Facing a credit crisis and dwindling sales, Chrysler announced it
would shut down all manufacturing operations from Dec 19 for at least a
month.

The announcement from Chrysler, considered the weakest of the U.S.
automakers, ...   more »

The global affairs and design magazine has opened a shop in London
and in the process has redefined its business model.

In what has been a challenging time for print publications and retailers,
Monocle Editor ...   more »

Official figures show unemployment in Britain is rising faster than it has
in 17 years.

LONDON, ENGLAND, UNITED KINGDOM (DECEMBER 17, 2008) ITN -
The number of Britons on jobless benefits surged past one million ...   more »

The European Parliament votes to stop allowing people to work more than 48
hours a week, triggering a fresh clash with European Union member states and
business.

STRASBOURG, FRANCE (DECEMBER 17, 2008) EBS -
The ...   more »

Competition regulators say that the company which owns three of
London's airports must sell two of them.

The UK Competition Commission has made a tough ruling on the ownership of
the Britain's airports. London Gatwick, ...   more »

The European Parliament votes to stop allowing people to work more than 48
hours a week, triggering a fresh clash with European Union member states and
business.   more »

Russian dog owners are being encouraged to use their pets as billboards by
advertising agencies.

NOVOSIBIRSK, RUSSIA (RECENT) REUTERS -
Deep in Russian Siberia in the city of Novosibirsk, dog owners are
being encouraged to ...   more »

Experts Discuss Economic Downturn and Top Ten Technology Best Practices That Can Help Companies Remain Competitive at ILOG's DIALOG09 Conference

Author James Canton, and Other Global Technology Thought Leaders Say Increased Agility and Innovation are ...   more »