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German rivals spar, but no killer punch in TV debate
BERLIN (AFP) - German Chancellor Angela Merkel's beleaguered challenger performed better than expected in a TV debate two weeks before elections but failed to land a knock-out punch, the press said Monday.
People:Angela Merkel Gerhard Schroeder Source:(AFP)
2009-09-13
Crisis spurs people to work for free - good or bad?
NEW YORK (Reuters) - With U.S. unemployment at a 20-year high, some Americans are working for free while looking for a job, but experts are split over whether it is a sign of dedication or desperation.
Nations:U.S. Activities:2008 U.S. Layoff Crisis Source:(Reuters)
2009-07-13
The recovery plan: shock & awe for a shaken nation
WASHINGTON - America is bringing shock and awe to the home front, using dollars instead of bombs.
Nations:U.S. People:Mitch McConnell Arlen Specter Harry Reid Jon Stewart Nancy Pelosi Barack Obama Activities:Obama Stimulus Package
2009-02-14
Child maid trafficking spreads from Africa to US
IRVINE, Calif. - Late at night, the neighbors saw a little girl at the kitchen sink of the house next door. They watched through their window as the child rinsed plates under the open faucet. She wasn't much taller than the counter and the soapy water swallowed her slender arms.
Nations:Egypt U.S. Germany Netherlands Source:(AP)
2008-12-28
Biden hits McCain in Michigan speech
SAINT CLAIR SHORES, Mich. — Democratic vice presidential nominee Joe Biden went after John McCain today in a 30-minute speech that hammered the record and campaign tactics of the GOP presidential nominee.
Nations:U.S. People:John McCain Sarah Palin Phil Gramm Joseph Biden Barack Obama Karl Rove Activities:US Election 2008
2008-09-15
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