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	03/8/2011
Good Morning Aron LATEST NEWS Gaddafi force strike rebels in west and east Libya RAS LANUF, Libya (Reuters) - Libyan warplanes struck at rebel forces behind the war's eastern frontlines on Tuesday, stepping up the government offensive to roll back their early gains in the insurrection against Muammar Gaddafi. | Full Article Rajaratnam faces jury in Galleon insider trading case March 08, 2011 05:14 AM ET NEW YORK (Reuters) - The criminal trial of Galleon hedge fund founder Raj Rajaratnam begins on Tuesday with jury selection in a case at the heart of the biggest insider trading investigation in a generation. | Full Article OPEC mulls boosting output, Iran sees no need March 08, 2011 07:38 AM ET KUWAIT/DUBAI (Reuters) - OPEC oil producers are consulting about a supply boost but many in the group remain skeptical, saying high prices are due to fears of shortage and world supply is comfortable despite the loss of Libyan crude. | Full Article WikiLeaks: EADS execs briefed U.S. on internal feud March 08, 2011 06:19 AM ET PARIS (Reuters) - A litany of back-stabbing at Europe's top aerospace group is exposed in leaked U.S. cables, which show American diplomats avidly collecting details on the cracks in U.S. planemaker Boeing's main rival. | Full Article Afghan leader steps up criticism during Gates trip March 08, 2011 06:53 AM ET KABUL (Reuters) - Afghan President Hamid Karzai stepped up criticism of Western institutions and military forces on Tuesday, accusing them of acting at crossed purposes and deepening rifts reopened by a spate of civilian casualties. | Full Article BUSINESS NEWS Stocks to open flat on oil uncertainty March 08, 2011 09:03 AM ET NEW YORK (Reuters) - U.S. stock index futures pointed to a flat open on Tuesday as more turmoil in Libya indicated a resolution was not close and a drop in oil prices failed to ease investor worry about the economic recovery. | Full Article McDonald's February sales up worldwide March 08, 2011 09:33 AM ET NEW YORK (Reuters) - McDonald's Corp said global sales at established restaurants in February rose 3.9 percent, as strong sales in Europe helped offset a U.S. market that was hit by high unemployment and rising gasoline prices. | Full Article Brown-Forman raises forecast March 08, 2011 09:13 AM ET DETROIT (Reuters) - Brown-Forman Corp , the maker of Jack Daniel's whiskey, posted a stronger-than-expected 30 percent increase in quarterly profit helped by strong demand in emerging markets, and it raised its full-year outlook. | Full Article Bank of America sees relatively high expenses March 08, 2011 08:58 AM ET NEW YORK (Reuters) - Bank of America Corp could have relatively high expenses for the next two years as it wrestles with mortgage losses, but longer term it plans to cut costs to improve profitability, its chief executive said. | Full Article Axel Weber: Markets have understood ECB correctly March 08, 2011 09:14 AM ET FRANKFURT (Reuters) - Markets have understood the European Central Bank's policy signals, ECB policymaker Axel Weber said on Tuesday, adding he did not want to correct expectations for rates to be at 1.75 percent by year's end. | Full Article HEALTH NEWS Researchers find U.S. "diabetes belt" Scientists grow viable urethras from boys' cells Japan panel finds no link to vaccines, deaths: report Studies find gene links to world's biggest killer Morning-after pill may be ok for non-emergency use RELATED VIDEO Vegemite on agenda for Gillard and Obama Warplanes attack Libyan rebels La Paz landslide forces evacuations 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 ODDLY ENOUGH Sick groom marries bride in Skype wedding Full Article Prince pilloried over pedophile pal Not getting enough sleep? Turn off the technology - 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