Asia markets rise on China manufacturing rise

Asian markets were buoyed on Monday as a report showed manufacturing output in China on the rise, while Asian governments agreed to create a $120 billion foreign currency reserve fund. The notice would allow The New York Times Co., which owns the Massachusetts newspaper, to close it in 60 days, the Globe reported. The Times Co

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Boston Globe owner threatens to shut newspaper down

The Boston Globe management warned the newspaper’s four unions Sunday that failure to reach a financial concession would force the company to file a notice to shut down, the Guild said in a statement. The notice would allow The New York Times Co., which owns the Massachusetts newspaper, to close it in 60 days, the Globe reported. The Times Co

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Dad of U.S. hunger striker in Iran questioned

The father of a U.S. journalist jailed for espionage in Iran said he was summoned to court Wednesday and questioned about his daughter’s hunger strike. Reza Saberi said the court asked him questions about a hunger strike that his daughter, Roxana Saberi, started after being sentenced last week to eight years in prison

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Jailed U.S. journalist on hunger strike, father says

A U.S. journalist jailed in Iran for espionage is on a hunger strike, and plans to keep it up until she is freed, her father told CNN on Saturday. Roxana Saberi, 31, was sentenced last week to eight years in prison after a one-day trial that was closed to the public

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State Department weighs in on Iran spy trial

The State Department voiced concern Thursday about the secret trial in Iran of an American journalist on espionage charges, calling it "baseless" and saying her release could aid U.S.-Iranian relations. Acting department spokesman Robert Wood confirmed Iranian reports that Roxana Saberi went on trial in Iran earlier this week on charges of spying. According to the reports, Iranian authorities said she has confessed

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New York Post drops gossip columnist Liz Smith

Which gossip writer has been let go from a New York tabloid? Legendary gossip columnist Liz Smith has been given her walking papers by the New York Post, Smith and the paper confirmed. While no reason was given, New York Post Editor Col Allan said in a statement Tuesday, “The Post is grateful to have been able to publish Liz Smith’s legendary column for so many years

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