British Reporter

President Yushchenko explained why Yekhanurov as Defence Minister is better than Hrytsenko

The FINANCIAL -- According to an UNIAN, president Victor Yushchenko believes that appointing Yuri Yekhanurov on the post of the Defence Minister instead of Anatoliy Hrytsenko will speed up the reform of the army.

by The FINANCIAL

December 17, 2007

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Education

Cambridge Business School partners with the University of Hong Kong

The FINANCIAL -- Cambridge Executive Education, providing Executive Education at Judge Business School, University of Cambridge, and the University of Hong Kong (HKU) are working in partnership to deliver a joint executive education programme entitled Strategic Issues in Corporate Finance. Aimed at

by The FINANCIAL

December 17, 2007

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Oil & Auto

Daimler announces orders for 1,052 Orion VII Next Generation Diesel-Electric Hybrid BusesMississauga

The FINANCIAL-- Mississauga, Ontario – Daimler Buses North America has received orders totaling 1,052 Orion VII Next Generation diesel-electric hybrid transit buses from some of North America’s largest transit authorities.

by The FINANCIAL

December 17, 2007

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Oil & Auto

Ford confirms new high performance

The FINANCIAL -- Cologne. Ford of Europe is confirming its plan to deliver an exciting all-new, high performance Focus RS model for launch in 2009. A design image released by the company today hints at the exciting direction the new model is

by The FINANCIAL

December 17, 2007

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Politics

ELECTIONS: Georgian TVs Submit Ownership Papers

The Georgian National Communications Commission (GNCC) said on December 17 that three TV companies have submitted papers indicating information about ownership, as its required by the law on broadcasting, Civil Georgia reported.

by The FINANCIAL

December 17, 2007

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Travel News

Traffic result of the Austrian Airlines Group for November 2007

The FINANCIAL -- The Austrian Airlines Group remained firmly on course to achieve its objectives in November 2007, carrying a total of 10.1 million passengers on scheduled and charter services from January to end-November.

by The FINANCIAL

December 17, 2007

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Business

Chiquita Announces Rule 10b5-1 Stock Trading Plan

The FINANCIAL -- CINCINNATI. Chiquita Brands International, Inc. (NYSE: CQB) today announced that one of its executive officers has adopted a prearranged stock trading plan in accordance with guidelines specified by Rule 10b5-1 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.

by The FINANCIAL

December 17, 2007

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Business

Businesses Stay Committed to Traditional Ads While Embracing Online Options

The FINANCIAL -- ST. LOUIS. The majority of small businesses still see print Yellow Pages advertising as their most effective way to generate sales leads, but more are also eager to integrate effective Internet options into their overall marketing approach, according to

by The FINANCIAL

December 17, 2007

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Markets

NASDAQ Announces the Annual Re-Ranking of the NASDAQ-100 Index

NEW YORK, The Nasdaq Stock Market, Inc. announced the annual re-ranking of the NASDAQ-100 Index(r), effective with the market open on Monday, December 24, 2007.

by The FINANCIAL

December 17, 2007

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Markets

Telekomunikacja Polska signed a preliminary share purchase agreement for the sale of Ditel S.A.

Yesterday, Telekomunikacja Polska signed a preliminary agreement with European Directories Group for the sale of 100% of Ditel S.A. shares NYSE Euronext reports. The company belongs to TP Group and is a publisher of White and Yellow Pages in Poland.

by The FINANCIAL

December 17, 2007

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