WASHINGTON, Nov 17 - The rich nations' financial meltdown has in theory handed developing countries greater say in running the global economy, but the new stakeholders will need to offer more than rhetoric to turn...
DESPERATE US automakers ran into fresh obstacles from skeptical lawmakers yesterday as they appealed with rising urgency and a new dose of humility for a US$34 billion bailout. Without help, said one senator, "We're looking at a death sentence."
Struggling U.S. automakers will have to work hard to persuade skeptical lawmakers that they deserve federal bailout funds to enable them to stay in business, Sen. Arlen Specter said on Tuesday.
LIMA, Nov 23 - Japan tried to brush off skepticism on Sunday over its commitment to a breakthrough in global trade talks given its politically sensitive farm sector, saying the financial crisis should not fuel...
LIMA, Nov 23 - Japan tried to brush off skepticism on Sunday over its commitment to a breakthrough in global trade talks given its politically sensitive farm sector, saying the financial crisis should not fuel...
* Fiat CEO Marchionne presents 5-year Chrysler plan * Forecasts break-even on net basis by 2011 * Plan hinges on cost savings, more than doubling sales (Recasts, adds CEO comments, analyst comment, other details) DETROIT,...
* Fiat CEO Marchionne presents 5-year Chrysler plan * CEO says Chrysler not losing money * Plan central to U.S.-taxpayer recovery from Chrysler * Sees $2.9 bln in cumulative cost savings from purchasing * Forecasts...
* Reid still short of 60 votes on government-run option * Many centrist Democrats remain uncommitted on issue * Lieberman opposes option but will not block debate WASHINGTON, Oct 27 - A healthcare reform bill...
* Reid still short of 60 votes on government-run option * Many centrist Democrats remain uncommitted on issue * Lieberman opposes option but will not block debate WASHINGTON, Oct 27 - A health reform bill...
*Healthcare, financial reform could crowd out climate bill *Moderates pushing narrower energy bill instead WASHINGTON, Sept 9 - Several U.S. Senate Democrats, including a top leader, on Wednesday questioned whether it would be possible to...