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Deals of the Hour / November 4, 2010, 11:40 am

Qantas A380 Emergency Landing

Qantas A380 Emergency Landing, Latest News Update About Qantas A380 Emergency Landing: A Qantas A380 made a dramatic emergency landing in Singapore on Thursday, trailing smoke from a damaged engine, in the first mid-air emergency involving the Airbus ... (Source: Gather.com 2010-11-04T18:27:55Z)

David Ortiz returning to Red Sox

The Red Sox will exercise the $12.5 million option on designated hitter David Ortiz for next season, the team announced less than 12 hours before Thursday's midnight deadline. Ortiz has been vocal about wanting a long-term extension and not a one-year deal ... (Source: ESPN.com 2010-11-04T17:37:49Z)

Alleged mastermind behind Elizabeth Smart kidnapping to stand trial

(CNN) -- More than eight years after a Utah teenager disappeared from her bedroom on a summer night, the trial of the man authorities believe masterminded her kidnapping is expected to get underway Thursday. Brian David Mitchell, 57, is accused of ... (Source: CNN 2010-11-04T17:02:01Z)

China pressures European governments over Nobel

China is pressuring European governments to avoid the Nobel Peace Prize ceremony for imprisoned democracy activist Liu Xiaobo and not make any statements in support of him, several diplomats said Thursday. The Chinese Embassy in Oslo has sent official ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-11-04T16:26:14Z)

Gay-rights groups view US election as big setback

Gay-rights activists celebrated a few bright spots on Election Day, but they also suffered some major setbacks — including losses by key supporters in Congress and the ouster of three judges who had ruled in favor of same-sex marriage in Iowa. On both ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-11-04T05:27:40Z)

Bankers' fees may go to pot after Canada decision

NEW YORK, Nov 4 (Reuters) - BHP Billiton ( BHP.AX ) ( BLT.L ) won't be the only loser if its $39 billion bid for fertilizer company Potash Corp falls apart because Canada's government blocked the deal -- advisers for both sides could miss out on millions ... (Source: Reuters 2010-11-04T17:59:17Z)

Potash Corp. Declines After Canada Blocks BHP's Takeover Offer

Nov. 4 (Bloomberg) -- Potash Corp. of Saskatchewan Inc. fell the most in more than two months after Canada blocked BHP Billiton Ltd.'s $40 billion hostile bid for the world's largest fertilizer producer. Potash Corp. dropped $5.21, or 3.6 percent, to $ ... (Source: BusinessWeek 2010-11-04T14:38:52Z)

China's Hu to sign deals, discuss G20 with Sarkozy

PARIS (Reuters) – Chinese President Hu Jintao arrived in France on Thursday on a two-nation trip to Europe to smooth trade tensions with big investment deals and discuss French President Nicolas Sarkozy's plans for his G20 presidency. Hu's three-day ... (Source: YAHOO! 2010-11-04T12:44:20Z)

Qantas A380 Returns to Singapore After Engine Failure

Nov. 4 (Bloomberg) -- A Qantas Airways Ltd. Airbus SAS A380 returned to Singapore after suffering an engine failure. Flight QF32, which was headed to Sydney with 433 passengers and 26 crew onboard, landed at 11:45 a.m., the carrier said in a statement ... (Source: BusinessWeek 2010-11-04T04:23:15Z)

Red Sox Exercise $12.5 Million Option On David Ortiz

BOSTON — The Red Sox are exercising their $12.5 million option on designated hitter David Ortiz. The team announced Thursday it decided to keep the slugger, who got off to slow starts the past two seasons but finished strongly both times. Ortiz has ... (Source: WBUR 2010-11-04T17:44:58Z)

Patriots guard Mankins practices after ending long holdout

Logan Mankins waited at his home a few miles from the New England Patriots stadium, missing the game he loves but sticking with his decision to hold out. Conversations with Tom Brady and other teammates may have helped change his mind. "When ... you're ... (Source: Abington Mariner 2010-11-04T03:11:40Z)

Liberty Mutual to offer insurance in India

BOSTON -- Property and casualty insurer Liberty Mutual Group and Indian conglomerate Videocon Industries Ltd. are teaming up to create a non-life insurance company in India, the companies said Wednesday. Liberty Mutual will hold up to a 26-percent stake in ... (Source: Forbes 2010-11-03T21:20:55Z)

China's Hu signs deals, discusses G20 with Sarkozy

Chinese President Hu Jintao oversaw the signing of multi-billion dollar aircraft and nuclear fuel contracts with French companies on Thursday and pledged close cooperation as Paris prepares to take over the G20 presidency. As Hu kicked off a two-nation ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-11-04T18:20:46Z)

Minnesota Congress: Bachmann re-elected; early edge for Oberstar, Walz

MINNEAPOLIS - Republican Rep. Michele Bachmann was re-elected Tuesday, holding off an aggressive challenge by Democrat Tarryl Clark in what became the most expensive U.S. House race nationwide. The two other House incumbents seen as most vulnerable ... (Source: West Central Tribune 2010-11-03T03:55:48Z)

Elizabeth Smart suspect wants change of venue; trial temporarily halted

The suspect in the Elizabeth Smart case has filed a motion to halt his criminal trial while he seeks a change of venue, the U.S. Court of Appeals 10th Circuit confirmed to CNN on Thursday. Brian David Mitchell was scheduled to go on trial Thursday, but ... (Source: CNN (blog) 2010-11-04T16:54:52Z)

