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France's Socialists Struggle for a Voice

Sun, 23 Nov 2008 05:13:36 EST

France's fractured Socialist Party is trying to mount a difficult comeback as the opposition to President Sarkozy.

Euro-Zone's Outlook Dims

Fri, 21 Nov 2008 23:43:16 EST

Fresh data pointed to a sharp downturn in euro-zone business activity and suggested joblessness will accelerate.

Deadline Looms For Barclays

Fri, 21 Nov 2008 00:47:25 EST

Barclays has 72 hours to close one of the toughest deals he has ever faced: persuading rebellious shareholders to approve funding the bank badly needs.

EU Redirects Farm Aid to Businesses

Fri, 21 Nov 2008 00:31:39 EST

The EU will double the portion of farm subsidies it steers away from farms to other rural businesses, after France abandoned a fight to boost subsidies.

U.S. Raid Targets Bomb-Plot Suspect in Pakistan

Sun, 23 Nov 2008 07:07:21 EST

A British militant suspected of playing a lead role in a plot to blow up trans-Atlantic flights in 2006 is believed to have been killed in northern Pakistan by a missile strike.

Boeing Strike Benefits Airbus

Thu, 20 Nov 2008 23:46:10 EST

Airbus said it benefited from a recent strike by Boeing factory workers by getting aircraft suppliers to work harder for the European plane maker.

Auto Industry Pain Goes Global

Thu, 20 Nov 2008 20:09:31 EST

Car makers world-wide are paring workers and trimming production, as demand in the U.S. continues to slide.

Swiss Rate Cut Adds Pressure on ECB

Thu, 20 Nov 2008 20:08:29 EST

Switzerland's central bank cut its key rate by a percentage point, adding pressure on the ECB to accelerate the pace of its own rate cuts.

Icelandic Aid Package Could Double

Thu, 20 Nov 2008 19:03:47 EST

The international aid package to Iceland could double to over $10 billion, with the new loans intended to free up cash so Iceland can repay foreign bank depositors.

Latvia Pursues IMF Aid

Thu, 20 Nov 2008 21:24:27 EST

Latvia said it is looking to start talks with the IMF and has formally entered negotiations with the European Commission on emergency financial assistance.

Tankers Rerouted From Pirates

Thu, 20 Nov 2008 22:24:56 EST

Maersk will divert some of its vessels around the Cape of Good Hope amid the rise in piracy in the Gulf of Aden.

Rolls-Royce to Cut Jobs

Thu, 20 Nov 2008 23:45:12 EST

Rolls-Royce will cut 1,500 to 2,000 jobs world-wide in 2009 in response to the economic slowdown and delays in aircraft programs.