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ReutIntlAnti-Putin protesters show staying power in Russia
MOSCOW (Reuters) - Vladimir Putin's opponents vowed on Sunday to press on with demonstrations against his 12-year domination of Russia after tens of thousands attended a march which kept up the momentum of their protest movement.
2012-02-05 11:57:18
ReutIntlAnger after Russia, China block U.N. action on Syria
BEIRUT/UNITED NATIONS (Reuters) - Western and Arab countries responded with outrage on Sunday after Russia and China vetoed a U.N. Security Council resolution that would have backed an Arab plan urging Syrian President Bashar al-Assad to give up power.
2012-02-05 11:35:42
ReutTopAnger after Russia, China block U.N. action on Syria
BEIRUT/UNITED NATIONS (Reuters) - Western and Arab countries responded with outrage on Sunday after Russia and China vetoed a U.N. Security Council resolution that would have backed an Arab plan urging Syrian President Bashar al-Assad to give up power.
2012-02-05 11:35:42
BWeekEra of Food Prices Always Falling Seen at End on Population
The era of food prices always falling has come to an end with the world population set to add another 2 billion people, according to Cargill Inc., the U.S. farm commodities trader.
2012-02-05 11:32:53
ReutIntlNigeria ruling party wins vote in violence-hit north
ABUJA (Reuters) - Nigeria's ruling People's Democratic party (PDP) won a governorship election in the northern state of Adamawa, despite fierce criticism over the party's handling of an insurgency in the north.
2012-02-05 11:30:36
BBCBusWEGreek PM in crucial bailout talks
Greek Prime Minister Lucas Papademos meets party leaders in his coalition to discuss a proposed 130bn euros EU rescue plan.
2012-02-05 11:26:52
BWeekClinton Calls for ‘Immense Pressure’ on Assad After UN Veto
The U.S. will work with its allies to put “immense pressure” on Syrian President Bashar al-Assad to step down after Russia vetoed a resolution aimed at ending fighting, Secretary of State Hillary Clinton said.
2012-02-05 11:26:02
BWeekSaudi Aramco Raises March Oil-Price Differentials to Europe
Saudi Arabian Oil Co., the world’s largest crude exporter, raised differentials used in determining its official selling prices for all grades to customers in Northwest Europe and the Mediterranean for shipments in March.
2012-02-05 11:25:53
BWeekToronto, Union Reach Preliminary Agreement Averting Strike
The city of Toronto and its municipal workers reached a preliminary agreement on job security and benefits, avoiding a strike that would have disrupted garbage pickup and snow plowing.
2012-02-05 11:22:02
BWeekWeibo Platform Boosts Tudou as Web Gamers Climb: China Overnight
Tudou Holdings Ltd. surged the most ever in New York, driving an index of U.S.-traded Chinese stocks to a seventh weekly gain, after the company announced an improved video platform with Weibo, a Twitter-like service with 250 million users.
2012-02-05 11:22:01
BWeekSony, Panasonic Forecast Worsening Losses as Samsung Dominates
Japan’s biggest makers of TVs, phones and chips say they’ll lose about $17 billion this year, about three-quarters of what Samsung Electronics Co. will spend on research to lengthen the lead over its competitors.
2012-02-05 11:17:54
BWeekZuckerberg May Sell $1.67 Billion in Facebook Stock to Pay Taxes
Mark Zuckerberg may sell about $1.67 billion of Facebook Inc. stock in the company’s initial public offering to pay off taxes he will owe when he exercises options to buy 120 million shares.
2012-02-05 11:17:37
ReutIntlCairo protesters demand early vote
CAIRO (Reuters) - Protesters demanding a swift presidential election and an early handover of power by the army hurled rocks at police guarding the Egyptian Interior Ministry on Sunday and were forced back with volleys of teargas.
2012-02-05 11:17:32
ReutTopCairo protesters demand early vote
CAIRO (Reuters) - Protesters demanding a swift presidential election and an early handover of power by the army hurled rocks at police guarding the Egyptian Interior Ministry on Sunday and were forced back with volleys of teargas.
2012-02-05 11:17:32
ReutIntlIsrael's Netanyahu to visit U.S. next month
JERUSALEM (Reuters) - Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will visit the United States early next month to address the annual convention of the pro-Israel lobby AIPAC in Washington, his office said on Sunday.
