Posts Tagged ‘september’
UAE rules out bomb in UPS plane crash in September (Reuters)
Reuters - The United Arab Emirates on Sunday ruled out that an explosive device was aboard a Boeing 747-400 plane operated by U.S. parcel delivery firm UPS that crashed in Dubai in September. See the original post here: UAE rules out bomb in UPS plane crash in September (Reuters)
Obama to push tax break plan for businesses (Reuters)
Reuters - President Barack Obama will tout a proposal on Friday to provide tax relief for businesses, reviving a plan he proposed in September that would encourage companies to make capital investments. Read the original here: Obama to push tax break plan for businesses (Reuters)
Existing home sales rise but Fed easing still seen (Reuters)
Reuters - Sales of previously owned homes rose a greater-than-expected 10 percent in September, but remained at depressed levels that point to a painful and protracted recovery for the housing market. Go here to see the original: Existing home sales rise but Fed easing still seen (Reuters)
Special report: Is aid doing Haiti more harm than good? (Reuters)
Reuters - It was Haiti's premier private hospital, its rooms filled with the latest medical equipment, its surgeons trained in the latest techniques, its thick walls built to withstand an earthquake. Continued here: Special report: Is aid doing Haiti more harm than good? (Reuters)
Existing home sales rise, supply edges down (Reuters)
Reuters - Sales of previously owned homes rose in September, but remained at subdued levels that did little to undermine the case for additional monetary stimulus next week from the Federal Reserve. See the article here: Existing home sales rise, supply edges down (Reuters)
Iran confirms two detained Americans to face trial (Reuters)
Reuters - Iran's intelligence minister confirmed on Wednesday that two U.S. citizens detained for more than a year will face trial, news reports said. View original post here: Iran confirms two detained Americans to face trial (Reuters)
Housing starts at 5-month high (Reuters)
Reuters - Housing starts hit a five-month high in September, a tentative sign of healing in the housing market, though permits for future home building fell as approvals in the volatile multi-family segment tumbled. Read more from the original source: Housing starts at 5-month high (Reuters)
Sept. retail sales rise, third monthly increase (AP)
AP - Americans spent more money on cars, furniture and at hardware stores to boost retail sales to a third monthly increase in September. Originally posted here: Sept. retail sales rise, third monthly increase (AP)
Pakistan says willing to assist Afghan talks (Reuters)
Reuters - Pakistan said on Friday it was willing to assist talks between the Afghan government and the Taliban because stability and peace in Afghanistan were in its own interests. Excerpt from: Pakistan says willing to assist Afghan talks (Reuters)
Sept 11 workers reach deal with World Trade Center (Reuters)
Reuters - Lawyers for more than 9,000 workers injured or sickened during the rescue, recovery and cleanup of the September 11, 2001 attacks on the World Trade Center reached a $47.5 million deal with the site owners on Thursday. More: Sept 11 workers reach deal with World Trade Center (Reuters)
