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  • China setting economic milestone Sunday, August 1, 2010 @ 1:08AMChina is set to overtake Japan as the world's second-largest economy in a resurgence that is changing everything from the global balance of military and financial power to how cars are designed.
  • Investors shy from California rail plan Sunday, August 1, 2010 @ 12:20AMSACRAMENTO -- More than $11 billion in taxpayer money is promised so far for high-speed rail in California, including at least $252 million that already has been spent.
  • Feature story: Waste not, want not? Saturday, July 31, 2010 @ 10:48PMby Gennady Sheyner Trapped by a garbage system that's draining city funds, Palo Alto seeks to overhaul its obsolete waste-management model. Photos by Kimihiro Hoshino/Palo Alto Online. Related stories: ■ Palo Alto's compost debate could go to voters
  • UVM journal seeks solutions Tuesday, July 27, 2010 @ 5:16AMAs climate-change activists bemoaned the failure of the Copenhagen talks and the inadequacy of the U.S. Senate's cap-and-trade bill, another policy proposal emerged that held the promise of massive popular support and substantial reductions in greenhouse-gas emissions, to boot.
  • Is Cameron willing to take India risk? Tuesday, July 27, 2010 @ 5:04AMWithin three months of becoming Britain's prime minister, David Cameron will be undertaking his first official visit to India on Wednesday.
  • Cameron Heads to India With BAE, 3i to Burnish Ties Tuesday, July 27, 2010 @ 5:01AMU.K. Prime Minister David Cameron arrives in India today after a stop in Turkey accompanied by 39 executives from companies such as BAE Systems Plc and Vodafone Group Plc to spur trade with Asia’s third-largest economy.
  • Abbott pledge on indigenous cash Tuesday, July 27, 2010 @ 4:41AMA COALITION Government would consider extending welfare quarantines across Australia, Opposition Leader Tony Abbott says.
  • Cameron Vows to Support Turkish Quest to Join European Union Tuesday, July 27, 2010 @ 3:34AMU.K. Prime Minister David Cameron called on other European Union nations to drop their objections to Turkey’s joining the 27-nation bloc.
  • Cameron Heads to India With BAE, Barclays, 3i to Burnish Ties Tuesday, July 27, 2010 @ 3:31AMPrime Minister David Cameron will fly to India today accompanied by executives from about 30 U.K. companies from BAE Systems Plc to Vodafone Group Plc to strengthen business ties with Asia’s third-largest economy.
  • Europe leads race for China clean tech market Tuesday, July 27, 2010 @ 3:10AMEuropean companies still have a stronger foothold in China's growing clean technology market than their American counterparts, according to Xiaomei Tan, China expert at the World Resources Institute (WRI).
  • Is Cameron willing to take a risk with India? Tuesday, July 27, 2010 @ 2:50AMA new India-UK relationship would need to include an annual strategic dialogue, cooperation on counter terror and enlarging the role of the G-20, writes Rahul Roy-Chaudhury
  • Expert: China won't take more responsibility than it can handle Tuesday, July 27, 2010 @ 2:38AMSince the outbreak of the global financial crisis, the Chinese government's response and its efforts to spur growth have produced sound effects, winning applause from all over the world.
  • Toyota, Panasonic Recoveries Limited by Yen’s Gain Monday, July 26, 2010 @ 9:31PMJapan’s recovery is being undermined by the popularity of its currency.
  • Study probes illegal immigration issues Monday, July 26, 2010 @ 9:13PMA recent ASU report takes an in-depth look at the perceptions and realities surrounding the true costs of illegal immigration.
  • UNESCO to establish new Regional Center for Heritage Management in Brazil Monday, July 26, 2010 @ 9:09PMBrazil and the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) formalized on Monday during the 34th Meeting of the World Heritage Committee, in Brasilia, the creation of a Regional Center for Heritage Management to be established in Rio de Janeiro.
  • Looking west as focus changes Monday, July 26, 2010 @ 8:55PMAustralia often punches above its weight on the world stage but its place in the Indian Ocean region is determined largely by the size and power of its neighbours.
  • Bob Johnson Urges National Dialogue Based on Recognition of Race... Monday, July 26, 2010 @ 8:52PMBethesda, MD (BlackNews.com) -- In an address to Members of Congress and participants attending a Congressional Black Caucus meeting, Robert L. Johnson, founder and chairman of The RLJ Companies, called for a national discussion about the growing wealth gap which he referred to as a "wealth gap Tsunami threatening African American families".
  • Ministry Official Calls Yuan Policy `Responsible,' People's Daily Reports Monday, July 26, 2010 @ 7:28PMChina’s recent reform of its yuan policy shows that the nation is a “responsible” member of the international community, the People’s Daily reported today, citing Huo Jianguo, head of the Ministry of Commerce’s international economic and trade research institute.
