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Oil prices near $146 a barrel for 1st time ever
Oil prices neared $146 a barrel Thursday for the first time ever on reports of declining U.S. stockpiles and the threat of conflict with Iran.
Nations:Israel Saudi Arabia Malaysia United Arab Emirates Switzerland Spain Activities:2007-8 Oil Crisis
2008-07-03
Big Sur evacuates as massive wildfire spreads
BIG SUR, Calif. - Flames ominously licked the ridge overlooking this scenic coastal community, which appeared nearly abandoned Thursday after an explosive wildfire caused authorities to order more residents out of the area.
Nations:U.S. People:Arnold Schwarzenegger Activities:2008 California Fire Source:(AP)
2008-07-03
China faces serious challenges on grain supply: premier
SHANGHAI (AFP) - China faces serious challenges in ensuring it will have enough grain to feed its population in the decades to come, with urbanisation and climate change two major problems, Premier Wen Jiabao said.
People:Wen Jiabao Hu Jintao Activities:Global Food Crisis Source:(AFP)
2008-07-03
U.S. warns of resistance in China to market reforms
BEIJING (Reuters) - China must make a stand against the opponents of reform and allow market forces to play a greater role in setting prices, including the yuan's exchange rate, a senior U.S. official said on Thursday.
Activities:Chinese Currency Dispute China Economic Reform China-U.S. Trade Ties 2007 Global Credit Crunch Source:(Reuters)
2008-07-03
U.S. businessman freed after 10 years in China jail
SHANGHAI (Reuters) - A U.S. businessman has been paroled after spending more than 10 years in a Chinese prison on charges of tax evasion and fraud, in a case top U.S. officials raised in talks with China on human rights.
Nations:China U.S. People:Condoleezza Rice Activities:China-U.S. Source:(Reuters)
2008-07-03
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