Martha Stewart pleads not guilty
New York: Martha Stewart quietly pleaded not guilty on Tuesday to securities fraud charges that could land her in jail, while prospective jurors were quizzed behind closed doors by a judge.
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Citigroup profit nearly doubles
New York: Citigroup Inc., the world's largest financial services company, on Tuesday said fourth-quarter profit nearly doubled, as consumer and investment banking income climbed and bad loans fell.
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World oil prices rise to new post Iraq war high
New York: World oil prices surged to a new post Iraq war high, pumped up by a huge gas refinery blast in Algeria, an icy US winter and low crude oil stockpiles.
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World Economic Forum begins in Davos
Davos: The World Economic Forum begins in Davos in Switzerland today. Nearly 7,000 Swiss police and troops are being deployed to provide security to over 2,000 delegates which include 34 heads of state.
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