An estimated 20 percent of all mobile phones in sub-Saharan Africa are thought to originate from Chungking Mansions, an iconic Hong Kong complex
that's become synonymous with small-scale globalisation undertaken by entrepreneurs.


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Chrysler filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy and will partner with
Italy's Fiat, in a plan designed to allow a leaner company to emerge within 30
to 60 days

With Chrysler's future hanging in the balance, ...   more »

Italy is awaiting an announcement on a deal between auto giants Fiat and Chrysler that could catapult them into fifth place among the world's car
producers.

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General Motors intends to cut its long-running Pontiac brand and eliminate more jobs as it faces down a looming government deadline to restructure its
operations.

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Outstanding Literary Achievements Celebrated During 29th Annual Awards Ceremony

Los Angeles Times Festival of Books 2009
LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--On the eve of the nation’s largest public literary festival, the Los Angeles Times (www.latimes.com) tonight honored ...   more »

SANTA BARBARA, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Recent headlines of corporate misdeeds, poor performance and bailouts
may be just the tip of the iceberg of a widespread lack of confidence in
bosses, suggests a new
national study...   more »

Newspapers lose relevance to African-American communities

WASHINGTON, April 20 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Newsroom jobs held by black journalists were cut by an alarming 13.5 percent in 2008, making African-Americans the single most targeted group for job ...   more »

First All-New Porsche in Seven Years Poised to Set New Standards in the Premium Sedan Segment

ATLANTA, April 20 /PRNewswire/ -- Porsche today officially unveiled its Panamera four-door performance car, the first all-new, built-from-the-ground up ...   more »