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Middle East unrest spreads to Persian Gulf kingdom of Bahrain

The unrest roiling the Middle East has now spread to the Persian Gulf nation of Bahrain.

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U.S. in Same Debt Class as Greece?

The financial position of the United States is not too different than that of Greece and other European countries that are teetering on bankruptcy, a former Senator told real estate professionals Tuesday.

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HSBC Bank Plans Huge Costs Reductions, Job Losses Inevitable

HSBC Holdings Plc (NYSE: HBC) said it plans to save up to £2-billion (or $3.5-billion) over the next two years. by downsizing its wealth management and retail segments.

Insurance industry downgrades Queensland properties’ damage estimates by 70 percent

Queensland insurance claims hit 118K as assessments near completion

The Insurance Council of Australia has released updated figures on how the general industry has responded to the enormous task of assessing over 118,000 insuran...

Palestinian fighter

Palestinians not to get salaries as Israel withholds payments

Palestine Prime Minister Salam Fayyad said on Monday that the Palestine Authority (PA) will not be able to pay the salaries of its employees on time this month due to Israel's hostile stand.

OPEC

OPEC April output lower but still above target: Platts

New Platts survey shows crude oil production in OPEC’s 12 member nations declining to an average 28.84 million barrels per day (b/d) in April, from 29.17 million in March.

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RBA

Swan Pushes for Banks to Pass RBA Rate Cut in Full

11:16 AM ET

A day after the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) unexpectedly cut the overnight cash rate by half a percentage point to 3.75 per cent.

Politics & Policies

PM Gillard All Ears on Business Community Feedbacks

Gillard Appoints Bob Carr Foreign Minister in 3rd Cabinet Reshuffle

02:58 PM ET

Australian Prime Minister Julia Gillard announced on Friday noon the appointment of Bob Carr as Foreign Affairs Minister.

Real Estate

Lynas inks rare earths supply deal with a Japanese firm

West Australia Will Not Allow Entry of Lynas Waste from Malaysia

11:21 AM ET

Lynas Corp., it what could be another blow to its business operating principles, has been categorically denied yet again supp...

Tech

Shoppers carry their purchases during the Black Friday sales at a shopping mall in Tysons Corner

CBA's Business Sales Indicator: Aussie Retail Sales Up in All Territories

03:58 PM ET

Australia's retails sales had gone up by 0.6% for the fourth consecutive month in all territories, according to the Commonwealth Bank's Business Sales Indicator.

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