Fox pushes for progress as Congress stays wary
Mexico's president Vicente Fox, two years after ending the PRI's 71 year grip, admitted more work is needed. He urged bipartisan support to fulfill promises and improve relations with lawmakers, while opposition leaders challenged his unfulfilled goals amid boos and banners.
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Vladivostok hopes the worst is over
Vladivostok lingers under a Soviet hangover with rusting trams and aging buses while hopes for revival rise after Vladimir Putin’s visit and an Asia Pacific economic conference. Local leaders fault federal neglect, citing weak rule of law and corruption as barriers to investment. American officials echo concerns of abuse and lack of legal protection for investors, casting a cloud over APEC talks.
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Hollywood sets record as summer revenue beats old highs
Hollywood posted an all-time revenue high for summer film sales but faced softer ticket totals. By Labor Day domestic receipts near 3.15 billion since Memorial Day, edging past last year’s milestone while admissions likely lag 1999’s 589 million record. Key hits included Spider-Man and Star Wars Episode I with mixed success for others.
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