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June 5

June 5, 2009 9:13 by kippreport

Deeds More Than Words from Obama

All the excitement surrounding Obama’s visit will fade shortly after Air Force One lifts off if nothing changes in the Palestinian-Israeli conflict, reports The New York Times.

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Mideast Airlines Reach for the Sky

Gulf countries eager for higher international profiles are ratcheting up their aviation race despite the global economic slump, says the Associated Press.

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Gulf Arab Markets Running Out of Steam

The Gulf stock markets could suffer a double-digit correction because of a slump in summer trading and little improvement in the wider economy, analysts tell Reuters.

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Through China’s Looking Glass

Twenty years on, scholars and journalists continue to debate the legacy and meaning of Tiananmen, says Forbes. 

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How Do You Find a Missing Plane?

With lots more planes, explains Slate.

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Stuck in Reverse

Everyone’s an expert on lousy American cars. That, I believe, is one reason why the GM bankruptcy is so unpopular, says Howard Krutz in The Washington Post.

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Reality TV Hates Women

Why are fictional female cops more realistic than ‘real’ housewives, asks Newsweek?

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12 Wackiest Obama Merchandise

Obamamania is everywhere, says Oddee and checks out some of the strangest Obama-related products and services.  

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A Decade of Disappointments

In 1998 there were an astounding number of technological breakthroughs across a range of fields. But a decade later, the rate of commercialization has been far slower than expected, says Business Week.

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The Best Industries for Starting a Business Right Now

Inc takes a look at some of the fastest-growing industries in the current economic situation, and where some of the best business opportunities may be.