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Singapore economy expected to grow 9% this year: survey  2010-06-09 14:18:13

Private sector economists in Singapore expect the country's economy to grow by 9 percent this year, according to a survey released on Wednesday.



GM recalls 1.5m vehicles on fire risk  2010-06-09 14:17:19

General Motors Co on Tuesday announced a recall of about 1.5 million trucks, crossovers and cars from model years 2006-2009 because the unit that heats the windshield washer fluid could catch fire.



Obama looking for 'ass to kick' after spill  2010-06-09 14:00:23

US President Barack Obama said he wanted to know "whose ass to kick" over the Gulf of Mexico oil spill, adding to the pressure on energy giant BP as it sought to capture more of the leak from its gushing well.



Airlines face capacity dilemma  2010-06-08 10:27:34

Airline chiefs gathering for their annual meeting in Berlin on Monday face the biggest decision since the recession: whether to boost capacity as demand for travel surges or restrict supply and focus on raising ticket prices.



Calls for a Greek pullout ludicrous  2010-06-08 09:53:36

The Greek sovereign-debt crisis and the attempts of the European Union to quell the simmering pot before it boils over is commanding international attention.



Slimmer iPhone with clearer screen due June 24  2010-06-08 09:52:04

The next iPhone comes out June 24 and will have a higher-resolution screen, longer battery life and thinner design.



Euro makes mark despite woes  2010-06-08 09:17:00

The euro's 21 percent tumble from last year's high has left the currency above the average level since its creation in 1999 and stronger than its predecessor, the deutsche mark.



Euro at 4-year lows while stocks drop on risk flight  2010-06-07 15:21:58

The euro sank to four-year lows on Monday as stocks and commodities fell after disappointing US jobs data and angst about euro zone debt problems fed fears the world economy may falter in its recover