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	last updated: Thu, 09 Oct 2008 06:28:33 GMT

Thu, 09 Oct 2008 05:54:35 GMT US warns of further bank failures

The US treasury secretary warns some banks will still fail despite a $700bn rescue package, as Asian markets enjoy calmer trading.

Thu, 09 Oct 2008 04:43:43 GMT Councils fear for Icelandic cash

Local authority leaders seek a meeting with the chancellor as at least 20 councils have cash in troubled Icelandic banks.

Wed, 08 Oct 2008 23:25:31 GMT GPs 'paid more for working less'

Family doctors are working less, but being paid more after a new contract "failed to live up to expectations", MPs said.

	Christian Science Monitor \| Top Stories
	last updated: Thu, 09 Oct 2008 06:50:52 GMT

Global economy gets global action on rates

In all, 22 nations have lowered interest rates since Monday.

As violence drops, Iraqi tribes begin to make amends

Tribal elders are reviving a traditional process to heal the deep animosities resulting from sectarian bloodshed between Shiites and Sunnis.

Will Britain's rescue plan work?

Prime Minister Brown unveiled an $87 billion plan Wednesday to buttress British banks. Hailed by some European leaders, credit markets responded tepidly.

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	last updated: Thu, 09 Oct 2008 06:50:52 GMT

Thu, 09 Oct 2008 05:41:23 GMT U.S. May Take Ownership Stake in Banks

The Treasury Department is considering taking ownership stakes in many U.S. banks to try to restore confidence, according to government officials.

Thu, 09 Oct 2008 04:31:00 GMT The Reckoning: Taking Hard New Look at a Greenspan Legacy

The deregulation and use of derivatives long had a great supporter in the person of Alan Greenspan.

Thu, 09 Oct 2008 06:23:56 GMT U.S. Study Is Said to Warn of Crisis in Afghanistan

A draft report by U.S. intelligence agencies casts serious doubt on the ability of the Afghan government to stem the Taliban?s rise.

	U.S. News
	last updated: Thu, 09 Oct 2008 05:46:43 GMT

Wed, 08 Oct 2008 18:13:00 -0400 Barney Frank's Fannie and Freddie Racism Regarding the Financial Crisis

There's plenty of blame to go around on the financial crisisâ€”but criticism isn't racism.

Wed, 08 Oct 2008 17:50:00 -0400 5 Health Benefits From Bees, and 5 That Call for Caution

Studies support claims honey soothes burns. Some other bee products are unproven.

Wed, 08 Oct 2008 17:50:00 -0400 Invoice for AIG's Expensive St. Regis Stay

Check out the tab for the troubled insurance giant's pricey trip to the spa.

	Yahoo! News: Top Stories
	last updated: Thu, 09 Oct 2008 06:55:20 GMT

Thu, 09 Oct 2008 06:02:18 GMT Fed slashes interest rates, but stocks lose again (AP)

AP - Even an orchestrated round of rate cuts by the world's central banks was not enough to stem the bleeding on Wall Street.

Thu, 09 Oct 2008 06:01:35 GMT White House considers ownership stakes in banks (AP)

AP - The Bush administration is considering taking ownership stakes in a number of U.S. banks as one option it might use to deal with a serious credit crisis, an administration official said Wednesday.

Thu, 09 Oct 2008 04:08:03 GMT Both candidates increase health coverage, one report predicts (AP)

AP - John McCain's health plan would reduce the ranks of the uninsured by about 21.1 million people if fully put in place by 2010, while Barack Obama's would reduce the number by 26.6 million, an analysis predicts.

	ABC News: International
	last updated: Thu, 09 Oct 2008 06:55:20 GMT

Wed, 08 Oct 2008 16:31:30 -0400 Dire Report Predicts Global Recession

The IMF praises global rate cut, still predicts "tough economic times."

Wed, 08 Oct 2008 20:17:31 -0400 U.S.: 2 Americans Vanish in Lebanon

Embassy: No one has heard from the two journalists since Oct. 1

Wed, 08 Oct 2008 17:22:49 -0400 Opponents Angered Over 'Fat Princess' Game

PlayStation will release video game with cake-eating princess in need of rescue.

	Guardian Unlimited
	last updated: Thu, 09 Oct 2008 06:21:06 GMT

2007-05-11T00:00+00:00 'I did what I thought was right': Tony Blair gives his resignation speech

Blair to step down on June 27.

2007-05-11T00:00+00:00 Police chase new leads as resort search for girl ended

British-registered vehicle gives police new lead.

2007-05-11T00:00+00:00 Andrew Marr on curling up with a good ebook

Andrew Marr - who treasures his smelly, beautiful library of real books - roadtests one of the new gadgets.

	CNN.com
	last updated: Thu, 09 Oct 2008 06:21:06 GMT

Wed, 08 Oct 2008 21:05:16 EDT Sheriff: No foreclosure evictions on my watch

Sheriff Thomas J. Dart said Wednesday he is suspending foreclosure evictions in Cook County, which had been on track to reach a record number of evictions, many because of mortgage foreclosures.

Wed, 08 Oct 2008 18:37:50 EDT AIG hits up Fed for $37.8 billion more

The New York Federal Reserve is lending up to $37.8 billion to AIG to give the troubled insurer access to much-needed cash. The new program is on top of the $85 billion the federal government agreed to lend to AIG last month to prevent the global company from collapsing, CNNMoney.com reports.

Wed, 08 Oct 2008 18:51:17 EDT Some state unemployment funds drying up

The demand for unemployment benefits across the country has put a strain on state unemployment funds, with such funds in at least 10 states facing insolvency in 2009, according to a policy group.

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