  • Countering Turkey’s Strategic Drift Monday, July 26, 2010 @ 7:20PMAbstract: For decades, Turkey and the United States cooperated in the Mediterranean, the Persian Gulf, Central Asia, and even Korea. However, Turkish and U.S. interests in the Balkans, Central Asia, the Caucasus, the Middle East, and the Persian Gulf have recently diverged.
  • FPI Overnight Brief Monday, July 26, 2010 @ 7:02PMFPI seeks college juniors or seniors, graduate students, or recent graduates to work as unpaid interns at its office in downtown Washington, DC for the fall semester.
  • Shanghai market should help set yuan price: PBOC Sunday, July 25, 2010 @ 11:18AMShanghai’s foreign-exchange market should control price setting for China’s yuan, Zhang Jianhua (張建華), director of the research department at the People’s Bank of China (PBOC), said yesterday.
  • California on minds of Arizona leaders Sunday, July 25, 2010 @ 10:17AMWith California's economy in a deep hole, and with its reputation for high taxes and onerous regulations, it may seem that it would be easy for Arizona to pluck jobs from its western neighbor.
  • Debate reaction Sunday, July 25, 2010 @ 9:09AMReaction from interested parties (and a comedian)
  • Civilisation goes west, leaving empire on the edge of ruin Sunday, July 25, 2010 @ 9:06AMWhen the emails started going out that Niall Ferguson was coming to Australia to deliver a big address in Sydney on Wednesday the tickets to the dinner sold out quickly. Far more people want to attend than could be accommodated.
  • Civilisation goes west Sunday, July 25, 2010 @ 9:03AMPaul Sheehan So much for Rudd's and Gillard's claim to have saved Australia from the global economic crisis.
  • Immigration is already falling Sunday, July 25, 2010 @ 9:01AMTONY Abbott's promise to slash immigration is under fire with forecasters saying numbers are already on track to drop by half.
  • UK warned immigration quota could dent growth Sunday, July 25, 2010 @ 8:13AM(AP:LONDON) British Prime Minister David Cameron won much attention on his recent trip to the United States with his program of savage spending cuts. He's also been sharpening his shears on another front: immigration.
  • Reforming Wall Street: Finance law finally becomes real Saturday, July 24, 2010 @ 4:53AM0 false 18 pt 18 pt 0 0 false false false /* Style Definitions */ table.MsoNormalTable {mso-style-name:"Table Normal"; mso-tstyle-rowband-size:0; mso-tstyle-colband-size:0; mso-style-noshow:yes; mso-style-parent:""; mso-padding-alt:0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt; mso-para-margin:0cm; mso-para-margin-bottom:.0001pt; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:10.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-ascii-font ...
  • Miros DG among 7 appointed in Land Public Transport Commission Saturday, July 24, 2010 @ 4:01AMKUALA LUMPUR: Malaysian Institute of Road Safety Research (Miros) director-general Prof Dr Ahmad Farhan Sadullah has been appointed as one of seven members of the Land Public Transport Commission (Spad).
  • Enterprise Zone manager settles in Saturday, July 24, 2010 @ 3:33AMIt's been a whirlwind first week for Mark Weber as manager of the Coachella Valley Enterprise Zone.
  • SKorea, IMF work on emergency loan program Saturday, July 24, 2010 @ 3:12AM(AP:WASHINGTON) Bitterness still lingers in South Korea over a painful international financial bailout in 1997. On the heels of the latest financial crisis, a powerful Seoul now wants to help other countries needing aid.
  • Belarus and Georgia round on Russia Saturday, July 24, 2010 @ 1:22AM• Strong political criticism aired on state TV channels • Unlikely alliances form to loosen Kremlin grip Alexander Lukashenko, the hardline president of Belarus, and Mikhail Saakashvili, the leader of Georgia, have forged an unlikely political alliance in a "media war" with the Kremlin. Lukashenko, a former collective farm manager and often called Europe's last dictator, and Saakashvili, a ...
  • What's comprehensive immigration reform? Saturday, July 24, 2010 @ 1:13AMSecuring the border is the most obvious reform measure.
  • SKorea-IMF emergency loan program aims to reduce stigma of asking for help Saturday, July 24, 2010 @ 12:07AMWASHINGTON - Bitterness still lingers in South Korea over a painful international financial bailout in 1997. On the heels of the latest world financial crisis, a powerful Seoul now wants to help other countries needing aid.
  • Thicke challenges Northey to be next Iowa Ag Secretary Friday, July 23, 2010 @ 11:31PMIowans will get a chance to look at widely differing visions of agriculture this November when they’re asked to choose between incumbent Republican Bill Northey and Democratic challenger Francis Thicke.
  • MIROS director-general among seven appointed in SPAD Friday, July 23, 2010 @ 11:24PMSaturday, July 24th, 2010 12:08:00 KUALA LUMPUR : Malaysian Institute of Road Safety Research (MIROS) director-general Prof Dr Ahmad Farhan Sadullah has been appointed as one of seven members of the Land Public Transport Commission (Spad), effective Friday.
