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	08/16/2011
Good afternoon John LATEST NEWS In-flight film "explains" mysteries of female pleasure SYDNEY (Reuters) - The in-flight entertainment on some planes run by Australian airline Qantas currently contains a somewhat unusual offering -- a movie that purports to elucidate the mysteries of female sexual pleasure. | Full Article Swedish woman who left baby outside restaurant investigated August 16, 2011 11:20 AM ET AMHERST, Mass (Reuters) - A Swedish woman who police say left her baby unattended outside a Massachusetts restaurant while she ordered food inside was reported to a state agency for possible child maltreatment, officials said on Monday. | Full Article Art thieves nab $250,000 Rembrandt from hotel August 15, 2011 04:56 PM ET LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Investigators were examining hotel surveillance video on Sunday for clues to the disappearance of a drawing by Rembrandt from a private exhibit near Los Angeles, officials said. | Full Article New BMW app lets drivers share top scenic routes August 15, 2011 09:13 AM ET TORONTO (Reuters) - Life is short -- so why not take the scenic route? That is the message BMW Financial Services seems to be encouraging with its new app, The Ultimate Drive. | Full Article "Grease Devil" panic grips rural Sri Lanka August 12, 2011 12:12 PM ET COLOMBO (Reuters) - Panic over nighttime assaults blamed on "grease devils" has struck across rural Sri Lanka, leading to the deaths of at least three people this week, prompting women to stay indoors and men to arm themselves, police and local media said. | Full Article US TOP NEWS Sarkozy and Merkel push tax plan, closer economic coordination August 16, 2011 12:35 PM ET PARIS (Reuters) - The leaders of France and Germany, under pressure to counter a debt market crisis in Europe, have agreed to float proposals in September for a tax on financial transactions and push for closer joint governance of economic policy, French President Nicolas Sarkozy said on Tuesday. | Full Article World stocks, euro slip on poor euro zone data August 16, 2011 12:19 PM ET NEW YORK (Reuters) - Global stocks slipped and the euro slid on Tuesday after weak German and euro zone growth data rekindled concerns about the world economy and boosted demand for safe-haven assets like government bonds and gold. | Full Article Industrial output rises, calms recession fears August 16, 2011 10:31 AM ET WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Industrial production rose at its quickest pace in seven months in July as motor vehicle output rebounded strongly, further easing fears the economy could slide into recession. | Full Article Fitch affirms U.S. at AAA, outlook stable August 16, 2011 10:29 AM ET NEW YORK (Reuters) - Fitch Ratings said on Tuesday it affirmed the United States' top-notch credit rating at AAA, giving the world's largest economy a reprieve after it was downgraded by Standard & Poor's little more than a week ago. | Full Article Zoellick: Governments should deal with global debt woes August 16, 2011 06:59 AM ET CANBERRA (Reuters) - The World Bank called for national governments to seek long-term debt curbs on Tuesday to solve the current sovereign debt crises in Europe and the United States, but said it was too early for special action by the Group of 20 nations. | Full Article BUSINESS NEWS Market lower after Sarkozy comments Saks, Wal-Mart show widening U.S. consumer split Wal-Mart sharpens low-price focus, shares rise Google's Motorola bet to reshape Asian phone makers Reporter implicates senior Murdoch executives RELATED VIDEO Farmyard fugitive still on the loose Those are mighty big teeth you have! Bonobo female trump chimps in test A daily digest of breaking business news, coverage of the US economy, major corporate news and the financial markets. Register Today. Your daily briefing on the latest tech developments from around the world from Reuters expert tech correspondents. Register Today. The latest Reuters articles on M&A, IPOs, private equity, hedge funds and regulatory updates delivered to your inbox each day.. Register Today. » MORE NEWSLETTERS TECHNOLOGY NEWS Samsung Galaxy tablet ban lifted in most of Europe Full Article Taiwan's HTC sues Apple over patents Eyes on holiday season, casual games at Gamescom Da Vinci's "Codex" launched on iPad Google makes bold bid for Motorola Mobility Electronic Arts upbeat about holiday season sales - 3 Times Square New York, NY 10036 USA © Copyright 2010 Thomson Reuters Ensure delivery of Reuters Newsmails, add mail@nl.reuters.com to your address book. Details Subscribe to other Reuters newsletters. Unsubscribe from this newsletter. Follow us on Twitter Friend us on Facebook Forward to a friend