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Obama says McCain offers 'willful ignorance' - McCain says his campaign is focused on the economy - London's Conservative mayor endorses Obama. Obama says McCain offers 'willful ignorance' Democrat Barack Obama said Tuesday that Republican John McCain is offering little more than "willful...  

Diamonds are for later: Belgian gem gala shelved by crisis - Xstrata needs no refinancing - Fed aids money markets as IMF readies rescues. Schroders urges flexibility on bank dividends Fund manager Schroders has urged the government to take a more flexible approach towards banks and...  

McCain has $47 million to spend in October - Obama updates Reagan's economic critique - Biden health appears very good. McCain has $47 million to spend in October Republican presidential candidate John McCain spent $37 million in September, leaving him $47 million for the campaign in October....  

U.S. and Europe eye stimulus plans - Another Interest Rate Cut In US? - Oil rises 5 percent as OPEC eyes output cut. U.S. and Europe eye stimulus plans Interbank lending emerged from deep freeze, and European and U.S. officials moved closer to infusing their economies with new stimulus packages...  

AP IMPACT: Mortgage firm arranged stealth campaign - AP IMPACT: Mortgage firm arranged stealth campaign - Obama raises stunning $150 million in September. AP IMPACT: Mortgage firm arranged stealth campaign Freddie Mac secretly paid a Republican consulting firm $2 million to kill legislation that...  

Dutch government to inject cash into ING - US house prices face long fall to bottom: analysts - ING agrees to strengthen core capital. Dutch government to inject cash into ING The Dutch government announced Sunday that it would inject money into ING, one of the world's 20 biggest banks. US...  

Trailing in Pa., Palin asks voters for a comeback - White women of the Baby Boom a prized voting bloc - McCain suggests Obama tax policies are socialist. Trailing in Pa., Palin asks voters for a comeback Republican vice presidential nominee Sarah Palin on Saturday made a pitch for a...  

IMF launches probe into director's affair with employee - PM: 'Money Markets Need Ethics' - 'Scandalous' To Cut Oil Supply Now. IMF launches probe into director's affair with employee The International Monetary Fund has opened an investigation of its director Dominique Strauss-Kahn and his...  

Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama is accusing John McCain of wanting to cut $882 billion from Medicare, and claims that would mean seniors pay more for drugs, receive fewer services and get lower quality care. Obama accuses McCain of wanting to cut Medicare Democratic presidential...  

Home construction falls sharply in September - Poorer tourists could still bring riches to Latin America - FTSE surges more than 5%. Home construction falls sharply in September Construction of new homes plunged by a bigger-than-expected amount in September as builders slashed production...  

Democratic presidential nominee Barack Obama warned his supporters to guard against overconfidence on Thursday as he and underdog Republican rival John McCain opened a 19-day sprint to Election Day. Obama warns against overconfidence Democratic presidential nominee Barack Obama warned his...  

Stocks fluctuate as market tries to assess economy - Consumer prices are flat in September - Industrial production falls by most since late. Stocks fluctuate as market tries to assess economy Wall Street remained tense Thursday, swinging between sharp gains and losses as investors...  

Crisis caused by banks that forgot basics: Santander boss - US opens probe into Washington Mutual collapse - Swiss government props up UBS with lifeline worth 60 bln dollars. Crisis caused by banks that forgot basics: Santander boss The international financial crisis was ignited by banks that...  

Fed: Economy sinks deeper into rut - Retail sales plunge 1.2 percent in September - Fed: Economy sinks deeper into rut. Fed: Economy sinks deeper into rut The country has sunk deeper into an economic rut, the Federal Reserve reported Wednesday. Retail sales plunge 1.2 percent in September...  

Recession fears drive stocks sharply lower - World recession fears mount after finance crisis - G8 Backs Brown's Bank Crisis Plan. Recession fears drive stocks sharply lower Mounting fears that global financial turmoil will now spark a recession in Europe and the United States rattled investors...  

Stocks fluctuate as profit-taking sets in - Bank rescue optimism offset by profit worry - London stocks advance. Stocks fluctuate as profit-taking sets in Wall Street fluctuated Tuesday as investors reacted enthusiastically to the U.S. government's plans to spend $250 billion to buy stock in...  

New terror plot investigated - U.S. stocks retreat on recession fears - Euro climbs against dollar, yen. New terror plot investigated Another terror plot is being investigated by the authorities, counter-terrorism minister Lord West has warned. U.S. stocks retreat on recession fears...  

Wall Street soars as government pledges bank aid - Obama calls for 90-day moratorium on foreclosures - McCain vows to fight for new direction. Wall Street soars as government pledges bank aid Wall Street snapped back from last week's devastating losses after major governments announced...  

TNK-BP doubles profit, rejects reorganisation - Oil prices rally as world leaders act to save markets - Germany Confirms Bail-Out Package. TNK-BP doubles profit, rejects reorganisation Oil major BP's Russian arm, TNK-BP Holding , said on Monday its first half net profit more than doubled, but...