  • Miros D-G among seven appointed in Spad Friday, July 23, 2010 @ 10:09AMKUALA LUMPUR, July 23 — Malaysian Institute of Road Safety Research (Miros) director-general Prof Dr Ahmad Farhan Sadullah has been appointed as one of seven members of the Land Public Transport Commission (Spad), effective today. Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak today announced the names of commission members who will be serving for a ...
  • 'Fix it first' mantra is urged for roads, pipes Friday, July 23, 2010 @ 10:06AMFifth in a series on the Building One Pennsylvania summit
  • EPA hears from gas drillers, angry residents Friday, July 23, 2010 @ 10:05AMCANONSBURG - Federal researchers studying a natural gas drilling technique that involves blasting chemical-laced water into the ground got an earful from residents who say it's poisoning them and killing their animals and from industry experts who say it's being unfairly demonized.
  • NERA Announces New Vice President Friday, July 23, 2010 @ 9:57AMNEW YORK----NERA Economic Consulting, a leading global provider of economic advice and analysis in business, legal, and regulatory matters, announced today the promotion of Dr. Anne Gron to Vice President.
  • Rupee ends up by 18 paise at 46.94 against dollar Friday, July 23, 2010 @ 9:50AMMumbai, Jul 23 : The Rupee rallied for the third straight day today by 18 paise to settle stronger at 46.94 against the dollar on heavy offloading of the greenback by local operators and strong equity prices, traders at the Interbank Foreign Exchange (FOREX) said.
  • States, Senior Groups, Pressure Congress To Continue Extra Medicaid Funding Friday, July 23, 2010 @ 9:41AMCQ HealthBeat: "Despite doubts that Congress will pass legislation before the August recess to maintain higher levels of Medicaid funding, senior groups say they'll keep putting pressure on lawmakers to act this month. ... In recent days AARP circulated a letter to each member of Congress calling on them to immediately pass legislation that would extend the higher levels of Medicaid funding ...
  • Miros Director-General Among Seven Appointed In Spad Friday, July 23, 2010 @ 9:24AMKUALA LUMPUR, July 23 (Bernama) -- Malaysian Institute of Road Safety Research (Miros) director-general Prof Dr Ahmad Farhan Sadullah has been appointed as one of seven members of the Land Public Transport Commission (Spad), effective Friday.
  • Obama Signs Unemployment Benefits Bill Friday, July 23, 2010 @ 9:11AMPhotograph of President Obama signing the unemployment bill by Carolyn Kaster/AP Yesterday, President Obama signed the bill that restores unemployment benefits to people who have been unemployed for six months or more. He criticized delays in the bill's passage (the House voted 272-152, mostly on party lines) due to disagreements on other economic stimulus ideas, "Americans who are working day ...
  • Coalition of Consumers Urges Senate Not to Legislate Natural Gas Demand in Energy/Climate Bill Friday, July 23, 2010 @ 8:52AMManufacturers, Ag Groups Concerned Higher Prices Will Hurt Consumers and Send Jobs Overseas
  • 2 foreign researchers propose paradigm shift Friday, July 23, 2010 @ 8:39AM"PRIVATIZATION will lead us nowhere and will, in fact, decrease our economic growth and increase our poverty level," two researchers from the US who stayed in the Philippines long enough realizing tha read more
  • ABC's IPO Underscores the ABCs of Banking in China Wednesday, July 21, 2010 @ 2:31PMWith the world record-breaking $22 billion IPO of Agricultural Bank of China (ABC) on July 15, Beijing relinquished another small part of its hold on the country's financial services sector. But the process of modernizing the country's banks is far from over, say experts in China and beyond. As ABC and its local rivals struggle to shed their legacy as state-directed "policy banks," many ...
  • Groups Opposing Increase in Ethanol in Gasoline Launch Campaign Advocating More Scientific Testing Wednesday, July 21, 2010 @ 2:26PMEnvironmental and industry groups that frequently oppose each other on a broad range of policy issues are launching a joint campaign calling on Congress to require thorough and objective scientific testing before allowing an increase in the amount of ethanol in gasoline.
  • California Unemployment: 1 in 3 California Teens Can't Get A Job Wednesday, July 21, 2010 @ 1:45PMWhat's Your Reaction? Legislation to extend unemployment benefits overcame a Republican filibuster in the Senate yesterday, putting more than 400,000 Californians a step closer to having their benefits checks reinstated.
  • Timothy Karr: The Big Industry Lie: Regulation = Job Loss Wednesday, July 21, 2010 @ 1:44PMThe phone and cable business appears to be "recession-proof," even as these companies do nothing to prevent their hardworking employees from feeling the effects of the lingering recession.