Four women killed in Madrid Halloween party stampede. Four women were crushed to death and another critically injured in a stampede at a Halloween party in Madrid during the early hours of Thursday. Four women were crushed to death and another … Video: Sandy latest: Thousands still trapped, towns gone - NBCNews.com
The subway shutdown and accidents due to inoperative traffic signals that closed intersections led to transport chaos Wednesday. Packed buses sped past lines stretching around entire city blocks. Mayor Michael Bloomberg ordered that only cars carrying … Saudi gas truck blast kills at least 22 - The Daily Star
RIYADH: A gas tanker truck exploded on a main road in the Saudi capital on Thursday, killing at least 22 people, injuring about 111 others and leaving a trail of destruction, officials said. The lorry veered into a bridge pylon at a junction on Khurays Road in … Companies in US Sustain Productivity Gains to Cut Labor Costs - Bloomberg
The productivity of U.S. workers held up in the third quarter as companies focused on cutting labor expenses to preserve profits as sales cool. The measure of employee output per hour climbed at a 1.9 percent annual rate, the same as in the prior three …
TSX may open higher, helped by Asia growth signs
(Reuters) – Canada’s main stock index looked set to open higher on Thursday, as Asian economies showed signs of recovery after battling global headwinds. TOP STORIES Big Asian economies are slowly picking up after a year spent battling against global headwinds, according to business surveys and data released on Thursday that showed renewed vim from China’s factory sector and a rebound in South Korean exports. Barrick Gold reported a huge drop in third-quarter profit due to lower sales volumes and lower realized gold prices. …
US backs new Syrian opposition council in bid to unite rebels
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Talisman deal with Sinopec to be sealed by year-end
CAPE TOWN (Reuters) – British and European Union regulators are expected to approve Sinopec Corp’s 49 percent acquisition of Talisman Energy by the end of the year, an official said on Thursday. In a deal expected to help revitalize North Sea oil operations, Talisman, Canada’s No. 6 oil and gas exploration company, said in July it will form a joint venture with China’s top refiner to operate the assets, which produced 63,000 barrels of oil equivalent a day in the first quarter of 2012. …
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