| U.S. files WTO cases vs. China on steel, services (Updates with comments from Chinese embassy spokesman) The U.S. filed two new trade cases against China at the World Trade Organization, claiming discrimination against U.S. steel makers and credit-card companies. The Obama administration's latest salvos in the increasingly heated trade relationship target import duties that China has imposed on electrical steel used in the power sector, as well as restrictions in providing electronic payment services in the country. feeds.marketwatch.com |
Obama lectures GOP on campaign finance bill stall By DARLENE SUPERVILLE 2010-09-18T17:54:50ZWASHINGTON (AP) -- Stop blocking legislation to limit the amount of money corporations and unions can spend on campaign advertising, President Barack Obama is telling Republicans, saying their strategy is "politics at its worst."... hosted.ap.org |
Paula weakens to tropical storm, hugs Cuban coast By PAUL HAVEN 2010-10-14T18:14:53ZHAVANA (AP) -- Heavy rains from Tropical Storm Paula turned rutted country roads into red-brown, muddy quagmires and strong winds lashed humble homes, rural schools and thatched tobacco-drying huts in Cuba on Thursday.... hosted.ap.org |
Pension tax allowance: how the changes affect you The Government has cut the amount we can save tax-free. Our Q&A explains the impact. telegraph.co.uk |
Christophe de Margerie: a man in Total control The chief executive of French oil giant Total can never see the industry's problems in black and white terms, writes Rowena Mason telegraph.co.uk |