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Deals of the Hour / October 26, 2010, 11:39 am

SGX Takeover Of ASX Faces Political Hurdles

Singapore Exchange 's agreed $7.9 billion takeover of Australia's ASX faced a new hurdle after key political leaders voiced concern over the deal, sending ASX shares down 5.5 percent, Reuters reported. Australia's Greens Party, an influential bloc in ... (Source: New York Times Blogs 2010-10-26T08:37:18Z)

Death Toll Rising After Tsunami Hits Indonesia

JAKARTA — Indonesian authorities scrambled to deal with two deadly disasters on Tuesday after a tsunami and volcanic eruptions struck in separate regions of the vast Indonesian archipelago. In the first, rescue workers and fishermen scoured for survivors ... (Source: New York Times 2010-10-26T17:55:39Z)

Soplan vientos proteccionistas contra BHP

En los últimos meses, Huawei Technologies de China, no pudo comprar dos empresas estadounidenses de telecomunicaciones porque estas no creían que Huawei tuviera la credibilidad política para cerrar los acuerdos, dijo una fuente al tanto. Parte de la ... (Source: Wall Street Journal 2010-10-26T18:09:58Z)

Young Canadian at Guantanamo accused of killing US soldier pleads guilty and avoids trial

GUANTANAMO BAY NAVAL BASE, CUBA — Eight years after he was taken to Guantanamo as a teenage prisoner, a Canadian pleaded guilty Monday to killing a U.S. Army sergeant during a battle in Afghanistan, in a deal that will send him home in a year to serve ... (Source: Washington Examiner 2010-10-26T17:19:51Z)

Paul the soccer-predicting octopus dies of natural causes

Frankfurt, Germany — Paul the Octopus, the tentacled tipster who fascinated soccer fans by correctly predicting results at this year's World Cup, died Tuesday. Paul had reached octopus old age of 21/2 years and died in his tank on Tuesday morning in an ... (Source: Detroit News 2010-10-26T17:05:32Z)

CommScope Shares Pop Amid Carlyle Deal Talks

Shares in CommScope , the telecommunications equipment maker, jumped about 30 percent on Monday after the company confirmed a DealBook report that it was in talks to sell itself to the Carlyle Group . CommScope's shares hovered at about $30 as of ... (Source: New York Times Blogs 2010-10-25T15:55:09Z)

Simpcw and Commerce to sign innovative deal

Simpcw First Nation and Commerce Resources Corp. announced last Friday that they plan to hold a signing ceremony for a mineral exploration agreement today (Monday). Chief Keith Matthew and David Hodge, president of Commerce Resources, were to sign the ... (Source: Abbotsford News 2010-10-25T15:47:59Z)

Premier says Australia wouldn't approve of deal

Saskatchewan's premier says Australia wouldn't approve of Anglo-Australian BHP Billiton's foreign takeover of Potash Corp and Canada's shouldn't either. Premier Brad Wall is stepping up the pressure to make sure Canada's federal government blocks what ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-10-26T17:27:01Z)

Singapore Moves to Restructure Asia's Stock Exchange Model With Australia Merger

Singapore Exchange Ltd. ( SPXCF.PK ) announced Monday it agreed to buy Australia's main stock exchange, ASX Ltd. ( ASXFF.PK ), for $8.3 billion. The deal came about because both countries seek strength against growing Asian market competition, and ... (Source: Seekingalpha.com 2010-10-26T14:06:35Z)

Sergio Brown comes up big on defense

A week ago, Patriots [ team stats ] kicker Stephen Gostkowski was in Kris Brown's shoes, lining up a game-changing field goal try against the Ravens. The Chargers' Brown clanged his 50-yard attempt off the upright, while Gostkowski made his. He offered ... (Source: Boston Herald 2010-10-26T04:48:14Z)

Saskatchewan Stand on BHP Bid Not Bargaining Position

(Updates with comments from Wall in fourth paragraph.) Oct. 25 (Bloomberg) -- Saskatchewan Premier Brad Wall said his province's opposition to BHP Billiton Ltd.'s $40 billion hostile takeover offer for Potash Corp. of Saskatchewan Inc. is not a bargain ... (Source: BusinessWeek 2010-10-25T19:08:25Z)

Deal or no deal: Last-minute plea deal could halt trial of Canadian held at Guantanamo

GUANTANAMO BAY NAVAL BASE, Cuba - A Canadian who has been in U.S. custody since he was a teenager could see an end to eight years of legal limbo on Monday as his war crimes trial resumes amid talk of a possible last-minute plea deal to spare him a life ... (Source: Minneapolis Star Tribune 2010-10-25T07:55:32Z)

Focus on global currency pact targets enforcement

SEOUL, South Korea - Facing the risk of a dangerous trade war, top finance officials from the world's leading rich and developing nations looked each other in the eye and vowed they wouldn't use their currencies as economic weapons to boost exports. The ... (Source: The Ledger 2010-10-26T11:50:35Z)

Indonesia's Kepulauan Mentawai Quake Leaves 23 Dead

(Updates with tsunami in second paragraph.) Oct. 26 (Bloomberg) -- A magnitude-7.5 earthquake that caused a small tsunami in Indonesia's Kepulauan Mentawai region off western Sumatra yesterday left at least 23 people dead and 167 others missing, the ... (Source: San Francisco Gate 2010-10-26T10:39:00Z)

