Lufthansa workers to strike next week

Lufthansa workers to strike on Monday; flight cancellations expected

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UN compares Iraq death penalty use to slaughter

UN compares Iraq death penalty use to 'conveyor belt' of animal slaughter

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Frugal pope nixes bonus for Vatican employees

Frugal pope nixes election bonus for Vatican employees, Holy See cites tough economic times

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US unemployment aid applications rise to 352K

Weekly US unemployment aid applications rise to 352K, a level consistent with modest hiring

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Travel association exec to lead US gambling lobby

Travel association executive will lead US gambling lobby, seek consensus on Internet wagering

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Report: Lawsuit over Lap-Band ads is settled

Report: Some money in Lap-Band settlement to pay for billboards on weight-loss surgery risks

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Honda recalls nearly 205K vehicles to fix shifters

Honda recalling nearly 205,000 SUVs, minivans to fix problem with shifters

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Marathon sponsors donating to victims of bombings

Sponsors of Boston Marathon raising money to help those affected by bombings at finish line

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Toyota to produce luxury Lexus model at Ky. plant

Toyota expected to announce decision to produce luxury Lexus model at plant in Kentucky

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QBE to pay $10M over force-placed insurance

QBE agrees to pay $10M, revise practice to settle NY probe of force-placed insurance

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WhiteWave Foods to expand Virginia plant

Organic dairy company WhiteWave Foods Co. plans to expand its Rockingham County plant, creating 36 jobs.

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Stocks slide...IMF chief: Focus on job growth...Mortgage rates approach record lows

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Are you a savvy manager of your IRA?

IRAs remain a linchpin of US retirement savings, but savvy account management is often lacking

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Kenyan parliament fights to retain lavish pay

Kenyan parliamentarians' fight to retain former salary, which was among highest in the world

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US rate on 30-year mortgage falls to 3.41 pct.

Average rate on US 30-year mortgage falls to 3.41 percent, third straight decline

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Greece pledges swift punishment over farm shooting

Greece denounces 'shameful' shooting of Bangladeshi strawberry farm workers during pay protest

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Legendary horses latest victim of Spain's bust

Spain's legendary purebred horses, once prized acquisitions, now victims of economic bust

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India court sentences man to death in bakery blast

Indian court sentences man to death for 2010 bakery blast that killed 17 people

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Va. reimburses erroneous tax refund card fees

Va. reimburses some taxpayers who were erroneously charged fees for using new tax refund card

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Hawaii hotel room rates up 13 percent in Feb.

Study: Hawaii hotel room rates jump 13 percent to all-time high for February

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