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China to grow 10-11 percent this year: economist (Reuters) (Aug-8, 19:48 EDT )-- Reuters - China's economy will enjoy a strong, stable second half, putting it on course for full-year growth of about 10-11 percent, a leading government economist said in comments published on Monday.
Venezuela to start $3 billion debt from Monday (Reuters) (Aug-8, 18:51 EDT )-- Reuters - South American OPEC member Venezuela will begin a widely expected $3 billion new debt issue from Monday, Economy Minister Jorge Giordani said.
BOJ eyes yen; may opt for minor easing if moves sharp (Reuters) (Aug-8, 18:09 EDT )-- Reuters - The Bank of Japan hopes to avoid having to dig into its depleted policy arsenal next week, but may ease monetary policy if the yen soars toward an all-time high against the dollar and threatens a fragile economic recovery.
Workers exposed to radiation may soon benefit from fund (Aug-8, 14:56 EDT )-- CHICAGO -- Four years ago, then-U.S. Sen. Barack Obama called them "veterans of the Cold War" and pledged to help them receive compensation. Health Physics and Radiological Health - Environment - Environmental Health - Medicine - Oncology
What recession? US outdoor gear makers 'buoyant' (AP) (Aug-8, 14:42 EDT )-- AP - Despite an economy hammered by recession, sales have doubled every year for a tiny New Hampshire company that makes tents of all things. But these aren't just any tents. They are for outdoor enthusiasts — not families forced out by...
Fed debates winding road to more easing (Reuters) (Aug-8, 14:07 EDT )-- Reuters - Even with U.S. interest rates already near zero, Federal Reserve policymakers will still spend much of a meeting on Tuesday discussing ways to offer more rather than less monetary stimulus to the economy.
Forced to retire, some take Social Security early (AP) (Aug-8, 11:30 EDT )-- AP - Paul Skidmore's office is shuttered, his job gone, his 18-month job search fruitless and his unemployment benefits exhausted. So at 63, he plans to file this week for Social Security benefits, three years earlier than planned.
Sanctions nothing to fear: Iranian central banker (Reuters) (Aug-8, 10:34 EDT )-- Reuters - Iran has nothing to fear from new sanctions and any move to isolate the country economically will only spur self-sufficiency, its central bank chief said.
South Korean fishing vessel held by North: coast guard (Reuters) (Aug-8, 07:09 EDT )-- Reuters - A South Korean fishing vessel with seven people aboard is being held by North Korea after sailing into the North's exclusive economic waters off the east coast, the South Korean coast guard said on Sunday.
Caution prevails, but volatility seen lower (Reuters) (Aug-8, 04:14 EDT )-- Reuters - U.S. stock investors are turning more to options for protection after the latest data showing the frailty of the economic recovery, but they may find some comfort in Wall Street's "fear gauge."
After debt and legal issues, Roberto Donna starts from scratch with Galileo III (Aug-7, 23:00 EDT )-- The recipe for opening a successful restaurant generally does not call for stewing in federal court.
Something for the small-car crowd (Aug-7, 23:00 EDT )-- Bottom line: The Chevrolet Cruze is a bona fide contender for your small-car dollar. You would be making a serious mistake if you did not put it on the same shopping list as the Ford Focus, Honda Civic, Hyundai Elantra, Kia Forte and Toyota Corolla.
'Gray market' for counterfeit gadgets is red hot in China (Aug-7, 23:00 EDT )-- BEIJING -- Apple's iPhone 4 is not officially for sale yet in China and may not be for several months. Neither is the popular iPad touch-screen tablet.
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