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Bernanke Urges Action on Foreclosures
Bernanke urged the government to consider sweeping steps to prevent foreclosures, including buying risky mortgages and refinancing them under more favorable terms to homeowners.
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November Is as Bad as Feared
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New Cabinet Reflects Wish to Move Forward
Obama's team is strikingly centrist, a group of people known more for competence than ideology -- reflecting what the nation ordered up in this year's election, writes Gerald Seib.
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Russia Pursues India Nuclear Deals
Russia hopes to increase its nuclear-power presence in India and gain ground against Western suppliers with plans to sign a deal this week, during a state visit by Medvedev.
Court: EU Illegally Froze Iran Group's Funds
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Life & Style

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