Morning Digest: ECB's Weber urges swift Greek aid to prevent contagion

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Good Morning Bit, THU 29 Apr 2010    ECB's Weber urges swift Greek aid to prevent contagion Thai troops struggle to contain Bangkok protests Wall Street futures signal gains, earnings in focus Apple may charge $1 million to display mobile ads: report Global floating ice in "constant retreat": study Habs complete shock comeback with win over Caps Sandra Bullock reveals secret baby, files for divorce Hapless sailor takes a round trip Obama: Time has come for reform Business Update: Fed upgrade Adoption in Russia. TOP NEWS ECB's Weber urges swift Greek aid to prevent contagion April 29, 2010 06:07 AM ET BERLIN (Reuters) - ECB Governing Council member Axel Weber said on Thursday the impact of any Greek debt default on other states would be "incalculable" and urged quick approval of an aid package to prevent market upheaval and contagion to other states. Full Article WORLD NEWS Thai troops struggle to contain Bangkok protests April 29, 2010 05:55 AM ET BANGKOK (Reuters) - Thai authorities said on Thursday they would intensify efforts to contain anti-government protests in Bangkok, after a soldier was killed in the latest clash of a seven-week old campaign to force early elections. Full Article BUSINESS NEWS Wall Street futures signal gains, earnings in focus April 29, 2010 05:00 AM ET (Reuters) - Stock futures pointed to a stronger start for Wall Street on Thursday, adding to gains in the previous session after a pledge by the Federal Reserve to keep rates low, with investors expected to focus on further corporate earnings. Full Article INTERNET NEWS Apple may charge $1 million to display mobile ads: report April 29, 2010 03:29 AM ET (Reuters) - Apple Inc may charge about $1 million for displaying advertisements on its mobile devices, the Wall Street Journal said, citing advertisement executives. Full Article SCIENCE NEWS Global floating ice in "constant retreat": study April 28, 2010 01:38 PM ET LONDON (Reuters) - The world's floating ice is in "constant retreat," showing an instability which will increase global sea levels, according to a report published in Geophysical Research Letters on Wednesday. Full Article SPORTS NEWS Habs complete shock comeback with win over Caps April 28, 2010 11:30 PM ET WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Stanley Cup favorites the Washington Capitals fell at the first playoff hurdle on Wednesday after another inspired display by Montreal goalie Jaroslav Halak gave the Canadiens a shock victory in their Game Seven decider. Full Article ENTERTAINMENT NEWS Sandra Bullock reveals secret baby, files for divorce April 28, 2010 06:32 PM ET LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Oscar-winning actress Sandra Bullock on Wednesday revealed she had secretly adopted a baby boy, but was divorcing her cheating husband and would raise the child on her own. Full Article ODDLY ENOUGH NEWS Hapless sailor takes a round trip April 28, 2010 11:10 AM ET LONDON (Reuters) - A man who thought he was sailing along the coast of southern England had to be rescued by emergency services after his motor boat ran out of fuel while repeatedly circling a small island in the River Thames estuary. Full Article   REUTERS www.reuters.com Ensure delivery of Reuters Newsmails, add mail@nl.reuters.com to your address book.Details Subscribe to other Reuters newsletters Unsubscribe from this newsletter. Send this mailing to a friend or colleague Reuters.com: Help and Contact Us | Advertise With Us | Mobile | Newsletters | RSS | Interactive TV | Labs | Reuters in Second Life | Archive | Site Index | Video Index Thomson Reuters Corporate: Copyright | Disclaimer | Privacy | Professional Products | Professional Products Support | About Thomson Reuters | Careers