2012-02-05 11:13:26
BBCBusWETales of woe from the roaming professionals
When working in a new country can prove unlucky
2012-02-05 10:42:10
BBCBusWEPeople problems plague Gulf start-ups
Staffing issues plague Gulf start-ups
2012-02-05 10:38:12
ReutIntlIran says will hit any country used to strike its soil
TEHRAN (Reuters) - Iran will attack any country whose territory is used by "enemies" to launch a military strike against its soil, the deputy head of Iran's elite Revolutionary Guards told the semi-official Fars news agency on Sunday.
2012-02-05 10:37:54
ReutTopIran says will hit any country used to strike its soil
TEHRAN (Reuters) - Iran will attack any country whose territory is used by "enemies" to launch a military strike against its soil, the deputy head of Iran's elite Revolutionary Guards told the semi-official Fars news agency on Sunday.
2012-02-05 10:37:54
ReutIntlNGO worker cases sent to Egypt court in funding row
CAIRO (Reuters) - The cases of 40 U.S. citizens, other foreigners and Egyptians embroiled in a dispute over the activities and funding of pro-democracy groups have been referred to court, judicial sources said on Saturday, deepening a row with the United States.
2012-02-05 10:34:41
ReutBusET, the new alien scaring global markets
(Reuters) - The United States is coming to be seen as a global threat, acting unilaterally with aggressive new market rules that critics say will hurt U.S. firms, foreign banks, and international markets in one swoop.
2012-02-05 10:27:54
ReutBusGlencore, Xstrata hammering out final deal details
CAPE TOWN/LONDON (Reuters) - Top executives at trader Glencore and miner Xstrata are hammering out the final details of an $80 billion tie-up to seal the industry's largest ever takeover, which could be announced as early as Tuesday.
2012-02-05 10:03:05
CNNMon$4 million in retirement savings may not be enough
I hope to have $4 million saved by the time I retire in 30 years. That sounds like a lot of money, but how much would that be in today's dollars? -- Brian
2012-02-05 09:45:51
CNNMonDow closes at 4-year high
U.S. stocks rallied Friday, as investors cheered a much stronger-than-expected jobs report.
2012-02-05 09:33:28
CNNMonStocks: Let the good times roll
Stocks surged last week to their highest levels in years, but there are few key economic reports slated for the week ahead to sustain the rally.
2012-02-05 09:18:36
ReutBusEuro zone insists no Greek rescue without reforms
BRUSSELS (Reuters) - Euro zone finance ministers told Greece it could not go ahead with an agreed deal to restructure privately held debt until it guaranteed to implement reforms to secure a second financing package from the euro zone and the IMF.
2012-02-05 09:16:33
ReutTopEuro zone insists no Greek rescue without reforms
BRUSSELS (Reuters) - Euro zone finance ministers told Greece it could not go ahead with an agreed deal to restructure privately held debt until it guaranteed to implement reforms to secure a second financing package from the euro zone and the IMF.
2012-02-05 09:16:33
CNNMonFortune Classic: The rise of Netscape
2012-02-05 09:08:26
CNNMonHot girls and hot cars? Game on!
This year's ads include the "Imperial March" as you've never seen it, a remake of the cantina scene, and, of course, lots of hot girls and funny animals.
2012-02-05 08:57:54
ReutIntlFighting over captured Yemeni city kills five
ADEN (Reuters) - Four Islamists linked to al Qaeda and a government soldier have been killed in clashes in southern Yemen, security sources said on Sunday, hours after the breakdown of a short-lived ceasefire designed to pacify the area ahead of a presidential election.
2012-02-05 08:48:38
BBCBusWEVIDEO: Saudi awards for private businesses
Saudi Arabia is awarding bursaries to young Saudis to help them start their own businesses.
2012-02-05 08:36:55
ReutTopObama has small-check donor advantage over Romney
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - It does not guarantee him re-election in November, but it is an advantage President Barack Obama is likely to carry into the fall: a broad base of supporters who have given him the symbolic vote of confidence with a donation of less than $200.
2012-02-05 08:12:07
CNNMonRomney wins big in Nevada - CNN
2012-02-05 07:58:58
CNNMonTOP 10 TURNAROUND TOWNS
Florida's cities were some of the hardest hit by the housing bust, but now they are leading the charge back. Of Realtor.com's top 10 turnaround towns, eight are in the Sunshine State.
