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10,000 march in Dublin against next Irish budget

10,000 march in Dublin against next Irish budget
Submitted by Fox First at Ten on November 24th
DUBLIN (AP) - About 10,000 socialist protesters have marched through Dublin in opposition to government plans to unveil Ireland's sixth straight austerity budget next month. Saturday's protest filled the major boulevard, O'Connell Street, with marchers from across Ireland. Many bore

Greek protesters march against mining projects

Greek protesters march against mining projects
Submitted by Fox First at Ten on November 24th
THESSALONIKI, Greece (AP) - About 3,000 protesters have marched in the northern Greek city in protest against what they claim are environment-threatening gold mining projects. Riot police barred the protesters' intended route to the Canadian Consulate on Saturday, but no incidents were reported

A checklist to see whether debt reduction is real

A checklist to see whether debt reduction is real
Submitted by Fox First at Ten on November 24th
By ALAN FRAMAssociated Press WASHINGTON (AP) - President Barack Obama and leaders of the lame-duck Congress may be just weeks away from shaking hands on a deal to avert the dreaded "fiscal cliff." So it's natural to wonder: If they announce a bipartisan package promising to curb mushrooming

Mark Thompson testifies at London probe into BBC

Mark Thompson testifies at London probe into BBC
Submitted by Fox First at Ten on November 23rd
LONDON (AP) - New York Times Co. CEO Mark Thompson has testified before a committee in London investigating a scandal at his former employer, the BBC, a Times spokesman said Friday. Thompson gave testimony Friday to the inquiry, which is looking into the BBC's decision to shelve an

Figures on government spending and debt

Figures on government spending and debt
Submitted by Fox First at Ten on November 23rd
WASHINGTON (AP) - Figures on government spending and debt (last six digits are eliminated). The government's fiscal year runs Oct. 1 through Sept. 30.

Protests greet shoppers at Wal-Marts nationwide

Protests greet shoppers at Wal-Marts nationwide
Submitted by Fox First at Ten on November 23rd
By SARAH SKIDMOREAP Business Writer PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) - Wal-Mart workers and supporters marched in protest at stores nationwide Thursday and Friday, blasting the wages, benefits and treatment of employees at the world's largest retailer. The efforts seemed to do little to keep shoppers

Dollar and precious metals at a glance

Dollar and precious metals at a glance
Submitted by Fox First at Ten on November 23rd
NEW YORK (AP) - Key currency exchange rates Friday, compared with late Thursday in New York. Metal prices are compared with late Wednesday:

Recalls this week: Craft kits, pajamas

Recalls this week: Craft kits, pajamas
Submitted by Fox First at Ten on November 23rd
By The Associated Press A line of craft kits that resemble a turkey were recalled because the magnets involved in the assembly pose a serious internal injury risk if they are ingested. Other recalls this week included pajamas that fail to meet flammability standards. Here's a more detailed

Oil ends higher, above $88 a barrel

Oil ends higher, above $88 a barrel
Submitted by Fox First at Ten on November 23rd
By The Associated Press The price of oil rose Friday afternoon after Israeli troops fired on crowds in Gaza surging toward the border fence. On the New York Mercantile Exchange: Benchmark crude rose 90 cents to finish at $88.28 per barrel. Gasoline lost 5.6 cents to end at $2.7439 a gallon.

Investors extend Zale's drop

Investors extend Zale's drop
Submitted by Fox First at Ten on November 23rd
By The Associated Press Zale Corp.'s shares fell in another weak day of trading Friday following the jewelry retailer's report of a larger-than-expected loss for its fiscal first quarter. THE SPARK: Zale reported late Tuesday that it lost $28.3 million, or 88 cents per share, for the