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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Hindus want Pope to urgently take up cause of apartheid of European Roma
August 8th, 2009 - 11:26 am ICT by Sampurn Wire
Hindus and Jews have strongly urged His Holiness Pope Benedict XVI to immediately and openly embrace the cause of apartheid of 15-million Roma people of Europe, terming it as immoral and a ... Read more...
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Oregon Unemployment Rate Reaches Record Height
July 13th, 2009 - 6:39 pm ICT by GD
It seems that recession is a rising menace as it continues to be the most potent threat to the world and U.S. economies.As a result the unemployment rates in many of ... Read more...
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Hindus ask singer Bono to unite world artists against apartheid of European Roma
July 13th, 2009 - 11:27 am ICT by Sampurn Wire
Hindus have urged celebrity musician and singer Bono to undertake the cause of apartheid of 15-million Roma people of Europe by uniting artists against it.Rajan Zed, acclaimed Hindu statesman, in a statement ... Read more...
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Hindus want Angelina Jolie to take up cause of apartheid of European Roma
July 10th, 2009 - 7:19 pm ICT by Sampurn Wire
Hindus have urged Hollywood actress Angelina Jolie to undertake the cause of apartheid of 15-million Roma people of Europe.Rajan Zed, acclaimed Hindu statesman, in a statement in Nevada today, said that Jolie, ... Read more...
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Hindus want actress Jolie to take up apartheid cause of European Roma
July 10th, 2009 - 6:41 pm ICT by ANI
Nevada (US), July 10 (ANI): Hindus have urged Hollywood actress Angelina Jolie to undertake the cause of apartheid of 15-million Roma people of Europe.Rajan Zed, acclaimed Hindu statesman, in a statement ... Read more...
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Hindus & Jews ask Hollywood elite to highlight European Roma apartheid
July 7th, 2009 - 10:55 am ICT by Sampurn Wire
Hindus and Jews have urged the Hollywood and other entertainment celebrities to use their status to highlight the apartheid conditions faced by about 15-million Roma people of Europe.Rajan Zed, acclaimed Hindu statesman; ... Read more...
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Recession-hit UK couples helping boost lingerie sales
July 6th, 2009 - 5:29 pm ICT by ANI
London, July 6 (ANI): Recession-hit UK couples are increasingly heading towards lingerie shops, and have boosted the sales of racy underwear by almost 50 per cent ever since the economy has slumped.New ... Read more...
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15 percent jobless in 13 US cities: Report
June 4th, 2009 - 1:37 pm ICT by IANS
By Arun Kumar
Washington, June 4 (IANS) Thirteen American cities saw their unemployment rates topping 15 percent in April with nine of the highest in California alone. In another 93, joblessness climbed above ... Read more...
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OPEC lowers demand outlook despite supply rise
May 13th, 2009 - 8:45 pm ICT by IANS
Vienna, May 13 (DPA) The Organisation of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) Wednesday said though the global production levels of oil had increased in April, it further lowered its demand projections for ... Read more...
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IMF set for huge expansion as world finance ministers meet
April 23rd, 2009 - 11:46 am ICT by IANS
By Chris Cermak
Washington, April 23 (DPA) With a financial crisis still hammering away at the global economy, the International Monetary Fund is poised for one of its biggest expansions of power since ... Read more...
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Summer jobs help prevent suicidal tendencies in at-risk teens
March 26th, 2009 - 5:14 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Mar 26 (ANI): A new study from University of Iowa has found that summer jobs can significantly reduce suicidal behaviour in at-risk teens - as it creates self-esteem.According to Rob Baller, ... Read more...
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Unemployment rates rises high in Australia
March 12th, 2009 - 3:39 pm ICT by Amrit Rashmisrisethi
In the last four years, Australia's unemployment rate rose up to 5.2 per cent in February as the number of full-time jobs slumped, according to official data released on Thursday.Prime Minister Kevin ... Read more...
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Oregon Unemployment reaches nearly 10%
March 9th, 2009 - 9:58 pm ICT by GD
More and more people are applying for unemployment benefits as the rate of unemployment increase alarmingly for the first time since the 1980s. According to reports it hit 9.9 per cent in ... Read more...
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US economy faces ‘unusually prolonged’ recovery
February 19th, 2009 - 10:03 am ICT by IANS
Washington, Feb 19 (IANS) The United States' economy would face an "unusually gradual and prolonged" period of recovery as it struggles to climb out of a deep global downturn, the US central ... Read more...
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Layoffs, cutbacks raise joblessness in 98 percent US cities
February 5th, 2009 - 1:14 pm ICT by IANS
Washington, Feb 5 (IANS) As layoffs and cutbacks soared to record levels to hit workers across America, unemployment rates rose in 98 percent of metropolitan areas in the US, according to key ... Read more...
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UK tops the ranks of global pessimists
August 5th, 2008 - 3:40 pm ICT by ANI
London, Aug 5 (ANI): British consumers are the grumpiest in the Western world, according to BNP Paribas economists.
Reviewing barometers of consumer confidence in Europe and the United States, they concluded ... Read more...
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Delhi’s rate of unemployment one of lowest in country
June 24th, 2008 - 9:52 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, June 24 (IANS) Delhi has one of the lowest unemployment rates in the country, the state government said Tuesday, pointing out the "sound and prosperous economic situation" in the national ... Read more...
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Protect minorities from fundamentalist forces: Pranab Mukherjee
March 7th, 2008 - 1:09 pm ICT by admin
New Delhi, Mar 7 (ANI): External Affairs Minister Pranab Mukherjee has said minority communities in the country need protection from fundamentalist forces.
"It has been the government's policy to ensure that we embark ... Read more...
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