Bush Urges Mideast Progress as Iran Tensions Rise
President Bush began a difficult Middle East mission in Jerusalem urging Israel to dismantle unauthorized outposts and demanding a halt to Gaza rocket attacks by Hamas. He warned Iran of serious consequences if it harms U.S. ships, while conceding doubt about achieving a final peace by January 2009.
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Mahmoud Abbas
West Bank
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Stephen Hadley
Hamas
China to Ban Free Plastic Bags Ahead of Olympics
Beijing moves to curb "white pollution" by banning free plastic shopping bags and charging for others. The State Council order, effective June 1, prohibits bags thinner than 0.025 millimeters and urges a return to cloth bags. Durable bags remain permitted. recycling is to increase and tax measures may deter production.
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Beijing
China
Xu Lixian
State Council
Nine U S soldiers killed in Diyala offensive against al Qaida
Nine American soldiers died in the first two days of a nationwide offensive focused on Diyala and its capital Bagouba as al Qaida fighters retreated north. Three more were killed in Salahuddin. commanders report 20 to 30 insurgents killed. Civilians suffered heavy casualties in Diyala while violence declined elsewhere.
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Associated Press
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Dow, Exxon and Ford Drive Mixed Late Trading
A broad stock list shows mixed activity with major movers including ExxonMobil and FordMotor tagging gains while Dow components like Microsoft and Pfizer show varied closes. Tech and energy shares swing as investors parse earnings, guidance, and macro signals amid a volatile session.
Stockyards prices and Illinois hogs market report
Eastern Cornbelt carcass prices show 0.5 to 0.9 inch bf ranges from 36.50 to 48.00 with varied spreads. Today's negotiated Illinois direct hogs total 14,189 as demand weakens and offerings remain heavy. Barrows and gilts by weight shift from 12.00 to 23.00, while boars under 300 pounds bring 11.00 to 15.00 and over 300 pounds 5.00 to 9.00. Associated Press.
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Associated Press
Grain futures close lower on CBOT Wednesday
Agricultural futures eased with Wheat for March dropping to 8.895 a bushel, March corn easing to 4.7725, March oats down to 3.275, and January soybeans slipping to 12,625 a bushel.
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Chicago Board of Trade
Associated Press
Market Watch Summary for January 9 2008
Nasdaq composite closed at 2474.55 with a gain of 34.04 points. The broader market showed 1,873 advances and 1,289 declines with 82 unchanged. Volume reached 2,051,123,320 shares. Nasdaq diary notes 1,310 advances.
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