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Video: Specials

Global Financial Crisis Linked to Pet Dumping

As the global economy falters, animal protection workers in Taiwan fear that the number of...
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Tokyo dining shines despite economy

Japan may be in recession, but for those with the cash, Tokyo remains the world's best dining...
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Sierra Leone's diamond wasteland

Diamonds built Sierra Leone's economy and fuelled its civil war. 70 years of unregulated...
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Video: World

Protests hurt Thai tourism

Thailand's political turmoil has heaped further strain on an economy already battered by the...
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Poverty still plagues Brazil

Jul 9 - Poverty still haunts Brazil, even as a booming economy has lifted millions of Brazilian...
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Bush's Economic Legacy

Jul 15 - Bush came into office as America's first "MBA president, " determined to run...
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Obama, McCain focus on the economy

Jul 28 - John McCain and Barack Obama are turning their attention to the top issue for American...
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Strike bring S.Africa to standstill

Striking South African workers have forced mines and factories to shut by staging a massive...
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Musharraf to face impeachment

Pakistan's ruling coalition says it would move to impeach President Pervez Musharraf and warns...
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Mbeki arrives in Zimbabwe

South African President Thabo Mbeki arrives in Harare for power-sharing talks amid growing...
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Obama on Economy: Can't Afford More of the Same

Days before the Democratic national convention, Barack Obama was focusing on the economy today...
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Obama mocks McCain on economy

At a town hall-style campaign stop in Chester, Virginia, Democratic presidential candidate Barack...
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Middle class gets center stage

Democrats say they want to put the middle class first, but face many questions about the US...
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Rally against Taiwan's China policy

Tens of thousands of Taiwanese march in the streets of the capital Taipei to protest the...
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Shadow over Mideast Ramadan mood

Palestinians in the Gaza Strip, West Bank and Arab East Jerusalem stock up ahead of the holy...
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Japan juggles PM policy vacuum

The second Japanese prime minister to resign in less than a year threatened Tuesday to create a...
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Candidates renew focus on economy

A day a record 500-point loss in the Dow, the presidential campaign continued its focus on the...
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Australia's opal rush

Australia's economy is booming thanks to its natural resources but its not just coal and iron ore...
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Obama leads McCain in Reuters poll

Democrat Barack Obama has a 2-point lead in the U.S. presidential race on Republican John McCain...
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McCain blasts Obama on economy

John McCain -- at a campaign rally in Iowa-- took on his Democratic opponent -- saying it is the...
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Bush appeals to Congress

President George W. Bush has warned that the United States is the middle of a serious financial...
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Economy leads off VP debate

As the vice presidential debate got underway Democratic nominee Joe Biden charged that Republican...
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Palin, Biden square off

Republican Sarah Palin exceeeded expectations and held her own while Democrat Joe Biden turned in a...
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Obama gets independent votes

Barack Obama is widening his lead among the crucial independent voting bloc on the eve of the...
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Debate ends on introspective note

After fielding questions on the economy, health care and foreign policy, presidential candidates...
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Debate opens with U.S economy

Presidential candidates Barack Obama and John McCain promised at their second debate to help...
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Candidates spar on economy,character

The presidential campaign trail gets heated as both candidates trade jabs on the economy and...
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Zambia elects new president

Levy Mwanawasa led Zambia since the year 2001 and will be remembered for improving the country's...
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Child soldier turns musician

JKP is a musician from South Sudan who used to be a child soldier and now sings about the...
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Argentina seizes pension funds

Argentine President Christina Fernandez sent a bill to Congress to allow for a government...
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20 trapped miners feared dead

Rescue operations continue at a mine in China, where at least one miner has died and 20 are still...
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Icelanders call for PM to resign

More than a 1000 Icelanders march on parliament in the capital Reykjavik to protest against the...
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ANC rebels to contest elections

A breakaway faction of South Africa's ruling ANC is to contest elections next year, a move that...
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Preparing for G20

As Global leaders plan to push forward efforts his weekend to erect a firewall against future...
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Sailors prefer pirates to no job

Seafaring Filipinos worry more about landing work in a shrinking global economy than being hijacked...
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Diffusing AIDS time bomb in China

China targets migrant workers in HIV/AIDS prevention drive. As World Aids Day marks its 20th...
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Putin reassures Russia on economy

Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin says he's confident that Russia will weather the global...
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An historic year in U.S. politics

2008 turned out to be an historic election-- one in which America elected its first...
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Protestors target PM's car

Icelandic protesters angered by the collapse of the country's economy have been taken their...
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Davos 2009: Pakistan PM interview

Prime Minister Yousaf Raza Gilani discusses terrorism, plus relations with India and the new...
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Obama nominee Daschle withdraws

President Barack Obama is hit by the embarrassing withdrawal of his nominee to oversee the US...
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Clinton, Japan eye NKorea

U.S. Secretary of State Clinton met with Japan counterparts on the first leg of an Asian tour,...
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Lessons from Japan's "lost decade"

Secretary of State Clinton made her first stop on her Asia tour in Japan, a country that spent...
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Fed spends to save

The US Federal Reserve said it will expand its balance sheets to buy more government and agency...
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French workers strike over economy

Thousands of French workers have gone on strike and taken to the streets to criticise the handling...
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Selling a recovery

President Barack Obama, faced with an economy on the brink heads to California to reassure...
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Video: Business

Detroit impacts Mexico's economy

Mexican auto workers fear their economy will be hurt if a U.S. automaker were to go...
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China urges U.S. to act

China urged the U.S. Thursday to spare no effort to stabilise its economy and financial markets...
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Lagarde supports stronger dollar

Jul 3 - French Economy Minister Christine Lagarde says she supports U.S. Treasury Secretary Henry...
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Cracks show in Spain's economy

Jul 3 - Surveys of thousands of companies across Europe suggest the hottest house-boom economies...
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Singapore's economy shrinks

July 10 - Asia stocks largely gained on Thursday despite fresh signs of a weakening economies...
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Bush comments on the economy

Jul. 15 - U.S. President George W. Bush discussed the mortgage crisis, the state of the economy,...
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Economic worries rock Wall St.

Jul 15 - Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke said the U.S. economy is facing "significant...
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China economy slowdown

July 17 - China's economy slowed in the second quarter to 10.1 percent, a rate officials say...
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Fashion in a slowing economy

Jul. 21 - A slowing global economy changes the way big fashion houses do business.
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UK economy going down the tubes

Jul 21 - A sombre report from Ernst & Young predicts that Britain will struggle to avoid a...
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Housing slump revives economic fears

Jul. 24 - The biggest drop in existing home sales in 10 years reignited worries about the...
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First read on second quarter growth

Jul. 25 - Key reports on the economy are due including first read on second quarter growth and...
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Shoppers keep recession at bay

Jul. 31 - The U.S. economy grew in the second quarter thanks to economic stimulus checks given to...
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US jobless ranks swell

Jul. 31 - State unemployment lines jumped to a more than 5-year high in a sign Americans are...
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Fed leaves rates unchanged

Interest rates are left unchanged, as the Fed expresses concerns about the US economy and...
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Stocks up, focus on Olympics

Asian investors cheered a U.S. decision to keep rates steady, while all eyes on China economy...
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Economic jitters weigh on Asia

Growing economic pessimism weighed on Asian investor confidence Friday, but market players looked...
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Tesco to set up shop in India

The world's third biggest retailer plans to move into the world's second most populous country...
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Dollar regaining a foothold?

The U.S. dollar is in the midst of a rebound as some global investors bet the American economy...
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Japan economy shrinks

Japan's economy contracted, reinforcing views the world No. 2 may have slipped into recession...
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Oil surge hits Asian markets

Oil prices jump on signs US inventories are falling, hitting energy-dependent firms across Asia...
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Europe's "motor" slows down

The German economy contracts in the second quarter of 2008, but by a less-than-expected 0.5...
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Consumers hit with high prices

The Consumer Price Index rose at twice the rate economists predicted. Meanwhile, Wal-Mart...
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Asia fears economic slowdown

Asia stocks fell sharply on Tuesday with investors worried about further signs of a global credit...
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McCain tops Obama on economy

A Reuters/Zogby poll shows McCain leads Obama by 9 points on the question of who would be the...
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Food fees hit international travel

United Airlines is the first U.S. air carrier to take away complimentary meal service to economy...
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Investor gloom

Asian stocks fell on Thursday as investors worried about the weary state of the global...
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Rising dollar in focus

Asian investors focused on a strengthening dollar on Monday, with oil prices and gold continuing...
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China's economy post-Olympics

Experts say the end of the games will have little effect on the nation's roaring...
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Asian stocks down

Asian stocks slipped because of weak investors confidence of a frail state of the world...
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US economy shows muscle

The U.S. economy advanced in the second quarter much faster than government record keepers...
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U.S. ready to tap emergency oil

Crude oil prices fell $2.56 after the U.S. government said it would use oil from a strategic...
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Signs of U.S. economic strength

The U.S. economy grew at a stronger pace than originally thought, thanks in part to strong...
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Commerzbank to cut 9000 jobs

Commerzbank plans to slash around 9000 jobs and cut around 2 billion euros in costs after buying...
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Tourists avoid Thailand

Fresh political upheaval is driving tourists away form one of Asia's hottest tourism...
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Tech, economy weigh on Asia

Technology and U.S. economic jitters weighed on Asian investors Thursday, as concerns grew about...
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Asia shares tumble

Stocks across Asia fell sharply on Friday with investors again worried about the outlook for the...
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Recession on the runway

New York Fashion Week opens with designers interpreting the troubled economy in different...
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Asia banks, officials cheer move

Banks across Asia and regional financial officials took heart Monday from the U.S. government...
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Asia shares fell

Asian stocks fell and government bonds rose Tuesday as investors said the U.S. takeover of Fannie...
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EU sees low growth, high inflation

European Commission revises key economic forecasts but Central Bank President Jean-Claude Trichet...
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Paulson on the economy

Treasury Secretary Henry Paulson briefed reporters at the White House Monday after the past...
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Wall Street crisis hits campaign

