Sarkozy Tweaks Pension Reform
The French president proposed amendments to his pension reform in a bid to quell protests. But unions aren't backing off and some have raised the heat by making next Tuesday's strike open-ended. online.wsj.com |
Boss of toxic sludge firm escapes charges
LAWYER says a judge has ruled against charging CEO over Hungary's devastating red sludge spill. news.com.au |
Spain's Premier Shuffles Cabinet
Spain's Prime Minister Zapatero said he will eliminate two ministries and replace his deputy prime minister, in a bid to gain new political momentum and adhere to stricter EU austerity measures. online.wsj.com |
Femsa Buy Lifts Heineken Sales
Heineken said its third-quarter sales rose 13%, boosted by the acquisition of Mexico-based Femsa Cerveza, even as volumes fell 1%. online.wsj.com |
Italian handyman 'killed' non-paying clients
AN Italian village odd-job man gunned down clients who failed to pay him, killing at least five in the small Sicilian community, a prosecutor claim. news.com.au |