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CANADA STOCKS-TSX set to open lower as commodity prices slip
ReutersMay 9 (Reuters) - Canada's main stock index looked set to open lower on Thursday as commodity prices slipped and investors turned cautious after Chinese inflation rose more than expected. But North American stock futures did pare losses after data showed...Tags: BCE Inc., Gold and Precious Material, Quebecor Inc., Metal and Mineral, Bombardier Incorporated
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NEWSMAKER-Azevedo looks to resurrect WTO with patient diplomacy
ReutersBy Alonso Soto and Anthony Boadle BRASILIA, May 7 (Reuters) - Roberto Azevedo, picked on Tuesday to head the World Trade Organization, is in every respect the quintessential Brazilian diplomat: a well-spoken, competent and smooth negotiator with a...Tags: Brazil, International Organizations, Trade Dispute, Doha (Qatar), Economic Organization
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RVers find social networks in great outdoors
Many RVers join special interest Recreation Vehicle groups to learn more about the RV life. Motor home owner Vivian Grybko of Kansas is a member of several RV groups, such as Good Sam, Family Motorhome Coach Association, Escapees and Wandering Individuals...Tags: Travel, Trips and Vacations
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GM first-quarter profits dip on losses in Europe, South America
General Motors Co. reported lower first-quarter profits Thursday as it struggled with the continuing economic slump in Europe and a dip in earnings in North America. Profit for the nation’s largest automaker profit fell 14% to $865 million...
Tags: Financially Distressed Companies, Tesla, Marketing, Manufacturing and Engineering, Nissan
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WRAPUP 2-Anger builds as Bangladesh gives up hope of more survivors
Reuters* Rescue officials say do not expect more survivors * Primark, Loblaw say will compensate victims' families * Official death toll stands at 390, many more missing * Angry scenes as building owner brought to Dhaka court * International Labour...Tags: Dhaka (Bangladesh), Government Ministers, Islam, Consumer Goods Industries, Politics
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No trace left of three types of butterflies native to south Florida
ReutersBy Barbara Liston ORLANDO, Fla., April 30 (Reuters) - After six years of searching, an entomologist has concluded that three varieties of butterflies native to south Florida have become extinct, nearly doubling the number of North American butterflies...Tags: Everglades National Park, Endangered Species, Key West, Wildlife, Environmental Issues
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WRAPUP 1-Retailers to compensate victims of Bangladesh disaster
Reuters* Primark, Loblaw say will compensate victims' families * Official death toll stands at 385, many more missing * Angry scenes as building owner brought to Dhaka court * International Labour Organisation sending mission By Ruma Paul and Serajul Quadir...Tags: Dhaka (Bangladesh), Abusive Behavior, Islam, Consumer Goods Industries, Politics
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Irish bid to bring diaspora home reviving tourism
Reuters* Tourism pickup could help cut 14 percent jobless rate * Part of Ireland's effort to exit financial crisis * Advertising focuses on big diaspora in North America DUBLIN, April 29 (Reuters) - Visits to Ireland by North Americans rose by 17 percent in...Tags: Elections, National Government, Government, Republic of Ireland, Labor Markets
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WRAPUP 3-Lawyers, public chant "hang him" as Bangladesh building owner led to court
Reuters* Eight people arrested in connection with the collapse * Third major industrial disaster in five months in Bangladesh * Public anger sparks days of protests By Ruma Paul and Serajul Quadir DHAKA, April 29 (Reuters) - Bangladeshi lawyers and...Tags: Dhaka (Bangladesh), Religion and Belief, Career and Workplace, Heavy Engineering, Manufacturing and Engineering
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Chef brings gourmet goodies from New York to Roscoe
Surrounded by miles of farmland in the town of Roscoe, there is a bakery and restaurant that would please the most urban foodie. Three Paws Baking and Turning Hand Studios is operated by Dennis Grau, a New York-trained chef, who remodeled the former...
Tags: Sandwiches, Hamburgers, Restaurant and Catering Industry, Dining and Drinking, Foods and Beverages
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WRAPUP 4-Fire breaks out in Bangladesh building where 377 die
Reuters* Sparks from rescue equipment cause the fire * Owner of collapsed building arrested fleeing to India-police * Hundreds more still missing, police say * Four pulled from rubble alive, four days after disaster By Ruma Paul and Serajul Quadir DHAKA,...Tags: Dhaka (Bangladesh), Religion and Belief, Career and Workplace, Government Ministers, Heavy Engineering
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Area gospel artist wins international competition
Avery Watkins, a native of Garrard County, recently was awarded the Horizon Award Male Vocalist of the Year in the adult/traditional gospel category by the North American Country Music Association, International (NACMAI). Watkins represented Kentucky...
Tags: Music, Entertainment, Awards and Prizes
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