The presidential campaign returned to the issue of the faltering U.S. economy --focusing on the...
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Bush: Economy Strong Enough to Handle Turmoil

President Bush sympathized Monday with investors and employees of storied but fallen financial...
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Bush speaks on markets, economy

U.S. President Bush said he was concerned about financial markets and the economy, but offered...
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Analyzing market turmoil

Economic Cycle Research Institute economist Lakshman Achuthan comments on the recent turmoil in...
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700 billion dollar bailout

The US Treasury Secretary Henry Paulson is seeking public approval after plans were put forward...
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Candidates and the U.S economy

A panel of Wall Street insiders and Reuters financial journalists discuss the presidential...
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Wall St. frets bailout delay

Investors were worried on Tuesday that congressional wrangling over the $700 billion rescue plan...
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Bailout a question of timing

Architects of $700 billion bailout continue to make case for swift passage as lawmakers air...
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Bush, Obama, and McCain talk economy

Bush, Obama and McCain meet for talks on passing a landmark package to rescue battered financial...
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New Home Sales Fall, Unemployment Rises

A trifecta of bad news about the economy raised new worries about a possible recession and...
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Hypo's deal to avoid finance squeeze

German lender Hypo Real Estate secures 35 billion euros in credit guarantees from the German...
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Campaign focus reverts to economy

John McCain and Barack Obama are back out on the campaign trail this week with the focus...
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Dow sees historic 777 pt plunge

The Dow Jones Industrial average saw its biggest one-day fall ever as investors feared a failed...
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Wall St. slides ahead of Senate vote

Credit markets showed little sign of movement of Wednesday - as the U.S. Senate prepared to vote...
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Markets fall on U.S. recession fears

European markets reverse earlier gains after data from the U.S. stoked fears that the world's...
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U.S. job cuts hit 5-1/2 year high

American employers slashed payrolls for the ninth consecutive month amid turmoil in the financial...
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Bailout passes

The U.S. House of Representatives passed a revamped $700 billion financial bailout bill Friday...
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Focus returns to Obama vs. McCain

Both White House hopefuls are now gearing up for the final month of campaigning-- with Barack...
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State Fair: Tradition or Too Expensive?

Concerns about a weakening economy is sweeping across the country. At a state fair in Dallas, some...
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Iceland battles economic crisis

Iceland takes over its second largest bank and props up its battered currency, the crown, in the...
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Bernanke signals possible rate cut

In a dramatic shift, Federal Reserve Chairman Bernanke signaled a readiness to lower U.S....
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Bush: US to recover from tough times

President Bush, trying to calm fears after steep stock market declines, said the U.S. economy...
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Immigrant Worker Woes Felt Back Home

A slowdown in the U.S. economy is being felt in Latin America because many undocumented migrant...
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IMF: "the cusp of global recession"

IMF Managing Director Dominique Strauss-Kahn said the global economy is on the brink, but if...
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Workers worried by financial crisis

As European stocks tumble once again, markets turmoil is spilling over into the economy of...
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Cold comfort for Icelanders

Angry Icelanders have staged a protest outside the central bank in Reykjavik over the way the...
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Coldwell tries 10-day housing sale

A U.S. real estate brokerage firm asks its clients to cut their homes' listing price in the hopes...
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Facebook eyes growth over profits

On a visit to London as part of a multi-city European trip, Facebook founder Mark Zuckeberg...
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Iceland negotiates loan in Moscow

After asking for IMF financing, an Icelandic delegation heads to Moscow to hammer out details of...
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Stocks mixed, market fears remain

Regional market gains were muted by investor concerns over a slowing global economy. Asia...
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Bernanke back in hot seat

Fed Chief Bernanke will testify on the economy before a congressional panel on Monday. Over...
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Shoppers add to recession fears

Recession concerns were heightened Friday after separate reports showed consumer attitudes in a...
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EU trade surplus turns to deficit

In more signs of a slowing economy the euro zone trade deficit widened more than expected in...
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Who's leading the global fix?

As U.S. President Bush prepares to host France's Sarkozy for talks on the global economy, some...
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Video games dodge tough economy

Despite a looming recession, the video game industry continues to grow and retain loyal...
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Oil drop could help economy

A 50 percent drop in crude oil prices from their all time highs is likely to keep the U.S. economy...
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Bernanke talks of second stimulus

U.S. Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke told Congress on Monday that another wave of government...
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Markets cheered by banks lending

As European banks line up for government rescue money there are signs institutions are regaining...
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As the Economy Tanks, Car Dealerships Take a Hit

With an unrelenting credit crisis, breathtaking swings in the stock market and mounting consumer...
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Consumers lead U.S. economic retreat

The biggest quarterly fall in consumer activity in 28 years pushed the U.S. economy closer to an...
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Germany to spend and fight recession

Germany and Japan say they may spend billions of dollars to bolster the economy in a bid to stave...
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Wall St. ignores shrinking economy

Stocks jumped on Thursday despite signs the U.S. economy was one step closer to an official...
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Unemployment fears rise in China

The global economic slowdown is resulting in many migrant workers losing their jobs in China's...
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China spends near $600 bln

The world's fourth largest economy, China, plans to spend nearly $600 billion to boost demand in...
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G20 agrees on financial action

In Brazil, finance ministers and central bank governors representing 90 percent of the world's...
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Fate of GM, economy hit stocks

Stocks fall despite news of China's multibillion-dollar stimulus plan. Initial gains in...
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UK mulls tax cuts to boost economy

Britain's Prime Minister says more borrowing in the form of unfunded tax cuts could spur economic...
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Asian shares ease

Asian shares eased for a second session Wednesday, as falling commodity and energy prices weighed...
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G20 to tackle economy

Leaders from the G20 gather in Washington this weekend, hoping to address the global financial...
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Japan's recession

Japan's first recession in seven years combined with Europe's downturn, painting a grim picture...
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H-P news gives techs early lift

The world's largest PC maker pre-announced quarterly profits that beat analysts' forecasts...
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Dark days in Scandinavia

The Nordic region, known for its buoyant labour market, is now feeling the effects of the global...
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Weak economy sets new records

U.S. consumer prices saw a record plunge in October and new home construction projects fell to...
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Wall Street hits 6-year low

U.S. stocks touched lows not seen since October 2002 after a spike in unemployment claims added to...
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German business morale plunges

France's Sarkozy and Germany's Merkel discuss the financial crisis as more gloomy economic data...
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Obama promises another stimulus

President-elect Barack Obama promised to jolt the faltering U.S. economy with a costly stimulus...
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Economy: little to be thankful for

The U.S. economy inspired little confidence as Americans prepared for their annual holiday of...
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Big China rate cut lifts shares

China's biggest interest rate cut in a decade lifted mainland and regional shares Thursday,...
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Christmas cheer for shoppers?

German shoppers aren't letting recession scare them away from stores in the run-up to Christmas,...
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U.S. officially in a recession

The National Bureau of Economic Research officially declares the U.S. economy is in a...
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Paulson's advice for China

U.S. Treasury Secretary Henry Paulson said that China should boost domestic demand and rely less on...
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Thailand's fragile economy

Airports in Thailand's capital resumed limited service after protestor's ended a week long...
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No Christmas joy in service industry

The euro zone's services economy fell deeper into recession in November adding pressure for a deep...
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Japan deeper in recession

Japan's export-driven economy is deeper in recession than initially thought, reinforcing...
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World Bank: 2009 will be grim

The world economy is expected to have a tough year in 2009 with the major World economies in...
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Yahoo joins wave of tech layoffs

Analysts fear hi-tech job cuts could slash not just payrolls, but innovation as well. While...
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Jittery Wall Street falls

Stocks moved lower ahead of a Federal Reserve decision on interest rates. Stocks began the...
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Fed slashes rate near zero

In a bid to get the economy back on track the Federal Reserve slashed its key interest rate to...
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Wall Street's year in turmoil

2008 was a roller coaster ride of bad news leaving investors bracing themselves for what's...
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Germany ponders tax cuts

German Chancellor Angela Merkel plans to include tax relief in a second stimulus plan designed to...
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Japan's tent city

Hundreds of homeless people spent the New Year living in a Tokyo park to demand jobs as rising...
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Chrysler, Toyota, Lead Declines in Auto Sales

U.S. auto sales plummeted in December as the worsening economy further pinched consumers wallets....
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Japan spending slides

The slowdown in the world's No.2 economy has been staggering and nowhere more so than at its...
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Fraud scandal - computer boss quits

The head of the Indian outsourcing firm Satyam Computer Services has resigned after admitting...
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Obama tax cuts gets cool reception

One major problem for President-elect Barack Obama is that his tax cut proposals are running into...
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Germany unveils second stimulus plan

Germany presents a new 50 billion euro stimulus package, designed to help the economy through the...
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Business Update: Retail chill

U.S. total December retail sales were in a deep freeze, according to government statistics, which...
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Obama warns economy could get worse

Obama says economy likely to get worse before it improves, even with a range of economic measures...
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Taiwan in 2.5bn dollar spree

Taiwan's residents rush to spend vouchers worth 101 dollars given to every one of the 23 million...
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Business Update: New UK bank rescue

The UK government allows banks to insure against steep losses and guarantee their debt to stop...
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Obama inherits broken US economy

The pressure is on the new President to get the economy back on track. Now that Barack Obama...
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Scrapping cars to boost the economy

Receiving 2500 euros to buy a new car for scrapping your old one - German consumers snap up the...
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Rescue hopes lift stocks

Optimism that new plans to help the ailing economy will be put into action boosted U.S....
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Asia up ahead of US stimulus vote

Asia stocks rose ahead of a vote on a$920 billion U.S. stimulus package, looking to turn around...
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Business Update: Asia sours

Lack of detail about a $2 trillion U.S. bank rescue soured previously optimistic Asian markets,...
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UK economy faces deep recession

The latest forecast from the Bank of England is for an economic contraction of 4-percent over the...
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Obama's stimulus gamble

Should the economic recovery plan work, the goal of saving or creating 4 million jobs will have...
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Japan's sharp slowdown

Japan's economy in the fourth quarter likely contracted at the fastest pace since the 1974 oil...
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Business Update: Japan GDP, G7

Japan's economy shows the biggest contraction since 1974, while a G7 meeting in Rome fails to...
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Bernanke: No inflation threat

Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke said the central bank's attempts to restore the credit...
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Business Update: Dow at 6-yr low

The Dow Jones Industrials set a new low for this bear market as record continuing jobless claims...
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Business Update: Japan recession

Japan's factory output fell by a record 10 percent, while joblessness rose in the world's No.2...
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China's loan surge helps economy

China's bank regulator says a lending spree will aid the economy. The nation's banking...
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Light touch era to end says FSA

British financial regulator warns banks to get ready for smaller profits and more...
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Business Update: Fed boosts rally

Wall Street rallied for the sixth time in seven sessions as aggressive moves by the Federal Reserve...
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Business Update: Asia slip on dollar

Asian stocks dipped as the dollar nursed huge losses after the Fed pledged to pump an extra $1...
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Video: Technology

Porsche 911 Targa - Trailer

The new 911 Targa models are an inspiring combination of old and new, combining a classical design...
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Gadget Show Goes on Despite Economic Downturn

AP Correspondent Haven Daley previews the 2009 Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas. Despite...
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CES: Yahoo unveils TV plan

Yahoo Connected TV got a boost of publicity at CES 2009 as Yahoo unveiled a list of HDTV...
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Video: U.S.

