Jan 8th, 2009 · A U.N. aid agency working to provide aid to Gaza has suspended operations after one of its truck drivers was killed by Israeli fire. Earlier, Israel declared another brief lull to allow in humanitarian supplies. Meanwhile, three rockets launched from Lebanon landed in Israel.
Jan 7th, 2009 · Toyota says it will suspend production at its Japanese plants for 11 days in February and March. This marks a stoppage of unprecedented scale for the automaker. We examine what it means.
Dec 17th, 2008 · Toyota has announced it is suspending plans to produce Prius hybrids near Tupelo, Miss. The plant was slated to open in 2010.
Dec 16th, 2008 · Toyota says it's suspending plans to produce its Prius hybrid car in the U.S. A plant is under construction in Tupelo, Miss., was to be the first to make the popular gas-electric hybrid in this country. But as auto sales plunged, Toyota has been scaling back production. Toyota will finish the building but won't install equipment.
Dec 9th, 2008 · In an effort to rein in the state budget, New Hampshire is suspending jury trials for a month.
Nov 24th, 2008 · British Finance Minister Alistair Darling has unveiled a $430 billion package of measures intended to stimulate the flagging U.K. economy, suspending rules that have kept government borrowing in check since the ruling Labour Party came to power in 1997.
Nov 12th, 2008 · As the stock market has dropped, millions of Americans are afraid to look at their 401(k) accounts. At a small but growing number of companies — including GM — the news is worse: They're suspending the matching benefits, where employers chip in to match workers' contributions.
Oct 8th, 2008 · Environmental advocacy groups say the Navy is required to adopt steps to minimize damage mid-frequency sonar causes to whales and dolphins. The president has gotten around the requirement by suspending environmental laws in the name of national security.