Apr. 14, 2008 21:33

World Bank food measures

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This article discusses the World Bank's measures to fight the rising impact of global food shortages and costs. See http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/fr/-/2/hi/business/7344892.stm
 

Apr. 14, 2008 21:30

UK budget and inflation rates

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This article discusses the impact of the proposed UK budget on UK inflation rates. See http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/fr/-/2/hi/business/7346037.stm
 

Apr. 14, 2008 21:29

EU-Turkmenistan gas agreement

Posted by NancyOta under [International Politics ]
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This article discusses a deal between the EU and Turkmenistan which would provide the EU with a gas supply which is not dependent on Russia. See http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/fr/-/2/hi/europe/7347051.stm
 

Apr. 14, 2008 21:27

Japanese whaling numbers

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The Japanese whaling fleet did not meet its threshold capacity for whaking this year, due in large part to the activities of anti-whaling activists. See http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/fr/-/2/hi/asia-pacific/7345915.stm
 

Apr. 14, 2008 21:25

Brazilian oil find

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This article discusses a new oil find made by Brazil. See http://www.iht.com/articles/2008/04/14/business/14oil.php
 

Apr. 14, 2008 21:23

More on the Colombia-US free trade act

Posted by NancyOta under [International Politics ]
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This article discusses one of the many issues raised in regards to the proposed Colombia-US free trade act. See http://www.iht.com/articles/2008/04/13/america/bogota.php
 

Apr. 14, 2008 21:21

US sales rates

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US sales rates rose slightly in March. See http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/fr/-/2/hi/business/7346657.stm