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EU ministers discuss standby plans for Greece
BRUSSELS (Reuters) - EU finance ministers on Tuesday discussed standby plans drawn up by countries using the euro to provide Greece with financial help if it becomes the first state in 11 years of monetary union to seek such aid.

Iran praises Iraq election as Shi'ite ally leads
TEHRAN (Reuters) - Iran congratulated Iraqis on Tuesday over an election that is likely to keep a bloc led by its Shi'ite ally, Prime Minister Nuri al-Maliki, in power after a campaign in which Tehran's influence was a divisive issue.

Stocks advance, dollar steady ahead of Fed
LONDON (Reuters) - World stocks climbed on Tuesday while the dollar was corralled as investors bet the U.S. central bank will repeat its vow of keeping interest rates low for an extended period after its monthly meeting.

Madoff family seek dismissal of cases against it
(Reuters) - Andrew and Mark Madoff, sons of fraudster Bernard Madoff, have submitted a request with a U.S. court to dismiss all the complaints against them, with prejudice, court documents showed.

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Yemen: Northern rebels not complying with truce deal
DUBAI (Reuters) - Yemen accused northern Shi'ite rebels on Tuesday of not fully complying with a ceasefire deal with Sanaa aimed at ending months of fierce fighting that drew in neighboring top oil exporter Saudi Arabia.

Palestinians, Israeli police clash in Jerusalem
JERUSALEM (Reuters) - Dozens of Palestinian stone-throwers clashed with Israeli police in East Jerusalem on Tuesday on a "day of rage" Hamas Islamists declared in protest at Israel's consecration of an ancient synagogue in the city.

Boston's Matsuzaka stressed by back pains
TOKYO (Reuters) - Boston Red Sox pitcher Daisuke Matsuzaka has been hampered by back problems but is set to begin spring training in earnest at batting practice on Wednesday.

"Red shirts" rally on, Thai PM Abhisit stands firm
BANGKOK (Reuters) - Thousands of protesters in Thailand donated blood to be poured outside the premier's office on Tuesday, a "sacrifice for democracy" aimed at energizing their movement after the government refused to step down.

Beckham to spend another day at "centre of world"
HELSINKI (Reuters) - David Beckham will spend one more day at "the center of the world" recovering from Achilles tendon surgery, his surgeon in Finland said on Tuesday.

Kazakhstan flood death toll rises to 37
ASTANA (Reuters) - The number of victims of last week's flood that destroyed a village near Kazakh financial hub Almaty has risen to 37, a deputy prime minister said Tuesday.

China more concerned about Iran, wary on sanctions
BEIJING (Reuters) - China has become more concerned about international tensions over Iran's nuclear program, but remains doubtful that sanctions can resolve the stand-off, the Chinese foreign minister said on Tuesday.

Asian shares pare gains, dollar softer before Fed
TOKYO (Reuters) - Asian shares struggled to keep modest gains on Tuesday and the dollar gave ground as investors trimmed long positions ahead of a Federal Reserve policy meeting expected to repeat a pledge to keep rates low for a long time.

China warns Google to obey rules even if it pulls out
BEIJING (Reuters) - Google should obey Chinese government rules even if it decides to retreat from the country over hacking and censorship complaints, a Chinese government spokesman said on Tuesday.

Lehman Brothers' whistle blower was ousted: report
(Reuters) - Lehman Brothers Holdings Inc ousted whistle blower Matthew Lee just weeks after he had raised concerns with Lehman's auditor about the firm's accounting in 2008, the Wall Street Journal said, citing people familiar with the matter.

Festival de musique et de danse du 18ème (FMD 18)
Rejoignez-nous le 17 avril 2010 à Paris pour participer à la journée de lutte contre le virus du sida des enfants d'Afrique. Venez profitez d'un défilé de mode, de mini-concerts dans les bars et restaurants du quartier, d'un forum de discussion et d'un grand concert final au DIVAN DU MONDE(réservez vos places à la FNAC)

Channing Tatum approached for "Captain America"
LOS ANGELES (Hollywood Reporter) - Add Channing Tatum to the list of actors being considered for the role of Captain America.

Karzai, Obama discuss prospects of Taliban talks
KABUL (Reuters) - Afghan President Hamid Karzai discussed prospects of peace with the Taliban in a video phone conversation with President Barack Obama, Karzai's office said on Tuesday.

Wings edge Flames to tighten grip on playoff spot
CALGARY, Alberta (Reuters) - Detroit's Tomas Holmstrom scored the winning goal late in the third period to keep the Red Wings ahead of the Calgary Flames in the race for the final Western Conference playoff berth with a 2-1 victory on Monday.

British boy kidnapped in Pakistan freed
ISLAMABAD (Reuters) - A British boy who was kidnapped in Pakistan earlier this month has been released, a relative said on Tuesday.