Zimbabwe bans sale of used knickers
January 11th, 2012 - 11:00 pm ICT by IANS
Harare, Jan 11 (IANS) In a decision better late than never, the Zimbabwe government, realising how abject poverty in the country has pushed its people into buying second-hand lingerie, has ... Read more...
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Christmas tree made of milk cans erected in Athens
December 21st, 2011 - 1:26 pm ICT by IANS
Athens, Dec 21 (IANS) A Christmas tree made up of milk cans to be donated to children and families in need across Greece has been erected in Athens.The Greek branch ... Read more...
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Obama to address joint session of the Congress
September 1st, 2011 - 1:17 am ICT by Aishwarya Bhatt
Washington, Aug 31 (THAINDIAN NEWS) President Barack Obama will address a joint session of Congress on the 7th of September. The president will address the lawmakers on the current US economic situation. ... Read more...
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US consumer confidence at three-decade low
August 13th, 2011 - 11:47 am ICT by IANS
New York, Aug 13 (IANS/EFE) US consumers' confidence in the progress of the nation's economy and of their own financial situation plunged in August to its lowest point since May ... Read more...
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U.S. jobless claims rise by 25,000 to 429,000
April 28th, 2011 - 8:25 pm ICT by BNO News
WASHINGTON, D.C. (BNO NEWS) -- Initial claims for unemployment insurance in the U.S. rose to 429,000 in the week ending April 23, which represents an increase of 25,000 compared to the previous ... Read more...
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Hindus and Jews ask Miley Cyrus to raise Gypsy apartheid issue on her “Gypsy Heart” tour
April 25th, 2011 - 5:26 pm ICT by ANI
Nevada (US), April 25 (ANI): Hindus and Jews want American singer-actress Miley Cyrus to use her upcoming "Gypsy Heart" world tour to spread awareness about the apartheid faced by about 15-million ... Read more...
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Miley Cyrus asked to raise Gypsy apartheid issue on her “Gypsy Heart” tour
April 24th, 2011 - 8:50 pm ICT by ANI
Nevada, Apr 24(ANI): Hindus and Jews want American singer-actress Miley Cyrus to use her upcoming "Gypsy Heart" world tour to spread awareness about the apartheid faced by about 15-million European Gypsies ... Read more...
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U.S. jobless claims rise by 27,000 to 412,000
April 14th, 2011 - 8:27 pm ICT by BNO News
WASHINGTON, D.C. (BNO NEWS) -- Initial claims for unemployment insurance in the U.S. rose to 412,000 in the week ending April 9, which represents an increase of 27,000 compared to the previous ... Read more...
Posted in World News |
U.S. jobless claims drop 10,000 to 382,000
April 7th, 2011 - 8:23 pm ICT by BNO News
WASHINGTON, D.C. (BNO NEWS) -- Initial claims for unemployment insurance in the U.S. dropped to 382,000 in the week ending April 2, which represents a decrease of 10,000 compared to the previous ... Read more...
Posted in Business |
Protests continue as Yemen’s President Saleh proposes new constitution
March 10th, 2011 - 8:34 pm ICT by BNO News
SANAA, YEMEN (BNO NEWS) -- Yemen's President Ali Abdullah Saleh on Thursday announced a new political initiative in the First National Conference, which includes the preparation of a new constitution, Yemen's Saba ... Read more...
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Almost 50pc of Brit workers are fed up in their jobs
December 30th, 2010 - 1:31 pm ICT by ANI
London, Dec 30 (ANI): A new study has found that only six per cent of British workers are completely satisfied with their jobs.Almost half of those polled admitted that they regularly feel ... Read more...
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Free yoga to unemployed in USA
December 30th, 2010 - 1:21 pm ICT by ANI
Nevada (US), Dec 30 (ANI): Due to current high unemployment rates across USA, some yoga studios have reportedly started offering free or discounted yoga classes to the unemployed.When the national unemployment rate ... Read more...
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U.S. jobless claims drops 17,000 to 421,000
December 9th, 2010 - 10:32 pm ICT by BNO News
WASHINGTON, D.C. (BNO NEWS) — Initial claims for unemployment insurance in the U.S. dropped to 421,000 in the week ending December 4, a decrease of 17,000, the U.S. Labor Department said on ... Read more...
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Double-dip recession a possible risk: IMF chief
December 2nd, 2010 - 10:29 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Dec 2 (IANS) The global economy faces a possible risk of double-dip recession as the recovery is uneven and fragile and most advanced economies are facing high unemployment rates, the ... Read more...
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EU’s jobless rate jumps to 10.1 percent, consumer prices rises to 1.9 percent
October 29th, 2010 - 7:17 pm ICT by BNO News
BRUSSELS (BNO NEWS) -- The unemployment rate in the European Union (EU) for September was 10.1 percent, while consumer prices in the region increased 1.9 percent in October, an EU report released ... Read more...
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Initial jobless claims drop 11,000 to 445,000
October 7th, 2010 - 10:31 pm ICT by BNO News
WASHINGTON, D.C. (BNO NEWS) -- Initial claims for unemployment insurance in the United States dropped to 445,000 in the week ending October 2, a decrease of 11,000, the U.S. Labor Department said ... Read more...
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Unemployment affects physical and mental health of children
October 4th, 2010 - 4:07 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Oct 4 (ANI): In a new study, researchers have directly linked an increased unemployment rate to child maltreatment one year later.According to the study, a prolonged rise in unemployment rates is ... Read more...
