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US jobs picture little changed in December
AFP, Published on 04/01/2013
» The US continued to add jobs in December at the same modest rate as the past two years, underscoring the still frustratingly slow pace of reducing unemployment, official data released Friday showed.
US House balks at 'fiscal cliff' deal
AFP, Published on 01/01/2013
» WASHINGTON: The fate of a deal to avert a US "fiscal cliff" budget calamity looked in increasing peril on Tuesday (Washington time) as Republicans in the House of Representatives balked at endorsing it in a swift vote.
India's troubled Kingfisher Airlines loses licence
AFP, Published on 01/01/2013
» India's troubled Kingfisher Airlines has lost its permit to fly after a deadline to renew its suspended licence expired, the national aviation regulator said on Tuesday.
US House to vote to avert fiscal cliff
AFP, Published on 01/01/2013
» After a day of twisting political drama, the US Congress was expected to finally endorse a deal to avert the "fiscal cliff" budget crisis that had threatened to unleash a new recession.
Great balls of China to defend against 'apocalypse'
AFP, Published on 13/12/2012
» As people across the globe tremble in anticipation of next week's supposed Mayan-predicted apocalypse, one Chinese villager says he may have just what humanity needs: tsunami-proof survival pods.
Japan's exports down for fifth month
Published on 21/11/2012
» Japan's exports fell for a fifth month, hampered by trade tensions with China and weak demand in Europe, pushing the world's third-largest economy closer to recession ahead of December elections.
Japan's economy shrinks, raising fears of recession
AFP, Published on 12/11/2012
» Japan's economy shrank in the latest quarter, data showed Monday, raising fears it could slip into recession due to financial turmoil in Europe, a strong yen and a painful diplomatic row with China.
Japan local economies threatened as govt cash dries up
Published on 06/11/2012
» Japanese local governments are borrowing from banks to cover their outlays as a political standoff over financing legislation adds to risks for the world's third-biggest economy.
Charoen to block F&N dividend plan
Online Reporters, Published on 28/09/2012
» Thai billionaire Charoen Sirivadhanabhakdi’s plans to block a Fraser & Neave Ltd (FNN)dividend at a meeting on Friday may aid his $7.3 billion acquisition bid for the Singapore conglomerate, Bloomberg reported on Friday.
Army, rebels reinforce Aleppo for 'decisive' battle
AFP, Published on 25/07/2012
» The Syrian army and rebels on Wednesday sent reinforcements to Aleppo to join the intensifying battle for the country's second city, as UN chief Ban Ki-moon urged the world "to stop the slaughter."