Daily Archives: August 15, 2012
Eurozone economy shrinks 0.2% in spring
Europe is edging closer to recession, dragged down by the crippling debt problems of the 17-country euro bloc, official figures showed Tuesday. Continue reading
Homeowners try to profit off conventions by renting
For Dustin Read, the upcoming Democratic National Convention in Charlotte seemed like a surefire way to make extra money. Continue reading
Boris Tells PM: Stop Pussyfooting Around
The Mayor of London urges the coalition to be more ambitious on the economy as he refuses to rule out standing again as an MP. Continue reading
U.K. bank settles Iran money laundering probe
New York’s financial regulator says his agency has reached a $340 million settlement with the U.K.’s Standard Chartered Bank over allegations it schemed with the Iranian government to launder $250 billion from 2001 to 2007. Continue reading
98 per cent of Ontario managers got bonuses
About 98 per cent of eligible managers in the Ontario Public Service received bonuses last year, despite assurances from the cash-strapped government that it’s serious about freezing pay in the broader public sector. Continue reading
Twilight’s R-Patz Cast As Lawrence Of Arabia
Twilight actor Robert Pattinson is set to star alongside Naomi Watts in Werner Herzog’s Queen Of The Desert. Continue reading
Listing of the Week: Seeing stars in New Mexico
Many homeowners can boast of spectacular star gazing from decks or balconies, but few go as far as to install an enormous computerized telescope and observatory. Continue reading
Wal-Mart gets China approval for e-commerce deal
Wal-Mart has received conditional approval from Beijing to acquire a majority stake in a Chinese e-commerce company. Continue reading
Money-saving tips for back-to-school shopping
Between school supplies and new clothes, the start of a new school year can also mean the start of some serious outlays of cash for parents. Continue reading
Court delays sale of Aveos unit
A Quebec court has delayed the sale of Aveos’ engine repair business until next week to give the union and an unsuccessful bidder an opportunity to challenge the fairness of the proposed sale to Lufthansa Technik. Continue reading
