Morning Digest: U.S. defends permits for deals in sanctioned nations

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	12/24/2010
Good Morning Bit LATEST NEWS U.S. defends permits for deals in sanctioned nations WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The Treasury Department on Thursday defended its issuance of special licenses for American companies to do business with Iran and other blacklisted nations, in response to a New York Times report on deals made despite sanctions and trade embargoes. | Full Article North Korea nuclear test "possible" in new year December 24, 2010 04:47 AM ET SEOUL (Reuters) - North Korea could carry out a third nuclear test next year to strengthen the credentials of its young leader-in-waiting, Kim Jong-un, a research report from a South Korean Foreign Ministry institute said on Friday. | Full Article Wall Street marks 4th week of gains December 23, 2010 05:55 PM ET NEW YORK (Reuters) - Stocks racked up a fourth straight week of gains on Thursday, as investors expected optimism about the economic recovery to support equities through year-end. | Full Article Online holiday sales up 15.4 percent: SpendingPulse December 23, 2010 08:34 PM ET NEW YORK (Reuters) - U.S. online shopping rose 15.4 percent to $36.4 billion for the holiday shopping season, a MasterCard Advisors' SpendingPulse report showed on Thursday. | Full Article Gene study shows Neanderthals had eastern cousins December 22, 2010 09:39 PM ET WASHINGTON (Reuters) - DNA from an ancient prehuman girl found in Siberia shows she was likely an eastern relative of Neanderthals and, like them, her species interbred with early modern humans. | Full Article Pittsburgh Steelers tame Panthers to tighten grip on AFC North December 24, 2010 01:16 AM ET PITTSBURGH (Reuters) - The Pittsburgh Steelers tightened their grip on top spot in the AFC North and a first-round bye in the playoffs by routing the Carolina Panthers 27-3 Thursday. | Full Article Michelle Williams still asks why Heath Ledger died December 23, 2010 02:03 PM ET NEW YORK (Reuters) - Actress Michelle Williams says she still can't find the meaning behind Heath Ledger's death three years ago, in a rare interview talking about the late father of her child who died of a prescription overdose. | Full Article Cuban eggs, not cigars, fall foul of U.S. Customs December 23, 2010 11:55 AM ET MIAMI (Reuters) - A Cuban-American father and daughter face a possible jail term or hefty fines after their attempt to bring 72 unhatched pigeon eggs from Cuba to the United States fell foul of U.S. Customs. | Full Article RELATED VIDEO Fourth week of gains for stocks Clashes in Caracas Violence returns to Gaza A daily digest of breaking business news, coverage of the US economy, major corporate news and the financial markets. Register Today. Your daily briefing on the latest tech developments from around the world from Reuters expert tech correspondents. Register Today. The latest Reuters articles on M&A, IPOs, private equity, hedge funds and regulatory updates delivered to your inbox each day.. Register Today. » MORE NEWSLETTERS - 3 Times Square New York, NY 10036 USA © Copyright 2010 Thomson Reuters Ensure delivery of Reuters Newsmails, add mail@nl.reuters.com to your address book. Details Subscribe to other Reuters newsletters. Unsubscribe from this newsletter. Follow us on Twitter Friend us on Facebook Forward to a friend