Tag Archives: rescue
Greek Bill Opens Way for Civil Service Layoffs (Update1)
Updated from 4:54 p.m. EDT with details on Greek bill. By Demetris Nellas, Associated Press ATHENS, Greece — Greece’s Parliament approved an emergency bill Sunday to pave the way for thousands of public sector layoffs and free up 8.8 billion euros ($11.5 billion) in international rescue loans Continue reading
Colorado Avalanche: Five Snowboarders Killed
Rescue crews discover the bodies of five snowboarders killed during an avalanche in the Loveland Pass in Colorado. Continue reading
Gold Market Fraught With Danger
NEW YORK (TheStreet) — The gold market today could be described in just four words: “sell stops” and “long liquidation.” Spot gold was pounded without mercy today and briefly traded below $1,500. Continue reading
Glencoe Avalanche: Search For Missing Skier
Rescue teams will resume their search of an off-piste ski area following reports a skier has been buried by an avalanche. Continue reading
Father And Son Killed In Alps Hiking Trip Named
French rescue teams found the British pair after they reportedly fell to their deaths while on a “dangerous” Mont Blanc trail. Continue reading
Cyprus rescue not applicable to other countries: Spain source
Europe’s rescue of Cyprus, partly funded by bank deposits, is not applicable to other euro zone countries, according to an economy ministry source in Spain, whose own financial sector needed European aid last year. Continue reading
Sinkhole Swallows Man: Home Being Demolished
Rescue teams in Florida called off their efforts to find Jeff Bush’s body as they considered it too dangerous to continue. Continue reading
Hostess’ Wonder bread brand sold for $360 million
The long wait remains for Twinkies fans to find out who may rescue their beloved, cream-filled sponge cakes. Flowers Foods Inc. Continue reading
Ben Nevis Climber Killed In 165ft Fall
Helicopters are rushed to the scene after a man falls 50 metres in the Scottish Highlands, but he dies during the rescue. Continue reading
Conservative wins critical Cyprus presidency vote
NICOSIA, Cyprus (AP) — Conservative candidate Nicos Anastasiades won Cyprus' presidency Sunday by one of the widest margins in 30 years, promising to do what it takes to quickly secure a financial rescue package from international creditors and prevent the country from sliding into economic oblivion. Continue reading
