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Apr 2, 2013 by Mark Brooks

Turkish Cypriots: Solidarity Tinged With Relief

Separated by a militarized border, Greek Cypriots and Turkish Cypriots had no contact for the best part of 30 years from the mid-1970s onwards; they have only been able to cross from one side to the other for the last decade.

Apr 2, 2013 by Mark Brooks

Oil Posts Slight Gain as Traders Await Supply Data

Benchmark oil for May delivery gained 12 cents to finish at $97.19 per barrel on the New York Mercantile Exchange.

Apr 2, 2013 by Mark Brooks

French Ex-Minister Admits to Lying About Bank Account

A spokeswoman for Paris prosecutors said authorities filed preliminary charges Tuesday against Jerome Cahuzac for alleged money laundering. If convicted, he faces up to five years in prison and a 375,000-euro ($481,500) fine.

Apr 2, 2013 by Mark Brooks

As Facebook Matures, Is It Losing Its Edge?

That's something many users -- especially those in their teens and early 20s-- are asking themselves as they wade through endless posts, photos "liked" by people they barely know and spur-of-the moment friend requests.

Apr 2, 2013 by Mark Brooks

Eurozone Unemployment at Record 12%

Official figures Tuesday showed that unemployment across the 17 European Union countries that use the euro has struck 12 percent for the first time since the currency was launched in 1999.

Apr 2, 2013 by Mark Brooks

Google and Privacy: 6 EU Countries Take Action

Last year the company merged 60 separate privacy policies from around the world into one universal procedure. The European organizations complain that the new policy doesn't allow users to figure out which information is kept, how it is combined by Google services, or how long the company retains it.

Apr 2, 2013 by Mark Brooks

Trial Over Gulf Oil Spill Resumes With Halliburton

Jesse Gagliano began testifying Tuesday about his work for BP's cement contractor on the Deepwater Horizon.

Apr 2, 2013 by Mark Brooks

Cypriot Finance Minister Michalis Sarris Resigns

President Nicos Anastasiades has accepted Sarris' resignation. The minister has faced strong criticism for his handling of the Cyprus' negotiations with its international creditors.

Apr 1, 2013 by Mark Brooks

Obama Nominates Economic Aide to Second Budget Slot

Obama has chosen Brian Deese as his nominee for the number two slot at the Office of Management and Budget, a key position as Obama and Congress confront ongoing fiscal challenges.

Apr 1, 2013 by Mark Brooks

Tough Times Ahead in Post-Chavez Venezuela

Thousands of companies suffer under currency controls that all but deny them the U.S. dollars they need to import vital items into this oil-rich country, from food to cars to spare parts -- even gasoline.

Apr 1, 2013 by Mark Brooks

Claims Administrator Seeks Dismissal of BP Lawsuit

The suit that BP filed last month accuses Patrick Juneau of violating the settlement's terms in the way he is using a complex formula to determine payments to businesses affected by the massive 2010 oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico.

Apr 1, 2013 by Mark Brooks

Dole Food Closes on $1.7 Billion Itochu Deal

The sale was announced in September and approved by stockholders in December. Dole's packaged foods business includes products such as canned and frozen fruit.

Apr 1, 2013 by Mark Brooks

Furlough Notices Out to Presidential Budget Staff

Press secretary Jay Carney wouldn't say whether notices have gone out to other aides to President Barack Obama outside the Office of Management and Budget, including senior staff in the West Wing.

Apr 1, 2013 by Mark Brooks

GM's New V-8 Pickup Trucks to Get 23 MPG on Highway

That's a little better than similarly-equipped competitors from Ford, Chrysler, and Toyota. The new trucks also promise more towing power.

Apr 1, 2013 by Mark Brooks

Feds Probe Hyundai Sonatas for Suspension Rust

The probe affects about 393,000 cars from the 2006 through 2008 model years.

Apr 1, 2013 by Mark Brooks

Is Home Where the Profit Is?

The struggling department-store chain is unveiling revamped home areas within its stores that feature 20 boutiques that highlight 50 new brands.

Apr 1, 2013 by Mark Brooks

Oil Falls After Exxon Shuts Pipeline

Benchmark oil for May delivery was down $1.15 to $96.08 per barrel in morning trading on the New York Mercantile Exchange.

Apr 1, 2013 by Mark Brooks

Survey: U.S. Manufacturing Grew More Slowly in March

The Institute for Supply Management said Monday that its index of factory activity slipped to 51.3 percent.

Apr 1, 2013 by Mark Brooks

Cyprus Gains More Time to Achieve Surplus

Cyprus' government spokesman says the country has been granted an extra year -- until 2017 -- to achieve a targeted budget surplus of 4 percent as part of negotiations with international lenders for a rescue package.

Mar 28, 2013 by Mark Brooks

Gold, Corn Fall in Trading

May corn fell 40 cents, or 5.4 percent, to $6.9525 a bushel, the biggest one-day drop in more than nine months.

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