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Bahrain's ailing Gulf Air secures $80 million loan
February 12, 2012, 7:55AM ET
Bahrain's struggling national carrier Gulf Air says it has secured an $80 million loan, giving it some financial breathing room.
Greek Parl't to start debate on austerity laws
February 12, 2012, 7:21AM ET
Greek lawmakers are poised to begin debate on legislation introducing the severe austerity measures necessary for the country to secure a euro130 billion bailout and stave off bankruptcy.
New spill reported on Eni oil well in Nigeria
February 12, 2012, 6:40AM ET
An environmental group says there is a new spill on an oil well run by Italian firm Eni SpA in Nigeria's oil-rich southern delta.
Iraq opens new oil export terminal in Persian Gulf
February 12, 2012, 4:29AM ET
Iraq has opened the taps at a new oil export terminal in the Persian Gulf in a vital step to bringing sorely needed cash for reconstruction after decades of war and international sanctions.
Iraq opens new oil export terminal in Persian Gulf
February 12, 2012, 4:06AM ET
Iraq has opened the taps at a new oil export terminal in the Persian Gulf in a vital step to bringing sorely needed cash for reconstruction after decades of war and international sanctions.
Boeing says it's frustrated with Dreamliner glitch
February 12, 2012, 3:52AM ET
Boeing Co., the world's second-largest plane maker, is frustrated with the latest 787 Dreamliner production glitch, but it shouldn't delay output goals, a top executive said Sunday.
Saudi Mobily secures $2.7B Islamic loan
February 12, 2012, 3:47AM ET
Saudi Arabian telecom firm Etihad Etisalat says it has secured a 10 billion riyal ($2.7 billion) Shariah-compliant loan from seven banks that allows its to consolidate several other loans into one.
Israel: Deal ends 5-day nationwide strike
February 12, 2012, 3:03AM ET
Israeli labor leaders and the Finance Ministry have reached a deal ending a five-day nationwide strike that hobbled government operations, finance, transportation and health care.
Boeing says it's frustrated with Dreamliner glitch
February 12, 2012, 2:56AM ET
Boeing Co., the world's second-largest plane maker, is frustrated with the latest 787 Dreamliner production glitch, but it shouldn't delay output goals, a top executive said Sunday.
Boeing says it's frustrated with Dreamliner glitch
February 12, 2012, 2:04AM ET
A top Boeing Co. executive says that the plane maker is frustrated with the latest 787 Dreamliner production glitch, but that it shouldn't delay output goals.
Greek premier defends bailout deal, painful cuts
February 11, 2012, 5:56PM ET
Warning of a "catastrophe" that would leave Greeks subsisting on food stamps and the country wallowing in bankruptcy, Greek leaders urged lawmakers Saturday to pass more painful spending cuts on the eve of a crucial vote to qualify for a massive bailout.
Staff at The Sun tabloid arrested in bribe inquiry
February 11, 2012, 5:45PM ET
Britain's biggest-selling newspaper was fighting to contain the damage after five employees at The Sun tabloid were arrested Saturday in an inquiry into the alleged payment of bribes to police and other officials.
Staff at The Sun tabloid arrested in bribe inquiry
February 11, 2012, 5:26PM ET
Britain's biggest-selling newspaper was fighting to contain the damage after five employees at The Sun tabloid were arrested Saturday in an inquiry into the alleged payment of bribes to police and other officials.
Staff at The Sun tabloid arrested in bribe inquiry
February 11, 2012, 5:22PM ET
Britain's biggest-selling newspaper was fighting to contain the damage after five employees at The Sun tabloid were arrested Saturday in an inquiry into the alleged payment of bribes to police and other officials.
Hacker claims porn site users compromised
February 11, 2012, 4:53PM ET
A hacker claims to have compromised the personal information of more than 350,000 users after breaking into a disused website operated by pornography provider Brazzers.
Barbie's wardrobe celebrated at Fashion Week bash
February 11, 2012, 4:39PM ET
Barbie threw open the sparkly, pink doors of her dream closet to rock a party she hosted for her fellow fashionistas.
Greek premier defends bailout deal, painful cuts
February 11, 2012, 4:22PM ET
Warning of a "catastrophe" that would leave Greeks subsisting on food stamps and the country wallowing in bankruptcy, Greek leaders urged lawmakers Saturday to pass more painful spending cuts on the eve of a crucial vote to qualify for a massive bailout.
Faces beyond the numbers of long-term unemployed
February 11, 2012, 4:22PM ET
J.R. Childress is up before the sun, bustling about in the French colonial brick house he built. He helps pack his wife's lunch, downs some eggs or cereal for breakfast, pores over online and newspaper job listings and hopes -- even prays -- this will be the day when his fortunes turn around.
Greek premier defends bailout deal, painful cuts
February 11, 2012, 4:06PM ET
Warning of a "catastrophe" that would leave Greeks subsisting on food stamps and the country wallowing in bankruptcy, Greek leaders urged lawmakers Saturday to pass more painful spending cuts on the eve of a crucial vote to qualify for a massive bailout.
Greek premier defends bailout deal on eve of vote
February 11, 2012, 3:44PM ET
In a televised address, Greece's prime minister defended austerity measures Saturday that include painful wage and pension cuts but would ensure the country receives a euro130 billion ($170 billion) bailout deal and stave off bankruptcy.
