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Hundreds of thousands of Spaniards protest new labor reforms
World NowHundreds of thousands of Spaniards packed town squares nationwide Sunday to protest labor reforms that the new conservative government says are necessary to encourage economic growth.... -
Moody's may cut ratings on some of world's biggest banks
Moody's Investors Service may lower the ratings of some of the world's largest banks, as well as those of some securities firms, because their long-term prospects for profitability and growth are shrinking. The ratings company said that it was...Tags: Citigroup Incorporated, Companies and Corporations, France, J.P. Morgan Chase & Co., Marketing
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Architect of Hollywood Hills mansion damaged in fire is charged in firefighter's death
When firefighters arrived at the $11-million mansion in the Hollywood Hills last year, they thought they had a chance to save the 13,500-square-foot structure.
More than 80 firefighters raced to the home, and 19 were temporarily trapped as the fire...Tags: Air and Space Accidents, Antonio Villaraigosa, Heidi Klum, Germany, Television
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S&P and Fitch downgrade ratings on Spanish financial institutions
Standard & Poor's Ratings Services and Fitch Ratings downgraded their ratings on Spanish financial institutions Monday after both companies had previously cut their ratings on that nation's government debt.
Fitch said it cut the ratings because Spain's...Tags: Business Institutions, Financial and Business Services, Finance, Economy, Business and Finance, Homes
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LA Times MagazineGrab a glass—premier sommelier Maxwell Leer is leading a magical tasting tour... -
Spanish government approves sweeping labor reforms
World NowThe Spanish government approved sweeping labor reforms that it says are necessary to get the flagging economy back on track. The controversial reforms are the centerpiece of changes advocated by the new conservative government of Prime Minister Mariano... -
Spain court convicts Judge Baltasar Garzon, known for rights cases
Spain's most famous judge, heralded abroad for seeking to put dictators behind bars, was found guilty Thursday of overstepping his authority in a corruption investigation here.
Baltasar Garzon won global fame for indicting former Chilean dictator Augusto...Tags: International Criminal Court, International Court or Tribunal, Prisons, Justice System, Guantanamo Bay Detention Camp
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Quick Takes: Dr. Spock in a digital age
Are you an ultra-modern new parent who wants to raise kids the tried-and-tested midcentury way? "Dr. Spock's Baby and Child Care," the bestselling child-rearing bible, will be available as an ebook starting next week, Skyhorse Publishing has announced....Tags: Natural Resources, Amanda Seyfried, Petroleum Industry, FOX (tv network), Natural Resources
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Scots aren't the only ones considering independence
World NowScotland, independence, sovereignty, Tibet, Basques, Quebec, Puerto Rico: Scotland could take steps toward seceding from Britain, Henry Chu reports. It isn’t the only place in the world with an independence movement. Click on our photo gallery to... -
Fugitive connected to killing of Serbian leader arrested in Spain
World NowSpanish police arrest a man suspected of involvement in the assassination of Serbian Prime Minister Zoran Djindjic in 2003. The suspect, Luka Bojovic, allegedly belonged to a feared paramilitary group known as Arkan's Tigers.... -
Spain makes major changes to labor system
Spain's new conservative government announced drastic changes to the country's labor system Friday, in some cases altering contract terms that have been untouched for 50 years, in a bid to bring down Europe's worst unemployment rate.
Under the new...Tags: Employment Opportunities, Labor Legislation, Companies and Corporations, Economy, Business and Finance, Parliament
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Romanian government collapses amid public outrage over austerity
World NowThe Romanian government collapsed Monday after weeks of protests over biting cuts meant to keep outside funding flowing to the troubled nation. Prime Minister Emil Boc said he and his Cabinet were resigning “to defuse political and social tension.&#...
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