Police disperse hundreds marching toward G-20 summit site in PittsburghPITTSBURGH — Police are throwing canisters spewing smoke after ordering several hundred protesters to stop their march in opposition of the Group of 20 summit in Pittsburgh. Hundreds of protesters march toward G-20 summit site in Pittsburgh; police out in forcePITTSBURGH — Police are ordering several hundred protesters to stop their march in opposition of the Group of 20 summit in Pittsburgh. Air India scouts for chief operating officerPITTSBURGH - Beleaguered flag carrier Air India has begun a global hunt for a chief operating officer to streamline operations and help it come out of the financial mess that has led to accumulated losses of over $4 billion. G20 leaders set for summit on financial crisis, regulationPITTSBURGH - As G20 leaders converged here for their third summit, a major consensus that has emerged is economies like India have a key role to play in restoring normalcy in the global financial system and to overcome the current economic downturn. When the modern global event blows through town, does a city benefit in the long run?PITTSBURGH — The images seem contradictory, somehow: A town with a vibrant, textured story to tell welcomes the world — and the once-in-a-generation opportunity to raise its profile — by turning itself into a phantom-zone fortress of boarded-up storefronts, roadblocks and big men with big guns. Manmohan Singh arrives in Pittsburgh for G-20 summit amid tight securityPITTSBURGH - Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh arrived on Thursday here to participate in the G-20 summit amid tight security arrangements. Manmohan in Pittsburgh for G20 summitPITTSBURGH - Prime Minister Manmohan Singh arrived here Thursday for the G20 summit that will take stock of the state of the world economy following the year-long crisis and deliberate upon how to strengthen the global financial regulatory system. Protesters greet G-20 dignitaries in Pittsburgh; afternoon march planned toward downtownPITTSBURGH — Several protest groups staged demonstrations around the city Thursday and a protesters’ coalition planned an unpermitted march called a “People’s Uprising” as world leaders arrived in the city for the Group of 20 Summit on Thursday. 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. World leaders seek global solutions to confront multiple crisesUNITED NATIONS — Global leaders on Thursday warned colleagues that coordinated international action to end the worldwide recession and reverse climate change must not fall victim to routine political divisions and pitfalls. Crude falls sharply for second straight day on surging supplies; gasoline and other fuels fallOil prices fell sharply Thursday for a second straight day as growing supplies of crude, gasoline and heating oil exposed how badly the recession has cut into energy demand. Stocks reverse early gains, move slightly lower after surprising drop in home salesNEW YORK — A surprising drop in home sales sapped early gains in the stock market Thursday. Stocks moderately higher after data on labor market, ahead of home sales reportNEW YORK — More good news about the jobs market is pulling investors back into the market. Former Fed Chair Volcker says Obama’s plans keep ‘too big to fail,’ may cause future bailoutsWASHINGTON — A top White House economic adviser says the Obama administration’s proposed overhaul of financial rules preserves the policy of “too big to fail,” and could lead to future bailouts. US stock futures slightly higher after data on labor market, ahead of G-20 meetingNEW YORK — Stock futures are indicating a slightly higher opening on Wall Street Thursday after investors got more good news about the jobs market. US stock futures little changed ahead of G-20 meeting, data on jobs, housingNEW YORK — Stock futures are little changed Thursday as investors wait for more clues on how the global economy is faring. Global financial governance should give place for emerging economies: Indian envoyPITTSBURGH - Indian Ambassador to the United States Meera Shankar said on Thursday that India will pursue reform of the governance structure of international financial institutions and changes in the international financial architecture so that they reflect the contemporary world. US stock futures decline as investors await data on jobs, housingNEW YORK — Stock futures are slightly lower Thursday as investors wait for more clues on how the economy is faring ahead of data on jobs and housing. US stock futures little changed as investors await data on jobs, housingNEW YORK — Stock futures are little changed as investors wait for more clues on how the economy is faring. Obama wraps up UN meetings, moves on to G-20 in Pittsburgh
Now,austerity drive in prime minister’s visit (Lead, Travelling with PM)PITTSBURGH - Austerity starts here! That’s the message the Indian government, perhaps, seeks to convey during Prime Minister Manmohan Singh’s visit here to attend the G20 Summit. G-20 protest groups list possible Pittsburgh targets, some wonder what they did to deserve itPITTSBURGH — John Byrnes boarded the windows and hired a security guard, but can’t figure out why activists and anarchists planning to disrupt a meeting of the world’s 20 most powerful leaders would want to bother with his 24-hour gym. At calmer G-20 summit this week, Obama to seek more economic balance from other leadersPITTSBURGH — With the world’s major economies having stepped back from the brink of a devastating meltdown, President Barack Obama comes to a global summit here pushing a slimmed-down agenda designed to prevent a repeat of the conditions that caused such panic a few months ago. Michelle Obama to treat G-20 spouses to dinner at Heinz Kerry farm, lunch at Warhol museumPITTSBURGH — First lady Michelle Obama is taking on a new role as international hostess when she welcomes the spouses of world leaders headed to this river city for a two-day economic summit. Now austerity drive in prime minister’s visit (Travelling with PM)PITTSBURGH - Austerity starts here! This is the message the United Progressive Alliance (UPA) government, perhaps, has sought to convey during Prime Minister Manmohan Singh’s visit here to attend the G20 Summit. G-20: India to seek greater role in managing global economy
Greenpeace activists arrested in Pittsburgh G-20 protest; hang banner, dangle off bridgePITTSBURGH — Activists engaged in a precarious-looking stunt beneath a heavily traveled bridge and others gathered for a union-backed, pro-green jobs rally on the eve of the Group of 20 summit Wednesday. Greenpeace hangs banner from Pittsburgh bridge, protesters dangling over river arrestedPITTSBURGH — Pittsburgh police say 14 people from Greenpeace were arrested Wednesday on two of the city’s bridges. On eve of G20 economic summit, nations spar over key issues, US warns about complacencyPITTSBURGH — On the eve of a summit of the world’s 20 top economies, the Obama administration pressed leaders on Wednesday to overcome differences and work together more closely in confronting thorny financial and environmental problems. Central Pittsburgh switches into lower gear amid heavy G-20 security, fear of violent protestsPITTSBURGH — Downtown carried on as a city at half-speed Wednesday, with many buildings closed, stores boarded up and blanket police coverage on the eve of a global economic summit that was bringing dignitaries, traffic headaches and the world’s attention to Pittsburgh. |
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PITTSBURGH - As the leaders of the world’s 20 largest economies gather here Thursday to review their efforts to stem global recession, India is expected to pitch for a more proactive role in the management of the global economy.
