Gruesome video raises concerns about Syria rebels
A video purportedly from Syria shows rebel fighters kicking and executing captured soldiers, amplifying fears over abuses as U S backed opposition efforts face scrutiny. Amnesty International notes no forgery signs yet while citing uncertain details about location and identities.
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Airlines Load Extra Jet Fuel Into Flights to New York
After Super storm Sandy disrupted fuel and power in the Northeast several major carriers including US Airways United American and Southwest began loading additional fuel on New York bound planes to ensure sufficient fuel to depart the region. The precautionary measure reflects fears of shortages at New York area airports.
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Market Decline Hits Major Indices and Commodities
Friday trading shows Dow down 139.46 points to 13 093.16, Nasdaq at 932 982.13, and S&P 500 dipping 13.39 to 1 414.20. Treasuries rise slightly, corn falls 11.5 cents to 7.40, soybeans drop 31.5 cents to 15.27, wheat up 0.25 cent to 9.09. Oil and gold move lower, oil seed at 84.86, gold down 40.30 to 1675.20, silver down 139 to 30.86, platinum up 28.30 to 1544.90.
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Solid October job gains lift economy ahead of election
The United States added 171 000 jobs in October with 578 000 joining the workforce and 470 000 finding work, nudging the unemployment rate to 7.9 percent. August and September gains were revised higher, and the report, before Superstorm Sandy’s impact, signals improving momentum with consumer confidence near multi year highs and retail and car sales strengthening.
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