World Cup predicting octopus Paul dies

FRANKFURT, Germany (AP) -- Paul the Octopus, the tentacled tipster who fascinated soccer fans by predicting results at the World Cup, died Tuesday. Paul had reached the octopus old age of 2 1/2 years and died in his tank on Tuesday morning at the Sea Life ... (Source: Associated Press 2010-10-26T17:55:39Z)

Simpcw First Nation and Commerce Resources Corp. Sign Innovative Mineral Exploration Agreement

VANCOUVER , Oct. 25 - The Simpcw First Nation and Commerce Resources Corp. (TSXv: CCE) (FSE: D7H) (the "Company" or "Commerce") today announced the signing of an innovative Exploration Agreement for the Blue River Tantalum/Niobium Project located in the ... (Source: Earthtimes 2010-10-25T18:39:47Z)

Toughness, smarts save the Patriots

S AN DIEGO - Yesterday was a game the Patriots [ team stats ] had to survive more than win, but it was not the San Diego Chargers they had to survive. They had to survive the residue of the fierce struggle they waged with the Baltimore Ravens a week ... (Source: Boston Herald 2010-10-26T04:05:17Z)

CommScope in talks with Carlyle about being taken private for about $3 billion, shares soar

NEW YORK (AP) — CommScope Inc. is talking to asset management firm Carlyle Group about being taken private in a deal valued at about $2.98 billion. The network infrastructure company said Monday that Carlyle Group would pay $31.50 per share in cash, a 36 ... (Source: Chicago Tribune 2010-10-25T13:31:59Z)

World Cup Soccer's Psychic Octopus, Paul, Dies

Paul, the oracle octopus who shot to fame in the World Cup this summer for his uncanny ability to predict the results of Germany's soccer matches, has died at his home in Oberhausen at the age of two. English-born Paul made headlines across the globe after ... (Source: Post Chronicle 2010-10-26T16:51:13Z)

Chavez visits Moscow, reaches deal for Russia to build nuclear power plant in Venezuela

MOSCOW (AP) — Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez reached a deal with Russia on Friday to build a nuclear power plant in the South American country and negotiated several other agreements in energy and other areas. Russia has cultivated close ties with ... (Source: Chicago Tribune 2010-10-15T11:27:50Z)

Russia to help Venezuela build nuclear power station

Moscow, Russia (CNN) -- Russia and Venezuela signed an agreement Friday calling for Russia to build a nuclear power station in the South American nation. Russian President Dmitry Medvedev and Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez formally signed the deal here ... (Source: CNN 2010-10-15T21:14:49Z)

G-20's focus on currency turns to enforcement

SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — Facing the risk of a dangerous trade war, top finance officials from the world's leading rich and developing nations looked each other in the eye and vowed they wouldn't use their currencies as economic weapons to boost exports ... (Source: Traverse City Record-Eagle 2010-10-26T11:36:16Z)

CommScope in talks with Carlyle on $2.98B buyout

CommScope Inc. is talking to asset management firm Carlyle Group about being taken private in a deal valued at about $2.98 billion. The network infrastructure company said Monday that Carlyle Group would pay $31.50 per share in cash, a 36 percent premium ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-10-25T14:36:24Z)

The World: Earthquake hits off Sumatra

Apowerful earthquake hit off western Indonesia late Monday, briefly triggering a tsunami warning that sent thousands of panicked residents fleeing to high ground. There were no immediate reports of damage or injuries. The magnitude-7.7 temblor struck at a ... (Source: San Jose Mercury News 2010-10-26T16:15:26Z)

Simpcw and Commerce sign mineral exploration agreement

Simpcw First Nation and Commerce Resources Corp. signed an exploration agreement on Monday for the Commerce's tantalum/niobium project, which is located approximately 10 km north of Blue River. "It is extremely important for members of the Simpcw First ... (Source: Abbotsford News 2010-10-25T20:12:50Z)

Russia agrees to build nuclear plant in Venezuela

Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez reached a deal with Russia on Friday to build the South American country's first nuclear plant, as questions arose why a nation rich in oil and gas would feel the need to venture into atomic energy. The two nations also ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-10-15T18:23:01Z)

Singapore Exchange's ASX Bid Opposed in Australia

(Adds in third paragraph that ASX shares have fallen most in 20 months.) Oct. 26 (Bloomberg) -- Singapore Exchange Ltd.'s A$8.09 billion ($8 billion) bid for ASX Ltd. triggered a backlash from Australian lawmakers, throwing into doubt whether the deal ... (Source: BusinessWeek 2010-10-26T03:50:58Z)

PATRIOTS NOTEBOOK;Gostkowski keeps cool;OT kick no huge deal

SAN DIEGO - When Stephen Gostkowski drilled a 35-yard field goal in overtime against the Ravens last Sunday, it was the first time in his career that he ended a game with his foot. Yet, the kicker shrugged off the feat. ''Well, my rookie year in San Diego ... (Source: FOXSports.com 2010-10-26T01:06:20Z)

World steps back from the brink with G-20 currency deal, though challenge will be enforcement

SEOUL , South Korea (AP) — Facing the risk of a dangerous trade war, top finance officials from the world's leading rich and developing nations looked each other in the eye and vowed they wouldn't use their currencies as economic weapons to boost exports ... (Source: Chicago Tribune 2010-10-25T10:54:30Z)

Canadian pleads guilty to murder

GUANTÁNAMO BAY NAVAL BASE, Cuba – A Canadian accused of killing an American soldier as a teenage al-Qaeda militant pleaded guilty Monday as part of a deal that avoids a war crimes trial for someone labeled a "child soldier" by his defenders. Omar Khadr ... (Source: Dallas Morning News 2010-10-26T13:16:29Z)

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