2012-02-05 07:53:38
CNNMonNevada's triple economic whammy
Nevada has the dubious distinction of leading the nation in unemployment, foreclosure filings and number of underwater homes. That's not good for the state's economy. The Great Recession has dealt Nevada a losing hand.
2012-02-05 07:48:13
ReutIntlCar bomb kills nine in Afghan city Kandahar
KABUL (Reuters) - A car bomb in the south Afghan city of Kandahar killed at least nine people and wounded 19 on Sunday, the presidential palace said in a statement.
2012-02-05 07:15:16
ReutBusGreece on "knife edge" in last hours to agree bailout
ATHENS (Reuters) - Greece's prime minister scrambled on Sunday to convince lenders and politicians to sign off on a 130 billion euro ($171 billion) rescue, after his finance minister said just hours remain before the euro zone abandons the country to its fate.
2012-02-05 06:59:59
ReutTopGreece on "knife edge" in last hours to agree bailout
ATHENS (Reuters) - Greece's prime minister scrambled on Sunday to convince lenders and politicians to sign off on a 130 billion euro ($171 billion) rescue, after his finance minister said just hours remain before the euro zone abandons the country to its fate.
2012-02-05 06:59:59
ReutBusMost Germans want Greece to quit euro: poll
BERLIN (Reuters) - The majority of Germans feel the euro currency bloc would be better off if debt-crippled Greece left it, a poll published in mass-selling newspaper Bild am Sonntag showed on Sunday.
2012-02-05 06:35:48
ReutTopMost Germans want Greece to quit euro: poll
BERLIN (Reuters) - The majority of Germans feel the euro currency bloc would be better off if debt-crippled Greece left it, a poll published in mass-selling newspaper Bild am Sonntag showed on Sunday.
2012-02-05 06:35:48
ReutBusFrance says Greek PSI talks going "relatively well"
PARIS (Reuters) - France's finance minister said on Sunday talks were moving "relatively well" on the private sector portion of a Greek bailout, but discussions designed to bring its debt down to 120 pct of GDP level by 2020 were difficult.
2012-02-05 06:06:35
ReutBusWen says China has stake in helping Europe
BEIJING (Reuters) - China has a stake in helping euro zone countries get through their debt crisis, Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao said in comments published on Sunday, pointing to Europe's importance as a market and hinting at more possible support for beleaguered exporters.
2012-02-05 04:55:07
ReutTopWen says China has stake in helping Europe
BEIJING (Reuters) - China has a stake in helping euro zone countries get through their debt crisis, Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao said in comments published on Sunday, pointing to Europe's importance as a market and hinting at more possible support for beleaguered exporters.
2012-02-05 04:55:07
NYTBusGreek Talks at a Delicate Point, Official Says
The Greek finance minister said that debt talks on a second rescue deal were “on a razor’s edge,” with major issues unresolved ahead of a crucial deadline on Sunday.
2012-02-05 03:14:51
ReutBusCentral bank liquidity tap to stay open
LONDON (Reuters) - After a blockbuster January for both equities and bonds - rallies that caught many in the market by surprise - investors will be paying keen attention to the world's central banks in the coming week for signs of continued easy money.
2012-02-05 03:07:25
ReutBusOlympus to hold shareholder meeting on April 20
TOKYO (Reuters) - Japan's troubled Olympus Corp said on Sunday it will hold an extraordinary shareholders meeting on April 20, when it is expected to seek approval of a new management team.
2012-02-05 03:05:59
ReutTopRomney sails to easy win in Nevada
LAS VEGAS (Reuters) - Republican front-runner Mitt Romney cruised to an easy victory in Nevada on Saturday, crushing his three remaining rivals and taking firm command of the party's volatile presidential nominating race.
2012-02-05 01:23:08
NYTBusFair Game: An Investment Wipeout That Didn’t Have to Happen
An investor won an arbitration case over money lost in a complex security. But he’s still angry at financial institutions.
2012-02-05 01:05:42
NYTBusOff the Shelf: ‘Strings Attached’ Looks at Incentives and Ethics — Review
Everywhere we turn, we’re being offered incentives to act a certain way. A new book ponders the ethical issues of the incentive culture.
2012-02-05 01:05:37
NYTBusMortgage Tornado Warning, Unheeded
Inspired by a personal experience, a businessman began delving into the practices of the mortgage industry, including Fannie Mae. His findings have been prescient.
