Analysis: Condemning a coup in Honduras, Obama finds a swift, reliable stand _ with democracyWASHINGTON — Dealing with the first Latin American crisis of his presidency, Barack Obama sought a swift, clear response that would not be interpreted as U.S. interventionism in a region that loathes it. Bank of England governor joins positive voices on economic outlookLONDON — Bank of England Governor Mervyn King added to positive voices on the economic outlook Wednesday, saying that financial markets have improved markedly and listing several reasons a recovery is likely this year. Donald Trump wants to regain control of casino company he once ranCAMDEN, N.J. — As the casino company that bore his name sank deeper and deeper into the red this year, Donald Trump went head to head with bondholders trying to buy it and take it private — and lost. Manmohan Singh’s second shot to make India safe (Comment)Prime Minister Manmohan Singh hopes for an India safe from terrorist attacks, extremist insurgencies and communal violence. He wants to work very hard at it. At every important meeting after his party’s strengthened return to power, he has repeatedly spoken of national security. APNewsBreak: Habitat for Humanity gets $100M gift, biggest individual donation in its historyATLANTA — The housing market may be sputtering, but Habitat for Humanity International is getting a $100 million gift from an Atlanta developer who said his work has offered him a look at the struggle of poor people to find decent housing. Meltdown 101: How government support makes Chrysler’s bankruptcy different from othersThe U.S. government expects Chrysler to spend one to two months in bankruptcy under a plan announced on Thursday. Congress moves to give Obama more sanctions leverage against IranWASHINGTON — Congress is taking up a bipartisan proposal which would give the Obama administration more leverage over Iran by toughening economic sanctions on foreign oil and shipping firms that aid Tehran. Talent agencies William Morris, Endeavor announce merger amid economic hard timesLOS ANGELES — Two of Hollywood’s biggest talent agencies announced plans to merge Monday in a power play that attempts to shift leverage from movie studios and record labels back to artists, actors, writers and directors. Hollywood talent agency William Morris votes to merge with rival Endeavor amid recessionLOS ANGELES — Two of Hollywood’s biggest talent agencies are merging. Dr Antal Hajos appointed as MD, CEO Europe at Ecron AcunovaBANGALORE/ FRANKFURT - D A Prasanna, Founder of Ecron Acunova, based out of Germany, India and US, is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Antal K. Hajos as Managing Director of Ecron Acunova and CEO Europe. |