Relatives and friends of the Northern Ireland summit team are waiting to hear news of their whereabouts.
Now, as Bankia sucks up financial aid, Spaniards wait to hear news of cuts to their welfare state.
While it's not particularly surprising to hear about Amazon working on a smartphone, it is a bit strange to hear news of a possible 3D-enabled device.
Queen Elizabeth was "sad to hear the news of the death of Baroness Thatcher, " a spokesman for the British monarch said.
"We are saddened to hear the terrible news of Sophiya's death, " said a statement from ITV.
Afshin Nabavi, head of trading with MKS (Switzerland) SA, said he was surprised to hear of news reports about a possible investigation.
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"I think all Australians will be very pleased to hear this news and delighted on behalf of the Rodwell family, " she said.
To be sure, news of the Fed is just what investors hoped to hear since seeing the grim figures last Friday.
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And the public will be confused if they switch on the regional news only to hear about the doings of a different region's assembly.
To watch the news these days is to hear about dollar weakness, but in truth the dollar is merely the weakest of a world of weak currencies.
With a month to go, Americans may hear a dirge of glum economic news nearly every day between now and the election.
The bad news is that we can expect to hear much more of these arguments, even from members of the Administration, in the period ahead.
The deal would affect million of subscribers who pay to hear music, news, sports and talk programming, largely free from advertising, in homes and vehicles.
On the flipside, football fans will be happy to hear the Chancellor's news that duty on a pint of some beers will be cut - meaning 14p off per pint in time for the World Cup.
And the ordinary people of the area were equally sorry to hear the news.
Mr Owen said news of a second tumour had been particularly difficult to hear.
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They wake up now to hear with indifference or disappointment or, worse still, anger the news of what their government is doing.
Later on Thursday evening a female member of staff said they did not now expect to hear any news until Friday morning at the earliest, "so we're staying here until then at least".
For example, when you hear news about the election, think about the importance of saving more to make up for the higher taxes and lower benefits down the road, regardless of who wins this November.
Those of you who follow this column are always keen to hear the latest news on the British spaceplane concept, and the most recent development strikes me as being a key moment in what will be a critical few months.
David Lawrence, from the Nomadic Preservation Society, was a friend of Miss Dean and said he was "very sad" to hear the news.
It gets them excited to hear it on the news every day, so they definitely want to participate and want to be part of it.
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