Osborne Credits U.K. Austerity Plan
Treasury chief George Osborne said that the austerity program pursued by the U.K.'s new coalition government has taken the country "out of the financial danger zone." online.wsj.com |
Gulf Drilling Ban Ends; When Will Jobs Return?
White House's 6-Month Moratorium Over, But Unclear How Long it Will Take for Deep Water Rigs to Return feeds.cbsnews.com |
UN meeting aims to set species-saving goals
TOKYO -- Delegates from more than 190 nations kicked off a U.N. conference Monday aimed at ensuring the survival of diverse species and ecosystems threatened by pollution, exploitation and habitat encroachment. feeds.washingtonpost.com |
LVMH Takes Stake in Hermès
LVMH said on Saturday that it had taken a large stake in its rival, Hermès, a bold move that could rekindle consolidation in the luxury-goods industry. online.wsj.com |
Supreme Court to weigh constitutionality of Arizona public campaign finance law
The Supreme Court will again review government efforts to level the playing field for political candidates, agreeing to decide the constitutionality of Arizona's law to distribute campaign subsidies to publicly funded candidates who face big-spending opponents. feeds.washingtonpost.com |