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Official: Bali Bombings Could Have Been Prevented

BALI, Indonesia – A Bali police officer said Thursday the terrorist attack on one tourist beach resort over the weekend could have been prevented if cafe owners there had heeded a warning to tighten security issued one month before the homicide bombings. The officer, Capt. D. Dharmada, told The Associated …

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Stocks to Watch, Oct. 20: Pfizer, Coca-Cola, UPS, EBay, Ford, Amgen

SAN FRANCISCO – Among the companies whose shares are expected to see active trade in Thursday’s session are Pfizer Inc., Coca-Cola Co., United Parcel Service Inc., EBay Inc., Amgen Inc. and Ford Motor Co. Coca-Cola Co. (KO) is expected to report third-quarter earnings of 53 cents a share, according to …

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Iraq Shuts Down Al-Jazeera Station

BAGHDAD, Iraq – The Iraqi government closed the Iraqi offices of the Arab television stationAl-Jazeera (search)for 30 days, accusing it Saturday of inciting violence. A spokesman for Al-Jazeera called the closure “unwise” and said it restrained freedom of the press. “It is a regrettable decision, but Al-Jazeera will endeavor to …

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