UAE, BlackBerry resolve dispute, averting ban
By ADAM SCHRECK 2010-10-08T14:58:14ZDUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) -- The United Arab Emirates on Friday backed off a threat to cut key BlackBerry services, just days before a planned ban that could have harmed the country's business-friendly reputation.... hosted.ap.org |
U.K., Russia Seek to Ease Tensions
Britain's foreign secretary made his first visit to Russia since taking up his post, where he stressed that both countries were trying to overcome a dip in relations. online.wsj.com |
Unions promise to fight job cuts
Trade union leaders pledge to oppose the government's spending cuts, which will be outlined on Wednesday. bbc.co.uk |
Unemployment rate drops in 23 states in September
By CHRISTOPHER S. RUGABER 2010-10-22T15:59:52ZWASHINGTON (AP) -- Nearly half of U.S. states reported drops in their unemployment rates last month, the best showing since June. But job creation was weak in most areas of the country.... hosted.ap.org |
N Korea makes nuclear plant boast
North Korea says it has thousands of centrifuges operating at a previously undetected uranium enrichment facility it revealed earlier this month. bbc.co.uk |