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World leaders to discuss junk food ad ban
The U.N. health agency says world leaders will discuss efforts to clamp down on junk food marketing to children when they meet in New York on Sept 19-20.
The World Health Organization says heads of state will use the U.N. General Assembly…
US EPA approves more ethanol in fuel for cars
Nearly two-thirds of cars on the road could have more corn-based ethanol in their fuel tanks under an Environmental Protection Agency decision Friday.
The agency said that 15 percent ethanol blended with gasoline is safe for cars and…
Breastfeeding said to be of particular benefit to cancer patien
Women who have survived childhood cancer could benefit if they breastfeed their own children, according to research.
Cancer survivors are often at increased risk of conditions such as obesity and weak bones.
Scientists from St Jude…
Google reviews leadership
When Google Inc. went public in 2004, the three men running the company promised each other they would remain a ruling triumvirate for at least 20 more years.
Although their commitment to work together until 2024 hasn't changed, Google CEO…
Obama seeks to highlight economic achievements
President Barack Obama wants to cast some light on economic success stories in the shadows of a slow recovery. And he is looking to find some more.
On Friday, the president travels to Schenectady, N.Y., birthplace of the General Electric…
Swiss banker re-arrested over WikiLeaks documents
Swiss police have re-arrested a former banker on fresh charges of breaching bank secrecy laws by passing data to whistleblowers' website WikiLeaks.
Only hours earlier Rudolf Elmer was found guilty by a Zurich court of breaching another…
US businesses press for increased exports to China
Top U.S. business leaders met with President Obama and Chinese President Hu Jintao at the White House on Wednesday to press for increasing U.S. exports to China, a move that could create more American jobs.
The show of corporate might -…
Britain, Northern European leaders seek economy fixes
Prime ministers from nine northern European countries meet in London on Thursday as part of a British initiative to find ways to boost trade, growth and jobs for countries badly jolted by the financial crisis.
The summit, involving…
Asia stocks set for worse losses in five months
Cracks deepened in Asian equities on Thursday, with markets set to post their worst daily performance in more than five months, while the euro took a breather from its recent rally as it neared key resistance levels.
Stocks opened slightly…
US banks say fewer mortgages going bad
Americans are starting to get their household finances in order.
In an encouraging round of earnings reports, major banks say fewer mortgages are going bad, credit card defaults are down and more people are paying the bills on time.
One…