DETROIT/WASHINGTON, Dec. 18, 2008 (Reuters) Chrysler LLC said on Wednesday that it would halt factory operations for at least a month, putting new pressure on the Bush administration to quickly help cash-strapped automakers. ... > full story
WASHINGTON, Dec. 8, 2008 (Reuters) Senators from U.S. farm states and the nation's largest farm group criticized a new negotiating text for a World Trade Organization deal on Monday, saying it won't get more U.S. farm goods into foreign markets. ... > full story
TEL AVIV, Dec. 8, 2008 (Reuters) The man many tip to be Israel's next leader said on Monday he saw Barack Obama as serious about denying Iran nuclear arms, even though the U.S. president-elect made no mention of a military option in a weekend interview. ... > full story
WASHINGTON, Dec. 8, 2008 (Reuters) Democratic congressional negotiators pushed on Monday to complete their $15 billion proposal to help the ailing U.S. auto industry and get it to the White House for consideration, aides said. ... > full story
WASHINGTON, Dec. 8, 2008 (Reuters) The White House said it had made progress in talks with congressional leaders seeking to complete a rescue package for automakers and it was "very likely" a deal could be reached on Monday. ... > full story
GUANTANAMO BAY U.S. NAVAL BASE, Cuba, Dec. 8, 2008 (Reuters) The self-styled mastermind of the September 11 attacks and four co-defendants sent a note to a military judge at Guantanamo on Monday saying they wanted to confess and plead guilty. ... > full story
Beijing eyes tax cuts in bid to maintain growth Dec. 8, 2008 (The Standard, China) Beijing leaders holding their annual economic meeting are likely to bring forward lower personal income tax to boost consumption and growth.. "The ...
Doha deal falters as WTO fails to set meeting date Dec. 8, 2008 (San Jose Mercury News) GENEVA-The World Trade Organization appeared close to abandoning a ministerial conference this year to hammer out a new global commerce pact ...
Farm Bureau moderates approach to farm bill extension Dec. 8, 2008 (Successful Farming) Delegates to the American Farm Bureau Federation convention Tuesday adopted a policy that can work with a new farm bill this year, instead of ...