Monday, August 22nd, 2011
In the wake of concerns over poor emergency response in the country, the Israeli government has pledged its assistance towards training Nigerians on emergency management.
Continue here: Nigeria: Israel Trains Local Paramedics On Disaster Management
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Monday, June 13th, 2011
Scenes of a train crash in Steven Spielberg's new film Super 8 are of great significance in the movie mogul's life - because the first thing he shot on camera was his model trains colliding.
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Super 8 train scene brings back happy memories for Spielberg
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Thursday, October 7th, 2010
Eurostar Group Ltd., the operator of high-speed trains through the Channel Tunnel, will spend 700 million pounds ($1.1 billion) to buy 10 new expresses and add routes in a bid to fend off competition from Deutsche Bahn AG.
Continue here: Eurostar Buys New Trains to Add Routes, Fend Off Deutsche Bahn
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Tuesday, September 21st, 2010
Malaysia plans to develop a nuclear energy industry, build a mass rail network and create a shopping district to rival Singapore’s Orchard Road as part of efforts to boost investment and spur growth.
Continue here: Malaysia Plans Nuclear Power, Mass Rail Investments
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Thursday, September 9th, 2010
Rina Bovrisse isn’t Japan’s Gloria Steinem . Yet she may just be the heroine for which economists have been waiting.
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Prada Wears Devil in Eyes of This ‘Ugly’ Woman: William Pesek
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Tuesday, August 31st, 2010
It's the economy, stupid. But even the smart guys on the speakers list at the Heavy Duty Manufacturers Association's Commercial Vehicle Outlook 2010, held in Dallas Aug. 25-26, didn't know exactly where it's headed, though they tried hard to guestimate its puzzling course.
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Economy's Course Puzzling, But Changes in Equipment, Driver Pay Coming, Say Speakers at CV Outlook 2010
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Tuesday, August 31st, 2010
Three numbers should suffice to give Chinese economic policymakers a sleepless night: 65.4 million, $28.7 billion and $2.45 trillion.
Continue here: Bears bet time is running out for China to change
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Tuesday, August 31st, 2010
RPT-ANALYSIS-Bears bet time is running out for China to change
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RPT-ANALYSIS-Bears bet time is running out for China to change
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Thursday, August 12th, 2010
Listen to the Audio As part of his ongoing reports on Making Sense of financial news, business and economics correspondent Paul Solman examines the pros and cons of a massive infusion of Chinese capital into Greece. JIM LEHRER: Finally tonight, one more snapshot from "NewsHour" economic correspondent Paul Solman's recent trip to Greece. Tonight, he reports on what's behind China's growing ...
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Chinese Capital: Good or Bad Influence in Greece?
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Tuesday, August 10th, 2010
We asked more than we could use for our print edition. Here are additional questions and answers with the seven candidates for Michigan governor.
Continue here: WEB EXTRA -- Additional Q&A with candidates for governor
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