Little progress seen in climate talks in Tianjin
Negotiators in Tianjin on the final day of talks between China and the United States showed little consensus as mistrust deepened. Greenpeace official Wendel Trio noted both sides hardened positions and elaborated opposition rather than seeking common ground. Delegates from more than 150 nations work to set the stage for a December meeting in Mexico.
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Dems accused of planting tea party candidate in New Jersey race
Republican Jon Runyan blasted Democratic opponent John Adler at a news conference accusing him of involvement in placing tea party candidate Peter DeStefano on the ballot to siphon conservative votes. Courier-Post report cited anonymous Democratic operatives confirming the tactic.
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Wal Mart ends profit sharing in benefits revamp
Wal Mart Stores Inc plans to end automatic profit sharing contributions as part of a benefits overhaul. Starting in February, workers can receive retirement plan contributions up to 6 percent of pay if they sign up and contribute an equal amount. The move eliminates 4 percent added for those with over 13 months tenure.
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Gunmen torch 29 NATO oil tankers in Pakistan
Gunmen armed with a rocket torched 29 NATO oil tankers near Mithri in Baluchistan, about 120 miles east of Quetta. Local officials say 10 attackers used guns and a rocket to destroy the tankers, parked beside a roadside restaurant. Difficulties in extinguishing the blaze were reported.
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Job losses widen as September boosts govt layoffs
The September jobs report shows 95 000 net payroll losses with 159 000 public sector cuts led by local government as teachers face layoffs. Unemployment stays at 9.6 percent and underemployment tops 17 percent, signaling a stalled recovery ahead of midterm elections.
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Escape shaft nears trapped miners breakthrough
Engineers carved down to the miners at San Jose in Chile as Plan B drill neared breakthrough to 33 men trapped for over two months. Laurence Golborne said completion by midday was possible, with plans to safely extract the men once a hole wide enough for the capsule is established.
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Bomb-sniffing dogs in Afghanistan and Iraq under scrutiny
The State Department inspector general says bomb-sniffing dogs in Afghanistan and Iraq may not detect explosives effectively due to improper testing. Tests used expired or contaminated materials and did not cover all common explosive scents, risking missed bombs in vehicles or luggage. Responding, Wackenhut’s Susan Pitcher calls the review inaccurate and says an expert found compliance, but the agency did not receive that report.
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