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EU leaders want to put aside as much as 22 billion euro to stimulate youth employment in the region. The sum is not likely to be enough because more than 5 million young people in the region who want jobs do not have them. In some nations, particularl…

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A number of media have accused Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) of using Chinese companies whose laborers are treated harshly by their employers as they make iPads and iPhones. Some writers have called for boycott. While a boycott may be put into place, it wil…

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There is still no settlement between Greece and the private investors who hold its debt. Greece also faces a call from Germany to have an independent agency supervise its budget. The Greek government voiced a loud reaction to Germany’s suggestion be…

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EU leaders agree to create the European Stability Mechanism, which will have funds of 500 billion euro and begin its business in July. (Reuters) EU leaders probably will create a 20 billion euro fund to help improve unemployment among the young. (Reute…

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L&L Energy Inc., which mines and distributes coal in China, is buying a majority stake in China’s Weishe coal mine for about $16.2 million.The Seattle company said Monday that it will pay for the 51 percent …