LONDON, Jan. 8, 2009 (Reuters) Bleak economic data in Europe and a wave of profit warnings and job cuts worldwide renewed investors' fears on Thursday, strengthening the case for more government stimulus efforts and encouraging rate cuts. ... > full story
GENEVA, Dec. 12, 2008 (Reuters) The World Trade Organization (WTO) dropped plans on Friday to seek a breakthrough for a new trade deal this year, risking an increase in protectionism as the world economy suffers its worst crisis in decades. ... > full story
WASHINGTON, Dec. 11, 2008 (Reuters) The number of U.S. workers filing new claims for jobless benefits surged to a 26-year high last week, government data showed on Thursday, as employers tightened their belts to help weather what many fear will be a deep, long recession. ... > full story
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State OK's county takeover of Akron building department Dec. 12, 2008 (Akron Beacon Journal, Ohio) Beacon Journal staff . . The Ohio Board of Building Standards today approved a deal for Summit County to take over the Akron building department. ...
Renewable-energy options tap Earth's power Dec. 12, 2008 (Sun Newspapers, Minnesota) Fossil fuel deposits removed from the Earth's crust have long been the way to energy. But new methods to harness the planet's natural, renewable ...
Free Internet Plan Faces Legislative Hurdles Dec. 12, 2008 (Adotas) News . ADOTAS - According to reports, a leading Democratic legislator will most likely ask the Federal Communications Commission today to hold off ...