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Thu, 08 Jan 2009 16:36:27 -0500

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 17:58:14 -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 18:32:08 -0500

Citi backs mortgage bankruptcy reform: senators
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Financial giant Citigroup Inc has agreed to support a rewrite of bankruptcy law being proposed in the U.S. Congress to help troubled mortgage borrowers avoid foreclosure, lawmakers said on Thursday.

Thu, 08 Jan 2009 18:17:54 -0500

Obama names Virginia gov as Democratic Party head
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President-elect Barack Obama named Tim Kaine as head of the Democratic Party on Thursday, rewarding an early supporter with a high-profile political post even as he continues to serve as Virginia governor.

Thu, 08 Jan 2009 18:09:57 -0500

Wal-Mart and other U.S. retailers warn after dismal holiday
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.

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Thu, 08 Jan 2009 21:35:00 GMT

EU, Russia strike deal on monitoring gas flow through Ukraine, - Chicago Tribune
BRUSSELS, Belgium (AP) — The European Union said Thursday that gas supplies should restart after it struck a deal with Russia on supervising the flow of gas through Ukraine. Russia cut off natural gas supplies to Europe on Tuesday during freezing ...
Thu, 08 Jan 2009 23:01:00 GMT

What Happens to Gaza When the Fighting Stops? - Forward
Haifa, Israel — The immediate fate of a battered Gaza seemed to hang in the balance, as negotiations for a cease-fire ramped up among Israel, Egypt and Hamas, with the United States and other Arab countries active on the sidelines. As the diplomats ...
Thu, 08 Jan 2009 22:11:00 GMT

Pakistan’s flip-flop slammed by Delhi - Gulf Times
NEW DELHI: India yesterday criticised Pakistan for its “flip-flop” over the citizenship of sole surviving Mumbai attacker Ajmal Amir Kasab and its “recalcitrance” in failing to bring the perpetrators of the terrorist attacks to justice. “He ...
Thu, 08 Jan 2009 20:52:00 GMT

Burris’ Clients Won $3 Million in State Contracts - NewsMax.com
The political and financial ties between embattled Illinois Gov. Rod J. Blagojevich and Senate appointee Roland Burris run much deeper than previously reported – possibly involving deals worth millions of dollars and an $80,000 per year job given ...
Thu, 08 Jan 2009 23:01:00 GMT

Obama: Congress must act boldly and now on economy - WRAL
WASHINGTON — President-elect Barack Obama implored Congress on Thursday to "act boldly and act now" to fix an economy growing perilously weaker. Leading lawmakers set an informal goal of mid-February for enacting tax cuts and government spending ...

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Thu, 08 Jan 2009 23:39:36 GMT

UCC Riverhawks' girls come alive to throttle Lakers
COMMUNITY COLLEGE BASKETBALL: Umpqua's 97-61 win over Southwestern Oregon gives coach Stricklin 600th win as head coach Tom Eggers ENLARGE Umpqua Community College's Kristi Fallin goes up for a layup while ...
Thu, 08 Jan 2009 23:39:18 GMT

Shocking disclosure
The startling disclosure by B. Ramalinga Raju, former chairman of Satyam Computers, that the company's accounts were systematically fudged over the years has sent shock waves in the corporate world.
Thu, 08 Jan 2009 23:38:57 GMT

dated January 9, 1959: De Gaulle is President
General De Gaulle was on January 8 ceremonially installed as France's 17th President and hailed by ex-President Rene Coty as "the First Frenchman." A 21-gun salute boomed across the Seine when the 68-year-old ...
Thu, 08 Jan 2009 23:38:50 GMT

Former Fry's Executive Facing Indictment
A former Vice President from a San Jose-based electronics retail chain has been indicted on nine felony charges.
Thu, 08 Jan 2009 23:38:44 GMT

Rats put win streak on line
The River Rats go after their season-high fourth straight win Friday night in Worcester, before heading to AHL-leading Hershey on Friday.

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