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| Northern Rock unveils board changes LONDON (Reuters) - Northern Rock said its nationalisation took effect on Friday and several board members had resigned at the first meeting held under its temporary state ownership. feeds.reuters.com |
S Korean gov't aims to achieve 6-pct economic growth The South Korean government aims to achieve a 6-percent economic growth and create 350,000 more jobs in 2008 by boosting corporate investment and private spending, said a government report on Monday. Under the report by the Ministry ... english.people.com.cn |
Brazil's Oi reportedly reaches agreement to buy Brasil Telecom SAO PAULO (MarketWatch) -- The controllers of Tele Norte Leste Participacoes , or Oi, reached an agreement to acquire control of Brasil Telecom Participacoes , local newspapers Folha de S. Paulo and Valor Economico reported Friday. According to Folha de S. Paulo, Oi will pay up to 8 billion Brazilian reals ($4.6 billion) for the asset. The deal moved ahead after controllers of the two companies managed to strike a deal with Banco Opportunity, the investment bank led by financier Daniel Dantas, which has key stakes in Brasil Telecom and Oi. feeds.marketwatch.com |
Nearly 300 arrested in immigration raids at poultry plants IRVING, Texas (AP) -- Nearly 300 people were arrested Wednesday in immigration and identity theft raids at Pilgrim's Pride poultry plants in five states.... hosted.ap.org |
Pride's Net Jumps Amid Divestitures Pride International more than doubled its net income for the quarter as the offshore drilling contractor saw a large gain from discontinued operations. Revenue jumped 18% amid higher rates and utilization. online.wsj.com |