Wall Street’s big April advance could be another sign that the recession is starting to easeNEW YORK — April was Wall Street’s best month in nine years — offering some of the most powerful evidence yet that maybe, just maybe, the economy is about to begin a turnaround. Mexico to shut all but essential services as world health officials ratchet up swine flu alertMEXICO CITY — Mexico is telling citizens to stay home, urging businesses to close for five days and suspending government services as the World Health Organization warns the swine flu outbreak is on the brink of becoming a global epidemic. Obama pledges to ‘do whatever it takes’ to fight new flu now scattered across the USWASHINGTON — The new swine flu is rattling Americans from coast to coast and President Barack Obama pledged “to do whatever it takes” to battle an emergency that world health authorities warned is inching closer to a full-fledged pandemic. Legislation reining in credit card practices may pass, helped by Obama support, tough economyWASHINGTON — Responding to a wave of populist anger, the House moved toward passage of a consumer protection bill to rein in credit card practices and eliminate sudden interest rate increases and late fees that have entangled millions of consumers. Obama pledges to ‘do whatever it takes’ to fight new flu now scattered across the USWASHINGTON — The new swine flu is rattling Americans from coast to coast and President Barack Obama pledged “to do whatever it takes” to battle an emergency that world health authorities warned is inching closer to a full-fledged pandemic. Obama says economic policies will help minority communities by helping the entire nationWASHINGTON — President Barack Obama says the best way to help hard-hit minority communities is to help the entire nation thrive. Town hall, news conference put Obama in spotlight on 100th dayWASHINGTON — The White House wants you to know that Wednesday is just like any other day. But for those who insist on highlighting President Barack Obama’s 100th day in office, the White House will play along. Steve Cherundolo likely out, Jozy Altidore in for US World Cup qualifying matches in JuneStriker Jozy Altidore could be available for the United States’ World Cup qualifying matches in June after recent operations on both big toes. But defender Steve Cherundolo might not be able to play as he recovers from hip surgery. Obama more popular than his predecessors after first 100 days in officeWASHINGTON - US President Barack Obama has emerged more popular than any of his recent predecessors in his first 100 days in office, according to opinion polls. Americans ambivalent toward single-parent familiesWASHINGTON - Although single-parent families have come to stay, little is known about the evolution of attitudes towards them. Blood tests show tobacco smoke residues in non-smokersNEW YORK - Blood tests show that more than half of non-smokers here have elevated levels of cotinine, a consequence of recent exposure to toxic second-hand smoke. A war of words over banking secrecyGENEVA/BERLIN - Switzerland and Germany are friendly neighbours and big commercial partners, but a war of words over banking secrecy is shaking the relationship, and few punches are being pulled. Now, count the stars to measure light pollutionWASHINGTON - A worldwide online star-counting program, which is part of the International Year of Astronomy, has begun, calling on public in 110 partner countries to participate, in order to measure the light pollution.ccording to a report in National Geographic News, the two-week online campaign, known as ‘Globe at Night’, would run from March 16 to March 28. North Korea detains two American journalistsWASHINGTON - North Korean soldiers have detained two American journalists and their guide while they were on a reporting trip near the country’s border with China, according to the State Department and their employer, Current TV. When Indian and American dreams intersectNEW DELHI - It’s not often the Great Indian Dream intersects with the Great American Dream. The spectacular Oscar haul of ‘Slumdog Millionaire’ is one such moment, mingling Hollywood and Bollywood and putting the spotlight on a quintessential ‘masala’ film that won the hearts and minds of people in a country teeming with dollar millionaires. ‘US secret unit training Pakistan Army to fight Al Qaeda, Taliban’NEW YORK - Over 70 US military advisers and technical specialists are secretly working in Pakistan to help its armed forces battle Al Qaeda and Taliban militants in the country’s lawless tribal areas, The New York Times reported Tuesday. Obama signs stimulus bill, attention turns to housingWASHINGTON - The centrepiece of Barack Obama’s economic rescue plans was signed into law Tuesday, the culmination of a six-week process full of partisan wrangling that handed the US president his first significant victory since inauguration. Karzai could be ousted with US nod: reportLONDON - Four political rivals of Hamid Karzai have gathered in Washington in a move that could end with the Afghan president’s ouster, according to a report Friday. Obama urges action as White House sees continuing recessionWASHINGTON - US president-elect Barack Obama Friday called for urgent action to stem the country’s economic decline, lending his backing to a $825-billion stimulus package introduced by lawmakers Thursday. I want an Oscar for my ‘Slumdog Millionaire’ score: RahmanMUMBAI - Music composer A.R. Rahman Monday became the first Indian to win a Golden Globe award and is already looking forward to bagging an Oscar for his soundtrack for British filmmaker Danny Boyle’s ‘Slumdog Milloinaire’. In 2008, Wall Street dropped most since Great DepressionNEW YORK - US stocks gained Wednesday as weekly unemployment figures dropped, but Wall Street still saw its steepest yearly slide since the Great Depression. |
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