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  • Asia stocks mixed after Europe credit downgrade

    Asian stock markets were mixed Tuesday after ratings agency Moody's slapped credit downgrades on six European Union countries due to the region's weak economic outlook and uncertain attempts to implement reforms.

  • Panetta defends military budget plan

    Defense Secretary Leon Panetta is defending his department's slimmed-down, $614 billion budget plan, telling senators that it's time to step up and show they are serious about reducing the deficit.

  • Moody's cuts ratings on Italy, Portugal and Spain

    Ratings agency Moody's Investor Service on Monday downgraded its credit ratings on Italy, Portugal and Spain, while France, Britain and Austria kept their top ratings but had their outlooks dropped to "negative" from "stable."

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Who's on the moves in the Midlands

Midlands People & Achievements | Feb. 10

Robert A. Bates is now president and chief executive officer of Southern Mutual Church Insurance Co. Bates has worked in the commercial insurance industry for more than 27 years and has been the firm’s executive vice president for the past 11 years. The company has more than 7,800 policyholders in the Southeast.

Independent group inspecting Apple suppliers

Apple said Monday that an independent group, the Fair Labor Association, has started inspecting working conditions in the Chinese factories where its iPads and iPhones are assembled.

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Boeing CEO: 787 problem won't slow production

The CEO of Boeing said the latest problem with its new 787 will not slow production.

Baghdad's romance grows with Valentine's Day

Iraq's capital is embracing Valentine's Day this year with a huge public display of affection in what its residents say is the nation's most amorous celebration of the holiday ever.

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