Big Issue: Out of Work

It's been months since Renae Dorman's husband lost his job. The Virginia voter says the sinking...
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McCain offers his own economic plan

A day after Barack Obama updated his economic plan, John McCain detailed tax cuts for seniors and...
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Stocks slip on economic jitters

After a volatile session, stocks closed Tuesday with a loss amid worries about the damage done to...
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Treasury Secretary 'regrets' Steps to Save Banks

Treasury Secretary Henry Paulson lays out steps to shore up the nation's banking system by having...
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Adios to the American Dream

Undocumented Mexican workers are increasingly coming home, disillusioned with the American...
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Banking on the short term

President Bush says US stake in banks is temporary and limited. Beyond the financial crisis...
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McCain accuses Obama of helping poor

With just over two weeks left before the Nov. 4 election, Democratic Presidential candidate...
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Your Money: Knowing Your 401k Plan

Understanding the allocations in your 401k plan is crucial to understanding how it is behaving in...
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McCain Hammers Obama's Tax Plan

Sen. John McCain sharply criticized Barack Obama's tax plan Monday, saying that Obama would bring...
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McCain's closing message

John McCain has focused his closing campaign message on fixing the faltering U.S....
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Downturn in Economy Brings Back Layaway

A payment method that became decidedly passe in the 1980s is being promoted again this holiday...
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Uncertain Times Prompt Lenders to Take Action

A wobbly economy is forcing credit card companies to cut limits and shut down some lines of...
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Post-election rally in doubt

Any post-election stock market rally could be short-lived as the new president inherits a deeply...
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Voting for a clearer outlook

Voters worried about a weak US economy look forward to a new administration and moving on from...
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Exit Poll: Economy the Major Concern of Voters

Money matters most to voters who have been heading to polls today. Exit polls suggests six in 10...
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Bush promises smooth transition

U.S President George W.Bush says he instructed his cabinet to ensure a smooth transition to the...
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Obama's historic White House visit

Monday's meeting with President Bush at the White House comes more than two months before Barack...
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Postcards to the U.S. President: NY

Meredith Whitney Banking Analyst, Oppenheimer "President-elect Obama we're so excited...
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Green collar jobs: key to US future?

As the U.S. economy appears to grow more gloomy, some believe the so-called "green...
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Atlanta's Mayor Urges Bailout for U.S. Cities

A bailout plan for cities pitched by Mayor Shirley Franklin, along with the mayors of...
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Paulson weathers attacks

Treasury Secretary Paulson has been praised and criticized for his handing of the global economic...
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Gov't Rejected Tougher Mortgage Rules in 2005

The Bush administration had the chance, years before the economy collapsed, to restrict the...
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Obama and the States

President-elect Obama offered his assurances to strapped state governors that help is on the...
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Your Next Home: A Smaller, Greener Approach

With the troubled economy forcing many homeowners into foreclosure, its causing others to consider...
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Bush urges help for automakers

U.S. President George W. Bush on Friday urged Congress to help those ailing automakers that can...
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Kashkari grilled over $700B fund

The $700 billion dollar economic rescue plan was in the spotlight in Capitol Hill, as...
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Obama: Economy 'bad and Getting Worse'

President-elect Barack Obama declared the national economy was 'sick' Monday as he began crisis...
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Congress, Obama focus on economy

An economic stimulus plan of about $775 billion is the first of business for the House and Senate...
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Obama and the U.S economy

Reuters' Jon Decker discusses the economic challenges that Barack Obama faces upon being sworn in...
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Presidents past, present, and future

President George W. Bush and president-elect Barack Obama joined all the living U.S. presidents...
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Obama urges bold action on economy

President-elect Barack Obama warned of a lengthy recession without decisive action and passage of...
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Barack Obama's daunting challenges

The optimistic Obama who was seen so often on the campaign trail may have to be replaced by a...
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Business Update: Dems plan $825b fix

House Democrats are working on a bill that provides $825 billion in tax cuts and spending to...
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Bush legacy shaped by crisis

As President Bush prepares to leave office, he leaves behind two unfinished wars and the U.S....
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Bush Departs

After two terms in office, George W. Bush becomes a former President leaving behind two wars and...
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Obama's Parade

The First Couple braved Washington's cool weather where they received a warm...
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Obama, Geithner focus on economy

On his first day in office, President Barack Obama said that he is freezing the pay of his senior...
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Obama's Day One: Recession, War, Ethics

On his first day in office, President Barack Obama tackled the economy, wars in the Mideast and...
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Cruise Industry Drops Prices in Tough Economy

By offering deep discounts and some itinerary changes to shorter, cheaper voyages, the cruise...
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Obama seeks Republican support

President Barack Obama tried to placate Republicans in Congress who insist his $825 billion plan...
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Obama hunts for Republican support

Democrats in the U.S. Senate worked to revise their $900 billion economic stimulus bill, hoping...
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Obama's case for stimulus

President Barack Obama held his first prime time news conference to press his case more a massive...
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NY Job Fair Packed in Tough Economy

In this tough economy, job fairs are drawing big crowds. More than 700 people turned out in just...
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Consumer Confidence Plummets to New Low

Confidence in the economy sank to new lows in February as consumers grow more fearful over massive...
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Health

Walgreen To Provide Free Care For Unemployed

Walgreen To Provide Free Care For Unemployed

Walgreen Co., the nation’s largest drugstore chain, and its Take Care Health Systems...
» read full story April 01st, 2009 - 15:34
New Web Site Helps People Cope With Stress During Tough Times

New Web Site Helps People Cope With Stress During Tough Times

The federal Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) launched March 31 a...
» read full story April 01st, 2009 - 14:58
Report: US Birth Rate Hit Record in 2007

Report: US Birth Rate Hit Record in 2007

According to a preliminary report from the National Center for Health Statistics at the U.S....
» read full story March 19th, 2009 - 15:39
Americans Suffer From Severe Sleeping Problems Because of the Recession

Americans Suffer From Severe Sleeping Problems Because of the Recession

It appears that the recession has forced Americans to cut back on everything from health care to...
» read full story March 03rd, 2009 - 00:57
Survey: Financial Worries Leave Many Americans Sleepless

Survey: Financial Worries Leave Many Americans Sleepless

A poll for the National Sleep Foundation suggests that the US economy and other personal...
» read full story March 02nd, 2009 - 17:43

Zimbabwe Fights Worst Cholera Outbreak in Its History

Zimbabwe is experiencing the worst cholera outbreak in the history of the country with almost...
» read full story February 19th, 2009 - 14:57
The Economic Downturn Causes Lay-Offs For Dental Offices

The Economic Downturn Causes Lay-Offs For Dental Offices

Due to the current economic recession, more and more families are losing dental insurance or facing...
» read full story February 16th, 2009 - 18:00
Obama and His Plans Regarding Some Changes Inside the FDA

Obama and His Plans Regarding Some Changes Inside the FDA

President Obama has said in a televised interview that his administration will conduct a complete...
» read full story February 04th, 2009 - 22:16
The Cigarette Industry Goes Through Hard Times

The Cigarette Industry Goes Through Hard Times

The cigarette industry in the United States will suffer a lot of tough changes. The government will...
» read full story February 01st, 2009 - 13:40
Stem Cells Are Offered New Grants, Despite Their Being Delayed

Stem Cells Are Offered New Grants, Despite Their Being Delayed

San Francisco State University, UC Berkeley, UCSF, Stanford University, the J. David Gladstone...
» read full story January 31st, 2009 - 22:29
UNICEF To Provide $5 Million To Zimbabwe Health Sector

UNICEF To Provide $5 Million To Zimbabwe Health Sector

  UNICEF Executive Director M. Ann Veneman made a three-day visit in Zimbabwe at the end of...
» read full story January 19th, 2009 - 13:30
The Senate to Vote on Extra Health Coverage for Poor Children

The Senate to Vote on Extra Health Coverage for Poor Children

The House on Wednesday voted to expand The Children’s Health Insurance Program to cover an...
» read full story January 16th, 2009 - 12:56
Economy Affects Hospitals In U.S.

Economy Affects Hospitals In U.S.

Healthcare companies and organizations are about to confront with a “watershed” 2009, a...
» read full story December 28th, 2008 - 21:59

Obama names Daschle as health secretary

Washington - US president-elect Barack Obama on Thursday tapped former senator Tom Daschle to help...
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California Economy Loses $28 Billion Annually because of Air Pollution

California Economy Loses $28 Billion Annually because of Air Pollution

California's economy loses about $28 billion annually in health-related counts because of the...
» read full story November 13th, 2008 - 16:00
November Is Lung Cancer Awareness Month, Quit Smoking!

November Is Lung Cancer Awareness Month, Quit Smoking!