2012-02-05 01:05:30
NYTBusSheryl Sandberg of Facebook, Staying on Message
Sheryl Sandberg, Facebook’s No. 2 executive, considers herself a role model for women. But her call isn’t simply about mentoring and empowering; it’s also a business strategy.
2012-02-05 00:44:20
NYTBusLetters: Letters: Something Lost, and Gained
A reader responds to “Higher Taxes Help the Wealthy, Too” (Economic View, Jan. 29).
2012-02-05 00:30:02
NYTBusEditorial | State of Play: Perpetual War: Digital Pirates and Creators
Stopping digital piracy, which is growing by leaps and bounds, is about protecting creativity — and jobs.
2012-02-04 22:59:00
NYTBusPreoccupations: Disabilities Can Be Workplace Assets
In the job market, people with disabilities bring vast experience in coping and adapting — qualities that help them become valuable employees.
2012-02-04 22:30:04
NYTBusEconomic View: Do Manufacturers Need Special Treatment? - Economic View
Government manufacturing policies must go beyond the belief that it’s better to produce “real things” than services. People value health care and haircuts as much as washing machines and hair dryers.
2012-02-04 22:22:38
NYTBusCorner Office | Amy Astley: Amy Astley of Teen Vogue, on Valuing a Work Ethic
Amy Astley of Teen Vogue says that in hiring, she wants to get a sense of applicants’ work ethic — and whether they can think in an entrepreneurial way.
2012-02-04 22:20:02
NYTBusEditorial: An Easier Path to Refinancing
President Obama’s new mortgage refinancing plan could provide considerable relief for millions of homeowners shackled to high interest rates, if Congress approves it.
2012-02-04 21:37:17
ReutBusMicron appoints Durcan CEO after Appleton's death
SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - Memory chipmaker Micron Technology's board appointed company veteran Mark Durcan as chief executive a day after longtime Chairman and CEO Steve Appleton was killed in a plane crash.
2012-02-04 21:16:25
NYTBusThe Boss: Berner International’s Chief Found Consolation Via Work
After her first husband died in a plane crash, the writer stepped in to run his company. “Focusing on the job,” she says, “was a lifesaver for me.”
2012-02-04 20:33:02
NYTBusLetters: Letters: The Bookstore’s Place in an Electronic Future
Readers respond to “The Bookstore’s Last Stand” (Jan. 29).
2012-02-04 20:30:02
NYTBusStrategies: I.P.O. Euphoria, Without Much Memory — Strategies
Amid the Wall Street excitement over Facebook’s planned initial public offering, it may be a good time to take a look at I.P.O. history.
2012-02-04 20:23:02
NYTBusDigital Domain: On HealthTap, Advice for You and Points for Doctors
On HealthTap, an interactive Web site, users can ask for medical advice, and doctors can gain whimsical “awards” for their answers.
2012-02-04 20:20:02
NYTBusSlipstream: Employers and Brands Use Gaming to Gauge Engagement
More companies are turning to gamification — offering games that let their customers win points for certain activities — as a way to build both loyalty and a trove of data.
2012-02-04 20:20:02
WPostFeatured Advertiser
2012-02-04 18:04:04
BWeekPrivate-Equity Rallies Around Mitt Romney’s Dodd-Frank Cure
The Dodd-Frank banking overhaul signed by President Obama has sent campaign cash flowing to Romney, who says he would repeal the law
2012-02-04 17:45:23
CNNMonMeet the new Facebook billionaires
A peek at Facebook's multi-billion-dollar empire -- and the half-dozen billionaires it has created.
2012-02-04 12:32:55
WSJ.comMild Winter Leaves Some Cold
The relatively mild U.S. winter is saving cities money on salt and snowplowing but hurting businesses that rely on cold to bring in cash.
2012-02-04 11:49:44
WSJ.comMexico Drought Chokes Cattle, Crops
The worst drought on record in various parts of Mexico has destroyed millions of acres of cropland and left millions of livestock without food.
2012-02-04 10:13:23
CNNMon3 keys to a killer Super Bowl ad
FORTUNE -- Super Bowl weekend is here. For some, Sunday is all about the game. For others, the ads take center stage. For the latter, here are three keys to making a killer spot.
2012-02-04 08:41:01
CNNMonJobs: Obama's not out of the woods yet
The January jobs report contains a slew of numbers that are likely to put a twinkle in the eye of Obama campaign staffers.
2012-02-04 08:18:15
CNNMonStealth jobs boom: 6 months, 2 million jobs
Companies are saying the job market is getting better. Workers are saying it's already kicked into high gear.
