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Union rejects American Airlines offer
Negotiators for union mechanics and bag handlers at American Airlines have rejected a contract proposal from American Airlines that called for lump-sum payments instead of wage increases.
American Axle increases wage offer
A person briefed on a tentative deal between American Axle and the United Auto Workers says the auto parts supplier boosted its wage offer and increased payments it will give workers to take a wage cut.
Treasury secretary says markets are calmer now
Treasury Secretary Henry Paulson said Friday that financial markets are 'considerably calmer' now than they were two months ago.
Rights activists in Peru condemn corporations
Human rights activists 'ethically and morally' condemned 24 European corporations on Friday, accusing them of environmental contamination, labor exploitation and selling dangerous pesticides in Latin America.
Cathay Pacific Airways considers cutting routes
Cathay Pacific Airways might cut routes to help cope with surging fuel prices, its chief executive said.
Ex-Malaysian leader calls for ban on Halliburton
Former Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad on Saturday slammed the government's move to allow U.S. oilfield services provider Halliburton Co.
AOL sheds its brand to draw specialty audiences
Unless you're looking carefully, you'll likely miss the fact that the new Asylum Web site for young men is a creation of Time Warner Inc.'s AOL.
AOL seeks growth in shift from mass site to niches
A company rooted in bringing the Internet to the masses, AOL is shifting its focus toward serving niche audiences with the launch of dozens of specialty Web sites.
Summer may bring a turning point for stock market
After nine months of turmoil that started with the collapse of the subprime mortgage market, Wall Street appears to be at a turning point of sorts.
Routine conduct at risk with MySpace suicide case
Think twice before you sign up for an online service using a fake name or e-mail address.
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