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Volcker: Obama plans maintain ‘too big to fail’ (AP)
By admin on September 24, 2009
AP - A top White House economic adviser says the Obama administration’s proposed overhaul of financial rules preserves the policy of “too big to fail,” and could lead to future bailouts.
Twins top White Sox 8-6 to finish key 3-game sweep (AP)
By 7KLnewsbot on September 24, 2009
AP - Minnesota’s pursuit of the Detroit Tigers got a big boost when the Twins swept three games against the Chicago White Sox to start a challenging 10-game road trip.
US commander denies Afghan rift
The top US military commander in Afghanistan has denied that there is a rift with the White House over sending more troops to Afghanistan. Gen Stanley McChrystal recently submitted a bleak assessment of the war in which he warned of the danger…
Researchers: Experimental vaccine helps prevent HIV infection
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G-20 leaders look to shake off lingering economic woes
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Financial meltdown at the top of the agenda as G20 summit convenes in Pittsburgh
Leaders will descend on Pittsburgh today to kick off two days of talks on economic stability, financial regulation, climate change and bankers’ bonuses The US is winning international support for an ambitious plan to rebalance the global economy as leaders convene for a summit at a heavily fortified Pittsburgh with the global financial meltdown at the top of the agenda. Fresh from the ‘ general assembly in New York, heads of government and a vast diplomatic entourage will descend on Pittsburgh today to kick off two days of talks on economic stability, financial regulation, climate change and bankers’ bonuses.
East Nashville Art Stroll is Saturday
By admin on September 24, 2009
The East Nashville Art Stroll is 5-9 p.m.
Pittsburgh steeled to be host city
By 7KLnewsbot on September 24, 2009
By Kevin Connolly BBC News, Pittsburgh Summit venues are not chosen by accident. When the Obama administration had to decide which American city should host the ᯐ gathering, a great deal of thought went into the selection of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
City Diaries: 24 September
By 7KLnewsbot on September 24, 2009
This week our diarists look ahead to the G20 summit in Pittsburgh. Bankers bonuses and financial regulation will be on the agenda
Trade disputes could threaten G20 unity
By admin on September 24, 2009
The US decision to slap punitive tariffs on Chinese tyre imports - at the urging of US trade unions - has given a strong signal that the Obama administration is not prepared to put free trade at the top of its political agenda. This will worry countries like Britan and Japan who fear that a retreat to protectionism, as in the 1930s, could hamper the world economic recovery. But the US also has a hidden agenda in its aggressive trade move - its aim is to force China to open its own domestic markets further.
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Bill Clinton speaks of vast, right-wing conspiracy (AP)
September 28, 2009
AP - Bill Clinton says a vast, right-wing conspiracy that once targeted him is now focusing on President Barack Obama.
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Gucci: Tashkent Training Chic (Fashion Wire Daily)
September 28, 2009
Fashion Wire Daily - Uzbekistan, perhaps not everyone’s first thought when it comes to inspiration for a hip Italian fashion brand, underpinned a powerful Spring 2010 collection from Gucci that, at its kernel, was all about combining sexy athleticism with the brand’s unique hardware.
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Last-gasp Adailton denies Juventus top spot, Milan jeered (AFP)
September 28, 2009
AFP - Bologna’s veteran Brazilian forward Adailton scored an equaliser deep into injury time to deny Juventus a return to the top of the Serie A table following a 1-1 draw in Turin.
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Oil falls below $66 ahead of US economic reports (AP)
September 28, 2009
AP - Oil prices fell below $66 a barrel Monday as stock markets sank and investors eyed a slew of economic data this week that will help shed light on the health of the U.S. economy
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Cypress Gardens theme park in Fla. closes doors (AP)
September 24, 2009
AP - Cypress Gardens, which reigned as Florida’s grandest theme park in the days before Disney, has shut down while its owners try to sell the attraction.
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Merkel vows quick deal on German coalition (AP)
September 28, 2009
AP - Chancellor Angela Merkel has vowed to press ahead quickly with forming a new center-right German government following her election victory.