2012-02-04 08:18:04
CNNMonWanted: New currencies made of silver and gold
A growing number of states are seeking shiny new currencies made of silver and gold.
2012-02-04 08:11:38
BBCBusWEVIDEO: Hormuz closure threat to shipping
The Middle East's experts on maritime security are meeting in Abu Dhabi this week and talk of Iran's threats of closing the Strait of Hormuz will feature prominently.
2012-02-04 06:11:40
BBCBusWEEngland players go unsold at IPL
Seven England players and Ireland batsman Kevin O'Brien fail to attract bids at the Indian Premier League auction.
2012-02-04 04:28:59
WSJ.comInterest-Rate Probe Widens
Regulators in Switzerland and the U.K. stepped up pressure on Swiss and foreign banks, extending a probe into alleged manipulation of interest rates and disclosing possible action against UBS in a trading scandal.
2012-02-03 23:22:27
WSJ.comCiti Hit in Brazilian Hacker Attack
A computer hacker group continued a wave of attacks against Brazilian financial websites, hampering the sites of Citigroup and other prominent institutions.
2012-02-03 22:57:00
WSJ.comFacebook and the St. Petersburg Paradox
Investors thinking about Facebook should consider a mathematical riddle that shows how growth stocks can get overvalued so easily.
2012-02-03 22:49:12
BBCBusWEOil spurs Canadian PM China visit
Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper will visit China next week to discuss the future of Canada's oil products.
2012-02-03 22:03:01
NYTBusThe Week’s Business News in Pictures
Facebook filed to go public, minting new millionaires while cementing Mark Zuckerberg’s leadership role; the housing market continued to fall, but the employment picture is brighter; and advertisers prepared for the Super Bowl, many by releasing their big, splashy commercials in advance on the Web.
2012-02-03 22:01:14
WSJ.comFDA: No Ban on Orange-Juice Imports
Orange-juice futures settled lower as traders discounted the prospects for a ban on juice imports into the U.S. It appears they weren't off the mark.
2012-02-03 20:57:42
WSJ.comDespite Intervention, Brazil's Currency Gains
Brazil's real climbed against the dollar after strong U.S. jobs figures outweighed the central bank's intervention in an attempt to weaken the currency.
2012-02-03 20:55:50
WSJ.comWith Role Lessened, Loan Chief Exits BofA
Barbara Desoer, a high-profile mortgage executive who once was a candidate to become chief executive of Bank of America, is leaving as the financial giant retreats from the home-loan business.
2012-02-03 20:54:16
WSJ.comGold Shines Over Platinum
Platinum is usually more expensive than gold, but worries about Europe and global growth have turned the historical norm on its head.
2012-02-03 20:52:07
WSJ.comMTN Probes Bribery Claims
Shares of South African mobile-phone operator MTN fell after the company said it is investigating claims by Turkey's largest mobile-phone operator that it engaged in corruption to secure a deal in Iran.
2012-02-03 20:39:37
WSJ.comUpbeat Beam Sees Glass as Half-Full
Spirits maker Beam, which posted better-than-expected earnings, expects established brands and new flavors to help it outperform the broader category's growth this year.
2012-02-03 20:36:54
BBCBusWEEurope hit by Russia gas shortage
Freezing weather sweeping across Europe is causing a shortage of vital Russian gas supplies to several countries, officials say.
2012-02-03 20:28:56
WSJ.comOil Partnerships Keep Rolling
A quirky and complex investment class called master limited partnerships has been one of the market's best performers of late.
2012-02-03 19:11:29
CNNMonDisney employees now allowed to grow beards
Mickey Mouse can finally grow that soul patch he's always wanted. Until now, Disney parks and resort employees had been prohibited from growing beards and goatees. Starting Friday they may do so, so long as they're a quarter-inch or shorter.
2012-02-03 19:06:22
BBCBusWEAnnuity sales 'unfair and opaque'
The way annuities are sold is costing half a million retirees each year as much as £1bn in future pension income, the National Association of Pension Funds says.
2012-02-03 19:01:34
BBCBusWEVIDEO: Do the super-rich pay their way?
Do the super-rich pay their way?
2012-02-03 18:53:43
BBCBusWECredit unions hoping to widen net
Credit unions hope a new law will boost membership numbers
2012-02-03 18:53:24
BBCBusWENew Virgin staff pay for checks
Virgin Atlantic is forcing successful job applicants to pay for their own criminal record checks, Radio 4's Money Box reveals.