November is Lung Cancer Awareness Month and statistics don’t look too promising. According to the...
» read full story November 11th, 2008 - 14:31
US Heart Failure Hospitalization Rate Almost Tripled Over 3 Decades

US Heart Failure Hospitalization Rate Almost Tripled Over 3 Decades

A study presented Sunday at the American Heart Association meeting in New Orleans revealed that...
» read full story November 10th, 2008 - 14:00
Health Care Reform, a Difficult Mission for Barack Obama

Health Care Reform, a Difficult Mission for Barack Obama

Health care reform was one of the central issues in his campaign. Barack Obama has proposed major...
» read full story November 09th, 2008 - 14:10
Barack Obama Wins: Will He Keep His Promises about the Health Reform?

Barack Obama Wins: Will He Keep His Promises about the Health Reform?

Barack Obama has promised major changes to U.S. health care, pledging to create a new national...
» read full story November 07th, 2008 - 17:05
Parents That Smoke Might Make Their Children “Food Insecure”

Parents That Smoke Might Make Their Children “Food Insecure”

A recent study shows that children who have parents that smoke are likely to be undernourished and...
» read full story November 06th, 2008 - 15:02
Suicide Rates Go Up

Suicide Rates Go Up

A study in the American Journal of Preventive Medicine has releases some disturbing facts, after...
» read full story October 22nd, 2008 - 13:23
Medicaid Spending Expected to Rise to $674 by 2017

Medicaid Spending Expected to Rise to $674 by 2017

Federal and state Medicaid spending is expected to grow annually at a rate of 7.9 percent over the...
» read full story October 21st, 2008 - 14:40
The Domenici Wellstone Health Bill Approved

The Domenici Wellstone Health Bill Approved

Though mental illnesses have been regarded for a long time as real diseases, caused by certain...
» read full story October 06th, 2008 - 13:18
Report Says Obesity Rates Worsen In 37 US States

Report Says Obesity Rates Worsen In 37 US States

Obesity-related risks don’t seem to scare too many people in the US if considering the findings...
» read full story August 20th, 2008 - 14:35
Environmental Protection Agency Warns Of Climate Change Toll On Health

Environmental Protection Agency Warns Of Climate Change Toll On Health

The United States Environmental Protection Agency warned of the effects of climate change on our...
» read full story July 18th, 2008 - 14:48
The U.S. Government Seeks Proper High-Risk Laboratory Location

The U.S. Government Seeks Proper High-Risk Laboratory Location

The government is considering several locations for building a new high-security laboratory and so...
» read full story June 21st, 2008 - 16:04
Bangladesh: Child Doing Well after Bird Flu

Bangladesh: Child Doing Well after Bird Flu

Bangladesh reported on Thursday that a child infected with bird flu had recovered...
» read full story May 23rd, 2008 - 15:05
Most Americans on Prescription Drugs

Most Americans on Prescription Drugs

For the first time in recent times, most Americans are using prescription drugs. Pharmacy benefits...
» read full story May 14th, 2008 - 21:41
California: Stem-Cell Research Granted $271 Million

California: Stem-Cell Research Granted $271 Million

The California Institute for Regenerative Medicine awarded 12 academic and non-profit institutions...
» read full story May 08th, 2008 - 14:38
Daily Pain Touches One in Four Americans

Daily Pain Touches One in Four Americans

More than a quarter of Americans suffer daily pain, a condition that costs the U.S. about $60...
» read full story May 03rd, 2008 - 13:12
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Music

The First Three of the Final Twelve ‘American Idol’ Finalists Speak

The First Three of the Final Twelve ‘American Idol’ Finalists Speak

After making it among “American Idol’s” Top 12, what do Danny Gokey, a...
» read full story February 20th, 2009 - 13:31
Indie Label Touch and Go Called it a Day

Indie Label Touch and Go Called it a Day

Chicago indie label “Touch and Go” will drastically cut back its staff and cease its...
» read full story February 19th, 2009 - 00:48
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Movie Reviews

“Twilight” Gains Top Spot With  $70,5 Million

“Twilight” Gains Top Spot With $70,5 Million

After a good opening day on Friday, “Twilight” has meet the expectations and earned the first...
» read full story November 24th, 2008 - 14:17
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U.S.

US retail sales dip slightly; home foreclosure filings ease up

Washington - US retail sales dropped in April for the second straight month, the Commerce...
» read full story May 13th, 2009 - 18:44

US banks turn to investors for cash after stress test findings

Washington - Major US banks turned to private investors Friday in the hopes of finding 75 billion...
» read full story May 08th, 2009 - 19:56

US jobless rate reaches 8.9 per cent, less than expected

Washington - The US unemployment rate climbed to 8.9 per cent in April, its highest level since...
» read full story May 08th, 2009 - 19:34

Stress tests to show banks need cash; investors feared worse

   Washington - Some of the United States' largest banks will be forced to raise...
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Obama marks 100 days by touting steps on economy

Washington  - US President Barack Obama marked 100 days in office by citing the progress his...
» read full story April 29th, 2009 - 19:08

Decade after Columbine, gun laws lax as ever

San Francisco - Ten years ago, two teenaged misfits walked into their high school in Columbine,...
» read full story April 17th, 2009 - 08:36

Tax Day in the US: Tea Party protests and last-minute filings

Washington - As US workers rushed to meet an annual deadline to file their tax returns,...
» read full story April 15th, 2009 - 20:54

Obama sounds upbeat on economy, but warns "hard times" still ahead

Washington - President Barack Obama on Tuesday said the government's efforts to pull the US economy...
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Obama sees "glimmers of hope" for US economy

Washington  - President Barack Obama on Friday pointed to some signs of progress for the US...
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Back in US, Obama turns to domestic issues

Washington - US President Barack Obama put the spotlight back on his domestic agenda Thursday after...
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Ahead of NATO summit Obama lauds strong Europe and France

Strasbourg, France - US President Barack Obama on Friday called for a stronger Europe and praised...
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US lost 663,000 jobs in March, unemployment 8.5 per cent

Washington - The United States shed 663,000 jobs in March, lifting the unemployment rate to 8.5 per...
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US House, Senate approve 2010 budget outline

   Washington - US lawmakers on Thursday approved a 3.5-trillion-dollar budget...
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US President Obama set to make debut on world political stage 

London - US President Barack Obama marks his debut on the world stage Wednesday, in a series of...
» read full story April 01st, 2009 - 11:25

US economy down 6.3 per cent at end of 2008: revised data

 The US economy shrank by 6.3 per cent in the final quarter of 2008, reflecting a drop in...
» read full story March 26th, 2009 - 16:30

Obama tackles US tax code, 300 billion dollars in savings

Washington - US President Barack Obama will name a task force to overhaul the country's 96-year-old...
» read full story March 25th, 2009 - 19:09

Obama defends spending as key to future economic growth

Washington  - US President Barack Obama defended the spending outlined in his budget Tuesday,...
» read full story March 25th, 2009 - 12:29

US seeks powers to take over non-financial firms in wake of AIG

Washington - US authorities need broad new emergency powers to take over non-financial firms whose...
» read full story March 24th, 2009 - 16:39

Obama launches initiative for hybrid-electric cars

Washington - US President Barack Obama announced a 2.4- billion-dollar plan Thursday to promote...
» read full story March 19th, 2009 - 20:45

Schwarzenegger launches green training for at-risk young adults

Los Angeles - California governor Arnold Schwarzenegger has launched a new environmental jobs...
» read full story March 17th, 2009 - 20:03

Obama defends ambitious budget as in-step with economic challenges

Washington  - US President Barack Obama on Tuesday defended his ambitious budget proposals,...
» read full story March 17th, 2009 - 19:33

Obama unveils measures for small businesses at "heart" of economy

Washington  - US President Barack Obama laid out a new effort Monday to help small businesses...
» read full story March 16th, 2009 - 20:27

Bernanke: US recession could end this year

Washington - US Federal Reserve chairman Ben Bernanke said in a television interview aired Sunday...
» read full story March 16th, 2009 - 08:08

Cheney says Obama's anti-terror policies increase risks for US

Washington - Policy changes pursued by US President Barack Obama have increased the risk of...
» read full story March 15th, 2009 - 17:10

US unemployment jumps to 8.1 per cent; 651,000 jobs lost

Washington  - The United States shed 651,000 jobs in February, the latest sign of a deepening...
» read full story March 06th, 2009 - 16:03

Is Obama's hair greying already? Gossip sets Washington abuzz

Washington  - Just six weeks into one of the toughest jobs in the world, could US President...
» read full story March 05th, 2009 - 18:54
California Budget Crisis May Lead to 20,000 Layoffs

California Budget Crisis May Lead to 20,000 Layoffs

The $42 billion deficit California is facing may leave officials with no other alternative than to...
» read full story February 17th, 2009 - 14:02
Obama to Sign Economic Stimulus Bill on Tuesday

Obama to Sign Economic Stimulus Bill on Tuesday

President Barack Obama will sign the massive $787 billion stimulus plan into law on Tuesday during...
» read full story February 17th, 2009 - 14:01
Obama Drops the “Car Czar” Idea

Obama Drops the “Car Czar” Idea

President Barack Obama dropped the “car czar” idea and will instead appoint senior...
» read full story February 16th, 2009 - 14:01
Intelligence Chief: Economic Downturn Is Top Threat to U.S.

Intelligence Chief: Economic Downturn Is Top Threat to U.S.

Dennis C. Blair, the new director of U.S. intelligence, said that terrorism is no longer the most...
» read full story February 13th, 2009 - 14:01
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Gadgets

Nintendo Sells Whopping 2 Million Consoles in November

Nintendo Sells Whopping 2 Million Consoles in November

The Nintendo Wii seems unfazed by the economic recession, as the console is dominating the...
» read full story December 15th, 2008 - 08:45
2010 Toyota Prius Pictures “Leaked”

2010 Toyota Prius Pictures “Leaked”

Well, the 2010 Toyota Prius model is scheduled to be officially unveiled at a Detroit auto show...
» read full story October 19th, 2008 - 12:53
The Apple Notebook – Less than $1000?

The Apple Notebook – Less than $1000?

