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U.S. shuts down file-sharing website Megaupload.com

Founder, several executives charged with violating piracy laws; indictment unsealed one day after websites went dark to protest SOPA The Globe and Mail – World RSS feed

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Chile national park shut down by wildfire

Hundreds of tourists and locals were ordered out of Chile’s Torres del Paine national park on Friday as a wildfire quickly spread and extra firefighting resources were deployed. msnbc.com: World news

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US growth revised down again

The US economy grew at an annual pace of 1.8% between July and September, figures show, slower than previously estimated. BBC News – Business

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French GDP growth revised down

The French economy’s growth rate is revised down to 0.3% in the three months to the end of September. BBC News – Business

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ECB chief plays down euro warning

The president of the European Central Bank, Mario Draghi, says he has “no doubts” the euro can survive the current crisis. BBC News – Business

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New York Times Co. CEO Robinson To Step Down

Janet Robinson, 61, became CEO at the end of 2004, and presided over difficult times at the paper. During her tenure, the paper slashed staff as print advertising revenue declined. She will be replaced on an interim basis by Arthur Sulzberger Jr., publisher of the flagship paper and chairman of the company. News

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U.S. officially shuts down war in Iraq

U.S. Forces-Iraq flag permanently lowered in somber ceremony after 9 year war which cost America 4,500 lives and $ 800 billion Latest World Headlines – CBS News

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‘A new chapter’: US shuts down Iraq war

Secretary of Defense Leon Panetta marked the end of the U.S. war in Iraq at a highly symbolic ceremony Thursday. msnbc.com: World news

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Putin loyalist steps down as speaker of Russian parliament

Move appeared to be an effort to stem public anger over alleged election fraud The Globe and Mail – World RSS feed

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US retail sales growth slows down

US retail sales creep up a further 0.2% in November, slightly weaker than expectations inflated by strong Black Friday sales. BBC News – Business

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