 | World stocks gain on Fed's low rate pledge
The Charlotte Observer BANGKOK World stock markets were mostly higher Thursday after the U.S. central bank pledged to keep interest rates low until late 2014 to nurture the country's stubbornly slow economic recovery.... (photo: WN / Rubielyn Bunag) | |
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 World stocks up as Apple result lifts tech shares
The Associated Press BANGKOK (AP) -- World stocks rose Wednesday as investors stayed calm in the face of a possible debt default by Greece to search for good deals in technology shares boosted by stunning results from... (photo: WN / Sweet Radoc) |
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 Rising wealth of Asians straining world fish stock
The State MANILA, Philippines - U.N. marine experts say rising wealth in Asia and fishing subsidies are among factors driving overexploitation of the world's fish resources,... (photo: WN / Aruna Mirasdar) |
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 World stocks hit by Greece debt deal uncertainty
my SA BANGKOK (AP) — Europe's stock markets sank and Wall Street was poised to fall Tuesday as Greek bond holders remained at odds with finance officials over the interest rate... (photo: WN / Tara) |
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 Asian stocks rise on hopes of Greek debt deal
The State BANGKOK - Asian stock markets mostly rose Tuesday, shrugging off tough negotiations between Greece and its creditors amid expectations a deal to cut the country's debt... (photo: AP / Shizuo Kambayashi) |
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 New allegations of UN sexual abuse in Haiti
Al Jazeera The UN has begun an investigation into two new allegations of UN police abuse and "sexual exploitation" of children in Haiti, Martin Nesirky, a UN spokesperson, said. One... (photo: AP / Ramon Espinosa) |
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 EU set to hit Iran with new sanctions
Al Jazeera European Union governments are expected to finalise new economic sanctions against Iran over its nuclear programme on Monday, including plans to phase in an oil embargo.... (photo: AP / Vahid Salemi) |
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 Many drown in Iran boat accident
Al Jazeera At least 16 people have died after a passenger boat sank off Iran's southern coast, the official IRNA news agency has reported. The boat sank on Saturday... (photo: AP / Sami Hozni) |
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 Crew return to heroes' welcome
Gulf News Manila: Filipino crewmembers of the stricken ship MV Costa Concordia arrived home to heroes' welcome a week after their ordeal off the coast of Grosetto, Tuscany, Italy.... (photo: AP / Bullit Marquez) |
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 Oil steady above $100 as gasoline stocks cap rise
Palm Beach Post KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia — Oil held steady above $100 a barrel Friday in Asia as signs of economic improvement in the U.S. and Europe were tempered by a rise in... (photo: WN / Priya Dashini) |
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