Samsung Galaxy Note II in India for Rs 39,900: Worth it?

Samsung Galaxy Note II - And now that it’s finally here, we do a quick round up of what we felt were the most pressing points around the launch of the new phone. Is it priced too high? Will it also have to compete with low cost tablets? And what are we most excited about? The price Samsung Galaxy Note II: Ok, this is probably the first aspect that most users look for before they consider buying the smartphone. The Galaxy Note II will cost Rs 39,990 and while this might sound steep right now, remember that while the S III launched at...

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American optimism a boost for Obama

NEWS: Americans are becoming more optimistic about the direction of the country, giving a boost to President Barack Obama in the final stretch of the race for the White House, a Reuters/Ipsos poll showed on Wednesday.The telephone poll, conducted from 7-10 September, showed 39% of Americans believed the country was moving in the right direction, while a still-high 55% believed it was on the wrong track.The numbers represented a sizable change from August, when 31% of those surveyed thought the country was going in the right direction...

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iPhone 5 Fast Facts: Features, Price & Availability

iPhone 5 Fast Facts: Features, Price & Availability: Apple unleashed a pile of announcements this morning at its presser at the Yerba Buena Center in San Francisco. But if you’re looking for a fast breakdown of the iPhone bits, here’s what went down today:  iPhone 5 Fast Facts: Features, Price & Availability New size: At 7.6mm in depth and 112 grams, the new handset will be 18 percent thinner and 20 percent lighter than the predecessor. Bigger screen: A taller (but not wider) 4-inch Retina Display at 1136 x...

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Top iPhone 5 News On 2012

Top iPhone 5 News On 2012 – A lot of iPhone 5 news have been released, doesn’t mean you have to miss out what happened, for that reason we have collected the top iPhone 5 news that will help you to recover what you miss, you can also share this news to your friends using our twitter and facebook. iPhone 5 Feature iPhone 5 To support larger display and FaceTime camera. iPhone 5 will use in-cell technology to be Thinner. iPhone 5 To support 19 Pin Dock Connector and Relocated Headphone Jack. iPhone 5 Design – Screen Taller. iPhone...

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iPhone 5

 Everything you need to know about iPhone 5 - Apple’s next generation iPhone. Apple is widely expected to unveil the hotly anticipated 6th generation iPhone at a special event on September 12, which was officially announced on September 4th. Based on the September 12 event invite, the next iPhone is likely to be called “iPhone 5″. iPhone 5 Features: According to rumors, Apple’s next iPhone could come with the following features: Taller 4-inch display with 1136×640 resolution Unibody, two-tone design Apple’s...

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China sends patrol ships to disputed East China Sea islands

Two Chinese patrol ships have been sent to islands disputed with Japan, which has sealed a deal to purchase the territory, Chinese state media say. The ships had reached waters near the islands - known as Senkaku in Japan and Diaoyu in China - to "assert the country's sovereignty", Xinhua said. Japan confirmed on Tuesday it had signed a contract to buy three of the islands from their private owner.  Tension has been rumbling between the two countries over the East China Sea. Japan controls the uninhabited but resource-rich...

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US 'hushed up' Soviet guilt over Katyn

New evidence appears to back the idea that the Roosevelt administration helped cover up Soviet guilt for the 1940 Katyn massacre of Polish soldiers. In an exclusive story, the Associated Press says that newly released documents support the suspicion that the US did not want to anger its wartime ally, Joseph Stalin. The documents were made public by the US National Archives on Monday. More than 22,000 Poles were killed by the Soviets on Stalin's orders. Soviet Russia only admitted to the atrocity in 1990 after blaming the Nazis...

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Garuda, best international airline: Survey

National flag carrier Garuda Indonesia has been rated the “Best International Airline” for the period Aug. 2011 to July 2012, according to a survey carried out by Australian market research company, Roy Morgan. The survey involved 4,530 respondents, who were asked to give their opinions on the products and services provided by various different global airlines, Garuda Indonesia spokesman Pujobroto stated on Monday. "In the survey, Garuda Indonesia scored the highest, with 90 percent, along with Singapore Airlines. Our score was higher than those of other airlines, such as Air New Zealand, Emirates Airline and Thai Airways," he...