Apple Inc. has invited the press and industry analysts on Tuesday, October the 14th, at its...
» read full story October 10th, 2008 - 20:12
NPD: Video Game Industry Decreased In August

NPD: Video Game Industry Decreased In August

According to the latest report released by The NPD Group, the research company that tracks the...
» read full story September 14th, 2008 - 15:47
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Sports

Super Bowl offers diversion from grim US economy

 If it can be said that sports is a secular religion, then Sunday's Super Bowl between the...
» read full story January 31st, 2009 - 11:48

Ferrari boss talks of unified front to help F1 through downturn

Stuttgart - Ferrari president Luca di Montezemolo believes Formula One's governing body the FIA and...
» read full story December 11th, 2008 - 20:08

Real Madrid Planning To Dominate Winter Transfer Market

Madrid - The Spanish property bubble has long since burst, the Spanish economy is entering into...
» read full story November 21st, 2008 - 16:18

Sports World Still Calm amid Finance Market Turmoil

Hamburg - With banks battling for survival, markets reporting takeover scrambles and company...
» read full story October 20th, 2008 - 10:20

South Korea delights in great opening days of Olympics

Seoul - The astonishing performance of the South Korean team at the Beijing Olympics so far has...
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People

Katie Holmes Helps America

Katie Holmes Helps America

It’s good to be a successful, beautiful celebrity – the world is your oyster! However,...
» read full story January 06th, 2009 - 13:34
Britney Spears First in Yahoo's Top 10 Searches

Britney Spears First in Yahoo's Top 10 Searches

Yahoo has recently released its 10 most-searched terms, where we can find celebrities, U.S....
» read full story December 03rd, 2008 - 13:20
Barbara Walters To Interview the Obamas

Barbara Walters To Interview the Obamas

According to the Hollywood Reporter, Barbara Walters has managed to score an interview with...
» read full story November 25th, 2008 - 22:40
Suri Cruise And Shiloh Jolie-Pitt Switch Places Is Hollywood's Hottest Tot Top

Suri Cruise And Shiloh Jolie-Pitt Switch Places Is Hollywood's Hottest Tot Top

Beating strong competition from Brangelina's children, TomKat's two-year-old daughter Suri Cruise...
» read full story November 20th, 2008 - 21:45
Barak Obama To Deliver 'Closing Argument' In Tonight's Infomercial

Barak Obama To Deliver 'Closing Argument' In Tonight's Infomercial

Wednesday night is the night Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama will appear on your...
» read full story October 30th, 2008 - 00:03
Letterman And McCain Will Kiss And Make Up As Soon As Thursday

Letterman And McCain Will Kiss And Make Up As Soon As Thursday

The Arizona senator will finally make his 13th appearance on Letterman’s show, three weeks after he...
» read full story October 13th, 2008 - 02:09
Paris Hilton’s Fake Presidential Bid Continues

Paris Hilton’s Fake Presidential Bid Continues

Paris Hilton loves the attention and she will even poke a little fun at herself, as she does in...
» read full story October 09th, 2008 - 14:47
McCain Bails On Letterman Due To Economic Crisis. Ouch!

McCain Bails On Letterman Due To Economic Crisis. Ouch!

Although Letterman was known as McCain-friendly, so friendly in fact, that the senator announced...
» read full story September 26th, 2008 - 02:59
Ed McMahon Faces Foreclosure On His Beverly Hills Home

Ed McMahon Faces Foreclosure On His Beverly Hills Home

Johnny Carson's longtime sidekick, Ed McMahon, is in jeopardy of losing his multimillion-dollar...
» read full story June 04th, 2008 - 21:53
Legendary Fashion Designer Yves Saint Laurent Dead At 71

Legendary Fashion Designer Yves Saint Laurent Dead At 71

One of the most influential and inspired designers in the world, French couturier Yves Saint...
» read full story June 02nd, 2008 - 03:56
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Movies

Can summer movies beat the economic blues?

Los Angeles - Hollywood's conventional wisdom is that recessions are good for the film business...
» read full story April 24th, 2009 - 11:54

World box office sales reach record 28.1 billion dollars

Los Angeles  - Cinemagoers around the world spent a record 28.1 billion dollars on movie...
» read full story April 01st, 2009 - 10:20
Netflix to Rise Prices for Blu-ray Rentals

Netflix to Rise Prices for Blu-ray Rentals

Netflix announced its customers that it is raising the rental prices of Blu-ray movies and...
» read full story March 31st, 2009 - 14:38
“Taken” on Top at Box Office

“Taken” on Top at Box Office

  According to studio estimates on Sunday the spy thriller "Taken" starring...
» read full story February 02nd, 2009 - 13:15
Paul Blart: Mall Cop Debuts on No.1 at US Box Office

Paul Blart: Mall Cop Debuts on No.1 at US Box Office

Paul Blart: Mall Cop, the limelight movie about a security agent played by the born-to-be-funny...
» read full story January 19th, 2009 - 17:34
Sundance Adjusts To The New Economic Environment

Sundance Adjusts To The New Economic Environment

The slowing U.S. economy is taking its toll on this year’s edition of the Sundance Film...
» read full story January 19th, 2009 - 14:02
“Spring Breakdown” And Its Sundance Premiere

“Spring Breakdown” And Its Sundance Premiere

Ryan Shiraki returned to the Sundance Film Festival this year with the very much-talked about...
» read full story January 18th, 2009 - 02:31
SAG Is Getting Dangerously Closer to a Strike

SAG Is Getting Dangerously Closer to a Strike

An actor’s strike vote has finally been announced. The Screen Actors Guild plans to send strike...
» read full story December 10th, 2008 - 20:58
“Four Christmases” Tops Box Office for Second-Straight Weekend

“Four Christmases” Tops Box Office for Second-Straight Weekend

‘Tis the season to be jolly… and entertained. Moviegoers followed the holiday spirit last week and...
» read full story December 08th, 2008 - 14:07
“Twilight” Earns Top Spot With  $70,5 Million

“Twilight” Earns Top Spot With $70,5 Million

After a good opening day on Friday, “Twilight” has meet the expectations and earned the first...
» read full story November 23rd, 2008 - 21:16
“HSM” Overthrows “Saw”

“HSM” Overthrows “Saw”

Hollywood seems to be up and running again, fact proven true by the success of “Beverly Hills...
» read full story October 27th, 2008 - 21:09

Digital Cinema – The New Black

Digital cinema – “the new black” of modern cinematography – will soon be brought to a theater...
» read full story October 02nd, 2008 - 20:40
Review: "Death Race" Imperils The Viewers’ Brain Cells

Review: "Death Race" Imperils The Viewers’ Brain Cells

“Death Race” strives to be as tough as iron, but manages no more than reach its dull stillness and...
» read full story August 22nd, 2008 - 13:00
Statham's "Death Race" Predictably Offers Us Irrational Violence

Statham's "Death Race" Predictably Offers Us Irrational Violence

As expected, “Death Race” offers viewers gratuitous violence and then more violence, until they...
» read full story August 21st, 2008 - 16:28
Update: AFTRA Results Pending, De Niro Urges Caution

Update: AFTRA Results Pending, De Niro Urges Caution

While the Screen Actors Guild is close to pondering a strike, the American Federation of Television...
» read full story July 07th, 2008 - 12:47
'Ugly Betty' To Be Shot In New York

'Ugly Betty' To Be Shot In New York

ABC's dramedy "Ugly Betty" will soon be moving its production to New York City where the...
» read full story May 12th, 2008 - 23:01
Cate Blanchett Welcomes Third Son

Cate Blanchett Welcomes Third Son

Cate Blanchett and husband Andrew Upton welcomed their third son Sunday, whom they have named...
» read full story April 14th, 2008 - 11:19
“Prom Night” Storms This Weekend’s Box Office

“Prom Night” Storms This Weekend’s Box Office

Although largely ignored by movie critics, “Prom Night” was a surprisingly strong winner this...
» read full story April 13th, 2008 - 23:00
Warner Bros to Start Layoffs of up to 1,000 Workers Due to Strike

Warner Bros to Start Layoffs of up to 1,000 Workers Due to Strike

As the stalemate between the Writers Guild of America (WGA) and the Association of Motion Picture...
» read full story January 10th, 2008 - 10:18
Hollywood Writers Resume Talks on Nov. 26

Hollywood Writers Resume Talks on Nov. 26

The Writers Guild of America announced that it has agreed to begin new talks on November 26 with...
» read full story November 17th, 2007 - 11:09
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Specials

Gamblers cheer as Australia's economy crashes

   Sydney - Gamblers who tipped that the government was wrong and that Australia...
» read full story April 22nd, 2009 - 09:20
EPA: CO2, Greenhouse Gases Are Pollutants, Cause Climate Change

EPA: CO2, Greenhouse Gases Are Pollutants, Cause Climate Change

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) formally acknowledged the fact that the CO2 emitted by...
» read full story April 18th, 2009 - 17:46

Fox blasted for turning layoffs into entertainment

Los Angeles - A new reality TV show by US network Fox will ask workers at small businesses to vote...
» read full story April 10th, 2009 - 11:49
Wikia Search Shut Down

Wikia Search Shut Down

Wikipedia founder Jimmy Wales said the decision to shut down Wikia Search has been taken. The...
» read full story April 01st, 2009 - 17:30

Pets in United States becoming victims of economic crisis

Washington - The US economic crisis is affecting not only Americans, but is having an increasingly...
» read full story March 26th, 2009 - 15:56

IMF: Global economy to shrink in 2009

Washington - The global economy could shrink as much as 1 per cent this year, the International...
» read full story March 19th, 2009 - 21:38

Fresh water supply pressured by growing population, social demands

New York - The world's fresh water is a finite commodity, but growing demands for it are tearing...
» read full story March 12th, 2009 - 07:14
Power Shift Gathers Momentum, ‘Invades’ Washington

Power Shift Gathers Momentum, ‘Invades’ Washington

More than 12,000 college and high school students from different parts of the country gathered...
» read full story March 02nd, 2009 - 15:10

Oscar Ads Cost Less

The Oscar ceremony this year is expected to lose some of its usual sparkle.   As part of a...
» read full story February 20th, 2009 - 14:31
Fashion Week Tries to Combat the Effects of Recession

