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The New Xperia’ ZR Waterproof* Smartphone with Superior Sony Engineering
LONDON, May 13, 2013 /PRNewswire/ — Sleek and durable smartphone with the highest level of water-resistance for filming in Full HD underwater Capture perfect photos and videos in any conditions w… Continue reading
Bangladesh to Raise Garment Worker Pay
By Farid Hossain, Associated Press DHAKA, Bangladesh — Bangladesh’s government plans to raise the minimum wage for garment workers, a Cabinet minister said Sunday, after the deaths of more than 1,100 people in the collapse of a factory building focused international attention on the textile industry’s dismal pay and hazardous working conditions. Continue reading
Cooler weather, humidity aid Calif. wildfire fight
If favorable weather conditions persist, the blaze could be fully contained by Monday. Continue reading
California wildfire: 1,900 on the lines as firefighters labor to limit damage
After the monstrous Springs Fire in California’s Ventura County tripled in size Friday, firefighters battled the blaze to 30 percent containment on Saturday, helped by the approach of cooler, wetter conditions battening down the flames. Continue reading
Calif. wildfire threatens 4,000 homes as flames spread
Blaze has spread rapidly to 18,000 acres because of gusty winds and bone-dry conditions. Continue reading
ECB Ready To Act If Economic Conditions Worsen, Constancio Says
VIENNA (dpa-AFX) – European Central Bank Vice-President Vitor Constancio said Wednesday that the bank is ready to adjust monetary policy if economic conditions in euro area continue to worsen. Continue reading
Jobless claims fall, easing worries about labor market
The number of Americans filing new claims for unemployment benefits fell more than expected last week, which could ease fears of a marked deterioration in labor market conditions after a surprise stumble in job growth in March. Initial claims for state unemployment benefits dropped 42,000 to a seasonally adjusted 346,000, the Labor Department said on Thursday, unwinding the jump in the prior week … Continue reading
Thousands Of Mali Refugees ‘Stranded In Desert’
Around 70,000 refugees from Mali are living in tough conditions in the Mauritanian desert with little hope of returning home. Continue reading
RBA Says Cyprus a Reminder of European Fragility
Global financial conditions have improved significantly over recent months although the bailout of Cyprus this week is a reminder that the recovery in confidence may yet be temporary, Australia’s central bank said Wednesday. Continue reading
Westpac to Cut Branch Sizes Even as Sour Loans Fall
Westpac Banking Corp. (WBC.AU) Tuesday said it plans to cut costs by making its branches smaller, even as improving economic conditions have helped push its sour loans to a four-year low. Continue reading
