HSBC to cut 30,000 jobs in global overhaul AP - 50 mins agoBritish banking group HSBC said Monday it will cut 30,000 jobs worldwide by 2013 and sell almost half its retail bank branches in the U.S., part of a new strategy to focus on fast-growing emerging markets. More »HSBC to cut 30,000 jobs in global overhaul
British banking group HSBC said Monday it will cut 30,000 jobs worldwide by 2013 and sell almost half its retail bank branches in the U.S., part of a new strategy to focus on fast-growing emerging markets.
Tanks shell Syria's Hama for second day, 4 killed Reuters - 46 mins agoAMMAN (Reuters)- Syrian tanks shelled the city of Hama, scene of a 1982 massacre, for the second day on Monday, killing at least four civilians, residents said, in an assault to try to crush protests against President Bashar … More »Tanks shell Syria's Hama for second day, 4 killed
AMMAN (Reuters)- Syrian tanks shelled the city of Hama, scene of a 1982 massacre, for the second day on Monday, killing at least four civilians, residents said, in an assault to try to crush protests against President Bashar al-Assad.
Norwegians call for tougher laws after mass killing Reuters - 2 hrs 1 min agoOSLO (Reuters) - Norwegians believe penalties for serious crimes in their country should be tightened in the wake of a shooting and bomb attack that killed 77 people in July, an opinion poll showed Monday. More »Norwegians call for tougher laws after mass killing
OSLO (Reuters) - Norwegians believe penalties for serious crimes in their country should be tightened in the wake of a shooting and bomb attack that killed 77 people in July, an opinion poll showed Monday.
Children of terrorist victims bond at summer camp AP - 3 hrs agoJason Vadhan didn't know anyone when he arrived at a summer camp for young people who, like him, have lost a loved one in a terrorist attack. But it didn't take long for him to form profound relationships. More »Children of terrorist victims bond at summer camp
Jason Vadhan didn't know anyone when he arrived at a summer camp for young people who, like him, have lost a loved one in a terrorist attack. But it didn't take long for him to form profound relationships.
Lebanese, Israeli troops exchange fire on border AP - 2 hrs 59 mins agoIsraeli and Lebanese troops briefly exchanged fire Monday on the countries' border, a volatile area where tensions can easily reignite hostilities between the two nations. More »Lebanese, Israeli troops exchange fire on border
Israeli and Lebanese troops briefly exchanged fire Monday on the countries' border, a volatile area where tensions can easily reignite hostilities between the two nations.
- Survey suggests further slowing of Midwest growth AP - 2 hrs 8 mins ago
Results from a July survey of business conditions in nine Midwestern and Plains states suggest a slowdown in growth.
- Hundreds of cab drivers protest fares in China AP - 4 hrs ago
Nearly 1,000 cab drivers in eastern China blocked traffic and protested Monday over a lack of government intervention into rising fuel costs. It was the latest sign of discontent over the country's surging inflation.
- US drone strike kills 4 in NW Pakistan AP - 4 hrs ago
American drone-fired missiles slammed into a car near the Afghan border on Monday, killing four suspected Islamist militants, Pakistani intelligence officials said.
- The Dark Side of Murdoch's Russian Billboard Business Time.com - 2 hrs 39 mins ago
Pieces of Rupert Murdoch's empire continue to fall away. Last month, as British police continued to investigate phone-hacking claims against the News of the World, the media magnate sold off his Russian billboard company, News Outdoor, for around $270 million, less than a fifth of the value it had three years ago. The sale …
- Why Ex-Con Job Seekers Shouldn't Be Discriminated Against Time.com - 3 hrs ago
Should employers have the right to discriminate against job applicants who have been convicted of crimes? That's the fundamental question that both the city of San Francisco and the federal government are wrestling with as they consider whether employers should be able to take prospective workers' criminal records into …
- Honda's quarterly profit plunges on disaster AP - 3 hrs ago
Honda's quarterly profit plunged nearly 90 percent after the quake in northeastern Japan hammered production and sales, but the automaker raised full-year forecasts as its confidence in a recovery mounts.
- Tropical Storm Eugene strengthening in the Pacific AP - 3 hrs ago
Tropical Storm Eugene is getting stronger in the open water of the Pacific but remains far from the coast of Mexico.
- Winehouse family hopes to set up drug rehab center AP - 2 hrs 6 mins ago
The family of Amy Winehouse is seeking political backing to set up a drug rehabilitation center in her name.
- Dawn spacecraft gets cozy with massive asteroid AP - 3 hrs ago
Scientists are busy poring over images of the massive asteroid Vesta, the first time it has been photographed up close.
- Space Needle wants to send a person to orbit AP - 2 hrs 51 mins ago
To celebrate the 50th anniversary of Seattle's iconic Space Needle, organizers want to go beyond Earth.
Phelps win as 'Missile' explodes in China AFP - Sat, Jul 30, 2011
Michael Phelps eased his world championships heartache with a 100m butterfly win Saturday as 16-year-old Missy "Missile" Franklin exploded onto the scene with another … More »Phelps win as 'Missile' explodes in China
Michael Phelps eased his world championships heartache with a 100m butterfly win Saturday as 16-year-old Missy "Missile" Franklin exploded onto the scene with another two gold medals in Shanghai.
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