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WTO protest turns violent

Anti-capitalism protesters in Geneva smash the windows of banks, shops and cafes and set cars on fire. Full story

Is Dubai too big to fail for Abu Dhabi?
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Cities poised for recovery

Though cities such as San Antonio, Texas, and Omaha, Neb., may seem second-rate, things are picking up. Full story

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Black Friday spending rises — 0.5 percent

A research firm says shoppers spent only slightly more in stores this Black Friday than they did last year.  Full story  |    Slideshow

  Video: Bright spot seen in online retailing
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Holidays challenging for the jobless
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For the 15.7 million workers who are unemployed, this season is especially tough. Full story

U.S. to lean on mortgage firms
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Holidays pose challenges for the jobless

For the 15.7 million workers unemployed, and perhaps especially for the 5.6 million of those people out of work for six months or more, the holidays present a host of challenges.

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