Financial markets compounded their early losses in afternoon trading, ending down for a third consecutive day.
Cellphone messaging was disconnected Thursday for a third consecutive day, apparently to prevent communication among protesters.
The shares of both companies closed higher for a third consecutive day on Friday.
In the capital, Damascus, rebel shelling hit the government-controlled Old City for a third consecutive day, apparently in retaliation for the Eastern Ghouta attacks.
A day after hiring Scot McCloughan as general manager, the Washington Redskins continued their search for a defensive coordinator, hosting a candidate for a third consecutive day.
JONES-DREW MAY SIT Jaguars running back Maurice Jones-Drew missed a third consecutive day of practice, casting doubt on his availability Sunday against Washington.
It was unclear whether the move would satisfy angry Icelanders, who staged a mass demonstration outside parliament for a third consecutive day.
Parmalat bonds tumbled in Luxembourg on Wednesday, but its stock and bonds remained suspended from trading on Italian markets for a third consecutive day.
Stocks posted gains for a third consecutive day yesterday in tepid trading after a rally last week and a weekend bomb attack in Indonesia.
Coffee prices gained for a third consecutive day on reduced exports from Mexico, the biggest bean supplier to the United States.
Pittsburgh Steelers running back Willie Parker did not practice for a third consecutive day and is not expected to play against the San Diego Chargers on Sunday.
