Archive for October, 2009

At a former al-Qaida stronghold southeast of the Afghan capital, a state-owned Chinese company is at work on a $3 billion mine project to tap one of the world's largest unexploited copper reserves, a potential financial boon for an impoverished country mired in war. Full story

At a former al-Qaida stronghold southeast of the Afghan capital, a state-owned Chinese company is at work on a $3 billion mine project to tap one of the world's largest unexploited copper reserves, a potential financial boon for an impoverished country mired in war. Full story

At a former al-Qaida stronghold southeast of the Afghan capital, a state-owned Chinese company is at work on a $3 billion mine project to tap one of the world's largest unexploited copper reserves, a potential financial boon for an impoverished country mired in war. Full story

Frustrated by Iran's continued defiance of demands to come clean on its nuclear program, the Obama administration is leaning toward imposing new sanctions, even if it must act alone. Full story

The following recalls have been announced: ------ Morningstar Foods is recalling certain units of dairy products, including whipping cream and chocolate ice cream mix products, packaged in grocery store brands, because they might contain soy protein that is undeclared on their packaging. Full story

Crop prices jumped nearly 8 percent in October as rainy weather delayed harvests across the Midwest. Farmers are still getting paid much less for their crops compared with a year ago, when global food shortages pushed grain prices to record highs. Full story

Grim signals about consumer spending ripped through the markets Friday, sending stocks tumbling as investors raced for safe havens. Full story

METAIRIE, La.----Biloxi Marsh Lands Corporation today announces its unaudited results for the third quarter and first nine months of 2009 and provides update. Total revenue for the third quarter of 2009 was $23,459,199 compared to total revenue of $249,062 for the same period of 2008. Full story

Chevron said Friday it pumped its way through a weak third quarter, producing more oil as prices recovered from a severe plunge earlier in the year. Full story

MURRAY, Ky.----Morningstar Foods is voluntarily recalling 32-ounce Great Value Half & Half, UPC 6 05388 187 16 1, item code 1871600, plant code 21-031; 32-ounce Great Value 36% Heavy Whipping Cream, UPC 6 05388 187 18 5, item code 1871800, plant code 21-031; 32-ounce Kroger brand 36% Heavy Whipping Cream, UPC 0 11110 438 28 7, item code 4382900, plant code 21-031; and 64-ounce Wholesome ... Full story