Canada to block airline strike

Canada’s Conservative government moved Tuesday to prevent a strike Thursday by Air Canada flight attendants by sending the matter to the Canada Industrial Relations Board […]

Truman Bank director quits, accuses offcial of meddling

A Truman Bank director’s resignation letter made public Tuesday accuses a top official of meddling and urges that a court-appointed receiver take over the bank’s […]

Hurricane warning issued for coast of Newfoundland

A hurricane warning has been issued for the coast of Newfoundland in Canada as Hurricane Maria races northeastward in the Atlantic.
The warning covers the area […]

Double-dip recession is unlikely, economists say

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Jobs report pushes stocks up despite debt worries

A strong report on jobs is sending stocks higher even as a stalemate continues over the U.S. debt limit.
The government reported first-time applications for unemployment […]

UK police now asked to investigate phone ‘pinging’

With Britain still coming to terms with the illegal voicemail interception at one of its biggest newspapers, Scotland Yard was asked Thursday to look into […]

Turkey recognizes Libya rebels, gives $300 million

Turkey’s foreign minister says his country recognizes the leadership of the Libyan rebels as the sole legitimate representatives of the country.
The show of diplomatic support […]

China eyes Canada oil, US’s energy nest egg

In the northern reaches of Alberta lies a vast reserve of oil that the U.S. views as a pillar of its future energy needs.
China, with […]

Nike faces antidrug backlash to shirts

Nike Inc. is being blasted for replacing its signature “Just Do It” slogan on some T-shirts with the phrases “Dope,” “Get High” and “Ride Pipe.”
The […]

Nissan expects 15 pct drop in profit for this year

Nissan is forecasting a 15.4 percent drop in profit for the fiscal year through March 2012 because of production disruptions from the March quake and […]