Japan jobless rate hits record in February
Tokyo reports February unemployment at 4.6 percent, up from 4.4 percent, as a shrinking economy and layoffs deepen recession woes. Economic Planning Agency chief Taiichi Sakaiya said the February situation was harsher than expected and the recovery remains weak.
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China not ready to join WTO says Barshefsky after talks
U S Trade Representative Charlene Barshefsky said substantial differences remain before China can join the World Trade Organization after 24 hours of talks with Premier Zhu Rongji and Wu Yi. Key sticking points include access to agricultural and industrial goods, telecommunications and services, and lowering barriers to U S wheat.
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Refugees Seek Aid as Kosovo Crisis Hits Albania
Refugees pour into northern Albania as NATO and EU aid groups mobilize. UNHCR notes 80,000 to 100,000 refugees with thousands more heading to Montenegro and Macedonia. Albania struggles to register arrivals while food and transport are limited.
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