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Yellen sees no conflict on improving US unemployment and working on monetary policies

US Federal Reserve Chairman nominee Janet Yellen saw no problem in tackling both issues in US unemployment and monetary policies.


BlackBerry co-founders show interest purchasing the struggling smartphone maker

BlackBerry's co-founders had showed interest in acquiring the struggling smartphone manufacturer, said a report by The Economic Times.

Kingfisher's UK head Martyn Phillips parts ways with company

Martyn Phillips had left his position as the head of Kingfisher's B&Q chain in the UK as part of moves to restructure the company.

Brockovich claims preemption status of Essure reason for fight

Erin Brockovich pointed to preemption laws in her campaign to take Essure off the market. Erin Brockovich, the consumer advocate who filed a multimillion case against Pacific Gas and Electric Co for groundwater contamination, had blamed preemption laws in her fight against birth control implant Essure.


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US Senator John McCain angrily stated that US lawmakers should resolve differences to end the US partial shutdown that caused a halt in military death benefits, according to a Reuters report.
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US President Barack Obama would nominate the Vice Chairwoman of the Federal Reserve to replace outgoing chairman Ben Bernanke whose term ends in January next year.
Under its new CEO Doug Lawler, Chesapeake Energy Corp had cut down around 1200 jobs to reduce company spending and lift profit.