Archive for January 7th, 2009

Profit warnings, job losses herald lasting slowdown (Reuters)

Written by on Wednesday, January 7th, 2009 in Latest News.

A share trader reacts while checking share prices in front of the German share price index DAX board at the German stock exchange in Frankfurt, December 18, 2008. (Kai Pfaffenbach/Reuters)Reuters – A fresh wave of profit warnings and job cuts soured investor sentiment on Thursday after an employment report suggested U.S. job losses in December could be the worst in nearly 60 years.

Original post by Reuters and software by Elliott Back

Mumbai-like attack could happen in U.S. : Bush aide (Reuters)

Written by on Wednesday, January 7th, 2009 in Latest News.

Reuters – U.S. cities are vulnerable to an attack like the gun-and-grenade assault that terrorized Mumbai for three days and killed 179 people, the White House homeland security adviser said on Wednesday.

Original post by Reuters and software by Elliott Back

Israel bombs Gaza tunnels as peace moves gather pace (AFP)

Written by on Wednesday, January 7th, 2009 in Latest News.

A Palestinian protestor flashes the V for 'victory' sign in front of an Israeli soldier near Damascus Gate in Jerusalem's old city. Israeli warplanes bombed suspected arms-smuggling tunnels in southern Gaza early Thursday, as diplomats worked to secure a ceasefire in an offensive that has killed 700 Palestinians.(AFP/Ahmad Gharabli)AFP – Israeli warplanes bombed suspected arms-smuggling tunnels in southern Gaza early Thursday, as diplomats worked to secure a ceasefire in an offensive that has killed 700 Palestinians.

Original post by AFP and software by Elliott Back



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