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Britain urges steps to insure financial system
58 mins ago
Britain called Saturday for consideration of a tax on financial transactions to insure against another crisis and urged world finance officials meeting in Scotland to agree on bearing the cost of fighting climate change.
China offers Africa more trade, investment
21 mins ago
China is offering to abolish import duties on some commodities from Africa and make sure Chinese exports to the continent are safe as part of a package to boost already thriving economic ties, China's commerce minister said in an article published Saturday.
Decision day for health care in the House
68 mins ago
President Barack Obama is traveling to Capitol Hill on Saturday to try to close the sale on his signature health care overhaul, facing a make-or-break vote in the House certain to be seen as a test of his presidency.
South Korean workers protest gov't labor policy
87 mins ago
Tens of thousands of South Korean workers rallied Saturday to protest the government's plan to begin implementing contentious labor laws.
Obama will push health bill in Saturday Hill visit
12 hours 21 mins ago
President Barack Obama still expects to have a health care overhaul bill to sign by year's end and plans to personally lobby for it in a visit to Capitol Hill on Saturday, the White House said.
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Consumer borrowing drops $14.8B in September
12 hours 28 mins ago
Consumers borrowed less for a record eighth straight month in September amid rising unemployment and tight credit conditions. Economists worry the declines in borrowing will drag on the fledgling recovery.
Gold prices soar to $1,100; other commodities fall
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Gold prices outshone other commodities Friday, soaring to a new high of $1,100 an ounce, as prices for copper, oil and soybeans fell.