Business Stories from December 21, 2011 (Change date)
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Strikes over austerity hit Europe holiday travelDec 22, 2011 10:44 am - BRUSSELS — Strikes to protest austerity measures paralyzed ground traffic in Belgium and hit Christmas travelers in several nations across Europe, promising days of head...
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Air China controlling shareholder to boost stake over 12 MonthsDec 22, 2011 6:26 pm - Air China Ltd. shareholder China National Aviation Holding Co. plans to buy as much as 2 percent of the airline’s total yuan-denominated shares within a year, Air China ...
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Americans frustrated by congressional stalematesDec 22, 2011 6:26 pm - WASHINGTON — As Americans watch yet another political drama play out on Capitol Hill — this time over whether to extend the payroll tax cut and jobless benefits — they h...
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NRC approves new nuclear reactor designDec 23, 2011 5:22 am - WASHINGTON — Federal regulators have approved a nuclear reactor designed by Westinghouse Electric Co. that could power the first nuclear plants built from scratch in thi...
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Understanding Congress’ payroll tax cut fightDec 22, 2011 4:20 pm - WASHINGTON — If President Barack Obama, the House and the Senate all want to extend a Social Security payroll tax cut and jobless benefits through next year, why are the...
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Most Chinese microblogs adopt real name rulesDec 22, 2011 5:50 am - BEIJING — More Chinese cities are requiring users of Twitter-like microblog services to register with their real names, state media said Thursday, in a move likely to de...
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Italy’s government faces confidence voteDec 22, 2011 5:25 pm - ROME — Italian Premier Mario Monti is facing a vote of confidence in the Senate that would signal parliamentary approval of the government’s (euro) 30 billion ($39 billi...
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Central Ind. companies plan expansions, 365 jobsDec 22, 2011 5:47 pm - INDIANAPOLIS — Two central Indiana companies are expanding with plans to add 365 jobs over the next four years. Quality inspectors Stratosphere Quality LLC and financia...
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Best Buy cancels some online ordersDec 23, 2011 5:22 am - ATLANTA — Best Buy has alerted some customers that it will not be able to fill their online orders, just days before Christmas. The largest U.S. specialty electronics re...
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Suspicious package found at Italian Stock ExchangeDec 22, 2011 5:50 am - Several suspicious packages have been identified in public offices in Milan, including the Italian Stock Exchange, according to a regional health official. Giorgio Cicon...
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