US job market ends year on an up note amid optimism
The economy shows gains with unemployment at 8.6 percent in November the lowest in nearly three years factory output rising and consumer confidence at its highest since April Analysts see 2012 as a stronger hiring year while risks persist from Europe debt crisis and potential spending cuts About 25 million Americans remain unemployed or underemployed and benefits claims dip to near June 2008 lows
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Barclays Capital
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New Mexico leaders push tougher DWI laws after holiday spike
Martinez and lawmakers plan a series of bills for the next session including a statewide vehicle seizure program and higher penalties for repeat offenders. They cite drunken driving deaths in November and incidents involving governors and other drivers to urge public support for tougher measures.
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Protests Grow Across Syria as Crackdown Intensifies
Outside the Grand Mosque in Douma thousands demand Assad’s downfall while security forces fire on demonstrators. Four killed and scores wounded as monitors are barred from Douma. across Idlib province about 150000 protestors join the outcry.
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Rami Abdul-Rahman
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Protests in Syria intensify as security forces fire on crowds
Monitors visit Homs amid clashes with thousands heading to Clock Square. In nearby Hama, at least six protesters die as authorities shoot to stop mass sit ins. Bashar al Assad’s regime releases detainees but persists in deadly force. opposition leader Ghalioun warns of killings to deny prison claims.
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Iran faces U S navy edge in Hormuz Strait danger analysis
A Center for Strategic and International Studies report outlines Iran’s naval reach with submarines midget subs and mine laying, plus Seersucker anti ship missiles. It notes U S 5th Fleet advantage in the Gulf and warns that mining would be hard due to currents and surveillance.
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Center For Strategic and International Studies
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Arab Gulf
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