2012-02-03 18:53:12
BWeekPayrolls Jump Casts Doubt on Fed's Pledge
Employment climbed more than forecast in January and the U.S. jobless rate unexpectedly fell to the lowest in three years, casting doubt on the Federal Reserve’s pledge to keep interest rates low until late 2014.
2012-02-03 18:10:08
BWeekGoogle Sponsors Conservative Conference CPAC
Google Inc., whose chairman has served as an adviser to President Barack Obama, is a sponsor of this month’s Conservative Political Action Conference, co-hosted by the Tea Party.
2012-02-03 16:46:10
BBCBusWEUS job numbers show strong growth
The US economy created 243,000 jobs in January, while the unemployment rate fell to 8.3%, official figures show.
2012-02-03 16:45:26
WSJ.comJobs Data Help Dollar Gain
A surprisingly strong jobs report boosted the dollar, as evidence of a rebounding labor market helped diminish expectations of more expansionary monetary policy by the Federal Reserve.
2012-02-03 16:08:06
CNNMonMicron CEO Steve Appleton dies in plane crash
Micron CEO and chairman Steve Appleton died Friday morning in a small-plane crash in Boise.
2012-02-03 15:58:16
BBCBusWEObama urges 'keep recovery going'
Barack Obama challenges Congress to keep the recovery going as new data shows unemployment down to its lowest rate in three years.
2012-02-03 15:48:04
WSJ.comCopper Surges 3.2%
Copper futures roared higher on better-than-expected U.S. employment data and as traders who bet on lower copper prices were forced to cover those positions with purchases.
2012-02-03 14:26:10
CNNMonFacebook IPO shrinks private trading market
Facebook has played a big role in the private trading markets that allow eligible investors the chance to snap up shares of hot Internet companies years before they go public.
2012-02-03 13:24:05
BBCBusWE'Most' Portuguese unions back cuts
Most Portuguese unions back the government's structural reforms, the Portuguese economy minister, Alvaro Santos Pereira tells the BBC.
2012-02-03 13:11:23
CNNMonKiss QE3 hopes goodbye! - The Buzz
The strong January jobs report may finally put a nail in the QE3 coffin.
2012-02-03 12:37:53
BBCBusWEApple overturns Motorola's ban
Apple is granted a suspension of a sales ban imposed on some of its iPads and iPhones in Germany.
2012-02-03 11:10:08
WSJ.comRBS 'Surprised' by Pay Backlash
RBS's chairman acknowledged that the bank had miscalculated the public and political reaction to the $1.5 million bonus in shares awarded to CEO Stephen Hester, who subsequently turned down the payment.
2012-02-03 10:45:29
BBCBusWEScore draw in TV football case
The Premier League and the importers of foreign satellite TV decoder boxes and cards are both claiming victory after their latest court battle
2012-02-03 10:30:27
BBCBusWEVIDEO: Small eurozone service sector growth
The BBC's Jamie Robertson on growth in the eurozone - and Spanish plans to raise more capital.
2012-02-03 09:42:45
BBCBusWEVIDEO: Tourists staying away from Egypt
Twelve months on from the revolution in Egypt, the country's tourism industry is continuing to struggle.
2012-02-03 09:36:55
BBCBusWEMotorola makes Apple pull devices
Motorola forces some 3G iPhones and iPads to be pulled from Apple's German online store after enforcing a patent injunction.
2012-02-03 08:52:01
BBCBusWE1.1 million face £100 tax fines
Just over one million taxpayers face a penalty of £100 for failing to submit their self-assessment tax returns on time, HM Revenue and Customs says.
2012-02-03 08:44:16
BBCBusWEVIDEO: Manufacturing jobs aid US economy
The manufacturing sector in United States has been contributing to the improving labour market in the world's largest economy.
2012-02-03 08:07:05
BBCBusWEUganda signs oil production deal
Oil production is set to start in Uganda after a deal is signed between the government and London-based Tullow oil, which also draws in Chinese and French firms.
2012-02-03 08:06:35
BBCBusWEVIDEO: Euro for Poland 'once it is safe'
Poland's Finance Minister, Jacek Rostowski, tells Stephen Sackur why his country has yet to join the Eurozone.
2012-02-03 07:26:16
BBCBusWEVIDEO: Will cricket make money in UAE?
