Charter Communications says bankruptcy judge plans to approve company's exit planOctober 15th, 2009 Charter Commun: Judge to OK bankruptcy exit planST. LOUIS — Charter Communications Inc.
St. Louis residents ask court to strike down tax credits, economic development lawOctober 13th, 2009 Lawsuit targets Mo. tax credits, development lawJEFFERSON CITY, Mo.
EU presidency says G-20 summit in Pittsburgh was 'a step forward'September 26th, 2009 EU presidency: G-20 summit was 'a step forward'STOCKHOLM — The EU presidency calls the Pittsburgh Group of 20 summit "a step forward," because world leaders agreed to restrict bankers' bonuses and introduce tougher financial market regulation. Swedish Premier Fredrik Reinfeldt and Finance Minister Anders Borg say the agreements struck at the summit of rich and developing nations "took the first steps toward a more sustainable financial system."
The key deals struck by the G-20 in Pittsburgh included tougher rules on bonus payments, improved regulation of the financial market as well as stricter supervision.
Developer proposes massive redevelopment for challenged St. Louis neighborhoodsSeptember 25th, 2009 St. Louis mulls massive northside redevelopmentST. LOUIS — In sections of the city many residents won't venture into at night and where thieves steal bricks off vacant homes, developer Paul McKee Jr.
Sen. Harkin takes the reins of health panel; Sen. Lincoln takes over agricultureSeptember 9th, 2009 Sen. Harkin takes the reins of health panelWASHINGTON — Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid says that Sen. Tom Harkin — a progressive liberal and ardent supporter of President Barack Obama's plan to create a public insurance plan — will take over the health and education committee.
Former HP chief Fiorina takes formal step toward possible US Senate challenge to BoxerAugust 18th, 2009 Former HP chief takes step toward US Senate bidSAN FRANCISCO — Former Hewlett-Packard Co. chief executive Carly Fiorina has taken the first formal step toward running for the U.S.
Police officer calls calls White House meeting with Gates productive, with parties looking forwardJuly 31st, 2009 Officer says meeting with Gates, Obama productiveWASHINGTON — The police officer at the center of a national dispute over race and law enforcement says a much-anticipated meeting at the White House was productive and all parties are looking forward. Cambridge, Mass., police Sgt.
LA County leaders vote to sue if state takes local money to balance budgetJuly 21st, 2009 LA County will sue state if it takes local moniesLOS ANGELES — Los Angeles County supervisors have voted to sue the state if California lawmakers pass a budget plan that would withhold more than $420 million in local funding. The Board of Supervisors voted 4-0 on Tuesday to authorize a lawsuit if the Legislature approves a budget plan that "illegally" borrows local redevelopment and gas tax money.
Lincoln Center, in $1.2B redevelopment phase, names real estate executive as its new chairJune 9th, 2009 Lincoln Center names real estate exec as new chairNEW YORK — Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts has named a new chair, who'll help guide its ambitious redevelopment project. It announced Monday after its annual board meeting Katherine Farley is chair-designate.
Bankruptcy court sets date for Charter Communications reorganization plan hearingMay 5th, 2009 Date set for Charter reorganization plan hearingST LOUIS — A date has been set for the confirmation hearing of Charter Communications Inc.'s reorganization plan as it seeks to emerge from bankruptcy, but lender objections remain. The St. Louis-based cable TV operator, which is controlled by Microsoft co-founder Paul Allen, said the U.S.
St. Louis Brewers Festival, June 5-6May 4th, 2009 St. Louis Brewers Festival, June 5-6ST. LOUIS, Mo. — St. Louis is the destination for beer lovers next month as the St.
We have right to peaceful use of space, says North KoreaApril 8th, 2009 UNITED NATIONS - Every country has the right to use outer space for peaceful purpose, a North Korean diplomat to the UN said. 'Every country has an inalienable right to use the outer space peacefully,' Pak Tok Hun, North Korea's deputy permanent representative to the UN, told reporters here Tuesday.
Iraq's local elections an 'important step': ObamaJanuary 31st, 2009 WASHINGTON - US President Barack Obama Saturday congratulated Iraqis on their 'significant' and peaceful election of local officials, calling it an 'important step' as the country takes control of its future. Obama said that Iraq's Electoral Commission had 'performed professionally under difficult circumstances,' with vital assistance from the United Nations, and from Iraqi police and military forces who 'helped secure the polling sites and protected voters as they cast their ballots'.
ONGC net profit dips 43.3 percent in third quarterJanuary 27th, 2009 NEW DELHI - State-run Oil and Natural Gas Corp (ONGC) Wednesday reported a 43 percent dip in net profit in the quarter ended Dec 31, but expressed hope that the fourth quarter performance will be better as there would not be any further subsidy burden. The company's net profit for the third quarter fell to Rs.24.75 billion (Rs.2,475 crore/$506 million) from Rs.43.7 billion a year ago.
Madonna strips for Louis Vuitton adJanuary 6th, 2009 LONDON - American pop singer Madonna has stripped down to her knickers for an advertisement of the international brand Louis Vuitton. The 50-year-old is seen reclining on a leather seat wearing fishnet tights, Louis Vuitton pants and jacket, with one leg lifted in the air, reports mirror.co.uk.
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