Merkel urges responsible growth at World Economic Forum
German chancellor Angela Merkel, leading the EU presidency and G-8, called for leveraging globalization while prioritizing climate action and energy security. She warned against business as usual harming the world’s poor and unstable nations during the Davos forum.
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Merkel pushes globalization gains at world summit
German chancellor calls exploiting positive aspects of globalization as new regions challenge Western dominance. She urges shared peace and livable planet for future generations while 24 heads of state attend a five day gathering. Bush backs greater domestic oil production and a surge in alternative fuels.
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Tech sector boosts market as Yahoo and Sun reports lift indexes
Wall Street rose with the Nasdaq up over 1 percent after Yahoo and Sun Microsystems earnings revived tech investor confidence. The Dow hit fresh trading and closing highs amid limited moves in energy and health shares and no new economic data to guide rate expectations. Investors awaited clearer signals after a string of earnings before Bush's State of the Union address urged higher health coverage and gasoline-use cuts.
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Battle over TV violence regualtion heats up in Congress
Broadcasters face renewed push to curb televised violence as a new Congress opens and a federal study looms. Senators Clinton McCain Obama and Brownback weigh in on potential regulation and parental blocking options amid calls from the Parents Television Council and industry leaders.
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Airfare up 7.5 percent in third quarter 2006
U S Department of Transportation reports average domestic itinerary fare reached 389.08 dollars, a 7.5 percent year over year rise. Cincinnati again records the largest surge with prices up 25 percent since late 2005, amid airline merger scrutiny and questions from the Senate Commerce Committee.
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Home Depot chief Blake takes smaller pay than predecessor
Executives say Blake’s total compensation this year could reach 8.9 million, far below Bob Nardelli’s 25.7 million, and no severance is promised. The decision is unlikely to trend across corporate America, with experts noting Nardelli’s pay was uniquely high.
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