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Deals of the Hour / October 26, 2010, 2:42 pm

American visits Iran blast site under freedom deal

An Iranian-American businessman freed after more than two years in Tehran's main prison visited survivors of a deadly 2008 mosque bombing as a condition of his release in a scripted event that could carry propaganda value at home. Iranian authorities did ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-10-18T06:02:09Z)

Summary Box: Singapore bourse bids $8.3B for ASX

THE DEAL: The Singapore Exchange Ltd. has offered to pay $8.3 billion in cash and shares for the operator of the Australian bourse, Australian Securities Exchange Ltd. The companies hope to complete the deal in the second quarter of 2011 after getting ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-10-26T01:42:07Z)

AOL Autos Chooses Best October Lease Deals

AOL Autos recently picked 20 vehicles for what the site declared as the best October lease deals. Contained within five vehicles segments — compact cars, family cars, compact crossovers, luxury SUVs and luxury cars — the list included three units from ... (Source: Auto Remarketing 2010-10-22T06:33:12Z)

US signals urgency of U.S.-SKorea free trade deal

A senior U.S. official said Monday that the United States and South Korea "cannot afford to fail" in talks meant to settle differences on a long-stalled free trade deal. The comments by Kurt Campbell, the top U.S. diplomat for Asia, come as U.S. and Korean ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-10-26T03:22:20Z)

2nd UPDATE: Greek PM Seeks Support For Measures To Avoid Default

ATHENS (Dow Jones)--Greek socialist Prime Minister George Papandreou said Monday that reforms have to continue so that sacrifices pay off, and that coming local elections require voter responsibility to deal with the country's emergency. The local ... (Source: Wall Street Journal 2010-10-25T20:55:47Z)

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)

US-Korean trade deal 'vital'

The US and South Korea "cannot afford to fail" in talks meant to settle differences on a long-stalled free trade deal, America's top diplomat in Asia said. The comments by assistant secretary of state Kurt Campbell come as US and Korean officials ... (Source: Ireland On-Line 2010-10-26T07:11:24Z)

Singapore's ASX Bid Faces Opposition From Australian Lawmakers

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 will win parliamentary approval. ASX shares fell 5.7 percent to A$39.37 in Sydney trading, below ... (Source: Bloomberg 2010-10-26T02:39:23Z)

US official says US-SKorea free trade deal 'cannot afford to fail'

WASHINGTON (AP) — A senior U.S. official says the United States and South Korea "cannot afford to fail" in talks meant to settle differences on a long-stalled free trade deal. Assistant Secretary of State Kurt Campbell's comments Monday signal the ... (Source: Fort Lauderdale Sun-Sentinel 2010-10-25T16:38:06Z)

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)

Breast Cancer Awareness: Focus on Effective Means of Reducing Risk As Well As Fund ...

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month where fund raising efforts invoke cancer walks and products with pink ribbons remind us of the devastating impact of this disease. While the efforts of the Pink Campaign are by and large commendable, critics are ... (Source: San Francisco Gate 2010-10-26T20:11:39Z)

Toyota, Honda Lead Quality Rankings

DETROIT (AP) -- Consumer Reports magazine says Honda and Toyota still make the most problem-free cars and trucks, but Ford is closing in fast and General Motors has made big improvements in the past year. Consumer Reports is widely used by buyers to judge ... (Source: Industrial Distribution 2010-10-26T19:50:11Z)

Canadian pleads guilty to killing a U.S. soldier

GUANTANAMO 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: Washington Times 2010-10-25T23:54:45Z)

Monday's Sports Wire: Iverson nears deal with new team

ANKARA, Turkey — A top official of Turkish basketball team Besiktas says Allen Iverson is keen to play for the Istanbul squad. Besiktas executive board member Seref Yalcin told the Anatolia news agency Monday that he will travel to the United States to ... (Source: Recordpub 2010-10-26T20:54:36Z)

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)

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)

Pakistan to U.S.: We have own agenda

ISLAMABAD - Pakistan's foreign minister said yesterday that his country will deal with a key Taliban sanctuary along the Afghan border on its own timeline despite increasing U.S. pressure to move swiftly to help turn around the war in Afghanistan. Foreign ... (Source: Philadelphia Daily News 2010-10-25T06:58:16Z)

Pakistan resists U.S. push on terror fight

ISLAMABAD, Pakistan - Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi said Sunday his country would deal with a key Taliban sanctuary along the Afghan border on its own timeline despite increasing U.S. pressure to move swiftly to help turn around the war in ... (Source: Philadelphia Daily News 2010-10-26T07:04:15Z)

PATRIOTS GAME DAY PREVIEW;PATRIOTS BEAT;Big business for Branch;WR is complete pro

It's usually a red flag when professional sports people tell you their game is a business. As soon as that word - THEBWORD - rolls off the lips, be assured that what will follow is a plea for a new contract or a warning from management that the offer on ... (Source: FOXSports.com 2010-10-26T01:13:29Z)

Harder than it had to be for Patriots

S AN DIEGO - The Patriots [ team stats ] will take the victory, especially on the road. But following yesterday's 23-20 defeat of the Chargers at Qualcomm Stadium, the players were also well aware of one reality: It should never have come down to the wire. (Source: Boston Herald 2010-10-26T03:00:52Z)

Greek PM: Wants Voter Support For Measures To Avoid Default

ATHENS (Dow Jones)--Greek socialist Prime Minister George Papandreou said Monday that reforms have to continue so that sacrifices pay off, and that upcoming local elections require voter responsibility to deal with the country's emergency. The local ... (Source: Wall Street Journal 2010-10-25T18:39:47Z)

Toyota, Honda lead quality rankings but GM gains

Consumer Reports magazine says Honda and Toyota still make the most problem-free cars and trucks, but Ford is closing in fast and General Motors has made big improvements in the past year. Consumer Reports is widely used by buyers to judge car and truck ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-10-26T18:17:07Z)

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)

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)

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)

Heat releases WVU's Butler

MIAMI - Da'Sean Butler was still with the Miami Heat when he awoke Monday morning, in theory just hours away from making the championship contender's 15-man roster. In reality, his chance went away a few days earlier. Finding themselves unable to keep two ... (Source: Charleston Gazette 2010-10-26T02:10:45Z)

Greek PM Threatens to Call Early National Vote

ATHENS, Greece (Oct. 26) -- After five months of draconian austerity measures, Greece's ruling socialists look set to take a brutal beating in local elections next week. Will the national government survive, though? For months, the question seemed ... (Source: AOL News 2010-10-26T15:39:38Z)

European Markets Rise; Dollar Weakens Again

Major indexes in Europe were higher Monday and the dollar weakened after finance chiefs agreed to avoid a currency war that could derail a recovery. With no concrete guidelines to go by, however, investors are wary that this pact may prove only temporary ... (Source: New York Times 2010-10-25T12:41:52Z)

Miller's injury spelled C-U-T for Butler

MIAMI -- Da'Sean Butler was still with the Miami Heat when he awoke Monday morning, in theory just hours away from making the championship contender's 15-man roster. In reality, his chance went away a few days earlier. Finding themselves unable to keep two ... (Source: CBS Sports 2010-10-25T23:04:38Z)

Pakistan unmoved by US pressure

ISLAMABAD — Pakistan's foreign minister said yesterday that his country will deal with a key Taliban sanctuary along the Afghan border on its timetable despite increasing US pressure to move swiftly to help turn the war in Afghanistan around. Foreign ... (Source: Boston Globe 2010-10-25T06:36:48Z)

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