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China Accuses US of Politicizing Yuan as Trade Surplus Sinks - BusinessWeek
March 21, 2010 Washington Post | China Accuses US of Politicizing Yuan as Trade Surplus Sinks BusinessWeek March 21 (Bloomberg) -- China warned the US against imposing sanctions over the value of the yuan, arguing that the exchange rate issue has been politicized and that a rise in protectionism threatens the global economic recovery. ... Minister: China May Report Trade Deficit in March Minister: China likely to see trade deficit China to respond if hit by US trade sanctions: MOFCOM |
IMF Warns Wealthiest Nations About Their Debt - New York Times
March 21, 2010 Reuters | IMF Warns Wealthiest Nations About Their Debt New York Times The global economic crisis has left “deep scars” in the fiscal balances of the world's advanced economies, which should begin to rein in spending next year as the recovery continues, the No. 2 official at the International Monetary Fund ... Lipsky Says Debt Challenges Face Advanced Economies IMF Lipsky Urges Nations To Pare Public Debt Levels IMF Paints Grim Picture of Fiscal Tightening Needs |
Merkel Says Aid to Greece Must Address Budget Woes at 'Roots' - BusinessWeek
March 21, 2010 Reuters | Merkel Says Aid to Greece Must Address Budget Woes at 'Roots' BusinessWeek March 21 (Bloomberg) -- German Chancellor Angela Merkel signaled a demand for greater budget discipline was the price for her supporting European Union aid to Greece, denouncing what she called “superficial” solidarity and seeking to ... GLOBAL MARKETS-Stocks rally loses steam, euro slumps Barroso Urges EU to Detail Greek Aid Greek debt crisis merely adds to the list of issues dividing the European Union |
Arrest in Racial Case at NJ Wal-Mart - New York Times
March 21, 2010 Globe and Mail | Arrest in Racial Case at NJ Wal-Mart New York Times WASHINGTON TOWNSHIP, NJ — The authorities in southern New Jersey said Saturday that they had arrested a 16-year-old boy for activating a public-address system at a Wal-Mart store last week and ordering “all black ... Boy, 16, faces bias charges in Washington Township Walmart case Teen accused of racial OFFENSE at walmart Wal-Mart pushing store remodeling in area |
Rio executives' trial to cast spotlight on China courts - Reuters
March 21, 2010 Myrtle Beach Sun News | Rio executives' trial to cast spotlight on China courts Reuters SHANGHAI, March 21 (Reuters) - Four executives from global miner Rio Tinto (RIO.AX) (RIO.L) will stand before a judge in Shanghai on Monday, in a trial that will also subject China's judicial system to international scrutiny. ... China to begin trial of 4 Rio Tinto employees China To Begin Trial Of 4 Rio Tinto Employees Is China the Next Global Resource Glutton? |
Both sides say they are winning in BA strike - BBC News
March 21, 2010 Times Online | Both sides say they are winning in BA strike BBC News The strike by British Airways cabin crew has entered its second day, with both sides claiming the advantage. The Unite trade union said half of BA's 250 planes had been grounded on the first day of the three-day stoppage. But BA says it reinstated ... British Airways strike: The rise of 'Red' Len McCluskey BA Strike in 2nd Day as Cabin Crew Seek to Curb Pay, Job Cuts 'Most British Airways crew are striking on behalf of the passengers' |
Google aims to retain China unit - Financial Times
March 21, 2010 Telegraph.co.uk | Google aims to retain China unit Financial Times Google hopes to retain a substantial business presence in China even if its standoff with Beijing over censorship forces it to close its flagship local search engine, local employees and industry experts say. ... For Google stock, China could mark turning point Web 2.0 companies likely to face tough battle to expand into China Google Exit Could Help China Firm |
Novell rejects $2 billion Elliott Associates offer - Reuters
March 21, 2010Novell rejects $2 billion Elliott Associates offer Reuters LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Novell Inc (NOVL.O) spurned a $2 billion takeover offer from investment fund Elliott Associates on Saturday, calling the bid inadequate and saying it undervalued the business software maker. Novell said its board had instead ... Novell rejects Elliot takeover bid as 'inadequate' Novell Rejects Elliott's Bid as 'Inadequate' Novell Says Purchase Offer From Elliott 'Inadequate' |
Many haven't filed for '06 refund - Detroit Free Press
March 21, 2010 MiamiHerald.com | Many haven't filed for '06 refund Detroit Free Press The Internal Revenue Service estimates that more than $40 million could be collected in tax refunds by about 42800 people in Michigan who have not yet filed their returns for 2006. Nationwide, 1.4 million people did not file but still ... IRS encourages e-filing I hope my IRS refund is really small St. Louis Rams Buyer Gets Penalty Flag on Taxes |
Yes, answer all 10 census questions - TheNewsTribune.com
March 21, 2010 Boston Globe | Yes, answer all 10 census questions TheNewsTribune.com Here are recent posts from The News Tribune's Political Buzz blog. For the inside scoop on government and politics, go online to blog.thenewstribune.com/politics. Rick O. from Puyallup called this week with a question about the 2010 census forms, ... Poll: Public mood toward Census improves It matters when Census comes knocking Privacy concerns lead some to distrust census |
