الخميس، 1 ديسمبر 2011

Afternoon Update: Central Bank Chief Hints at Stepping Up Euro Support

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Central Bank Chief Hints at Stepping Up Euro Support

By JACK EWING AND DAVID JOLLY

Mario Draghi suggested the European Central Bank might try to help ease market tension if political leaders take decisive steps to prevent future debt crises.

U.S. to Relax Some Curbs on Aid to Myanmar

By STEVEN LEE MYERS

After meeting with the new president, U Thein Sein, Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton on Thursday also agreed to discuss exchanging ambassadors.

European Union Tightens Sanctions Against Iran

By JOHN F. BURNS, NICHOLAS KULISH and RICK GLADSTONE

The addition of 180 Iranian officials and companies to a blacklist that freezes their assets and bans travel to member states fell short of demands by Britain and France for an oil embargo.

Islamists Say They Have Mandate in Egypt Voting

By DAVID D. KIRKPATRICK

Winning a dominant majority in Egypt's first Parliament since the ouster of Hosni Mubarak would be the religious movement's most significant step since the start of the Arab Spring.

Obama to Vie for Arizona as Latino Numbers Rise

By HELENE COOPER

The state's crackdown on illegal immigration coincides with a surge in the number of Latinos of voting age.

Multimedia

Video: TimesCast | December 1, 2011

Islamists say they have a majority in early voting in Egypt; a Bahraini blogger stands up to the riot police; and why the Grammys are still relevant.

Opinion

Campaign Stops

Voting Rights - and Responsibilities

By ROGER CLEGG

It ought to be obvious that those who do not follow the law cannot claim a right to make the laws for the rest of us.

BUSINESS
High & Low Finance

Time to Accelerate the Housing Recovery

By FLOYD NORRIS

Many economists say the slow recovery in housing is inhibiting the nation's economic rebound and that new steps must be taken to help homeowners.

Car Buyers Flock to U.S. Showrooms

By NICK BUNKLEY

Carmakers reported double-digit gains in November sales, making it the strongest month in more than two years.

U.S. Retailers Meet Forecasts

By STEPHANIE CLIFFORD

Reports by big American retailers Thursday showed November sales were about as expected, bolstered by a strong turnout on Black Friday.

Major Banks Face New Foreclosure Suit

By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

Massachusetts is suing five major banks, including Bank of America and JPMorgan Chase, over deceptive foreclosure practices.

Chinese Manufacturing Contracted in November

By BETTINA WASSENER

The Chinese purchasing managers' index on Thursday showed that the country's manufacturing sector is getting dragged down by the economic woes of Europe and the United States.

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