Glasgow chef claims chicken tikka masala originated in ScotlandGLASGOW - A Glasgow chef has claimed that Britain’s popular chicken tikka massala did not originate in the UK, but in Scotland. House boosts health and education spending; permits needle exchange programsWASHINGTON — The House voted Friday to lift a ban on using taxpayer dollars for needle exchange programs for intravenous drug users intended to prevent the spread of HIV and other diseases. US stock futures point to higher open ahead of data on labor, housing markets, more earningsNEW YORK — U.S. stock futures are pushing higher ahead of data on the labor and housing markets, as well as more earnings reports. Stocks trade in tight range amid unease over CIT; Investors pause after week’s steep rallyNEW YORK — Unease about financial companies sidelined the stock market’s three-day rally. Technicality holds up sale of Iowa kosher slaughterhouse but new deal is expected soonPOSTVILLE, Iowa — A technicality has held up the sale of a struggling kosher slaughterhouse in northeast Iowa, but the trustee charged with overseeing the plant is confident the sale will be completed soon. Oil hovers above $66 in Asia after weak jobs numbers undermine investor confidenceSINGAPORE — Oil prices hovered above $66 a barrel Friday in Asia in light holiday trading a day after grim unemployment numbers from the U.S. and Europe sent crude prices tumbling. Oil jumps above $71 as China looks to boost resrves, Nigeria rebels attack Shell platformSIOUX FALLS, S.D. — Oil prices settled above $71 a barrel Monday, as China said it would boost oil reserves and Nigerian militants partly shut down an offshore oil platform belonging to Royal Dutch Shell PLC. Insurers warn government plan would “dismantle” employer coverageWASHINGTON — The insurance industry Tuesday laid down a marker on health care, warning in stark terms that a proposed government insurance plan would dismantle the employer coverage Americans have relied on for a half century and overtake the system. Senate Democrats press head on health care bill; first big test comes in committee votesWASHINGTON — Eye-popping new cost estimates for President Barack Obama’s plan to overhaul the U.S. health care system are forcing majority Democrats to scale back their plans to subsidize coverage for the uninsured. When price of ingredient in white paint falls, economists see broader weaknessWASHINGTON — The recession may not be waving a white flag just yet, but the price of a key ingredient in white paint may signal the economy’s downhill slide is easing. Former Oz female minister reveals how sexist premiers ruined her political careerSYDNEY - Former Australian Labour Party Member Paula Wriedt has claimed that her political life was destroyed due to the level of the sexism and poor understanding of her mental illness shown by two former Aussie premiers. Old dissidents still a voice in Russia, but their influence fades under PutinMOSCOW — They would meet in secret, terrified of a KGB knock on the door. They laboriously typed out banned publications. Many ended up in prison, labor camps and exile. Wall Street poised for modestly lower open ahead of monthly retail sales dataNEW YORK — Wall Street is continuing its sell off Thursday ahead of a key report on unemployment. Stock futures are trading modestly lower. Obama to outline steps to help unemployed pursue education while keeping jobless benefitsWASHINGTON — President Barack Obama is asking states and colleges to help the jobless pursue education and training without having to give up their unemployment benefits. Stocks pare early gains as initial relief over jobs data gives way to unease about economyNEW YORK — Investors pushed stocks higher Friday, relieved by better-than-expected jobs data and confirmation that big banks don’t need as much capital as some had feared. Avon Products 1Q profit slips 36 pct, misses Wall Street forecasts because of strong dollarNEW YORK — Avon Products Inc. on Tuesday said its first-quarter profit fell 36 percent, due to significant foreign exchange pressures and the impact of the global recession that dampened demand for the cosmetics company’s products. Avon Products 1st-quarter profit falls 36 percent on foreign exchange pressureNEW YORK — Avon Products Inc. on Tuesday said its first-quarter profit fell 36 percent, due to significant foreign exchange pressures and the impact of the global recession. Corporate boards weigh CEO pay changes for 2009; some lower performance hurdles for executivesNEW YORK — CEO pay fell in 2008, but will the pullback last? Unions approve contracts with The Greenbrier in W.Va.; bankruptcy court must OK itCHARLESTON, W.Va. — Unions representing more than 1,100 workers at The Greenbrier have ratified new contract agreements that freeze wages and were viewed as key to the southeastern West Virginia resort’s pending sale. 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. Venezuela recalls envoy in Peru to protest asylum of Chavez opponentCARACAS, Venezuela — Venezuela recalled its ambassador to protest Peru’s decision to grant political asylum to a prominent opponent of President Hugo Chavez, calling it a mockery of international law and escalating a diplomatic dispute. AP Sources: GM to close most US factories for up to 9 weeks this summer to reduce inventoryDETROIT — General Motors Corp. is planning to temporarily close most of its U.S. factories for up to nine weeks this summer because of slumping sales and growing inventories of unsold vehicles, three people briefed on the plan said Wednesday. Analysts say the company could be seeing sales decline because of talk about a potential bankruptcy. Jack Jones, respected former British labor union chief, dies in London at 96LONDON — Jack Jones, a union leader who became a household name in Britain through his battles to secure better rights for workers, has died, his son said Wednesday. He was 96. ILO says prolonged labor recession, social crisis, looms in Asia amid grim employment figuresMANILA, Philippines — Asia faces the risk of a prolonged labor market recession and social crisis that could take much longer to shake off than the current economic downturn, the International Labor Organization said Wednesday. Malaysia Govt. cancels work visas of 55,000 BangladeshisPUTRAJAYA - Malaysia’s Home Minister Syed Hamid Albar has informed that the Government has cancelled the work visas of about 55,000 Bangladeshis who have not used them so far. |
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