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 Few job gains in US
Pakistan News.Net
Economic reports in the US have shown the economy is likely to grow slowly for the next few months.
 Greek PM unhappy with interest on debt
Pakistan News.Net
The Greek prime minister, George Papandreou, has warned his country may not be able to pay the interest on its debt without more commitments from the EU.
As Marts Rise, Wal-mart’s Us Stores Fall
New York Post
As US equity markets recover and consumers regain a bit of their swagger, shoppers are abandoning Wal-Mart's US stores in droves. The discount giant, which posted healthy US same-store sales gains in ...
Bharti Ties Up Financing For Zain Africa Deal
Times Of India
NEW DELHI: Bharti Airtel said on Sunday it had tied up the entire financing requirement of $8.3 billion for its planned acquisition of Zain's African assets. The company said in a statement the ...
Sarkozy's Party Expecting Setback In Regional Vote
ABCNews
(AP) President Nicolas Sarkozy's conservative party was bracing for a massive setback Sunday as frustrated French voters cast ballots in regional run-off elections likely to favor the opposition left...
No Budget Giveaways, Says Darling
BBC
Chancellor Alistair Darling has reiterated there will be no "giveaways" ahead of the general election, as he prepares to deliver Wednesday's Budget."People want to see a sensible, workm...
Gm's Skorean Unit Recalling Nearly 60,000 Vehicles
ABCNews
FILE - In this March 17, 2006 file photo released by the GM Daewoo, GM's Chairman and CEO Rick Wagoner, thrid from right, poses with GM Daewoo's President and CEO Nick Reilly, second from right, next ...
Sabmiller, China Resources To Acquire, Boost Capacity
Business Week
March 21 (Bloomberg) -- SABMiller Plc and its Chinese partner, which make the country’s best-selling beer, will pursue acquisitions and increase production capacity to boost growth in the world&...
China To Begin Trial Of 4 Rio Tinto Employees
ABCNews
Shanghai No. 1 Intermediate People's Court is seen Thursday, March 18, 2010 in Shanghai, China. Australia expressed disappointment Thursday that charges of stealing business secrets against one of its...
Kuwait 11-month Earnings Top $55bn
AME Info
According to Al Shall economic report, Kuwait's total state earnings reached KD16.01bn ($55.5bn) over the last 11 months, Kuna has reported. The total is 98.4% higher than the current fiscal year's es...
Ai Resumes Pilot Recruitment Process
Times Of India
MUMBAI: National carrier Air India has put the selection process for 40 pilots back on track after having put it on hold for more than a year following charges of favouritism. While plans were a...
Imf Lipsky Urges Nations To Pare Public Debt Levels
Fox Business
BEIJING -(Dow Jones)- The International Monetary Fund on Sunday urged nations, particularly in advanced economies, to pare their fiscal deficits and debt levels to prudent levels by carrying out pens...
Minister: China May Report Trade Deficit In March
ABCNews
FILE - In this March 5, 2010 file photo, a tractor truck transports one of shipping containers at Yangshan deep-water port in Shanghai, China. China stepped up resistance Friday, March 19, 2010 to U.S...
Gas The Next Fuel To Fire Australia's Boom
ABCNews
FILE - In this Nov. 3, 2009, file image provided by PTTEP Australasia, the West Atlas oil rig is on fire 150 miles (250 kilometers) off Australia's northwest coast. Environmental concerns about the in...
Tips From A Wall Street 'generosity Coach'
The Seattle Times
NEW YORK — Kathy LeMay lives in the college town of Northampton, Mass., with a mortgage and a 2005 Honda Accord hybrid that she's paying off mainly by counseling billionaires and others on how t...
Ba And Unions Claim Cabin Crew Strike Victory
Sky News
BA claimed 1,157 cabin crew ignored the first day of the three-day stoppage yesterday and reported for duty - equivalent to 97% of Gatwick and 52.5% of Heathrow staff. But
Cabin Crew Strike At British Airways Looms
CBS News
British Airways cabin crew is set to start at midnight Friday after last-ditch talks between the airline's management and union leaders collapsed. BA Chief Executive Willie Walsh said it was "deepl...
Icahn Tries Hostile Takeover Of Lions Gate
CBS News
(AP) Activist shareholder Carl Icahn raised the stakes in his yearlong dispute with Lions Gate Entertainment Corp. on Friday, launching an all-out bid to take over the movie studio following disagreem...
Video: Financial Notebook: Jobs Bill
CBS News
Katie Couric reports on the latest financial news, as Congresses has passed a $20 billion bi-partisan bill designed to create employment for millions of Americans still out of work.
Data Puts Another Prius Crash In Question
CBS News
Toyota Defect Disputed Toyota engineers are questioning the validity of a Calif. man's claims to have lost control of his Prius as it unintentionally accelerated to over 90 mph on a freeway. Dean Reyn...
Lowering Your Odds Of Facing Irs Audit
CBS News
Avoiding the Dreaded Tax Audit Financial adviser Ray Martin joins the Early Show to share tips on how to prevent raising red flags when filing taxes and avoiding an IRS audit.
Jobless Claims Dip Slightly For 3rd Week
CBS News
The average number of weekly jobless claims remains above the 400,000-to-425,000 level that many economists say it must fall below before widespread new hiring is likely.
Porsche Named Most Dependable In Study
CBS News
Complaints Over Fixed Toyotas Jump to 105 (AP) Porsche shot to the top of a closely watched study of long-term vehicle dependability, overtaking U.S. and Japanese rivals, J.D. Power and Associates sai...
Complaints Over Fixed Toyotas Jump To 105
CBS News
Toyota Defect Disputed Toyota engineers are questioning the validity of a Calif. man's claims to have lost control of his Prius as it unintentionally accelerated to over 90 mph on a freeway. Dean Reyn...
Programmers Indicted In Madoff Fraud
CBS News
Former computer programmer for Bernard Madoff, Jeroma O'Hara, left, exits Manhattan Federal Court with his attorney Gordon Mahler following his arraignment, Friday, Nov. 13, 2009, in New York. Ohara a...
Video: Indiana Town's Struggle Continues
CBS News
As President Obama is about to sign a bill to create jobs, an Indiana town has been desperate for them. Seth Doane returns to Elkhart, Ind., to see how they are doing since the recession.
Video: Controversial Reform Strategy
CBS News
Congressional Democrats may not have enough votes to enact health care reform, but Sharyl Attkisson reports that a contentious strategy may permit passage of legislation.
Video: Hard Sell For Health Reform
CBS News
President Obama has lobbied House Democrats who are still undecided over an impending vote concerning health care reform legislation. Nancy Cordes reports.
Toyota: Prius In Ny Crash Yielding Data
CBS News
Toyota Defect Disputed Toyota engineers are questioning the validity of a Calif. man's claims to have lost control of his Prius as it unintentionally accelerated to over 90 mph on a freeway. Dean Reyn...
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