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South Korea leader offers deal on US trade pact
SEOUL, November 15, 2011 (AFP) – South Korean President Lee Myung-Bak offered Tuesday to seek a re-negotiation of a contentious clause in a free trade agreement with the United States if the opposition approves the deal first. The offer came …
Surprise jump in US job creation
WASHINGTON, October 7, 2011 (AFP) - The US economy created 103,000 jobs in September, the Labor Department reported Friday, a much stronger clip than expected but not enough
US in $5.85 billion Taiwan jet upgrade, China protests
WASHINGTON, September 21, 2011 (AFP) - The United States announced a $5.85 billion upgrade of Taiwan's fighter jets Wednesday, triggering swift rebuke from China even though the deal
Americans worry about economy after job report
WASHINGTON, September 3, 2011 (AFP) - New worries about the economy gripped America Saturday after a government report showed no job growth last month amid sagging consumer confidence. Economists
Economic growth stagnated in first half
WASHINGTON, July 29, 2011 - The US economy stagnated in the first half of 2011, raising alarms about a return to recession as political gridlock over deficits steers
American dads torn between children, career
WASHINGTON - New American fathers are increasingly torn between the demands of their busy careers and the responsibilities of parenthood, according to a study released Wednesday. The Boston College
U.S. new jobs plunged in May; jobless rate up
WASHINGTON - The U.S. economy generated a minuscule 54,000 net new jobs in May, only one quarter of the previous month, while the unemployment rate edged up to
Private-sector hiring slumps in May
WASHINGTON - The U.S. private sector added few jobs in May as employers faced rising signs the economy is entering a soft patch in a long, fragile recovery
Coming months key for Thailand ties
WASHINGTON - Thailand's upcoming election will be crucial in shaping its relationship with the United States, which has been uneasy over prolonged strife in its historic ally, a
Korean Sculpture Artist Jung Kwang Sik Makes U.S. Debut in Atlanta
South Korean artist Jung Kwang Sik is internationally recognized for his masterful fusion of painting and sculpture, using slabs of granite to create extraordinarily detailed depictions of lush
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