But his reputation has come under fire after a string of newspaper revelations about affairs with a string of women since Woods released a statement admitting to "transgressions" and apologising to his family.

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Robertson's statement is the latest in a string of pronouncements that have left Robertson isolated from other conservative Christians.

NPR: Christian Leaders Balk at Robertson's Remarks

Russian president Dmitry Medvedev offered US president Barack Obama his condolences and pledged any support necessary to help the victims and the American towns struck by a massive and unusual string of tornadoes last week, Medvedev said in a statement.

FORBES: Russia Extends Hand in US Southern Tornado Disaster

In rapid response, the stock market snapped a string of three-day losses and quickly bounced up after the Bernanke statement.

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