MAN formally presents raised bid for Scania AFP via Yahoo! News
German industrial group MAN has formally presented an increased offer for Scania of 10.2 billion euros (13.05 billion dollars), but was again turned down by the Swedish truck maker.
Turkey offers training for Iraqi forces AP via Yahoo! News
Turkey's prime minister on Thursday offered training for the Iraqi police and army, and he urged power-sharing among ethnic groups in the Iraqi oil center of Kirkuk.
Citigroup wins bid for China bank stake AP via Yahoo! News
Citigroup Inc., the biggest U.S. financial institution, has won a yearlong bidding war by overseas suitors with a $3.1 billion bid for a majority stake in China's Guangdong Development Bank, a Citigroup official said Thursday.
No mandate for amnesty USATODAY.com via Yahoo! News
No mandate for amnesty
Cricket-Pakistan suspends 41 bowlers for suspect actions Reuters via Yahoo! News
Pakistan's Cricket Board (PCB) has suspended 41 bowlers from domestic cricket after they were reported for suspect bowling actions, an official said on Thursday.
U.S. Automakers Turn to Dems for Help Washington Post
DETROIT -- They won't celebrate in public, but the Big Three domestic automakers are hoping that Democratic control of the U.S. House and perhaps the Senate will bring a government that's more responsive to their plight as they fight for business with Asian competitors.
US gamers wait for PlayStation 3 BBC News
North American gamers queue for hours to get their hands on Sony's PlayStation 3 games console.
Man blames his friend for murder BBC News
One of the men on trial for the murder of lawyer Tom ap Rhys Pryce has accused his friend of killing him.
Iverson to pay funeral costs for shooting victim Fox Sports
Allen Iverson will pay for the funeral of a man who died three years after he was shot in southwest Philadelphia because he refused to hand over his Iverson jersey to a group of teens.
Dow Boosts Crop Production for Canola Oil AP via Yahoo! Finance
Dow Chemical Co. on Thursday said it plans to increase crop production to meet demand for its fat-free canola oil, as more fast food restaurants make a switch away from artery-clogging cooking oils.