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Developing countries should focus on domestic demand: Unctad
September 15th, 2010 - 12:02 am ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Sep 14 (IANS) With rich nations facing a severe downturn, developing countries like India must focus on creating domestic demand, with job-generation and wage hikes, since export-led growth seems an ... Read more...
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Poverty in Pak reduced by 50 percent in Musharraf’s regime: World Bank report
August 10th, 2010 - 3:40 pm ICT by ANI
Islamabad, Aug 10(ANI): A World Bank survey has revealed that poverty in Pakistan had reduced by 50 percent under former President Pervez Musharraf's government."The percentage of the people living below the ... Read more...
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New York State Unemployment Rate Down, Benefits Extended
July 24th, 2010 - 12:07 am ICT by Angela Kaye Mason
July 23 (THAINDIAN NEWS) After the discovery that the unemployment rate for New York State has gone down, the benefits for the state’s unemployment has been extended for those who ... Read more...
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Harry Reid’s Son, Rory Avoids Using Dad’s Name in Governor Bid
June 28th, 2010 - 9:02 pm ICT by Angela Kaye Mason
June 28 (THAINDIAN NEWS) The son of one of America’s most powerful politicians is running for Governor of Nevada, yet his campaign tactics include avoiding his father’s name. Rory Reid, son of ... Read more...
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Countries with high defence spending better to withstand financial impact: Report
June 18th, 2010 - 5:26 pm ICT by ANI
Birmingham, Jun 18 (ANI): Countries with high defence spending are in a better to withstand the effects of financial slow down than others, according to a new study led by University of ... Read more...
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Obama urges Hampton students to use education for public good
May 10th, 2010 - 5:43 pm ICT by ANI
Hampton, Virginia, US, May 10 (ANI): US President Barack Obama told students at the historical African-American Hampton University, to utilize their education not just to secure gainful employment but also contribute ... Read more...
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US praises NREGS as innovative (Lead)
April 22nd, 2010 - 10:14 pm ICT by IANS
By Arun Kumar
Washington, April 22 (IANS) India's ambitious job guarantee scheme for the rural poor, the NREGS, was praised as "innovative and dynamic" by US Labour Secretary Hilda Solis who said ... Read more...
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US hopes to learn from India’s job creation schemes
April 22nd, 2010 - 9:37 pm ICT by IANS
By Arun Kumar
Washington, April 22 (IANS) US Labour Secretary Hilda Solis has lauded India's achievement in reaching out to the masses in remote geographical areas through two "innovative and dynamic" programmes ... Read more...
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G20 labour ministers for faster job creation to spur recovery (Lead)
April 22nd, 2010 - 12:37 pm ICT by IANS
By Arun Kumar
Washington, April 22 (IANS) Labour ministers from the world's 20 leading economies, including India, have drawn up a five-point programme with acceleration to job creation to ensure a sustained ... Read more...
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G20 labour ministers pledge to work against jobless recovery
April 22nd, 2010 - 5:00 am ICT by IANS
Washington, April 22 (DPA) Labour ministers from the world's 20 leading economies pledged to avoid the prospect of a jobless recovery in the coming years after their first-ever summit meeting ended Wednesday.
In ... Read more...
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G20 labour ministers hold first meeting
April 20th, 2010 - 8:32 am ICT by IANS
Washington, April 20 (DPA) Labour ministers of the Group of 20 (G20) bloc of major industrial and developing countries were holding their first meeting Tuesday to discuss ways to kickstart job growth.
The ... Read more...
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Unemployment Rate In New York City Dips Further
March 29th, 2010 - 7:42 pm ICT by GD
By Madhuri Dey
New York City, Mar 29, (THAINDIAN NEWS) The United States finally seems to be getting a bit closer to beating the recession blues, and getting back on its feet bit ... Read more...
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World Bank report says global economic recovery will slow down
January 21st, 2010 - 2:38 pm ICT by BNO News
BANGKOK (BNO NEWS) – The World Bank on Wednesday said the global economic recovery will slow down later this year as the impact of the fiscal stimulus diminishes, according to a new ... Read more...
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Nevada brothel Shady Lady Ranch starts serving up men
January 6th, 2010 - 2:55 pm ICT by ANI
London, Jan 6 (ANI): Nevada brothel Shady Lady Ranch is set to legally offer the services of male prostitutes for women, thanks to the recent change in health code.In the past, Nevada's ... Read more...
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Rural America more prosperous than expected
December 3rd, 2009 - 5:37 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, December 3 (ANI): A recent study by researchers at the University of Illinois (U of I) found that much of rural America is more prosperous than expected, particularly in the Midwest ... Read more...
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World economy to bounce back in 2010: UN
December 3rd, 2009 - 1:17 am ICT by IANS
New York, Dec 2 (DPA) Massive and concerted measures from the world's major economies have contributed to a global economic recovery expected next year, the UN said Wednesday.
The UN said in a ... Read more...
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APEC warns of fragile recovery, sees unemployment as challenge
November 12th, 2009 - 4:44 pm ICT by IANS
Singapore, Nov 12 (DPA) Ministers of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) forum Thursday said the recovery of the global economy was still shaky and expected to be uneven while warning of ... Read more...
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Japan says economy showing signs of ‘picking up’
August 11th, 2009 - 12:52 pm ICT by IANS
Tokyo, Aug 11 (Xinhua) The Japanese government Tuesday said in its assessment of the nation's economy that there were signs of recovery as exports, production and consumption have showed improvements.
"The economy ... Read more...
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