Thousands of factory workers stay away from work as pro-democracy protesters continue to rally seeking Mubarak’s ouster.
Day: February 9, 2011
Experts reject calls for US to cut aid to Egypt
WASHINGTON (AP) — The United States should use its billions in aid to Egypt as leverage to force a transition to democracy, foreign policy experts told lawmakers Wednesday in Congress’…
Allstate's net income falls on catastrophe losses
NEW YORK (AP) — Auto and home insurer Allstate says its net income fell sharply in the fourth quarter as an Arizona hailstorm caused it to pay out far more…
Lawmakers oppose federal bailout for states
WASHINGTON (AP) — The new Republican-led House is showing no appetite for making federal taxpayers help state and local governments cope with widespread budget problems. Even some Democrats are wary,…