WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The number of workers filing new claims for unemployment insurance unexpectedly rose last week to its highest level in close to six months, a fresh signal of a weak jobs market.
Congressional election fails to stir voters
August 12th, 2010 
Reuters: Top News GEORGETOWN, Kentucky (Reuters) – Democratic control of Congress and the fate of President Barack Obama’s agenda are on the line in congressional elections this November, but some voters do not seem thrilled with their choices.
Pakistani president tries to comfort flood victims
August 12th, 2010 Reuters: Top News SUKKUR, Pakistan (Reuters) – Pakistan President Asif Ali Zardari tried to comfort victims of devastating floods on Thursday on his first visit to the area after criticism of his trips abroad and his government’s perceived slack response.
Ecuador rocked by 6.9 quake, no major damage
August 12th, 2010 Reuters: Top News QUITO (Reuters) – A strong 6.9 magnitude earthquake struck Ecuador near the center of the Andean OPEC member nation on Thursday, but there were no reports of deaths or serious damage, authorities and media said.
Bank repossessions drive up July foreclosures
August 12th, 2010 Reuters: Top News NEW YORK (Reuters) – More Americans fell into foreclosure in July as a sour job market kept them from making payments, and banks took over homes at a near record pace.
India to shut BlackBerry if security not addressed
August 12th, 2010 Reuters: Top News NEW DELHI (Reuters) – Research In Motion’s encrypted BlackBerry email and instant messaging services will be shut down if the Canadian maker does not address Indian national security concerns by August 31, the government said on Thursday.
30,000 show up for housing help
August 12th, 2010 CNN.com A day after 30,000 people unexpectedly turned out in hopes of picking up public housing applications, the city of East Point in Georgia is hoping it won’t see a repeat crush when it begins accepting those applications Thursday morning.
