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ATHENS. — Thousands of striking Greek public sector workers took to the streets yesterday, closing hospitals, schools and transport links, bringing many parts of the country to a standstill.
Blatter opens up on choice of Qatar for 2022 World Cup
BERLIN. — Fifa president Sepp Blatter has admitted that the choice of Qatar as 2022 World Cup hosts was partly influenced by political and economic interests.
SA inflation rises 6,4pc
PRETORIA — South Africa’s annual inflation rate rose to 6,4 percent in August, official figures showed yesterday, well above the central bank’s target.
India’s new central bank governor under scrutiny
NEW DELHI. — India’s new central bank governor will be under intense scrutiny when he chairs his first policy review tomorrow faced with the “impossible trinity” of a weak rupee,…
Dairibord revenue to remain flat
Business Reporter FINANCIAL analysts have forecast Dairibord Holdings Limited’s revenue to remain largely flat around US$108 million this year following the slow growth in the top line during the first…
Ronaldo celebrates new deal in style
ISTANBUL. — Cristiano Ronaldo celebrated the signing of his new contract with Real Madrid in stunning fashion with his 23rd career hat-trick as the Spanish soccer giants hammered Galatasaray 6-1…
When social becomes business
Shelter Chieza Change Management So the buzz is now on Twitter, which recently filed its S-1 papers for the Initial Public Offering. When such a company announces something like this…
Vettel exudes confidence
SINGAPORE. — Sebastian Vettel will be confident of extending his healthy lead at the top of the Formula One drivers’ standings in Singapore this week on a circuit that kick-started…
Portugal places 1,25bn euros in short-term debt
LISBON. — Portugal placed 1,25 billion euros in short-term debt yesterday but at sharply higher rates amid disagreement with creditors over deficit cutting targets.
Cop’s Whitney comments spatk lawsuit
LOS ANGELES. – A policeman lifted a sheet covering the just-dead body of singing legend Whitney Houston (pictured below) and made “inappropriate” comments including saying “Damn, she’s still looking good,…