| If you have trouble reading this e-mail, please click here |
 February 22, 2012 Afternoon Update |
 TOP NEWS2 Journalists Are Among the Scores Dead in Syrian ShellingBy ROD NORDLAND and ALAN COWELLAs Homs was shelled for the 19th day by Syrian forces, activists reported the deaths of 80 people, including two journalists whose work foiled Syria's efforts to limit coverage. Obama Unveils Plan to Cut Corporate Tax Rate to 28 PercentBy JACKIE CALMES and JOHN H. CUSHMAN Jr.With his proposal, President Obama enters a debate with Republican lawmakers and candidates who seek even lower taxes for businesses. The CaucusRomney Urges Lower Tax Rates and Fewer DeductionsBy JOHN HARWOODMitt Romney wants to maintain six income tax brackets but lower the rates across the board. Koran Burning in NATO Error Incites Afghans for 2nd DayBy ALISSA J. RUBINA day after NATO officials apologized for the burning of Korans, American Embassy officials were on lockdown and hundreds of Afghans were marching on a NATO camp near Kabul. Virginia Governor Opposes Ultrasound RuleBy THE ASSOCIATED PRESSGov. Bob McDonnell wants to amend a Republican bill to make vaginal probes of women seeking abortions optional. |
MultimediaOpinion |
BUSINESSIn Germany, a Limp Domestic Economy Stifled by RegulationBy JACK EWINGAlongside Germany's export success is another, creakier economy that suffers from overregulation and holds back not only the country but the rest of Europe, some economists say. T-Mobile Urges U.S. to Block Verizon's Spectrum PurchaseBy BRIAN X. CHENIn its filing, T-Mobile, the No. 4 cellphone carrier, told the F.C.C. that Verizon's acquisition with cable companies would place an "excessive concentration" of wireless spectrum in Verizon's hands. Microsoft Files E.U. Complaint Against MotorolaBy JAMES KANTERThe software maker ratcheted up its battle with Google, which acquired Motorola Mobility last year, by accusing the cellphone maker of making its patents too expensive. G.M. in Partnership Talks With French AutomakerBy DAVID JOLLY and JACK EWINGA French minister confirmed Peugeot Citroën was discussing a "strategic" tie-up with General Motors, both of which are struggling in a tough European market. DealBook2 Former Executives of Failed Icelandic Bank Charged With FraudBy JULIA WERDIGIERThe former chief executive and chairman of the failed Icelandic lender Kaupthing Bank were indicted on Wednesday on charges of fraud and market manipulation. |
Post a Comment
Video: 
About This E-MailYou received this message because you signed up for NYTimes.com's Afternoon Update newsletter. As a member of the TRUSTe privacy program, we are committed to protecting your privacy. |
ليست هناك تعليقات:
إرسال تعليق