Mar. 26, 2008 21:56

Effects of Chilean salmon illness

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This article discusses the impact of a salmon illness on Chilean salmon stock and Chilean exports of salmon. See http://www.iht.com/articles/2008/03/26/america/salmon.php
 

Mar. 26, 2008 21:54

Romania and genetically modified crops

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This article discusses Romania's shift from embracing genetically modified crops to becoming weary of the health risks associated with these crops. See http://www.iht.com/articles/2008/03/26/business/organic.php
 

Mar. 26, 2008 21:52

German business confidence rates

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German business confidence rates rose last month. See http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/fr/-/2/hi/business/7314226.stm
 

Mar. 26, 2008 21:51

US durable goods orders rate

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The US durable goods orders rate fell in February, 2008. See http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/fr/-/2/hi/business/7314831.stm
 

Mar. 26, 2008 21:49

EU investigation of Visa

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This article discusses the EU's new investigation of Visa's surcharge policies for the use of a Visa card outside the country of the cardholder's residence. See http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/fr/-/2/hi/business/7315255.stm
 

Mar. 26, 2008 21:47

Canadian seal hunt

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This article discusses the potential of EU action against Canada to stop its seal hunt. See http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/fr/-/2/hi/europe/7314903.stm
 

Mar. 26, 2008 21:46

Japanese export rates

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The Japanese export rate rose in February, 2008. See http://www.iht.com/articles/2008/03/26/business/26japan.php
 

Mar. 26, 2008 21:44

Impact of the weak dollar on Asia

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This article discusses the negative impact of the dollar's weakness on various aspects of the Asian economy. See http://www.iht.com/articles/2008/03/26/business/dollar.php
 

Mar. 26, 2008 21:42

Mozzarella import suspension

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Recent stories regarding the healthfulness of mozzarella cheese from Naples have caused nations such as Japan to suspend importation of the cheese. See http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/fr/-/2/hi/europe/7314244.stm
 

Mar. 26, 2008 21:41

Honoring of US punitive damage awards

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This article discusses the reluctance of foreign courts to impose US punitive damages awards. See http://www.iht.com/articles/2008/03/26/america/26punitive.php