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The current winner is the Nissan Juke. The award has 5 category winners, Continental Irish Small Car of the Year, Continental Irish Compact Family Car of the Year, Continental Irish Family Car of the Year

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The Times of India
Nissan to recall 250,000 Juke, Infiniti M, others globally
Thu 23 Feb 2012
Tweet TOKYO: Nissan Motor Co said on Wednesday it would recall about 250,000 Juke, Infiniti M, March and other models globally to fix a mechanical... (photo: Creative Commons / M)

Nissan Pathfinder

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World stocks muted on China data, Greek debt fix
Wed 22 Feb 2012
BANGKOK (AP) — World stocks were muted Wednesday as hopes of more steps to prop up China's growth were offset by pessimism over Europe's debt crisis. Benchmark oil hovered above $106 per barrel while... (photo: Public Domain / Bull-Doser)

Passers-by are reflected on an electronic market board of a private securities firm in Tokyo Monday, Dec. 8, 2008. The benchmark Nikkei 225 Average ended Monday morning session, up 203.20 points to 8,120

Dayton Daily News Wed 22 Feb 2012
Asia stocks muted on China data, Greek debt fix
BANGKOK — Asian stocks were muted Wednesday as a weakening yen and hopes of more steps to prop up China's growth were offset by pessimism over Europe's debt crisis. Benchmark oil hovered above... (photo: AP / Katsumi Kasahara)
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Toyota Car

The Times of India Wed 22 Feb 2012
Nikkei rises above 9,500 after China PMI data
Tweet TOKYO: Japan's Nikkei stock average extended gains in Wednesday's afternoon session to above 9,500 after data showed that China's manufacturing sector rose to a four-month high in February... (photo: WN / Rubielyn Bunag)
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Diesel makes a clean break / Automakers developing efficient engines that overturn fuel's dirty image

Daily Yomiuri Tue 21 Feb 2012
Diesel makes a clean break / Automakers developing efficient engines that overturn fuel's dirty image
Diesel-powered vehicles used to get a bad rap for being noisy, dirty and slow. But they have been getting an image makeover thanks to "clean diesel" that emits less... (photo: WN / Marzena Jazowska)
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Mazda MX-5 NC

Chicago Tribune Tue 21 Feb 2012
Mazda to raise $2 bln in share issue, loans: sources
TOKYO (Reuters) - Japan's Mazda Motor Corp plans to raise $2.1 billion to shore up its finances and invest in a new plant in Mexico, financial sources said on Tuesday --... (photo: Creative Commons / smaedli)
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Panasonic TV- LCD - Electronics - Technology

Dayton Daily News Tue 21 Feb 2012
World stocks down despite deal to end Greek crisis
BANGKOK — World stock markets were mostly lower Tuesday even as European leaders finally clinched a deal for a rescue package to prevent Greece from going belly up.... (photo: WN / Rubielyn Bunag)
Bangkok Market Photos Stock Wikipedia: DAX

A passer-by is seen in front of the electronic stock board of a securities firm in Tokyo, Japan, Tuesday, Jan. 20, 2009. The benchmark Nikkei 225 average fell 257.83 points, or 3.12 percent to end morning session at 7,999.02.

Springfield News-Sun Tue 21 Feb 2012
Asia stocks down despite deal to end Greek crisis
BANGKOK — Asian stock markets fell Tuesday even as European leaders finally clinched a deal for a rescue package to prevent Greece from going belly up. Benchmark... (photo: AP / Itsuo Inouye)
Asia Greece Nikkei Photos Wikipedia: Nikkei 225

Euro Currency

Independent online (SA) Mon 20 Feb 2012
Euro firms on Greek rescue hopes
The euro rose in Asian trade Monday amid growing confidence that Greece will finally be given a fresh bailout, while the dollar was up against the yen after Japan posted... (photo: WN / Rubielyn Bunag)
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Early in the morning at lovely Corniche, Abu Dhabi

