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Rice Prices Rise to Another Record High
The price of rice hit a record high for a second day on the Chicago Board of Trade Wednesday.The price...
Wednesday, April 16, 2008 3:04 PM
Sensitive US Military Equipment for Sale on Internet
 | A congressional subcommittee recently heard testimony that sensitive aircraft technology and a vast array of stolen military gear is for... |
Tuesday, April 29, 2008 3:20 PM
Inflation Rises in US Economy, Home Building Falls
A key gauge of inflation in the U.S. economy rose slightly in March, as soaring energy prices overwhelmed declines in...
Wednesday, April 16, 2008 12:06 PM
Oil Prices Hit Record High Above $114 as Dollar Sinks
 | The price of oil rose to a record high above $114 dollars a barrel Wednesday as the sinking dollar made... |
Wednesday, April 16, 2008 12:05 PM
Higher Costs, Strong Yuan Puts Pressure on Chinese Manufacturers
 | The world's factory is giving notice: it can no longer provide the planet with cheap goods. Chinese manufacturers say higher... |
Wednesday, April 16, 2008 11:05 AM
Five Million US Homeowners Face Foreclosure Within Two Years
 | A realtor's sign is seen on the lawn of a foreclosed home in Egg Harbor Township, NJ (File)Millions of Americans... |
Wednesday, April 16, 2008 11:04 AM
China's Growth Slows Modestly
Economic growth in China fell slightly in the first quarter of the year despite concerns about a global economic downturn. ...
Wednesday, April 16, 2008 10:06 AM
United Nations Warns of North Korean Food Crisis
 | The United Nations World Food Program says urgent action is needed to prevent what it calls a "serious tragedy" because... |
Monday, April 28, 2008 2:08 AM
US Rice Farmers Boost Production as World Faces Shortage
 | A dramatic surge in the international price for rice has U.S. producers planting more fields in an effort to increase... |
Tuesday, April 15, 2008 5:05 PM
Agriculture Scientists: Global Farming Methods Must Change 'Radically'
 | Farmers harvest their crops in a paddy field in Tabanan, Indonesia 04 Apr 2008 An international group of agriculture experts... |
Tuesday, April 15, 2008 4:05 PM
North Korean Defectors Risk Lives in Perilous Journey
 | Each year, thousands of North Koreans risk their lives to escape poverty and oppression in their Stalinist nation. Most travel... |
Tuesday, April 15, 2008 4:05 PM
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Automobile Helps Environment and is Good for Business
 | The new, bright green Envirocab taxis, which first rolled into service in February, stand out amid the many other cars... |
Tuesday, April 15, 2008 4:05 PM
McCain Outlines Economic Policy
 | John McCain Republican presidential hopeful John McCain has outlined his economic policy based on tax cuts for businesses and middle... |
Tuesday, April 15, 2008 2:05 PM
Delta, Northwest Merger Makes World's Largest Airline
 | Two U.S. airlines, Delta and Northwest, have agreed to merge, a move that would create the world's largest airline, and... |
Tuesday, April 15, 2008 2:05 PM
Renovation of Historical Complex Renews Hong Kong Preservation Debate
 | The Hong Kong government faces new challenges to plans to preserve one of the territory's few remaining historical sites. As... |
Tuesday, April 15, 2008 10:05 AM
Iraq War Incurs Hefty Price Tag
 | The U.S. war in Iraq has now lasted more than five years. Thousands of American soldiers and Iraqis have been... |
Monday, April 14, 2008 4:05 PM
Parliaments Asked to Do More to Combat Global Poverty
 | Lawmakers worldwide are not doing enough to reduce global poverty, according to an international organization of parliament members. Terry FitzPatrick... |
Monday, April 14, 2008 3:05 PM
Bush Expresses Disappointment Over US-Colombia Trade Deal
 | President George W. Bush, left, talks to reporters following Cabinet meeting at White House, 14 Apr 2008 President Bush says... |
Monday, April 14, 2008 2:05 PM
EU Looks to Tighten Food Security
 | France is expected to urge the European Union to place greater priority on agriculture and food security in the 27-member... |
Monday, April 14, 2008 2:04 PM
Pakistani President Proposes Construction of Oil, Gas Pipeline to China
 | Pakistani President Pervez Musharraf delivers a speech at Tsinghua University in Beijing, 14 Apr 2008Pakistani President Pervez Musharraf has urged... |
Monday, April 14, 2008 12:05 PM
China, New Zealand Sign Landmark Free Trade Deal
China has signed a landmark free trade deal with New Zealand, and Cambodia will launch a national airline in cooperation...
Tuesday, April 29, 2008 3:27 PM
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Economic Policy Makers See Food Crisis as Major Problem
 | Economic policy makers from all corners of the word ended their meeting in in Washington with a call for assistance... |
Tuesday, April 29, 2008 3:38 PM
Biofuels One Factor in Rising Food Prices
 | Soaring food prices are causing big problems in many parts of the world today. One factor in the ballooning costs... |
Sunday, April 13, 2008 12:04 AM
Official: Gaza Fuel Shortage May Cause Power Cuts
 | A Palestinian worker is seen at Gaza's only power plant, in Gaza City, 12 Apr 2008The director of the Gaza... |
Saturday, April 12, 2008 3:04 PM
World's Top Financial Leaders Meet in US To Tackle Global Economic Crisis
 | Some of the world's top financial officials are meeting in the United States this weekend to tackle issues involving the... |
Tuesday, April 29, 2008 3:38 PM
Finance Minister's Meeting in Washington Tackling Tough Economic Issues
Finance ministers from seven major industrial nations are meeting in Washington in the midst of a continuing financial crisis that...
Friday, April 11, 2008 8:05 PM
Sochi Residents Question Property Seizures for 2014 Winter Olympics
 | Sochi's winning bid for the 2014 Winter Olympic Games has been a mixed blessing for many of the Russian resort... |
Friday, April 11, 2008 3:06 PM
IMF: Economic Growth Will Slow in Latin America
A new report from the International Monetary Fund urges officials in Latin America to help the poor cope with rising...
Friday, April 11, 2008 3:06 PM
IMF Report: Global Growth Slows to 3.7 Percent
 | World Bank (left) and International Monetary Fund (right) headquarters, Washington DCA new report from the International Monetary Fund says global... |
Friday, April 11, 2008 3:05 PM
Thousands of Travelers Stranded as American Airlines Cancels Hundreds More Flights
 | American Airlines arrival board at O'Hare International Airport in Chicago, 10 Apr 2008Hundreds of thousands of travelers in the United... |
Friday, April 11, 2008 2:05 PM
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