الأربعاء، 9 فبراير 2011

Afternoon Update: Protest in Egypt Takes a Turn as Workers Go on Strike

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Protest in Egypt Takes a Turn as Workers Go on Strike

By DAVID D. KIRKPATRICK

Pressure intensified on President Hosni Mubarak on Wednesday, as local media reported widespread labor unrest after protesters called for workers to go on strike.

Prosecutors Seek Immediate Trial in Berlusconi Sex Case

By RACHEL DONADIO

Prosecutors filed a request to try Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi of Italy on charges related to abuse of office and prostitution.

Congress Questions Bernanke on Inflation

By SEWELL CHAN

The Federal Reserve chairman faced tough questions in his first appearance before the new Republican majority.

Taiwan General Charged in Spy Case

By EDWARD WONG

Officials announced an arrest in what is seen as the most prominent espionage case in Taiwan in decades.

All Eyes on 4 Not-So-New Designers

By DAVID COLMAN

Four of the most anticipated collections are by designers who each have more than a decade of experience and a track record of making great, desirable clothes.
Multimedia

Video: TimesCast

Labor strikes in Egypt; a vigil in Tahrir Square; and a rare tour of Pixar's studios.

Opinion

Opinionator

Is 'Eat Real Food' Unthinkable?

The new diet and health guidelines from three powerful sources don't go quite far enough.
BUSINESS

Japan Debates Depictions of Young Girls in Comics

By HIROKO TABUCHI

Publishers and fans are objecting to newly tightened restrictions on sales of explicit manga comics in Tokyo.

Obama Plans to Send South Korean Trade Deal to Congress

By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

The United States trade representative said, however, that "serious issues" were holding up deals with Colombia and Panama.

DealBook

NYSE and Deutsche Börse in Talks

By JACK EWING and DAVID JOLLY

NYSE Euronext said on Wednesday it was in advanced talks with Deutsche Borse over a possible merger.

Britain Reaches Deal With Banks on Lending and Pay

By MATTHEW SALTMARSH

The agreement is an effort to get Britain's biggest banks to lend more to businesses, which would help the economy, while reducing executive bonuses.

German Central Bank Undercuts 'Rumors' Around President

By JACK EWING

The Bundesbank said there would be no "imminent" announcement regarding Axel Weber, who is seen as the front-runner to become head of the European Central Bank this year.
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