The Siasat Daily Sun 19 Feb 2012
Dubai, Abu Dhabi among the least expensive cities in the world
Dubai, February 19: Falling rents, tame inflation figures and a relatively stronger US dollar have pushed UAE cities Dubai and Abu Dhabi among one of the cheapest cities... (photo: WN / Gaurav)
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	World stocks rise as Greek debt deal fears recede Palm Beach Post
	Asia stocks fall amid Greek debt deal doubts The State
	Toyota hit by low sales, exports / Concern remains over yen's strength and European crisis Daily Yomiuri
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110930-F-RG147-1242President Barack Obama congratulates the new Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Martin E. Dempsey, U.S. Army, during the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff change of responsibility ceremony at Summerall Field, Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall, Va., on Sept. 30, 2011. Dempsey succeeded Adm. Mike Mullen, U.S. Navy, as the 18th chairman of the Joint Chiefs. DoD photo by Tech. Sgt. Jacob N. Bailey, U.S. Air Force. (Released)

Obama proposes cutting corporate tax rate, ending breaks

President Obama and his family view Atlantis at OPF-1. President Barack Obama, First Lady Michelle Obama, daughters Malia Obama and Sasha Obama viewed Space Shuttle Atlantis on their visit to the Kennedy Space Center on 29 April 2011.

To close tax loopholes, Obama would open new ones

Glass cockpit of a Transaero Airlines 777-200ER. The design phase for Boeing's new twinjet was different from the company's previous commercial jetliners.

Boeing insists 787 Dreamliner jets are safe to fly despite finding flaws in the fuselage

Shares set to follow Wall St higher Sydney Morning Herald
A primer on Belgian company key to Iran sanctions The State
Pedestrian bridge to stay closed until early March Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
30% of adults hold bachelor's degree or more Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Menard suffers his second Daytona crash Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
U.S. blocks yakuza godfather from its markets Hartford Courant
Japanese Company Announces Plans to Build 20,000-Mile-High S Inhabitat
President Barack Obama seeks overhaul of corporate tax rates The Oklahoman
Know your client's culture before you do business with them The Times of India
G20 finance ministers to hold crisis talks in Mexico The Times of India
Greek military ready to intervene and take over Greek Parlia The Examiner
West focuses on financial communications company based in Be Star Tribune
Riches for Australia as Chinese imports boom The Daily Telegraph Australia
KBR consultant gets 21 months for Nigeria scheme The Guardian
China's "Apple authoritarianism"-Chrystia Freeland The Guardian
Cup queens Wallaroos lead chase for HK glory Hong Kong Standard
HSBC bottom line seen up even if revamp costs bite Hong Kong Standard
Tycoon rejects 'collusion' Hong Kong Standard
Moment of truth for Tang Hong Kong Standard
Greens movement Hong Kong Standard

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Philippine Airlines terminal area seen in Ninoy Aquino International Airport ( NAIA ) located in Pasay City , Philippines , August 29 , 2009.

T-3 completion seen costs to Japan firm

German Chancellor Angela Merkel speaks during a media conference after an EU summit of eurogroup members at the EU Council building in Brussels on Thursday, July 21, 2011.

German President Pick Exposes a Rift

Zimbabwe's President Robert Mugabe during the first session of the 3rd Africa-EU Summit in Tripoli, Libya, Monday Nov. 29, 2010.

Robert Mugabe birthday plans hit by lack of money

Fury over Japanese politician's Nanjing Massacre denial CNN
J.K. Rowling to publish a new novel, for adults Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
State corrections official transferred after office probe Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Redistricting 'radically reconfigured' districts, expert tes Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Semi rolls over at Mukwonago roundabout Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
US moves to isolate Russian, Japanese crime groups Breitbart
Ex-KBR chief to be sentenced in bribery scheme Austin American Statesman
Mentally ill suspect held over Shibuya stabbing Daily Yomiuri
NPA panel calls for more 'visualization' Daily Yomiuri
On the euro, capital flight, unemployment, politicians, Roub Kathimerini
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Postal Service shuffles mail processing in Wisconsin Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Foreclosure king charged with felony check charge Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Committee backs additional $1.3 million for City Hall probe Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Fox Sports Wisconsin to televise 150 Brewers regular-season Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Gas prices rose again overnight Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Forum will examine issue of reducing size of Wauwatosa Commo Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Aurora to keep Sinai Medical Center open Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Pay raises for Waukesha County officials stumble Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
$2 million Jude settlement advances Milwaukee Journal Sentinel

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A man walks through the Australian Stock Exchange public viewing area in Sydney, Wednesday, Dec. 31, 2008. The Australian share market opened higher, following gains in U.S. stocks, regaining some of the losses of 2008, the worst calendar year on re

