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A look at economic developments, activity in stock markets around the world Thursday
A look at economic developments and stock market activity around the world Thursday: ___ LONDON — Mortgage lending in Britain was down 44 percent in October compared with a year ago, the Council of Mortgage Lenders said. Meanwhile, government...Tags: Vladimir Putin, Marks & Spencer Limited, Honda Motor Co., Trade Balance, Financial Markets
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Children die of malnutrition in Haiti, victims of food crisis worsened by storms
Associated Press WriterPORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti (AP) _ The 5-year-old teetered on broomstick legs — he weighed less than 20 pounds, even after days of drinking enriched milk. Nearby, a 4-year-old girl hung from a strap attached to a scale, her wide eyes lifeless, her...Tags: Disasters, Tropical Storms, Milk, Tropical Storm Hanna, Food Industry
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MSHA proposes penalties for 2 Va. companies
Two Virginia companies could federal penalties for a truck accident on a coal haul road. The U.S. Mine Safety and Health Administration said Thursday it has proposed $165,000 in civil penalties against Bresee Trucking for allegedly failing to equip a...Tags: Vehicles
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Health insurance costs: Employees dig deeper in pockets
Sentinel staff writerU.S. workers who get health insurance through their employer can expect to shoulder more of the ever-growing financial burden again next year. Many employees are in the midst of reviewing their 2009 medical options during their company's annual "open...Tags: Medical Services, Personal Investing, Aon Corporation, Healthcare Policies, Labor Legislation
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Brazil police blame 10 officials for jet crash that killed 199
Associated Press WriterRIO DE JANEIRO, Brazil (AP) _ A police investigation found that 10 government and airline officials were to blame for Brazil's worst air disaster, saying they failed to properly train pilots, implement rainy day procedures or fully repair the airport's...Tags: Air and Space Accidents, Transportation Accidents
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Coal mining company suing federal regulators
THE PLAYERS: American Coal Co. accuses the Mine Safety and Health Administration of abusive monitoring and issuing citations according to quotas. THE BUILDUP: MSHA last month fined operators of American Coal's Galatia mines in southern Illinois $1.46...Tags: Disasters, Industrial Accidents, Coal
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MSHA stands behind fines against coal producer
The federal government agency that regulates mining says it stands behind the $1.5 million in fines it levied last month against a coal producer now suing it. American Coal Co.'s lawsuit against the Mine Safety and Health Administration was filed in...Tags: Coal, Punishment, Fines
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EU calls for international rules to improve safety of ship scrapping
Associated Press WriterBRUSSELS, Belgium (AP) _ The dismantling of hundreds of old ships in South Asia is polluting coastal areas, threatening ecosystems and subjecting workers to unsafe, deplorable conditions, a top EU official said Wednesday. EU Environment Commissioner...Tags: Disasters, Employees, Environmental Pollution, Conservation, Ecosystems
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Report: Wildlife biologist who died of plague never trained about diseases he could encounter
Associated Press WriterPHOENIX (AP) _ A wildlife biologist who was never trained about disease risks he could encounter while on the job died from the plague after handling a deceased lion without protective gear, according to a federal report. The report by a National Park...Tags: Natural Science, Nature, Epidemics and Plagues, Tourism and Leisure, Natural Resources
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Bridge collapses in Indian-controlled Kashmir; 4 killed, 19 missing
SRINAGAR, India (AP) _ A bridge under construction over an icy Himalayan river in Indian-controlled Kashmir collapsed Sunday, killing four workers and leaving 19 others missing and feared dead, police said. Rescuers were searching the banks of the...Tags: Heavy Engineering
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All aboard the Baghdad Metro
Don't be put off by the sign, which reads "Cent al B ghd d Stat on."
And don't worry about the gun-toting men who emerge from the dark and board the train as it sits in predawn silence at the huge, domed station that has seen grander days.
They're there...Tags: Wars and Interventions, Defense, Railway Accidents, Vehicles, Car Engine Repair
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Cancel 2010 Mustang; receive loan
In the midst of the super-charged atmosphere in Congress as its members consider additional aid for the auto industry, it is ironic that Ford Motor Company is previewing its retooled 2010 Mustang. The ad brags about its potential for speed, more...Tags: Vehicles, Ford Motor Co., Rolling Meadows, Ford
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