Fashion Week Tries to Combat the Effects of Recession

As the semi-annual New York Fashion Week is only one step away and recession is ruthless with the...
» read full story February 12th, 2009 - 14:02
Obama Has a ‘Bush Scene,’ Bumps Head on Helicopter

Obama Has a ‘Bush Scene,’ Bumps Head on Helicopter

Forget the economy and the stimulus plan, the two wars our nation is waging in Iraq an Afghanistan,...
» read full story February 10th, 2009 - 17:24
The Annual Dog Show

The Annual Dog Show

A total of 2,486 dogs in 170 breeds and varieties are ready to walk down the green carpet at...
» read full story February 08th, 2009 - 13:54

Super Bowl XLIII Sets Record

NBC announced that Super Bowl XLIII, which saw the confrontation between the Pittsburgh Steelers...
» read full story February 05th, 2009 - 14:31
Danica Patrick Brings Gold For GoDaddy’s Super Bowl ad

Danica Patrick Brings Gold For GoDaddy’s Super Bowl ad

It would look like the Go Daddy Web site’s “enhancement” ad with Danica Patrick...
» read full story February 03rd, 2009 - 15:54
FDA: Pozen Arthritis Drug Has Good Results On Late-Stage Trial

FDA: Pozen Arthritis Drug Has Good Results On Late-Stage Trial

  The Food and Drug Administration accepted the results of a late-stage clinical trial on PN...
» read full story January 30th, 2009 - 14:49
The Year of the Ox Caused Quite a Stir in China

The Year of the Ox Caused Quite a Stir in China

Chinese people, including millions of quake survivors, observed the Lunar New Year eve in the...
» read full story January 26th, 2009 - 01:25

The Detroit Auto Show Focuses On Electric Vehicles

The North American International Auto Show was opened today for the public and the focus was put on...
» read full story January 17th, 2009 - 17:59
Less Profit For Intel

Less Profit For Intel

It is the turn of big companies to feel the effects of the world economic crisis, and after Nortel...
» read full story January 16th, 2009 - 23:49
Flynt and Francis Ask For $5 Billion Bailout

Flynt and Francis Ask For $5 Billion Bailout

During the financial crisis America is facing, many industries have asked for bailouts, relying...
» read full story January 08th, 2009 - 23:37

Grim mood at US tech-fests

San Francisco/Las Vegas  - With bad news shooting from every sector of the economy, the fact...
» read full story January 08th, 2009 - 06:35

Beware Of Third-Hand Smoking

According to scientists, smoking is one of the hardest addictions to give up and because of this...
» read full story January 05th, 2009 - 23:48
Ski Away At Lake Tahoe

Ski Away At Lake Tahoe

Even though at first, considering the economic crisis, there were some fears about the...
» read full story January 04th, 2009 - 19:30

Rainbow Room To Close

The Rainbow Room is one of the most famous and prominent restaurants and nightclubs in the United...
» read full story January 04th, 2009 - 18:13

Evanston Cancels First Night Party Due to Financial Problems

First Night organizers throughout the country claim that the lethargic economy may have a strong...
» read full story December 31st, 2008 - 15:51
Everybody Is Expecting Obama’s Health Care Reform

Everybody Is Expecting Obama’s Health Care Reform

It’s not a secret to anyone that healthcare in the U.S. is currently flawed. Healthcare...
» read full story December 28th, 2008 - 23:05
Actors Guild Postpones Strike Authorization Vote

Actors Guild Postpones Strike Authorization Vote

Monday, the Screen Actors Guild (SAG) announced they were postponing the vote concerning a strike...
» read full story December 23rd, 2008 - 18:38
SAG Strike Vote Pushed Forward

SAG Strike Vote Pushed Forward

Due to the recent rift between members of Hollywood's largest union, the Screen Actors Guild said...
» read full story December 23rd, 2008 - 14:14
Obama’s Stance on Card Check, Unclear

Obama’s Stance on Card Check, Unclear

The president-elect Barack Obama is facing one of his first tough decisions of the term to come....
» read full story December 19th, 2008 - 21:31

US Soup Kitchens Overwhelmed - Number Of Needy Increases

Washington - For 19 years, Alice Hodgkins has been working in the Centre of Hope of the Salvation...
» read full story December 19th, 2008 - 15:57
Disney Will Launch TV Channel in Russia

Disney Will Launch TV Channel in Russia

The Walt Disney Company will launch a free-to-air Disney Channel in Russia, a mega-market that...
» read full story December 17th, 2008 - 19:54
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World

Obama cuts 17 billion dollars from federal budget

Washington - US President Barack Obama said Thursday his administration has identified 17 billion...
» read full story May 07th, 2009 - 22:31

Ukraine coal miners found alive days after shaft collapse

Kiev - Three Ukrainian coal miners were found alive days after a tunnel collapse trapped them...
» read full story May 07th, 2009 - 22:18

Bernanke: End-of year recovery depends on financial system

Washington - The US economy continues to show signs of stabilizing and may be growing again by the...
» read full story May 05th, 2009 - 23:20

Mexico to inject over 2 billion dollars to combat effect of flu

Mexico City - Mexico launched Tuesday a plan to provide more than 1 billion dollars to help...
» read full story May 05th, 2009 - 23:19

Number of flu deaths rises to 152 in Mexico amid panic buying

Mexico City - The number of dead in Mexico's flu epidemic rose to 152, Mexican Health Minister Jose...
» read full story April 28th, 2009 - 20:04

New Zealand deficit spiralling out of control, minister warns

   Wellington - New Zealand's budget deficit is spiralling out of control as the...
» read full story April 22nd, 2009 - 09:26

Piracy cases almost double in first quarter of 2009, watchdog says

   Kuala Lumpur (dpa) - An international piracy watchdog on Tuesday warned of increasing violent...
» read full story April 21st, 2009 - 21:38

EU seeks to promote "modern" image of North Africa

Brussels - The European Union is sponsoring television programmes designed to promote North African...
» read full story April 15th, 2009 - 18:14

Australia warns of rise in people smuggling

   Bali Island, Indonesia  - The global financial crisis may force more people...
» read full story April 15th, 2009 - 13:03

Early Easter pain for Ireland as tough extra budget announced

Dublin - The sufferings of Easter week began Tuesday in Ireland with the announcement of an...
» read full story April 07th, 2009 - 21:31

Japan, Venezuela to cooperate in natural resources development

   Tokyo - Japan and Venezuela agreed on Monday to seek ways to jointly develop oil...
» read full story April 06th, 2009 - 13:15

Feelgood US President steals the show

London - US President Barack Obama swept onto the world stage at this week's summit of the world's...
» read full story April 02nd, 2009 - 22:53

Ahmadinejad, Chavez want to jointly tackle global economic crisis

Tehran - The presidents of Iran and Venezuela after talks Thursday said they had decided to...
» read full story April 02nd, 2009 - 22:21

Brown comes out smiling from "crunch summit"

London- Under the unwritten rules of summit politics, everyone is a winner and failure is not an...
» read full story April 02nd, 2009 - 22:03

Brown predicts "tough negotiations" at G20 summit

London  - British Prime Minister Gordon Brown urged world leaders Monday to "rise to the...
» read full story March 30th, 2009 - 20:30

Brown and Rudd praise growing consensus ahead of G20 summit

London - The leaders of Britain and Australia said Monday they were confident that this week's...
» read full story March 30th, 2009 - 15:14

Biden: US, Latin America msut cooperate in drug fight, economy

Vina del Mar, Chile - US Vice President Joe Biden, in Chile to discuss world economic issues as...
» read full story March 27th, 2009 - 20:59

Berlusconi's income down 90 per cent, still tops lawmaker's list

Rome - Despite declaring in 2007 an income of around a tenth of that of the previous year, Italian...
» read full story March 23rd, 2009 - 21:10

Report: Kuwaiti parliament dissolved

Kuwait City - Kuwait's Emir has dissolved parliament following the resignation of the cabinet and...
» read full story March 18th, 2009 - 20:00

EU deadlocked over 5-billion-euro stimulus plan

Brussels - The Czech presidency of the European Union on Monday urged the bloc's member states to...
» read full story March 16th, 2009 - 20:28

Presidential challenger criticizes Ahmadinejad's economic programmes

Tehran - Iranian presidential candidate and former prime minister Mir-Hossein Moussavi on Saturday...
» read full story March 15th, 2009 - 18:33

US assures world that economic fundamentals are strong

Washington - The United States sought to reassure other countries Friday that its long-term...
» read full story March 13th, 2009 - 20:56

China ready to add to economic stimulus, Wen says

   Beijing  - Premier Wen Jiabao on Friday said China has made contingency...
» read full story March 13th, 2009 - 14:51

Hungary tells its citizens not to look for work in Britain

Budapest - The Hungarian foreign ministry issued a "Warning to those who want to work in Great...
» read full story March 12th, 2009 - 21:04

Clinton meets Chinese foreign minister, days after naval spat

Washington  - US Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton and Chinese Foreign Minister Yang...
» read full story March 11th, 2009 - 21:42

Obama: US seeks aggressive action from G20 members

Washington - The United States will push for aggressive action to halt the global economic slide at...
» read full story March 11th, 2009 - 20:10

Trial date set for German student who hurled shoe at Wen Jiabao

London  - The trial of a German student accused of hurling a shoe at Chinese Premier Wen...
» read full story March 10th, 2009 - 15:21
Russian Gas on Its Way to EU Countries via Ukraine

Russian Gas on Its Way to EU Countries via Ukraine

A gas crisis which has become a post-New Year’s Eve “tradition” has ended Tuesday...
» read full story January 20th, 2009 - 13:59

Germany Engulfed By Gloomy Economic Winter

Berlin - Germany is caught in the midst of a gloomy economic winter with the government attempting...
» read full story January 09th, 2009 - 15:45

Ukraine Capital Short On Gas, Kievites Battle The Cold

Kiev - City managers in the Ukrainian capital Kiev on Tuesday began energy conservation measures...
» read full story January 09th, 2009 - 15:44
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Technology

