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Gustav plows through Cayman Islands; 71 dead- Hurricane Gustav plowed through the Cayman Islands toward Cuba, gathering strength on a journey that could take it to the U.S. Gulf Coast as a fearsome Category-3 storm three years after Hurricane Katrina.
- As city officials detailed plans for an evacuation that could be called over the weekend, some residents weren't waiting to be told to leave.
McCain makes history with choice of running mate- In two short years, Sarah Palin moved from small-town mayor with a taste for mooseburgers to the governor's office and now - making history - to John McCain's side as the first female running mate on a Republican presidential ticket.
Pressure grows on Thai prime minister to resign- Thailand's prime minister vowed Saturday that he would not resign even as pressure mounted with anti-government protesters occupying his headquarters for a fifth day Saturday and disrupting rail and air service.
- The top U.S. commander in Iraq, Gen. David Petraeus, has given his military superiors and Defense Secretary Robert Gates his initial recommendation on when to resume a U.S. troop withdrawal and at what pace, a senior military officer close to the process said Friday.
Obama's speech seen by 38 million-plus viewers- Barack Obama's audience for his acceptance speech likely topped 40 million people, and the Democratic gathering that nominated him was a more popular television event than any other political convention in history.
- The Maine artist who brought LOVE to the world is doing the same with HOPE.
- In a return to the public stage, John Edwards has confirmed plans to talk politics a month after admitting to an extramarital affair. But his wife won't be at his side.
Georgia to sever diplomatic ties with Russia- Georgia said Friday it will sever diplomatic ties with Moscow to protest the presence of Russian troops on its territory. Russia criticized the move, pinning blame for a breakdown in relations on Tbilisi.
Standard & Poor's Assigns Tecnisa S.A. a Rating of 'brA-' with a Stable Outlook
The rating reflects the significant market share that Tecnisa holds in the
The rating's stable outlook reflects the agency's expectations that Tecnisa will continue to be successful in its expansion strategy, the acquisition of lots and the launch of new projects, which will mitigate some of the risks related to the higher working capital needs projected for the coming years, the geographic concentration of its land bank and the fluctuations in the residential construction market.
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