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Starbucks profits down on weak economy, turnaround costs

Seattle - Starbucks CoffeehouseUS coffeehouse giant Starbucks reported seco

Companies tally suppliers' steps in carbon footprint

Washington  - Suppliers to some of the world's largest corporations are reporting their greenhouse-gas emissions this week as part of a private bid to curb global warming.

Flying pig with Obama slogans escapes California concert

Barack ObamaLos Angeles - A huge flying pig used as a concert prop by Pink Floyd's Roger Waters ha

US report: Terrorism fatalities rose by nearly 2,000 in 2007

Pakistan TerroristWashington - Terrorist attacks claimed more than 22,000 lives worldwi

Time Warner plans to break off cable as profits slide

Time Warner CompanyNew York - Time Warner, the world's largest media company, said Wedne

General Motors sees another billion dollar loss in 1st quarter

General Motors United Detroit, US - The United States' largest automaker General Motors (GM) ann

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