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SEC probe won’t derail key Miami public works projects

SEC probe won’t derail key Miami public works projects

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Even amid a Securities and Exchange Commission investigation, Miami leaders and financial experts say the city appears to be in position to issue bonds to bankroll key public works projects.

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Clinton warns of ‘deal breaker’ on $100-billion (U.S.) climate pact

Clinton warns of ‘deal breaker’ on $100-billion (U.S.) climate pact

| 17/12/2009 | 0 Comments
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U.S. Secretary of State warns U.S. will back down on financing pledge unless China, others commit to transparency in reporting greenhouse gas emissions

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Obama’s climate challenge starts here

Obama’s climate challenge starts here

| 17/12/2009 | 0 Comments
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The President’s decisions in Copenhagen will hit home for the people of Greene County, Pa., the heart of coal country. His success depends on convincing them

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Roy Disney, nephew of Walt Disney, dies at 79

Roy Disney, nephew of Walt Disney, dies at 79

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Became a powerful behind-the-scenes influence on the family business who led two investor revolts

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US interest rates remain on hold

US interest rates remain on hold

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The Federal Reserve decides to keep US interest rates on hold at between 0% and 0.25%, as widely expected.

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BA and Unite in talks over strike

BA and Unite in talks over strike

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BA boss Willie Walsh is meeting union leaders to try to resolve the dispute behind a planned strike by cabin crew.

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France to bring in bank bonus tax

France to bring in bank bonus tax

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France says that it plans to follow the UK and introduce a one-off 50% tax on bonuses paid out to bankers in 2010.

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Cheques to be phased out in 2018

Cheques to be phased out in 2018

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Cheques will be phased out by October 2018, but only if adequate alternatives are found, the Payments Council says.

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Intel accused of blocking rivals

Intel accused of blocking rivals

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Intel, the world’s biggest chip maker, is being sued by US authorities, accused of anti-competitive measures.

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Deal in Microsoft-EU browser war

Deal in Microsoft-EU browser war

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Microsoft reaches agreement with European Union anti-trust regulators to allow European users a choice of browsers.

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