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I'm no hero, says Google executive Wael Ghonim | A YOUNG Google executive detained by Egyptian authorities for 12 days says he is behind the Facebook page that helped spark "the revolution of the youth of the internet". | Wael Ghonim, a ... (photo: AP / Ahmed Ali) The Australian Egypt Photos Protests Wikipedia: Wael Ghonim Youth |
Create jobs, Obama urges business sector | BARACK Obama has tried to mend a fractious relationship with big business. | The effort comes before next year's presidential election by appealing for support to the powerful US Chamber of Commerce... (photo: AP / Charles Dharapak) The Australian Business Jobs Photos US Wikipedia: United States Chamber of Commerce |
Muted Response in European Markets to China's Rate Increase | China raised its benchmark interest rate on Tuesday, a move that was widely expected, and European markets reacted by giving up some of their gains, a response that was also not unexpected. Add to P... (photo: AP / Xinhua, Gao Xueyu) The New York Times China Europe Markets Photos Wikipedia: Interest rate |
Volkswagen Agrees to Wage Increase for Workers | FRANKFURT — Volkswagen employees agreed to a wage deal Tuesday that ensures them a larger share of soaring profits in the German auto industry, and may signal an end to a decade in which pay b... (photo: AP / Joerg Sarbach, File) The New York Times Automaker Business Germany Photos Wikipedia: Volkswagen |
Macquarie Bank warns of lower profit as conditions still volatile | MACQUARIE Group has delivered an effective profit warning as a result of subdued global markets hammering the investment bank's major trading businesses. | Chief executive Nicholas Moore ... (photo: AP / Mark Baker) The Australian Bank Finance Markets Photos Wikipedia: Macquarie Group |