Obama says spending deal close amid Boehner doubt
President Obama said a budget deal is close on 33 billion in cuts but House Speaker Boehner rejected a number and warned against a government shutdown. Senate Democrats backtracked on a concession as negotiations continued with mixed signals from Reid and Republicans while jobs data offered tempered optimism.
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Afghans rioters kill seven foreigners near Mazar i Sharif
After a Quran burning in Florida sparked global anger, Afghan mobs stormed a U N compound in Mazar i Sharif killing seven foreigners including four Nepalese guards.Police reported over 20 arrests including a suspected ringleader from Kapisa province.
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Unemployment rate hits two year low as hiring rises
The March report shows 216000 jobs added led by factories retailers education and health services and professional and financial sectors. The unemployment rate fell to 8.8 percent while labor force participation slipped to 64.2 percent, the lowest in 25 years, signaling job gains may not yet lift discouraged workers back to work. Major firms like Google Siemens and Ford plan to hire more in 2011, fueling expectations of continued gains.
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