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US Manufacturing Hits 26-Year Low
US manufacturing slumped to a 26-year low in November, highlighting the abrupt downturn in the world's biggest economy, a survey showed Monday.
World Economic Growth Seen at 1 Pct
World economic growth will slow to 1 percent in 2009 from 2.5 percent this year as the financial crisis bites and the global economy may even contract if stimulus packages prove too little too late.
UK Bill of Rights on Hold
When Gordon Brown became prime minister last year he promised a new Bill of Rights and Responsibilities.
'Recession Britain' Program
The new rules will put regulations requiring the banks to be clear about interest rate rises and maintain lending on a statutory footing.
Torture of Obama's Grandfather
The past usually finds a way of catching up with us. Could Britain's colonial sins pose a risk to our relationship with the soon-to-be most powerful person on Earth?