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US trade deficit narrows to $41.5 billion

Thursday, 8 November 2012, 17:30 Last update: about 13 years ago Malta Independent

The U.S. trade deficit declined to the lowest level in nearly two years because exports rose to a record high. The gain may not last given the global economic slowdown.   Still, the narrower...

Lufthansa launches simple self-service check-in

Thursday, 8 November 2012, 17:14 Last update: about 14 years ago Malta Independent

    Lufthansa is making baggage check-in even simpler. From now on, at Munich airport passengers can check their bags in themselves. New baggage drop-off machines with easy-to-follow...

40,000 reasons to say Yes at the Weddings Fair

Thursday, 8 November 2012, 16:36 Last update: about 13 years ago Malta Independent

    Want to win the wedding of a lifetime? Brides and grooms-to-be are encouraged to head over to the MFCC Weddings Exhibition between the 8th – 11th November when Say Yes will...

US Weekly Jobless Claims eased just before hurricane Sandy

Thursday, 8 November 2012, 15:22 Last update: about 15 years ago Malta Independent

Weekly jobless claims eased to 355k from the previous 363k and came in lower than the expected 365k. The figure for continuing jobless claims slipped to 3.127 million from the previous 3.263 million...

Greece still has a hurdle to clear to get cash

Thursday, 8 November 2012, 14:21 Last update: about 14 years ago Malta Independent

Greece's euro partners are unlikely to sign off the release of the country's next batch of bailout cash at a meeting next week, even though its Parliament narrowly backed more unpopular...

Iran bans 'luxury' imports

Thursday, 8 November 2012, 14:12 Last update: about 14 years ago Malta Independent

Sanctions-hit Iran has banned the import of foreign-made cars, laptops, and other 'luxury' goods in the hope of saving billions of dollars in hard currency, a state-owned newspaper reported...

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