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What you need to know about Syria today

NEWS: With Syria's refugee crisis reaching epic proportions, actress and U.N. ambassador Angelina Jolie will visit displaced residents Tuesday at a camp in Jordan.   The trip will draw attention to the plight of the hundreds of thousands of Syrians who have fled their country during 18 months of relentless bloodshed. More than 81,000 refugees have escaped to Jordan, and many more have fled to neighboring Turkey, Lebanon and Iraq. Here are other key developments in the Syrian civil war: World reaction: U.N. official says both sides will face consequences The new normal in Syria's civil war involves mass killings, torture...

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Paper mill confirms plans to halve production

Norwegian newsprint giant Norske Skog confirmed today that it will halve newsprint production at its Tasman Mill at Kawerau but said it would convert a machine in Tasmania to produce coated paper grades, thanks in part to the Australian taxpayer. Norske Skog, in a move signalled in August, said falling demand and unfavourable exchange rates meant that it would shut down one of its two 150,000-tonne-per-year newsprint machines at Kawerau. The company would not comment on how many jobs were involved, saying the consultation processes...

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Mitt Romney: I like parts of Obamacare, would keep them in place; Paul Ryan won't reveal tax loopholes to be sealed

GOP vice presidential nominee Paul Ryan insists it’s not a “secret plan. ”But both he and Mitt Romney refused Sunday to identify any of the tax loopholes they would close to help balance the budget. Both men were asked to be specific during interviews on morning news shows, but they declined to name a single tax-credit or deduction. Instead, they repeated their insistence that the tax changes would target...

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Obama widens lead over Romney despite jobs data: Reuters/Ipsos poll

President Barack Obama, picking up support following the Democratic National Convention, widened his narrow lead over Republican U.S. presidential challenger Mitt Romney in a new Reuters/Ipsos poll released on Saturday. The latest daily tracking poll showed Obama, a Democrat, with a lead of 4 percentage points over Romney. Forty-seven percent of 1,457 likely voters surveyed online over the previous four days said they would vote for Obama if the November 6 elections were held today, compared with 43 percent for Romney. "The ...

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Greece aims at good marks from auditors

More than 12,000 protesters marched Saturday against fresh austerity measures the Greek government has prepared to win another slice of an international bailout loan. As auditors from Greece's international creditors inspected the government's books, four separate marches took place in the northern city of Thessaloniki. The main trade unions, opposition parties including the radical left Syriza Party and communist activists all joined the protest. Police put the turnout at more than 12,000, significantly less than the 25,000 who...

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Teenage suicide bomber kills 6 in Afghan capital

A teenage suicide bomber blew himself up outside NATO headquarters in the Afghan capital yesterday, killing at least six civilians in a strike that targeted the heart of the US-led military operation in the country, officials said. The Taliban claimed responsibility for the blast, which was the latest in a series of insurgent attacks in the heavily-fortified Afghan capital aimed at undercutting a months-long campaign by the US-led coalition to shore up security in Kabul before a significant withdrawal of combat troops limits American...

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NY Liberty lose ground in chase for final playoff spot in Eastern Conference after 92-83 defeat against Chicago Sky

NEWS SPORT: Epiphanny Prince scored 30 points to lead the Chicago Sky to a 92-83 win over the New York Liberty on Friday night. Tamera Young added 19 points for Chicago (11-16), which moved one-half game past New York for the fourth and final playoff spot in the Eastern Conference. Courtney Vandersloot had 12 points and Swin Cash added 10 points and seven rebounds. Prince, who also had five rebounds, scored 30 for the fourth time in 19 games this season. Cappie Pondexter scored 24 points on 7-for-19 shooting to lead the Liberty (11-17)....

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Democrats say Akin's comments could put Missouri in play

NEWS: As Democrats wrapped up their nominating convention in Charlotte last week, Missouri delegates were abuzz about President Barack Obama's rousing acceptance speech and former President Bill Clinton's detailed deconstruction of the GOP's case against him. But what had some Missouri Democrats really ginned up was the possibility the Show-Me State could reclaim its status as an election bellwether. Specifically, how much have Rep. Todd Akin's controversial comments about "legitimate rape" and abortion changed the political landscape in...

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Rescuers hunt for survivors as China quake toll hits 80

NEWS: Rescuers searching for survivors from twin earthquakes that struck southwestern China battled blocked roads and downed communications Saturday as the death toll rose to 80. Scores of people were leaving their homes in the mountainous border area of Yunnan and Guizhou provinces, carrying their belongings amid fears of further aftershocks as volunteers with supplies streamed in the opposite direction. Some 820 people were injured and 201,000 displaced after two 5.6-magnitude quakes struck the resource rich but impoverished region. Premier...

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