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Death toll in Bangladesh building collapse rises to 147

Posted on April 25, 2013 by sysadmin

DHAKA (Reuters) – The number of people killed by the collapse of a building in Bangladesh's capital rose to 147 overnight and the death toll could climb further because many people are still trapped inside, Dhaka's district police chief told Reuters on Thursday. Continue reading →

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Wall Street advances as data outweighs budget cuts

Posted on March 2, 2013 by admin

NEW YORK (Reuters) – Stocks advanced modestly on Friday, leaving the S&P 500 with slight gains in a volatile week as strong economic data overshadowed growth concerns in China and Europe and let investors discount the impact of expected government spending cuts. Stocks opened sharply lower for the session as Asian factories slowed and European output fell, but most of the losses evaporated after a report showed manufacturing activity expanded last month at its fastest clip in 20 months. Consumer sentiment also rose in February as Americans turned more optimistic about the job market Continue reading →

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Old lead factories may stick taxpayers with cleanup costs

Posted on December 20, 2012 by admin

Taxpayers, homeowners stuck with bills to clean up contamination at old lead factories. Continue reading →

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USA TODAY wins duPont-Columbia award for investigation

Posted on December 20, 2012 by admin

USA TODAY wins duPont-Columbia award for multimedia ‘Ghost Factories’ lead poisoning investigation Continue reading →

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Wal-Mart distances itself from fire in Bangladesh

Posted on November 27, 2012 by admin

Angry workers on Monday threw stones at factories, smashed vehicles and blocked a major highway in the area. Continue reading →

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Panasonic, Canon shutter China factories amid protests

Posted on September 18, 2012 by admin

Major electronics firms Panasonic and Canon have temporarily suspended production at factories in China after a territorial dispute over a group of uninhabited islets in the East China Sea triggered violent anti-Japanese protests. Continue reading →

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Pakistan fires kill 283, lax safety laws blamed

Posted on September 13, 2012 by admin

Fires at two clothing factories in Pakistan left 283 people dead — many trapped behind locked doors and barred windows — tragedies that highlight workplace perils in a country where many buildings lack basic safety equipment and owners often bribe officials to ignore the violations. Continue reading →

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EPA to clean up lead in yard soil in N.J.

Posted on September 12, 2012 by admin

Part of efforts to re-examine health risks posed by soil near hundreds of old factories. Continue reading →

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EPA to clean up lead in yard soil in N.J.

Posted on September 12, 2012 by admin

Part of efforts to re-examine health risks posed by soil near hundreds of old factories. Continue reading →

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U.S. industrial production rises 0.6% in July

Posted on August 16, 2012 by admin

U.S. factories made more cars, computers and airplanes last month, a hopeful sign that manufacturing is recovering after a weak spring. Continue reading →

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