Estonia announces EU cyber-wargame plan

Tallinn - The European Union will soon stage a simulated cyber-attack to test its online defences,...
» read full story April 28th, 2009 - 15:06
Apple Sells the Billionth App through App Store

Apple Sells the Billionth App through App Store

Apple finally made it past the milestone of 1 billion applications downloaded. Some iPhone user...
» read full story April 24th, 2009 - 14:49
Google Unveils 2 New Products and Revamped Google Labs Site

Google Unveils 2 New Products and Revamped Google Labs Site

Google has taken the wraps off two new experimental features that promise to be another success for...
» read full story April 21st, 2009 - 15:11
Microsoft takes bite out of Apple

Microsoft takes bite out of Apple

San Francisco - Can the tight US economy help Microsoft beat back the cavalry charge of its much...
» read full story April 01st, 2009 - 10:16
Surprise! Intel’s Nehalem EP, Xeon Processors Launched

Surprise! Intel’s Nehalem EP, Xeon Processors Launched

Intel surprised many experts, analysts and close observers of the industry by launching its latest...
» read full story March 30th, 2009 - 22:16
Update: Tesla Motors Unveils Model S, All-Electric Sedan

Update: Tesla Motors Unveils Model S, All-Electric Sedan

After catching all the focus of the press and masses with the unveiling of the...
» read full story March 28th, 2009 - 14:32
Tesla Motors Unveils Model S, All-Electric Sedan

Tesla Motors Unveils Model S, All-Electric Sedan

Tesla Motors, Inc., the company focused on the production of high performance,...
» read full story March 27th, 2009 - 14:07

Pricey US cellphone plans on chopping block for pressed consumers

Washington - An estimated 19 per cent of consumers with a cellphone in the US, or about 35 million...
» read full story March 20th, 2009 - 07:21

Online ads get in your face amidst money crunch

San Francisco  - Online advertising has suffered almost as much as its print and broadcast...
» read full story March 12th, 2009 - 07:12
Craigslist Sued For Prostitution

Craigslist Sued For Prostitution

According to Cook County Sheriff Thomas Dart Craigslist is "the single largest source of...
» read full story March 07th, 2009 - 00:21
Gartner: 2009 Will See Worst Decline In PC Shipments In History

Gartner: 2009 Will See Worst Decline In PC Shipments In History

In its most recent estimations, Gartner Inc. warned that the PC market is in for the sharpest...
» read full story March 03rd, 2009 - 16:33
Mobile Carriers’ Price War to Lead to Lower iPhone Fees?

Mobile Carriers’ Price War to Lead to Lower iPhone Fees?

The possible and probable price war among mobile carriers may lead to lower monthly fees for iPhone...
» read full story February 24th, 2009 - 14:07
Microsoft Introduces Elevate America Free Technology Courses

Microsoft Introduces Elevate America Free Technology Courses

Microsoft announced a new initiative this week, aimed at providing tech training for 2 million...
» read full story February 23rd, 2009 - 14:34
Are Apple's Sales Going Down For Good?

Are Apple's Sales Going Down For Good?

According to a Tuesday announcement made by analyst firm NPD Group, Apple computer sales in US...
» read full story February 20th, 2009 - 22:30
Kia Presents Forte Compact Sedan during Chicago Auto Show

Kia Presents Forte Compact Sedan during Chicago Auto Show

While attending at the auto show in Chicago this week, Kia Motors America today introduced the new...
» read full story February 11th, 2009 - 17:14
US E-Commerce Likely To Grow Again In 2010

US E-Commerce Likely To Grow Again In 2010

A research group has just concluded that e-commerce in the US will most likely climb back to last...
» read full story February 03rd, 2009 - 15:42
High Costs For a Cleaner Air

High Costs For a Cleaner Air

The California Air Resources Board had a meeting with four automakers in order to see whether the...
» read full story February 01st, 2009 - 13:47
Samsung Releases 4 Gb RAM Module

Samsung Releases 4 Gb RAM Module

 On Thursday, Samsung officially announced that it would roll out a 4 Gb RAM module. The chip...
» read full story January 31st, 2009 - 14:36
TechCrunch Founder Takes a Break

TechCrunch Founder Takes a Break

On Wednesday, Michael Arrington announced that he will stop posting on the web site TechCrunch,...
» read full story January 30th, 2009 - 15:35
Former Employee Plants Logic Bomb At Fannie Mae

Former Employee Plants Logic Bomb At Fannie Mae

It looks like a former engineer at the mortgage finance company Fannie Mae was found responsible...
» read full story January 30th, 2009 - 15:30
Cisco Reveals EnergyWise Technology For Green Businesses

Cisco Reveals EnergyWise Technology For Green Businesses

  We live in a world where staying green has become an important part of our existence, and...
» read full story January 27th, 2009 - 15:28
Microsoft Confirms The End of Flight Simulator

Microsoft Confirms The End of Flight Simulator

Amid the economic recession concerns and serious job cuts, Microsoft is also planning on shutting...
» read full story January 24th, 2009 - 13:22
Ford To Launch a Dual-Clutch Transmission in 2010

Ford To Launch a Dual-Clutch Transmission in 2010

Ford Motor Co. will begin using six-speed automatic transmissions in its small cars beginning with...
» read full story January 22nd, 2009 - 00:00
Introducing This Year’s CES

Introducing This Year’s CES

The International Consumer Electronics Show, which starts Thursday, is definitely one of the most...
» read full story January 08th, 2009 - 00:14

Cadillac Unveils Sleeker SRX before Detroit Show

The redesigned next-generation SRX crossover, a vehicle which was unveiled Sunday and is ready to...
» read full story January 05th, 2009 - 10:30
Pew Study Finds People Prefer Internet To Read News

Pew Study Finds People Prefer Internet To Read News

A new Pew study shows that the Internet has surpassed newspapers, as Americans' main source for...
» read full story December 29th, 2008 - 11:23
Nintendo Will Launch A Video-Distribution Service

Nintendo Will Launch A Video-Distribution Service

Recent news shows that Japan's largest advertising agency, Dentsu, is working with Nintendo in...
» read full story December 26th, 2008 - 11:08
Economic Recession Puts Gaming Consoles to the Test

Economic Recession Puts Gaming Consoles to the Test

A November report from the NPD Group showed that Nintendo Wii smashed...
» read full story December 20th, 2008 - 00:34
Only Orange Customers Will Use iPhones in France

Only Orange Customers Will Use iPhones in France

Apple Inc and France Telecom have finally reached a deal about the iPhone release in the country....
» read full story December 19th, 2008 - 14:59
Obama’s League of Extraordinarily Green Gentlemen

Obama’s League of Extraordinarily Green Gentlemen

The hopes and dreams of pro-environment partisans all over America and the world are much closer to...
» read full story December 16th, 2008 - 14:27
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Video Games

Sony Cuts Price of PlayStation 2 to $99.99

Sony Cuts Price of PlayStation 2 to $99.99

Sony Corp.’s Sony Computer Entertainment America said it will slash the price of its...
» read full story March 31st, 2009 - 21:43
Will Sony Reduce The Price Of Its PS3?

Will Sony Reduce The Price Of Its PS3?

Most analysts have announced that they believe a $100 price drop of Sony's PlayStation 3 is highly...
» read full story January 13th, 2009 - 14:14
Gaming Industry Defies Recession, Nintendo Wii Leads the Way

Gaming Industry Defies Recession, Nintendo Wii Leads the Way

One of the very few sectors that is still avoiding the recession which struck the country’s economy...
» read full story December 13th, 2008 - 12:44
Wii Sell! – Nintendo Sells Whopping 2 Million Consoles in November

Wii Sell! – Nintendo Sells Whopping 2 Million Consoles in November

The Nintendo Wii seems unfazed by the economic recession, as the console is dominating the...
» read full story December 12th, 2008 - 15:33
PlayStation Home, Not Just Another Second Life

PlayStation Home, Not Just Another Second Life

After two years since it was announced, Sony’s virtual universe built around its gaming console...
» read full story December 10th, 2008 - 19:46

Video games make killing even in bleak season

San Francisco - The economy is in the doldrums, and shoppers everywhere are cutting back on...
» read full story December 10th, 2008 - 07:29
October: Gaming Industry Not Affected By The Economic Crisis

October: Gaming Industry Not Affected By The Economic Crisis

The video game industry seems to have grown in October, despite the forbidding economy, according...
» read full story November 16th, 2008 - 16:02
Xbox 360 Beats Playstation 3 in Weak Month for Video Games

Xbox 360 Beats Playstation 3 in Weak Month for Video Games

The Microsoft Xbox 360 crawled on top of Sony Playstation 3 in a very weak month for video game...
» read full story September 13th, 2008 - 22:02
Video Game Sales Surge in March

Video Game Sales Surge in March

Sales of video games and gaming consoles have surpassed analyst expectations by far, rising a...
» read full story April 18th, 2008 - 14:53
Feds Raid Console Modders’ Camps

Feds Raid Console Modders’ Camps

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents raided more than 30 businesses and homes in 16...
» read full story August 02nd, 2007 - 11:34
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Science

Obama Raises Hope On Tackling Climate Change Issues

Obama Raises Hope On Tackling Climate Change Issues

These days, talks of efficient energy policies and reforms are once again in the spotlight, and the...
» read full story March 02nd, 2009 - 14:44
China Reveals Bilateral Climate Change Roadmap With the U.S.

China Reveals Bilateral Climate Change Roadmap With the U.S.

