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3 Jan 2011 20:14:33 GMTFrench trial for 8 suspects in terror finance ring
Eight men went on trial on Monday in Paris for their alleged roles in an armed gang accused of using explosives and the threat of violence to finance Islamic terror operations.
3 Jan 2011 16:16:54 GMTFinance minister: Deficit must remain unchanged
BELGRADE -- Finance Minister Diana Dragutinovi? believes there will be pressure to review the 2011 budget, noting, however, that the budget deficit must remain unchanged.
3 Jan 2011 03:30:39 GMTBoard of Finance members call for slew of audits
STAMFORD -- The Board of Finance 's Audit Committee is pressing to spend up to $240,000 on six independent audits in areas ranging from the Stamford Urban Transitway to the city vehicle maintenance department.
2 Jan 2011 23:40:25 GMTFemale Shariah Scholars See Gender Gap Closing: Islamic Finance
Asian Islamic financial institutions are attracting more female executives and scholars to fill a shortage of talent, setting a precedent for companies in the Middle East.
3 Jan 2011 15:25:23 GMTLuxembourg Launches Islamic Finance Guide,
Luxembourg for Finance ? the agency with responsibility for the development of Luxembourg's financial centre ? has enhanced its website through the addition of a section dedicated to shariah-compliant products and services.
31 Dec 2010 15:31:50 GMTZambia ?Terminates? Shareholders? Interest in Finance Bank
Zambia?s central bank ended shareholders? interests in Finance Bank Zambia Ltd. , the nation?s biggest privately owned lender, which is under central bank supervision, according to a government statement.
1 Jan 2011 23:28:55 GMTNeed to stop all premature PF withdrawals: Finance to EPFO
The Finance Ministry has asked the EPFO to stop all premature withdrawals.
3 Jan 2011 19:59:04 GMTRojas Named To Finance Panel
State Rep. Jason Rojas, a Democrat whose district covers parts of East Hartford, Glastonbury and Manchester, has been named vice chairman of the legislature's finance, revenue and bonding Committee.
2 Jan 2011 15:21:48 GMTFinance Minister Jim Flaherty voted Canadian Press's business newsmaker of 2010
OTTAWA - As the sovereign debt crisis rocked Europe and the . economy spun its wheels with a jobless recovery, Finance Minister Jim Flaherty remained the steady hand at the tiller in 2010 on his way to being voted The Canadian Press business newsmaker of the year.
1 Jan 2011 13:20:40 GMTPersonal Finance Daily: The week?s 10 best Personal Finance stories
In case you missed them, here are the top 10 Personal Finance stories from MarketWatch for the week of Dec. 27-31.

Economic History

3 Jan 2011 20:12:33 GMTEconomic Recovery is a Bipartisan Responsibility
COMMENTARY | President Barack Obama said in his weekly Presidential Address, which was posted to the White House website Saturday, that the continued strengthening of the American economy was dependent on bipartisan "shared responsibility." He pointed to recent economic reports that show that the "recovery is gaining traction -- and our most important task now is to keep that recovery going" and ...
3 Jan 2011 18:43:13 GMTToward A New Economic Consensus
Low tax rates and reduced spending are increasingly accepted economic wisdom.
3 Jan 2011 09:18:41 GMTEconomic Stabilization In The Cards?
(RTTNews) - Economic growth is apparently picking up, as evidenced by some strong and solid economic readings released recently. Despite the upbeat tone, there are still gray areas. The job market is not relaying the same optimism as the overall economic growth and the disconnect is worrisome.
3 Jan 2011 14:28:23 GMTEconomic Outlook: Welcome Republicans!
By ANTHONY HALL United Press International There is nothing like a key appointment in Washington to polarize the senses.
3 Jan 2011 19:40:02 GMT2010: An economic flop
Was the 2010 economy a 'fizzle' or a total dud?
3 Jan 2011 19:32:37 GMTA look at economic developments around the globe
A look at economic developments and activity in major stock markets around the world Monday: ------ PARIS -- European stock markets rang in 2011 in an upbeat mood after a report showing manufacturing strength on the continent.
3 Jan 2011 14:50:39 GMTOil climbs above $92, anticipates economic growth
Oil climbed above $92 on Monday to its highest since October 2008, spurred on by expectations economic recovery will boost energy demand and as market bulls set their sights on $100 a barrel.
2 Jan 2011 20:16:08 GMTChavez defends economic measures in Venezuela
Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez on Sunday defended his economic measures against criticism by opponents who say a tax increase and a devaluation will hurt the poor.
3 Jan 2011 19:53:07 GMTWalker declares economic emergency, calls session
Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker still hasn't released exactly what he wants state lawmakers to pass in an emergency session dedicated to kick-starting the economy.
3 Jan 2011 16:10:11 GMTEconomic team to discuss toll, fare hikes
PRESIDENT Benigno Aquino III will convene his economic team to discuss how to mitigate the effects of toll fee adjustments and other fare hikes in taxi, public buses and trains. read more
 
 

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