Wal-Mart chairman warns of lethargic economic recovery, eyes growth in China and IndiaKUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia — The chairman of Wal-Mart Stores Inc. warned Wednesday the global economic recovery will likely be lethargic, even as the retailing behemoth sees great growth potential in China and India. Police say 27 people die after 2 boats capsize in flooded rivers in eastern IndiaPATNA, India — Two boats capsized in flooded rivers in eastern India’s Bihar state during a major Hindu festival, killing at least 27 people and leaving around 24 missing, police said Tuesday. El-Baradei welcomes moves by US, Russia to negotiate reducing their nuclear arsenalsNEW DELHI — The International Atomic Energy Agency chief on Tuesday welcomed recent moves by the United States and Russia to resume talks on reducing their nuclear arsenals, saying it would contribute to efforts to rid the world of such weapons. Pakistan, India at impasse trying to rejuvenate peace process after top diplomats’ talksUNITED NATIONS — Pakistan and India hit a stalemate in their efforts to rejuvenate a stalled peace process after their top diplomats met for nearly two hours Sunday at a New York hotel on the sidelines of the U.N. General Assembly. Police say 29 people die after 2 boats capsize in flooded rivers during Indian festivalPATNA, India — Two boats capsized in flooded rivers in eastern India’s Bihar state during a major Hindu festival, killing at least 29 people and leaving around 22 missing, police said Tuesday. Police say 27 people die after 2 boats capsize in flooded rivers during Indian festivalPATNA, India — Two boats capsized in flooded rivers in eastern India’s Bihar state during a major Hindu festival, killing at least 27 people and leaving around 24 missing, police said Tuesday. Indian investigators exhume bodies of women whose rape, killing angered KashmirSHOPIAN, India — Government investigators were exhuming the bodies Monday of two women whose unsolved rape and murder sparked weeks of enraged protests in Indian-run Kashmir and exposed the deep tensions plaguing this turbulent region. In a plum presidential nod, India wins the honor of Obama’s first state dinner in NovemberWASHINGTON — And the first state dinner of President Barack Obama’s administration goes to … India. Dig along the Hudson: Excavation at old NY fort site opens window into 18th-century historyFORT EDWARD, N.Y. — A mistake made along the Hudson River is offering archaeologists a rare glimpse into how colonial military engineers built wooden forts, including the key stronghold constructed here by the British during the French and Indian War. AP Exclusive: UN assembly president cites rules fight in Madagascar speech shut-outUNITED NATIONS — U.N. General Assembly President Ali Abdessalam Treki said he was only following the rules when he tried to let Madagascar’s coup leader Andry Rajoelina speak. Analysis: In US Senate, in global conferences, Obama faces nuclear challenges in 2010UNITED NATIONS — In the afterglow of success at his one-day U.N. nuclear summit, a satisfied Barack Obama was also realistic. Ascension of G-20 trades 20th-century alignment for the priorities of a new centuryPITTSBURGH — For the world, apparently, eight is no longer enough. Analysis: Pakistan unlikely to cooperate with stepped-up US missile strikes against militantsISLAMABAD — Pakistan’s doubts about U.S. commitment to the Afghan war make it less likely to cooperate in targeting Taliban commanders said to be directing the insurgency across the border. Rescuers search for 20 trapped after chimney collapses at power plant in India; 35 deadNEW DELHI — Hundreds of rescuers searched Thursday for about 20 people believed still trapped under the rubble of a large chimney that collapsed on workers at a power plant in central India, killing at least 35. World leaders gather for economic checkup; Britain’s Brown calls for greater role for G-20PITTSBURGH — Turning from outright fear to cautious optimism, world leaders descended on the comeback city of Pittsburgh Thursday to debate how to nurture a recovering but still-wobbly global economy. Rescuers search for 20 trapped after chimney collapses at power plant in India; 26 deadNEW DELHI — Hundreds of rescuers searched Thursday for at least 20 people still trapped under the rubble of a large chimney that collapsed on workers at a power plant in central India, killing at least 26. Rescuers search for 20 trapped after chimney collapses at power plant in India; 25 deadNEW DELHI — Hundreds of rescuers searched Thursday for at least 20 people still trapped under the rubble of a large chimney that collapsed on workers at a power plant in central India, killing at least 25. Rescuers search for 20 trapped after chimney collapses at power plant in India; 22 deadNEW DELHI — Hundreds of rescuers searched frantically Thursday for at least 20 people still trapped under the rubble of a large chimney that collapsed on workers at a power plant in central India, killing at least 22. Rescuers search for 20 trapped after chimney collapses at power plant in India; 14 deadNEW DELHI — Rescuers used heavy cranes and saws to free more than a dozen people still trapped in the rubble of a large chimney that collapsed at a power plant under construction in central India, killing at least 14 people, police said Thursday. Chimney under construction collapses on workers in power plant cafeteria in India, killing 20NEW DELHI — A large chimney under construction at a power plant in central India collapsed Wednesday, killing at least 20 people and injuring five others, police said. As many as 100 workers were feared trapped under the rubble. Report says chimney collapse at power plant being built in India kills at least 20NEW DELHI — A large chimney being built at a power plant in central India collapsed Wednesday, killing at least 20 people and injuring five others, police said. Dozens of workers were feared trapped under the rubble. Report says chimney collapse at power plant being constructed in India kills at least 12NEW DELHI — A news report says a chimney has caved in at a power plant being constructed in central India, killing at least 12 people and trapping many others. Ford to make four-door compact car in India as US automaker targets fast-growing AsiaNEW DELHI — Ford Motor Co. unveiled a made-in-India compact car and flagged expanded production in China as it seeks to boost sales in Asia, a region the U.S. automaker has hardly dented but is counting on to drive growth. Ford to make low-cost compact car in India as US automaker targets fast-growing AsiaNEW DELHI — Ford Motor Co. will manufacture a low-cost compact car in India from early next year, the automaker said Wednesday, as it seeks to boost sales in fast-growing Asia. Analysis: Time growing short for ’seizing historic opportunity’ and climate deal in DecemberUNITED NATIONS — The man from the middle of the Indian Ocean, from one of the tiniest of nations, told his fellow presidents he knew “you are not really listening.” Obama, China vow action on climate change even as prospects dim for treaty by year’s endUNITED NATIONS — President Barack Obama and Chinese President Hu Jintao each vowed urgent action Tuesday to cool an overheating planet, even as prospects dimmed for a full treaty by the end of the year. Suspected Islamist militants destroy girls school with explosives in restive NW PakistanPESHAWAR, Pakistan — Suspected Islamist militants blew up a girls school close to the main city in northwestern Pakistan on Tuesday, police said. The school was empty at the time of the blast and no one was injured. World markets higher amid optimism that Asia is leading a global recoveryLONDON — European stock markets followed Asia higher on Tuesday after the Asian Development Bank upgraded its growth forecasts for major economies like China and India and said the region is leading a global recovery. Wall Street was set to gain. Rescuers search for survivors after quake in mountainous Bhutan kills at least 12GAUHATI, India — Rescue workers fanned out across eastern Bhutan on Tuesday, one day after an earthquake shook the tiny, isolated Himalayan nation and killed at least 12 people, officials and a state-run daily said. UN climate summit of 100 world leaders puts spotlight on China and India
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