Obama adviser sees job growth in future
Christina Romer head of the White House Council of Economic Advisers says March added about 162,000 jobs, the most in nearly three years, while unemployment sits at 9.7 percent. She cautions there is a large hole from recession and cites financial headwinds as obstacles to faster hiring.
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Easter Mass defends Benedict amid abuse scandal talk
Vatican Easter Mass opened with Cardinal Sodano praising Benedict XVI as a steady leader amid sex abuse allegations. The pope faced accusations of cover ups while tens of thousands attended in St. Peter's Square and Benedict prepared to travel to Castel Gandolfo for a Holy Week retreat.
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Dubai court upholds month jail for British couple in restaurant kiss
United Arab Emirates appeals court preserves a one month prison term for Ayman Najafi and Charlotte Adams for in public kissing deemed inappropriate behavior and illegal drinking. The pair in their 20s face deportation after serving the sentence and paying a 1000 dirham fine.
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Nine miners rescued from flooded Wangjialing mine
Nine miners were pulled to safety after over a week trapped in the Wangjialing coal mine in northern China. State television indicated more survivors may be found as 153 remained trapped since March 28. The rescued were wrapped in blankets and taken to a hospital with medical teams on standby.
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