Xstrata Coal to cut 600 jobs in Australia to cut costs
MELBOURNE (Reuters) – Xstrata Plc is cutting around 600 jobs in its coal business in Australia to help cut costs as it battles sliding coal prices, high costs and currency headwinds, the company said on Monday. Xstrata, subject to a takeover

Egypt’s Morsi pledges to respect pact with Israel
Mohammed Morsi also said Sunday during the hour-long meeting that he has instructed his Cabinet to fight corruption and reduce red tape to create a better environment for business and investment. Since his election, Morsi has offered repeated

Congress returns for short pre-election session
Their efforts are sure to be overshadowed by the presidential campaign. Topping the agenda of substantive business is a six-month temporary spending bill to finance the government’s day-to-day operations. The annual appropriations process on

BUSINESS MEETINGS
Area small-business owners and entrepreneurs can learn more about operating their own business at a seminar provided by the North Central ISBDC. Preparing Your Business Plan; 6-8 p.m. Monday. Learn how to write a business plan that will