Korea US UK seal landmark free trade pact
The United States and South Korea announced a historic free trade agreement after eight days of talks. The deal aims to lift more than 90 percent of U.S. exports to Korea to duty free within three years but faces Senate opposition over Seoul’s December 2003 beef ban tied to mad cow disease. Critics warn it could die without resolution on beef imports.
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Hoover closes main campus cutting 750 Ohio jobs
Techtronics Industries Ltd new owner says Hoover will shutter the main campus and some manufacturing by fall, eliminating about 650 union positions and 100 salaried roles in North Canton. Distribution and light assembly stay, with remaining Stark County roles relocating to El Paso and Juarez.
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Zell Finalizes 8.2 Billion Tribune Buyout Offer
Sam Zell wins bidding for Tribune Co in an 8.2 billion cash deal valued at 34 dollars a share. The plan relies on tax benefits from a new employee stock option program to fund debt and preserve most assets including 29 TV stations and nine newspapers. No immediate workforce cuts or asset sales are planned, executives say.
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Worldscope Quiz: Missing Names Fill in Key Events
The rebel group known as the .?. launched an air strike against government troops in Sri Lanka. Protestants and Catholics agreed to share power in .2 starting on May 8. New information suggests Attorney General Alberto Gonzales knew about the firings of eight .2 after all. The nation of .2 captured 15 British sailors in the Persian Gulf.
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St Louis Cardinals manager arrested on IU charges
A St Louis Cardinals manager was arrested on IU charges. The incident involves a team figure facing legal action, with no further details provided in the readable text. The second item notes a kids film featuring amphibious crimefighters dethroning a major blockbuster at the box office.
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