the third quarter to the highest in almost a decade as borrowers took advantage of record-low interest rates and steady investor appetite to raise funds. Provincial and municipal borrowers sold C$25.9 billion ($25 ... (Source: Bloomberg 2010-10-01T04:34:56Z)

Alberta's overall home affordability stays in the saddle: RBC Economics

Alberta's persistently lackluster housing market conditions, which only perked up modestly during last year's modest upturn in resale activity, have translated in considerable improvement in affordability since early 2008, according to the latest housing ... (Source: TradingMarkets.com 2010-09-27T08:57:23Z)

Defense contractor Mantech purchases QinetiQ's S&IS for $60M

Defense contractor Mantech expands its government security work with the $60 million purchase of QinetiQ North America's Security and Intelligence Solutions (S&IS). S&IS recently won a position on a missile defense contract worth $365 million. "This ... (Source: FederalNewsRadio.com 2010-09-30T19:09:26Z)

Unemployment rate falls for largest metro areas

WASHINGTON (AP) — Unemployment fell in nearly two-thirds of the nation's 372 largest metro areas last month, the broadest improvement since May. The jobless rate dropped in 230 cities in August, the Labor Department said Wednesday. It rose in 95 cities ... (Source: The Herald 2010-09-30T12:57:12Z)

Europe on alert for 'Mumbai' terror

LONDON - Security officials said yesterday that a terror plot to wage Mumbai-style shooting sprees or other attacks in Britain, France and Germany is still active and that recent CIA strikes in Pakistan were aimed at al Qaeda operatives suspected in the ... (Source: Philadelphia Daily News 2010-10-01T06:58:06Z)

US data supports modest third-quarter growth hopes

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - New U.S. claims for jobless aid fell last week, while manufacturing in the nation's Midwest region grew faster than expected in September, supporting the view that economic activity picked up a bit in the third quarter. Another ... (Source: FOXBusiness 2010-10-01T00:02:55Z)

Iowa farmer dies in grain bin accident

OAKLAND, Iowa (AP) — Authorities say a 69-year-old southwest Iowa farmer has died in a grain bin accident. The Pottawattamie County Sheriff's Department says the man became trapped inside the bin Tuesday night. The accident happened just outside of ... (Source: Des Moines Register 2010-09-29T14:24:17Z)

FACTBOX-China M&A activity, energy deals and Brazil investment

Oct 1 (Reuters) - Chinese refiner Sinopec Group and Spanish oil major Repsol ( REP.MC ) have agreed to form a $17.8 billion joint venture to exploit Repsol's Brazilian oil deposits, Repsol said on Friday. [ID:nLDE69007U] Fast-growing, resource-hungry China ... (Source: Reuters 2010-10-01T11:22:58Z)

U.S. Economy: Business Activity Picks Up, Claims Fall

(Updates with closing market prices in fifth paragraph.) Sept. 30 (Bloomberg) -- Business activity in the U.S. unexpectedly accelerated and fewer workers filed claims for jobless benefits, easing concern the world's largest economy is retrenching further ... (Source: BusinessWeek 2010-09-30T20:21:01Z)

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