MN U.S. House: Bachmann, Walz re-elected

MINNEAPOLIS -- Two of Minnesota's House members viewed as most vulnerable held off aggressive challenges Tuesday, with both Republican Rep. Michele Bachmann and Democratic Rep. Tim Walz staking out re-election victories. The five other House incumbents ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-11-03T19:12:04Z)

Dem Cicilline wins Kennedy's RI congressional seat

PROVIDENCE, R.I.— Democrat David Cicilline won the congressional seat being vacated by retiring Rep. Patrick Kennedy, becoming the fourth openly gay member of Congress. Cicilline, the mayor of Providence, beat Republican state Rep. John Loughlin on ... (Source: Boston Globe 2010-11-03T04:31:35Z)

Trial underway in Elizabeth Smart kidnapping

Lawyers are beginning to make their opening statements in the Salt Lake City trial of the man accused of kidnapping 14-year-old Elizabeth Smart eight years ago. A jury was seated in federal court Thursday for Brian David Mitchell 's trial on charges of ... (Source: Chicago Tribune 2010-11-04T16:26:14Z)

Canada blocks BHP's Potash bid and stuns investors

By Michael Smith and David Ljunggren SYDNEY/OTTAWA (Reuters) - Canada blocked BHP Billiton's $39 billion bid for Potash Corp and left little room for a modified offer, throwing the spotlight on how the world's largest miner can find new avenues for growth ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-11-04T11:04:07Z)

New England G Logan Mankins reports to Patriots

Pro Bowl G Logan Mankins reported to the the New England Patriots on Tuesday. Mankins, a key member of the Patriots offensive line during his five seasons in New England, had remained unsigned all year. The Patriots slashed his qualifying offer from $3.26 ... (Source: USA Today 2010-11-02T17:04:24Z)

David vs. Goliath challenges

Several Minnesota congressional races have garnered big money and national attention, but across the state, lesser-known challengers are waging David vs. Goliath bids against well-funded incumbents. Just ask Jim Meffert, a DFLer in the Third District who ... (Source: Minneapolis Star Tribune 2010-10-29T03:11:37Z)

Videocon, Liberty To Form Insurance JV

(RTTNews) - Mumbai-based Videocon Industries and Boston-based diversified global insurer, Liberty Mutual Group, are likely to form a 74:26 non-life insurance joint venture, reported the Financial Express, quoting industry sources. David H Long, president ... (Source: RTT News 2010-11-03T09:53:43Z)

Qantas, Singapore to suspend all A380 flights

NEW YORK (MarketWatch) — Qantas Airways Ltd. and Singapore Airlines grounded their Airbus A380 fleets on Thursday after the engine of one of the flagship jetliners blew apart in flight, forcing it to make an emergency landing. It's the third emergency ... (Source: Marketwatch 2010-11-04T18:06:27Z)

UPDATE 2-China's Hu to sign deals, discuss G20 with Sarkozy

PARIS, Nov 4 (Reuters) - Chinese President Hu Jintao on Thursday pledged close cooperation with France as it prepares to take over the G20 presidency, at the start of a two nation European visit which Beijing hopes can smooth trade tensions. Hu's three-day ... (Source: Reuters 2010-11-04T15:43:17Z)

Liberty Mutual partners with Videocon to offer personal and commercial insurance in India

BOSTON — Property and casualty insurer Liberty Mutual Group and Indian conglomerate Videocon Industries Ltd. are teaming up to create a non-life insurance company in India, the companies said Wednesday. Liberty Mutual will hold up to a 26-percent stake ... (Source: Washington Examiner 2010-11-03T21:20:55Z)

China says backs France on G20, will ramp up trade

PARIS Nov 4 (Reuters) - France will have China's backing as it takes over the presidency of the Group of 20 leading economies later this month and Beijing wants to cooperate with Paris, deputy Chinese Foreign Minister Fu Ying said on Thursday. Fu told ... (Source: Reuters UK 2010-11-04T18:20:46Z)

Mankins reports to Patriots after sitting out seven games

FOXBOROUGH, Mass. -- Two-time Pro Bowl guard Logan Mankins has reported to the New England Patriots . The team announced Tuesday that Mankins had reported after refusing to sign a tender offer as an unrestricted free agent. He missed the team's three-day ... (Source: CBS Sports 2010-11-02T19:06:05Z)

RI Dem Cicilline wins retiring Kennedy's seat, becomes 4th openly gay member of Congress

PROVIDENCE, R.I. - Rhode Island Democrat David Cicilline (sis-uh-LEE'-nee) has become the fourth openly gay member of Congress, winning the House seat vacated by retiring Rep. Patrick Kennedy. The 49-year-old Providence mayor beat Republican state Rep ... (Source: Minneapolis Star Tribune 2010-11-03T06:54:45Z)

Overpaying for one more year of Ortiz may be best decision Red Sox could have made

The Red Sox on Thursday picked up their $12.5-million option on the contract of David Ortiz , bringing the popular designated hitter back to Boston for a ninth season. The six-time All-Star will turn 35 later this month, but he's coming off a season in ... (Source: Providence Journal 2010-11-04T18:20:46Z)

Nicolas Sarkozy woos China during Hu's visit

P ARIS — French President Nicolas Sarkozy wooed China's visiting leader Thursday with a red carpet welcome and Chinese flags fluttering in the streets of Paris. In return, France expects billions in contracts for airplanes and energy. The three-day ... (Source: Boston Herald 2010-11-04T14:53:11Z)

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