Obama pushes stimulus, warns on recession WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President-elect Barack Obama warned on Thursday that the U.S. economy could stay mired in recession for years without bold action and he urged lawmakers to work day and night to pass a massive stimulus plan.
Thu, 08 Jan 2009 17:32:15 -0500
Citi backs Senate mortgage bankruptcy reform: senators WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Financial giant Citigroup Inc has agreed to support a controversial rewrite of U.S. bankruptcy law aimed at helping troubled mortgage borrowers avoid foreclosure, lawmakers said on Thursday.
Thu, 08 Jan 2009 17:31:26 -0500
Israel faces criticism as Gaza toll hits 765 GAZA (Reuters) - Recovery teams ventured into battlegrounds of the Gaza Strip on Thursday to gather bodies from the rubble, and Hamas officials said the Palestinian toll in Israel's 13 day-old offensive rose to 765 dead.
Thu, 08 Jan 2009 17:24:06 -0500
Wal-Mart and other retailers warn after weak December CHICAGO (Reuters) - Wal-Mart Stores Inc and other top U.S. retailers delivered disappointing December same-store sales and profit warnings on Thursday, sparking fresh recession concerns that hit stock and currency markets.
Thu, 08 Jan 2009 17:26:48 -0500
Madoff had $173 million in checks ready, U.S. says NEW YORK (Reuters) - Accused swindler Bernard Madoff had signed checks totaling more than $173 million in his office desk ready to be sent out before his arrest, U.S. prosecutors said in court papers on Thursday asking a judge to jail him.