Nov 17th, 2008 · Citigroup Inc., the nation's second-largest banking company, said it will slash about 53,000 jobs worldwide in an effort to stem losses and retrench amid the global financial crisis. The cuts would come on top of the roughly 23,000 jobs Citigroup already eliminated this year.
Nov 15th, 2008 · The countries' representatives said they hope to discuss how they might alleviate the global economic crisis, as well as steps they might take to prevent future worldwide economic crashes.
Nov 14th, 2008 · As the economic crisis continues, the possibility that U.S. consumers will spend less next year than they did this year is causing worldwide concern. In Vietnam, which exports a large share of its products to the U.S., garment factory workers are already worried about their jobs.
Nov 14th, 2008 · The summit was the brainchild of French President Nicolas Sarkozy, who has gained new respect for his handling of the worldwide financial crisis. But in the European quest to ensure such a crisis never repeats itself, Sarkozy may risk butting heads with President Bush.
Nov 12th, 2008 · Concha Buika's sultry voice and varied musical influences have earned her worldwide acclaim. Her latest album, La Nina de Fuego, fuses the musical traditions of Africa and Spain with jazz, soul and dance and has been nominated for the Latin Grammy Album of the Year.
Nov 10th, 2008 · Wichita, Kan.-based aircraft manufacturer Hawker Beechcraft has announced a 5 percent cut to its work force, or almost 500 jobs, due to the worldwide economic slowdown. Michelle Thornton, one of those laid off last Thursday by the firm, talks about what happened.
Nov 10th, 2008 · Kitchell is a singer-songwriter seasoned beyond her years, having previously joined Herbie Hancock on a worldwide tour. For her appearance in Charleston, W.Va., she brought along the Boston-based indie-rockers in The Slip, who appeared on Mountain Stage in 2006. Together, they promote Kitchell's latest album, This Storm.
Nov 6th, 2008 · In his victory speech on Tuesday night, Barack Obama told his worldwide audience: "A new dawn of American leadership is at hand." Guests and callers from around the world discuss what role the U.S. should — and shouldn't — play in world affairs.