Tope level international cricket is being played in the UAE - but will it make money?
2012-02-03 07:16:07
BBCBusWEInterest rate 'collusion' probe
Swiss authorities investigate 12 US, European and Japanese banks over claims they have been fixing their interbank lending rates.
2012-02-03 07:09:47
BBCBusWEMegaupload bail appeal rejected
Kim Dotcom's bail appeal is rejected by a New Zealand Court, as US campaigners hint at legal action to prevent files being deleted.
2012-02-03 06:48:27
BBCBusWEHungarian airline Malev collapses
Hungarian airline Malev ceases trading after 66 years after being ordered by the EU to repay state aid it has received.
2012-02-03 06:21:06
BBCBusWEPersonal insolvencies 'down 11%'
Fewer people were declared insolvent in 2011 in England and Wales than in 2010, but the number of companies going bust increased.
2012-02-03 06:09:00
BBCBusWEAUDIO: UK share of exports to India 'below Italy'
Just how good is the state of UK-India trade?
2012-02-03 06:08:31
BBCBusWEService sector sees strong growth
The UK's service sector grew at its fastest rate since March 2011 in January, according to a closely watched survey.
2012-02-03 06:01:06
BBCBusWEThe internet's secret black market
Out of reach of regular internet searches is a secret online world
2012-02-03 05:23:53
BBCBusWEEurozone service sector growing
The eurozone's service sector grows for the first time in four months, although Spain and Italy continue to struggle.
2012-02-03 04:47:52
WSJ.comHutchison Whampoa Buys Orange Austria
Hutchison Whampoa agreed to buy Austria's third-largest mobile operator for about $1.71 billion in a move that will enable the Hong Kong conglomerate to expand its market share in Austria.
2012-02-03 04:05:34
BBCBusWEPanasonic predicts a record loss
Japanese electronics giant Panasonic forecasts a record net annual loss of $10bn for the year to March.
2012-02-03 02:11:05
NYTBusIt’s the Economy: It Is Safe to Resume Ignoring the Prophets of Doom ... Right?
Why lots of the smartest economists believe the worst is yet to come.
2012-02-03 01:14:52
BBCBusWEHutchison to buy Orange Austria
Hong Kong's Hutchison 3G agrees to buy Orange Austria in a bid to expand it presence and boost market share in the country.
2012-02-03 00:07:51
BBCBusWEChina miner gets gold price boost
Chinese mining group Zijin says it expects a 20% jump in profits for 2011 boosted by higher gold prices during the year.
2012-02-02 22:31:45
BBCBusWEAir India asked to pay fuel bill
Air India assures it will pay its dues for jet fuel to three state-owned oil firms by Friday after its fuel supplies are cut.
2012-02-02 20:49:04
BBCBusWETest cricket on sticky wicket in Middle East
Why is the England-Pakistan Test match not bowling fans over?
2012-02-02 19:06:02
BBCBusWEGiving an invasive water pest the bullet
Wrestling one of the UK's most invasive pests
2012-02-02 19:05:48
BBCBusWEViewpoint: The connected workforce
Google's Sebastien Marotte on the internet giant's predictions that the cloud, mobile and social media are going to radically alter the way we work
2012-02-02 19:05:35
BWeekA Tale of Two Election Year Recoveries
Obama’s critics call for a return to Reaganomics, but the Gipper’s downturn was no match for this one
2012-02-02 18:00:19
BWeekOperation Hollywood: SEALs in the Spotlight
Stand aside, Mark Wahlberg: The active-duty Navy SEALs who star in "Act of Valor" are taking your job
2012-02-02 18:00:00
NYTBus
Articles in this series are examining challenges posed by increasingly globalized high-tech industries.
2012-02-02 16:30:02
CNNMonBayou Billionaires: 'I love my new teeth.'
The fracking-led oil and natural gas boom that's received widespread attention in the mainstream press has moved to a new medium: reality TV.
2012-02-02 15:40:08
BBCBusWEOlympics 'boosting' Scots tourism
Tourist bookings for visits to Scotland around the time of the London Olympics are rising, it is claimed.
2012-02-02 14:26:28
BWeekIt’s a Beautiful Day for a Bad Deal
Businessweek’s Roben Farzad talks about the list of suitors bidding for the Los Angeles Dodgers. He spoke in NY on Jan. 31
2012-02-02 12:41:05
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