Markets Live: Shares buoyed by miners, Greece

SDF battle heat, water shortage in Juba Daily Yomiuri
Going 'blind' to wake up the senses Daily Yomiuri
New GM Crops Tolerant To Old Toxic Herbicides a Step Backwar IMC
Pitcher Yu Darvish gets going at last with Rangers Austin American Statesman
DICE details next big Battlefield 3 fix list Crunch
Aoki ready for challenge Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
U.S., N. Korea in first nuke talks since Kim Jong-il’s The Washington Times
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Stay away if using drugs, anti-doping body says Gulf News
Being literate in science critical in today's world Gulf News
Blood mystery solved PhysOrg
Chelsea Therapeutics: FDA Panel Live Blog The Street
Pet owners may have healthier hearts Independent online (SA)
>“Pig MRSA” Came From Humans, Evolved Via Farm D Wired News
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Russia warns Israel not to attack Iran Pakalert Press
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White House blocking release of Monsanto-linked lobbyist’s e Pakalert Press
Iran Worried U.S. Might Be Building 8,500th Nuclear Weapon Pakalert Press
The Violence in Syria The New York Times

A man walks in front of the electronic stock board of a securities firm in Tokyo indicating the benchmark Nikkei 225 stock average rose 121.81 points, to end morning session at 9048.35, Friday, Oct. 28, 2011.

Asia stocks rise as China moves to boost economy

Mitsubishi Motors Headquarters in Shiba, Minato, Tokyo, Japan.

Mitsubishi to invest $888 mn in Peru copper mine

Toyota Car

Nikkei rallies to 9,400 after US data, Greece

Nikkei rises but fails to end above 9,600 level The Times of India
Japan cuts in Iran crude imports could be over 20 pc The Times of India
Japanese stocks edge up on hopes of corporate recovery m&c
Japan cuts in Iran crude imports could be over 20 percent The Himalayan
Japan cuts in Iran crude imports could be over 20 pct-media The Guardian
Tokyo stocks see highest finish since August The Times of India
Japanese stocks rise Independent online (SA)
Nikkei rises 1 pc to end above 9,500 on China PMI The Times of India
Japanese stocks rise on weaker yen m&c
Nikkei rises above 9 500 after China PMI data Business Day
Tokyo stocks open flat The Times of India
Smaller listed firms in Tokyo cap longest winning streak Gulf News
Nikkei fails to top 9,500 level; Mazda Motors sheds 10% The Times of India
Japanese stocks inch lower on profit-taking m&c
Foreign investors fear Japan banks may hijack Olympus board The Guardian
Nikkei: Seaman finds new life on the 3DS Crunch
Tokyo share end higher Independent online (SA)
Nikkei jumps above 1-yr moving average after China easing The Times of India
Ex-PM: Japan was unprepared for nuke crisis The News & Observer
European stocks rise on Greek debt, US economy hopes The Times of India

Haiti government says president attacked

Haiti government says president attacked

File - Radar facilities dominate the skyline at the nuclear power plant in Bushehr, Iran, Wednesday Feb. 25, 2009.

The Assassination of Iranian Scientists: In What Way is Iran a Threat to Israel?

Haiti President attacked while walking

Haiti President attacked while walking

NSCAD president steps down CBC
Eric Joyce stripped of Labour whip after allegations of Comm The Guardian
Riots follow Qu'Ran burnings by US Axis of Logic
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EU committee makes no decision on oil sands crude The Columbus Dispatch
Fake election calls tied to Tories rile opposition Toronto Sun
Police Receives Equipment From the French Government All Africa
NDP to react to report election 'robocalls' traced CBC
Crime bill based on creating fear say justice advocates CBC
UK tar sands abstention welcomed London Evening Standard
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Stand-up is his strong suit Independent online (SA)
La Mancha's VMS resource increases to 81mt indicated and 37m Mineweb
Brian Stewart: A national security strategy for dangerous ti CBC
MAG Silver Announces Silver/Lead/Zinc Intercepts at La Esper Mineweb
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Cash cow Port Mann toll will be hard to scrap Canada Dot Com
Rudd vs Gillard as Labor leadership battle explodes Sydney Morning Herald
Fellow foreign ministers mourn Rudd's exit Canberra Times

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