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Good Morning Aron, WED 27 Oct 2010    Fed looks set for new round of monetary easing U.N. talks to save nature zero in on historic deal Public pension reform key issue in California race Afghans, West try to lure Taliban fighters out of war Two Chinese face trial in U.S. on microchip charges India says fears militant attack during Obama visit UK airline chief criticizes U.S. security demands Sarkozy nears victory on pension bill as unrest wanes Arizona executes killer by lethal injection Army vows to change way it buys weapons Indonesia volcano ash blankets towns Italians protest waste dump U.S. home prices remain weak Fed looks set for new round of monetary easing October 27, 2010 08:19 AM ET WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The Federal Reserve looks set to embark on a hotly debated second round of monetary easing next week, but much uncertainty surrounds the scope and pace of bond purchases by the U.S. central bank. Full Article U.N. talks to save nature zero in on historic deal October 27, 2010 07:55 AM ET NAGOYA, Japan (Reuters) - Ministers from around the world began on Wednesday a final push for a U.N. deal to protect nature, urged by the World Bank to value the benefits of forests, oceans and rivers on economies and human welfare. Full Article Public pension reform key issue in California race October 27, 2010 03:54 AM ET LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - With decades of public service under his belt, 72-year-old California gubernatorial candidate Jerry Brown joked last month that he is the best pension investment California has ever seen. Full Article Afghans, West try to lure Taliban fighters out of war October 27, 2010 08:20 AM ET KABUL (Reuters) - While Afghan President Hamid Karzai seeks talks with Taliban leaders, Afghan and NATO-led forces have quietly tried to chip away at the lower ranks, tempting foot soldiers back into villages with promises of development and aid. Full Article Two Chinese face trial in U.S. on microchip charges October 27, 2010 01:51 AM ET BEIJING (Reuters) - Two Chinese nationals have been arrested in Hungary and are awaiting extradition to the United States, where they face charges of seeking to buy microchips banned from export to China, state media said on Wednesday. Full Article India says fears militant attack during Obama visit October 27, 2010 04:51 AM ET NEW DELHI (Reuters) - India fears separatists in Kashmir could stage attacks during the visit of U.S. President Barack Obama to draw global attention to the region that has been embroiled in a bloody insurgency for two decades. Full Article UK airline chief criticizes U.S. security demands October 26, 2010 09:07 PM ET LONDON (Reuters) - The chairman of British Airways has criticized airport checks as "completely redundant" and said Britain should stop "kowtowing" to U.S. demands for increased security, the Financial Times reported on Wednesday. Full Article Sarkozy nears victory on pension bill as unrest wanes October 27, 2010 08:41 AM ET PARIS (Reuters) - French President Nicolas Sarkozy moved closer to victory on Wednesday in his showdown with unions over pension reform, with strikes easing and street marches losing momentum. Full Article Arizona executes killer by lethal injection October 27, 2010 04:01 AM ET PHOENIX (Reuters) - Arizona executed a convicted murderer by lethal injection on Tuesday in a case that stirred controversy after it emerged that one of the drugs being used to end the inmate's life was obtained in Britain. Full Article Army vows to change way it buys weapons October 27, 2010 04:13 AM ET WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The U.S. Army needs to dramatically improve the way it buys weapons to ensure that equipment for soldiers is still relevant when they finally get it, the service's No. 2 uniformed officer said on Tuesday. Full Article

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