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LONDON (AP) — The Royal Bank of Scotland announced yesterday that it would slash up to 2,300 jobs in Britain because of the economic crisis.
That represents about two percent of the bank's 106,000-strong UK work force, the company said.
"We recognise...
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WASHINGTON (AP) — An administration official said yesterday the overhaul of the government's $700 billion financial rescue programme is likely to include a partnership with the private sector to buy troubled assets.
The official said the plan would u...
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DORALEH, Djibouti (AP) — The hulking, modern cargo port unveiled here over the weekend looks out of place in such a hardscrabble landscape.
Camels and goats graze on surrounding scrubland. A sign at the port's entrance warns visitors that their stash...
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XL Capital Ltd. made a net loss of $1.43 billion in the fourth quarter of 2008, cut its dividend payout to shareholders by almost half and plans to cut its global workforce by 10 percent.
The announcements came in the Bermuda-based insurer's earnings...
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LONDON (Reuters) - Over 100 British lawmakers (MPs) have called on the government to axe plans to increase beer tax in its 2009-10 budget amid fears thousands of jobs could be lost through pub closures.
The British Beer and Pub Association (BBPA) sai...
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Khano Smith is on the verge of signing for New York Red Bulls to bring an end to his brief stay at MLS side Seattle Sounders, The Royal Gazette understands.
Rumours linking Smith with a move away from Qwest Field first started circulating last week. ...
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The UK International Youth Development Camp has kicked off with more than 160 youngsters being put through their paces by oversees and local coaches.
On hand for the opening of the camp on Monday was Bermuda Football Association (BFA) technical direc...
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NEW YORK (Bloomberg) — More than half of insurers worldwide may be downgraded by Fitch Ratings this year on declines in the value of their investments backing policies.
"Many insurers are feeling significant pressures from the financial crisis," the ...
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Bermudian soprano Marcelle Clamens makes her Bermuda Festival debut tonight with international tenor David Brewer in a thrilling programme from the classical repertoire, entitled 'A Night at the Opera'.
They will be accompanied by visiting pianist Ol...
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Bus drivers have been working to rule for at least a week due to unresolved issues with management.
The industrial action has meant service disruption and cancellations, with one St. David's resident telling The Royal Gazette she waited three hours f...
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