China, as one of world’s largest producers of greenhouse gas emissions, has vowed to address...
» read full story February 09th, 2009 - 16:02
Study: Serotonin Stimulates Swarming Behavior in Locusts

Study: Serotonin Stimulates Swarming Behavior in Locusts

It is for good reason that locust swarm outbreaks are considered not only disastrous for the...
» read full story January 30th, 2009 - 14:24
Jim Hansen: 4 Years Left To Tackle Climate Change Or Disaster Awaits

Jim Hansen: 4 Years Left To Tackle Climate Change Or Disaster Awaits

  As the Obama administration prepares to settle in, the pressure over what the United States...
» read full story January 19th, 2009 - 17:04
Study Shows that Climate Change Will Cause Food Shortage

Study Shows that Climate Change Will Cause Food Shortage

 On Thursday, a team of researchers in the United States pointed out that both crops and...
» read full story January 10th, 2009 - 09:58
Arctic Meltdown Likely To Occur Sooner Than Predicted

Arctic Meltdown Likely To Occur Sooner Than Predicted

The signs of global warming reflect the most in the Arctic ice sheet that has been declining at...
» read full story December 17th, 2008 - 14:17
Bush Administration Loosens ESA Consultation Process

Bush Administration Loosens ESA Consultation Process

The U.S. Department of the Interior yesterday released modifications to ease the consultation...
» read full story December 12th, 2008 - 14:08
Study: US Students Make Progress In Maths

Study: US Students Make Progress In Maths

Mathematics and science are vital for a nation’s wellbeing and it is crucial for students to learn...
» read full story December 09th, 2008 - 22:48

Three Reseachers Get The Nobel In Physics

In 1895, Alfred Nobel’s will was the cornerstone of the Nobel Prize: one of the wishes written in...
» read full story October 07th, 2008 - 20:30
"Green Sahara" Burial Site Unravels Mysteries About Stone Age Man

"Green Sahara" Burial Site Unravels Mysteries About Stone Age Man

A dinosaur-hunting expedition in the hyperarid southern Saharan desert known as Tenere revealed...
» read full story August 15th, 2008 - 15:25
WhiteKnightTwo Offers Space As The Ultimate Tourist Destination

WhiteKnightTwo Offers Space As The Ultimate Tourist Destination

Space, the ultimate tourist destination! It sounds out of this world, but as science technology...
» read full story July 29th, 2008 - 12:08
The Great Lakes’ Invasive Species Cause Major Economic Losses

The Great Lakes’ Invasive Species Cause Major Economic Losses

On Wednesday, the Center for Aquatic Conservation at the University of Notre Dame in Indiana...
» read full story July 17th, 2008 - 17:28
Regrettable Summer Record: Gulf Dead Zone To Reach An All-Time High

Regrettable Summer Record: Gulf Dead Zone To Reach An All-Time High

This summer could bring an absolute record, unfortunately a bad one, for the “dead zone” off the...
» read full story July 16th, 2008 - 12:30
Bush Administration Stalls Pollution Reduction Measures

Bush Administration Stalls Pollution Reduction Measures

The Bush administration has finally managed to stall any measures to reduce pollution caused by...
» read full story July 12th, 2008 - 22:03
Half Of US’s Coral Reefs Heading Towards Extinction Because Of Us

Half Of US’s Coral Reefs Heading Towards Extinction Because Of Us

For anyone who’s ever been near coral reefs, the necessity to protect them is not a new story:...
» read full story July 08th, 2008 - 14:07
Get Ready For Some Extreme Weather Conditions

Get Ready For Some Extreme Weather Conditions

According to a research conducted by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, the...
» read full story June 20th, 2008 - 14:52
Climate Change – Can U.S. Fight This Chain Reaction?

Climate Change – Can U.S. Fight This Chain Reaction?

There’s no doubt about it, climate is changing, and we’re feeling it now, scientists warned in a...
» read full story May 28th, 2008 - 15:34
Study: Spontaneous Tech Innovation Unlikely To Reduce Emissions

Study: Spontaneous Tech Innovation Unlikely To Reduce Emissions

The latest study in terms of climate change and the extent to which we are able to fight it...
» read full story April 07th, 2008 - 13:37
Scientists Warn About Alarming Climate Changing Rate

Scientists Warn About Alarming Climate Changing Rate

The American Geophysical Union (AGU) issued a warning on the necessity of reducing the greenhouse...
» read full story January 25th, 2008 - 15:43
A DOE’s Study Proves The Efficiency Of Smart Grids

A DOE’s Study Proves The Efficiency Of Smart Grids

Today, Pacific Northwest National Laboratory announced the results of two studies demonstrating...
» read full story January 10th, 2008 - 01:43
U.S. Could Reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions to One Half by 2030

U.S. Could Reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions to One Half by 2030

According to a recent report made public by a leading management consulting firm, it seems that...
» read full story December 03rd, 2007 - 15:28
Landmark Greenhouse Emissions Bill in Senate Subcommittee

Landmark Greenhouse Emissions Bill in Senate Subcommittee

A landmark bill which requires mandatory, not voluntary, limits on greenhouse gases with the goal...
» read full story October 19th, 2007 - 10:41
Bush Signs Bill to Boost Scientific Research in the US

Bush Signs Bill to Boost Scientific Research in the US

President Bush signed on August 9 the COMPETES Act, which should boost scientific research in the...
» read full story August 10th, 2007 - 12:52
Bush Requires His Cabinet To Draw Laws Against Global Warming

Bush Requires His Cabinet To Draw Laws Against Global Warming

On Monday, US President George W Bush requested a draft of federal rules in order to to cut petrol...
» read full story May 15th, 2007 - 00:49
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Business

CEO says AIG needs no more bail-outs, for now

Washington - American International Group Inc (AIG), the troubled global insurance giant that...
» read full story May 13th, 2009 - 18:48

EasyJet deficit grows as high fuel costs hit in first half of 08/09

London - British low-cost airline easyJet said Wednesday that its half-yearly losses in the...
» read full story May 06th, 2009 - 23:30

Report: 10 US banks need more capital

New York  - About 10 large US banks will need to increase their capital under a government...
» read full story May 05th, 2009 - 11:12

Federal Reserve chief Bernanke to testify as stress tests near

Washington - With the US central bank expected to release the results of long-awaited bank stress...
» read full story May 04th, 2009 - 21:47

China Mobile buys 12 per cent stake in Taiwan's Far East Tone

Taipei - China Mobile, China's largest cellphone company, signed a strategic alliance agreement...
» read full story April 29th, 2009 - 21:39

Siemens cuts forecast as economic crisis hits

Berlin - Europe's biggest engineering group global Siemens AG cut its profit forecast for the...
» read full story April 29th, 2009 - 13:47

US consumer confidence jumps in April

Washington - Consumer confidence in the United States surged in April as governments have begun...
» read full story April 28th, 2009 - 20:05
Apple Posts Strong Financial Results, Beats Expectations

Apple Posts Strong Financial Results, Beats Expectations

Apple Inc.’s financial report for the first quarter of the current fiscal year easily topped...
» read full story April 23rd, 2009 - 13:57
Google Feels the Recession, but Still Doing Pretty Well

Google Feels the Recession, but Still Doing Pretty Well

Even the mighty Google can’t get away from the economic recession that basically hit the...
» read full story April 17th, 2009 - 14:01

China's GDP growth slows to 6.1 per cent

   Beijing  - The expansion of the Chinese economy slowed to a record low in...
» read full story April 16th, 2009 - 17:00

US stocks rebound on positive signs in economy

New York - US stock markets rose on Wednesday on signs of economic recovery as the Federal Reserve...
» read full story April 16th, 2009 - 13:20

US central bank sees "moderation" of economic decline

Washington - The US Federal Reserve on Wednesday said a number of regions are reporting an easing...
» read full story April 15th, 2009 - 21:52

Lula: If necessary, troubled banks must be nationalized

Rio de Janeiro - Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva on Wednesday spoke about the...
» read full story April 15th, 2009 - 21:50

Car makers plan smaller, leaner sports cars

Big, high-powered sports cars have an image problem as the debate on climate change heats up and...
» read full story April 15th, 2009 - 11:08

Signs that US may be headed slowly toward recovery

Washington - More than a year into one of the longest and deepest US recessions in living memory,...
» read full story April 15th, 2009 - 10:49

US stocks down across the board

New York  - After a banking rally the day before, US stocks Tuesday slipped downward by more...
» read full story April 15th, 2009 - 09:35

Japan launches 154-billion-dollar stimulus plan

   Tokyo - The Japanese government and the ruling coalition parties finalized an...
» read full story April 10th, 2009 - 17:28

Energy agency again downgrades 2009 global oil demand due to slump

Paris - Worse-than-expected prospects for the world economy has prompted the International Energy...
» read full story April 10th, 2009 - 11:50

Banks push US stocks higher

New York - A rally of bank shares pushed US stock indices up on Thursday after Wells Fargo reported...
» read full story April 10th, 2009 - 11:43

Bank of England leaves interest rates unchanged at record low

London - The Bank of England Thursday left the key interest rate unchanged at 0.5 per cent, already...
» read full story April 09th, 2009 - 19:51

Taiwan mobile phone sales to drop by nearly 10 per cent in 2009

   Taipei - Taiwan's mobile phone sales were forecast to drop 9.3 per cent in 2009...
» read full story April 08th, 2009 - 13:12

WTO calls for further liberalization in Europe for recovery

Geneva - The European Communities should further liberalize its services and agricultural sector to...
» read full story April 06th, 2009 - 20:39

Tokyo market opens higher on weaker yen, optimism over US economy

Tokyo  - The Tokyo market opened higher Monday as investors bought mostly export-oriented...
» read full story April 06th, 2009 - 09:52

Digital age, economic woes: can the post office survive?

Bern, Switzerland  - E-mail, internet bill paying and other electric substitutes had already...
» read full story April 04th, 2009 - 09:29
RIM: Strong Financial Results, Shares Up 21%, Sells 50 Millionth BlackBerry

RIM: Strong Financial Results, Shares Up 21%, Sells 50 Millionth BlackBerry

Research In Motion, the smartphone maker famous for its BlackBerry handset, recorded a surprisingly...
» read full story April 03rd, 2009 - 15:22

US stocks rally on G20 deal, changes to accounting rules

New York - US and global stocks surged Thursday as a summit of the world's major industrial and...
» read full story April 03rd, 2009 - 09:21

Bombardier to cut 3,000 jobs; profits up 42 per cent

Washington - Bombardier Inc Thursday reported higher-than- expected quarterly profits as train...
» read full story April 02nd, 2009 - 22:08

World economic powers reach deal to combat crisis

London - The world's biggest economic powers reached a deal Thursday aimed at forging a new global...
» read full story April 02nd, 2009 - 21:50