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Citigroup to trim stake in Turkey's Akbank - Ninemsn
US banking giant Citigroup says it plans to cut its investment in Turkey's Akbank by half by selling a 10.1 per cent stake, a person close to the situation says. Possible buyers were not mentioned for the stake, which is valued at $US1.27 billion ...
The Dictator film banned in Tajikistan - Ninemsn
We just cannot show all the films," said the director of a Tajik film distribution company, who asked not to be named. But critics suggested the decision was down to the film's provocative content. "'The Dictator' will offend many people, ...
The Dictator film banned, in Tajikistan - Ninemsn
We just cannot show all the films," said the director of a Tajik film distribution company, who asked not to be named. But critics suggested the decision was down to the film's provocative content. "'The Dictator' will offend many people, ...
International financial news - Ninemsn
ISTANBUL - Construction work for an ambitious canal to bypass ship traffic through the centre of Istanbul should be completed within five to six years, a government official said. GENEVA - Swiss prosecutors have arrested a former executive of the ...
Loyal dog reunited with family - Ninemsn
The family, who chose to remain anonymous, were at the same shelter inquiring about Maggie's whereabouts while she was being filmed beside the dead dog on the road, in a video that has been seen around the world. Maggie is around 3 years old and is the ...
Two dead in Vic glider crash - Ninemsn
"We were watching them take off and there's nothing that we could identify that is the cause of the accident," said the man, who did not wish to be identified. Roof collapse VIDEO: Firefighters drag mate to safety after roof gives way.
Politician named in WA hostel abuse case - Ninemsn
Reading from a statement written by the man, who has asked not to be named, counsel assisting the inquiry, Philip Urquhart, gave graphic details about the abuse. The now 43-year-old man, known only as "S", now lives in Queensland and is married with ...
Sri Lanka wildlife officials arrest Aussie - Ninemsn
The official, who declined to be named, said the men from Australia, Belgium, Germany and Venezuela visited the Singharaja rainforest, a biodiversity hotspot, and were accused of capturing frogs, tortoises and lizards. They were part of a tour led by ...
'Intruder' falls from balcony of Townsville unit - Ninemsn
"I was standing out there butt-naked, " said the resident, who is in his 60s and did not want to be identified. "He jumped down on to the fence and thought he was going to get away. It's swung open, he's jumped on it, gone leg up and flown headfirst ...
Demand for new internet domains strong - Ninemsn
Mr Hnarakis said the applications that Melbourne IT was handling comprised a mix of Australian and overseas parties, but at this stage they did not wish to be identified. "You can guess that it's the big brand-holders that see the internet as a ...
Store worker sacked over Facebook rant - Ninemsn
The 23-year-old, who asked to remain anonymous, was dismissed from the Ritchies store in Hastings Victoria after being accused of making a "crude" and "threatening" comment aimed at the store's managers. But the man, who had worked casually at Ritchies ...
Defendant wears 'crack cocaine recipe' to court - Ninemsn
KHOU claimed a former drug dealer, who asked not to be identified, explained what the pictures on the shirt meant. “There's baking soda on it. That's for cooking cocaine. There are spoons on it. It's a crack shirt,” he was quoted as saying. ...
McCain to endorse Romney, source says - Ninemsn
The official was not authorised to speak publicly about the endorsement and requested anonymity to discuss it. The official says McCain's endorsement is scheduled to be announced on Wednesday. The endorsement is a signal by the party's one-time ...
Woman held captive saved by Facebook update - Ninemsn
Sandy Police Sergeant Jon Arnold said the woman, who did not want to be identified, was able to post the message after sneaking a laptop into a cupboard, KSL reports. "She had multiple bruises on her face in different stages of colouring," said ...
Qantas steward used f-bomb: UK star Davies - Ninemsn
Davies said the Qantas steward refused to give his name. "Managed to call him a gutless coward and sat down. Got his name later." Davies, who also starred in the television mystery series Jonathan Creek, said he raised the issue with the chief steward. ...
Woman 'drank poison to abort baby' - Ninemsn
“When I found the baby, I didn't know if it was real at first,” said the superintendent, who chose to remain anonymous. "After that happened, I just stayed in my apartment for a while because I didn't feel well," he told the New York Times. ...
Bouncer tried to stop fatal jump: witness - Ninemsn
The general manager of Billy's Beach House, who also asked not to be named, declined to comment because a police investigation was underway. But he said the pub was compliant with all occupational health and safety and liquor licensing requirements. ...
Ryo Ishikawa coming to Melbourne alone - Ninemsn
"He feels it would be too overwhelming for her to travel given the reaction to the news," said a source who asked not to be identified. "Apparently he has been swamped (by the media) since they found out." Rumours have been rampant on the Japan Tour ...
Japan bought 10% of eurozone bonds - Ninemsn
Japan bought 10 per cent of 3.0 billion euros ($A4.00 billion) in bonds issued on Monday by the eurozone's rescue fund, a government official said on Tuesday, less than its previous investments. Japan's purchase came to 300 million euros, the official ...
Euro rescue fund raises 3bn euros - Ninemsn
The European Financial Stability Facility (EFSF), the eurozone rescue fund, raised 3.0 billion euros ($A4 billion) via a bond sale on Monday but had to pay more than expected and met modest interest, banking sources said. Demand was only slightly more ...
Vic desal plant workers bludging: report - Ninemsn
"They're milking it," said one worker, who requested anonymity to protect his job. The employment deal between unions and developerThiess Degremont sees workers paid a two-hour sober-up break if found with a blood alcohol level of 0.02 and a travel ...
Yemen VP to sign power transfer deal in a week: Saudi source - Ninemsn
"Within a week, the vice president will sign the Gulf Initiative in the name of the president," said the Saudi official, who requested anonymity. The so-called Gulf Initiative was proposed by the six-nation Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) and sets the ...
VW to invest in renewable energy sources - Ninemsn
VW will invest in an offshore wind park and is in talks with four companies with the goal of choosing a partner by the end of the year, the Financial Times Deutschland said, citing a source close to the matter. The wind park is expected to have a ...
Struggling couple win $10m lottery - Ninemsn
The ecstatic winners of the Powerball game are a Kyabram couple who have asked to remain anonymous. They said they had been struggling with day-to-day living expenses for years, the Herald Sun reports. The couple plan to use some of their winnings to ...
Drunk plane passenger 'urinates on girl, 11' - Ninemsn
A witness, who did not wish to be identified, said they woke up to a man yelling "and literally looking like he was about to punch (Vietze) in the face". Police met the plane at the gate when it landed about 6.30am local time, and Vietze was issued a ...