The Greek parliament approved new spending cuts and taxes Friday aimed at defusing the country’s debt crisis, while protesters opposed to the measures fought with police outside.
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Originally posted from Greeks riot as parliament OKs austerity plan
The global recession has caused more men than women lose their jobs around the world, following a pattern already well established in the U.S., according to new research.
United States - Recession - People - Business - Women
Originally posted from Men losing more jobs than women worldwide
The Greek parliament approved new spending cuts and taxes Friday aimed at defusing the country’s debt crisis, while protesters opposed to the measures fought with police outside.
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Originally posted from Greeks riot as parliament OKs austerity plan
General Electric is known for exporting American products like washing machines and jet engines. The U.S. conglomerate is getting ready to ship out another trend: the outdoor smoking ban.
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Originally posted from GE plans new export: outdoor smoking ban
Wall Street’s largest hedge funds may have acted together in betting against the euro, and the Justice Department reportedly requested they retain papers documenting their trades.
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Originally posted from Hedge funds may have illegally bet against euro
Greece announced painful new austerity measures Wednesday, winning approval from the EU as it tries to snuff out a financial crisis that threatens Europe’s economy.
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Originally posted from Greece approves stringent new austerity plan
Chile’s quake has already forced tens of thousands into unemployment and will almost certainly mean higher salmon prices at U.S. supermarkets and increased wine costs.
Chile - Earthquake - South America - United States - Science and Environment
Originally posted from Chile’s economy thrashed by earthquake
Toyota President Akio Toyoda sought to ease quality concerns during a visit to China, fresh from a grueling hearing in the U.S. Congress over his company’s biggest safety crisis.
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Originally posted from Toyoda apologizes during visit to China
Apple Inc. said it found more than a dozen serious violations of labor laws or Apple’s own rules at its suppliers that needed immediate correction.
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Originally posted from Apple audit exposes serious labor law violations
Apple Inc. said Tuesday that it is suing Taiwan’s HTC Corp., accusing the handset maker of violating patents related to the iPhone.
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Originally posted from Apple sues HTC over iPhone patents
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