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Row Erupts Over Money Issue in Zimbabwe
HARARE, Zimbabwe (AP) -- A public row erupted Sunday between Zimbabwe's two top financial leaders over orders to print more money to keep the government afloat, thereby worsening the nation's already disastrous inflation. Central bank governor Gideon
Italy to Sue Autostrade for euro2 Billion
MILAN, Italy (AP) -- The board of Italy's highways regulator, ANAS, has decided to sue highway operator Autostrade SpA for failing to make euro2 billion (US$2.7 billion) in investments stipulated by its tollways license. ANAS said it could be awarded
Nobel Peace Laureate Accepts Award
OSLO, Norway (AP) -- Bangladeshi economist Muhammad Yunus accepted the Nobel Peace Prize on Sunday, saying he hoped the award would inspire "bold initiatives" to fight poverty and eradicate the root causes of terrorism. Yunus, 66, often called the ba
Turkmenistan Signs Gas, Oil Agreement
ASHGABAT, Turkmenistan (AP) -- Turkmen President Saparmurat Niyazov has signed an order allowing a Turkish company to take part in the development of a newly discovered giant oil and gas field, his office said Sunday. The Chalyk Energy company plans
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U.S. Panel Busy Reviewing Business Deals
WASHINGTON (AP) -- In the same year that public furor derailed a Dubai-owned company's plans to buy and run operations at major American ports, the number of foreign business deals reviewed by the Bush administration for U.S. security risks surged to
Goodyear Workers Seek Global Support
CLEVELAND (AP) -- Birgit Birgersson-Brorsson, a union officer for IF Metall in Sweden, spent an afternoon recently with strikers on a Goodyear Tire Rubber Co. picket line. Wood scraps burning in a barrel helped keep them warm. She came a long way to
French Bank Chief Francis Mayer Dies
PARIS (AP) -- Francis Mayer, chairman and chief executive officer of French state-owned bank CDC, has died at age 56 in Paris. La Caisse des Depots et Consignations said that Mayer died Saturday, but gave no details of the cause of death. Jean Sebyer
Infosys Technologies to Join Nasdaq-100
NEW DELHI (AP) -- Software maker Infosys Technologies Ltd. was set to become the first Indian company to join an elite Nasdaq grouping when the U.S. stock exchange opens for trading Monday. The Nasdaq Stock Market is including Infosys among its top 1
Big Retail Indulges Customers in Candy
MECHANICSBURG, Pa. (AP) -- Snickers bar with that circular saw? Life Savers with that laser printer? Mr. Goodbar with that batting glove? An increasing number of the nation's largest retailers are looking to squeeze impulse buys out of customers by o
Kosher Food Brand Looks for Growth
NEWARK, N.J. (AP) -- Four months before the holiday, the Passover season has already begun at Manischewitz, the 118-year-old brand known around the world for matzo, gefilte fish, chicken soup and sweet wine. But as its matzo factory annually churns o
Pantyhose Sales Sag As Trends Change
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) -- Here's a little secret, guys: Wearing pantyhose is no fun. Sure, their sheer allure enhances the legs. But they're tight, uncomfortable and one little rip can make them run -- and ruin an entire outfit. And while they once wer
Tata Steel Raises Offer for Corus
LONDON (AP) -- India's Tata Group raised its offer Sunday for Corus Group PLC, the Anglo-Dutch steel maker, to $9.2 billion from $8.4 billion, to fend off a rival bidder. Corus chairman Jim Leng said the new terms were a "substantial increase" on Tat
Next for NYC Trans Fat Ban: Enforcement
NEW YORK (AP) -- City officials are promising to be gentle when it comes to enforcing the first-in-the-nation ban on trans fats, which restaurants will have more than a year to rid from their food. But the food industry fears the ban -- approved last
Nearly 50 Years Old, Barbie Bounces Back
CHICAGO (AP) -- As dolls go, Barbie has had her ups and downs. She's achieved iconic status, amid multiple alterations to her figure, face and wardrobe. She's survived a very public breakup with Ken and withstood fierce competition from other dolls w
