Monthly Archives: November 2008

Iran, Poland seek to expand economic ties – Tehran Times

Iran, Poland seek to expand economic ties – Tehran Times
TEHRAN Iranian Industries and Mines Minister Ali Akbar Mehrabian and Polish Minister of Economy Waldemar Pawlak agreed to restart the two countries joint commission in order to expand their economic cooperation, in a meeting on Saturday in

Federal Workers Unions Want ‘Burrowers’ Lists – Washington Post
Two powerful employee organizations are pressing the Bush administration to prove that in its final weeks, political aides are not improperly winning career government jobs at the expense of more qualified workers. Leaders of the American Federation

A visit to DR Congo s Rutshuru – Rwanda New Times
EASTERN CONGO – At first observation, everything looked like it was staged. The area s President and head of National Congress for the Defense of the People (CNDP) General Laurent Nkunda, was meeting General Olusegun Obasanjo. The retired

Indian Police Say Siege at Taj Mahal Over – AOL

Indian Police Say Siege at Taj Mahal Over – AOL
MUMBAI, India (Nov. 28) – Commandos killed the two militants making a last stand at the Taj Mahal hotel Saturday, Police Chief Hasan Ghafoor said, ending days of terror that left more than 150 people dead. “The Taj operation is over. The last two

Obama fully backs Bush help to India after Mumbai attacks – Thaindian.com
Washington, Nov 29 (IANS) Expressing full support for the Bush administration s efforts to help India in the aftermath of outrageous terrorist attacks in Mumbai , President-elect Barack Obama has said the US must stand with India and all

Faith-Based Coalition Urges Fewer Foreclosures – Washington Post
A national coalition of faith-based organizations has launched an effort to push the federal government for a more streamlined approach to handling troubled mortgages, with the aim of keeping more owners in their homes. “Families are losing their

China calls for assistance to developing countries in UN meeting on – Xinhua News Agency
BEIJING, Nov. 29 (Xinhua) — China called on the international community to substantially help developing countries to maintain financial stability and economic growth so as to cope with the global financial crisis. Vice Foreign Minister He Yafei

On Native Ground – American Reporter

On Native Ground – American Reporter
DUMMERSTON, Vt. — With only nine days to go before the presidential election, it looks more and more like Democratic candidate Barack Obama will defeat Republican candidate John McCain by a substantial margin. That Obama has maintained a solid lead

NaFFAA Redefines its Role – Global Nation
“When NaFFAA was formed 11 years ago, the idea was not to create an umbrella organization but to establish links among various autonomous national and local groups in order to harness our collective strength,” National Chair Greg Macabenta reminded

Militants in India Shift Focus to Foreigners, Economy (Update1) – Bloomberg
Nov. 28 (Bloomberg) — The terrorist attacks in Mumbai show India s home-grown Islamic militant movement is aligning its campaign with those in the broader Muslim world, while seeking to hit economic interests, intelligence analysts said. Gunmen

The Edwards Lifesciences Fund Awards More Than $1.8 Million to 81 – dBusinessNews.com
The Edwards Lifesciences Fund Awards More Than $1.8 Million to 81 Nonprofit Organizations Marshal and 8e6 Technologies Merge The Edwards Lifesciences Fund Awards More Than $1.8 Million to 81 Nonprofit Organizations Orange County – IRVINE

German carmaker Daimler may cut work hours – WTOP Radio
FRANKFURT, Germany (AP) – Daimler AG said Thursday it is considering cutting working hours at some of its car production plants in Germany as the economic gloom pushes down sales. The company said it may scale back hours at Mercedes-Benz car

The City Paper Media Kit – Nashville City Paper

The City Paper Media Kit – Nashville City Paper
The City Paper Monday Edition The City Paper Monday Edition means Business, but that s not all. The City Paper is Nashville s favorite source for local news, politics and sports. TCP Monday boasts Nashville s largest business news staff and a

National business news briefs: Bayer settlement – Kansas City Star
German medical conglomerate Bayer will pay $97.5 million to settle U.S. government allegations that it paid kickbacks to medical suppliers to boost sales of its diabetes products. The Justice Department said Tuesday that the settlement resolved an

AIG freezes pay, scraps bonuses – The Washington Times
NEW YORK | American International Group Inc. , under pressure to limit executive compensation after a U.S. bailout, froze pay and scrapped bonuses for seven top managers and said Chief Executive Officer Edward Liddy will get a $1 salary. The insurer

Business news briefs – Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
IRS warns taxpayers about bogus e-mail scam The Internal Revenue Service is warning taxpayers about an e-mail scam that tries to dupe them into divulging personal financial information by masquerading as a notice from the IRS offering a “2008

Lawmakers: Name It ‘Citi Taxpayers’ Field’ – CBS 2
NEW YORK (CBS) Since Citigroup is being bailed out by the government, some New York City lawmakers are crying foul over the name of the new Mets stadium. Instead of Citi Field, they want something with you, the taxpayer, in mind. There’s