Here is a look at unemployment rates around the world:
GERMANY German unemployment fell for a second month in October, but the effects of the financial crisis lingered and it is still too early to expect a turnaround in the economy, the country s labor ministry said. The unadjusted jobless rate in Euro...
 3.0K - Nov. 6, 2009; scored 99.0 Sports Briefs: Padilla shot in leg during target practice
MANAGUA, Nicaragua Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Vicente Padilla is recovering from a bullet wound in his leg after a target shooting instructor accidentally shot him. Dr. Eduardo Reguera said Padilla didn t need surgery. Police spokesman Vilma Reyes...
2.6K - Nov. 5, 2009; scored 99.0 Sports Briefs: NHL will buy Phoenix team
PHOENIX The Phoenix Coyotes bumpy six-month journey through U.S. Bankruptcy Court has come to an end with a judge s approval of the sale of the franchise to the NHL. Judge Redfield T. Baum signed the order after a quiet, brief hearing in a mostly ...
6.8K - Nov. 3, 2009; scored 99.0 German leader urges U.S. to act on climate
WASHINGTON (AP) German Chancellor Angela Merkel marked the 20th anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall by exhorting the world in a speech to Congress today to tear down the walls of today and reach a deal to combat global warming. Frequently ...
5.3K - Nov. 3, 2009; scored 346.0 Martin D. Andruss
A celebration of life will be held for Martin D. Andruss, 75, of Brookings, at 11 a.m., Monday, Nov. 2, at Redwood Memorial Chapel, 1020 Fifield St. A luncheon reception will follow at the chapel. Martin was born June 15, 1934, in North Bend, to Cla...
1.6K - Oct. 31, 2009; scored 157.0 Steven V. Weeks
At his request, no services will be held for Steven V. Weeks, 68, of Coquille. Steve was born Aug. 20, 1941, in Bandon and raised by his parents, Virgil and Lucile Weeks, in Green Acres, along with his brother Paul. He died Oct. 29, 2009, in Coquille...
1.6K - Oct. 31, 2009; scored 99.0 NATO considers beefing up support
BRATISLAVA, Slovakia (AP) Top NATO and United Nations officials signaled Friday they may request more international troops to join American forces in Afghanistan as the top U.S. defense official said President Barack Obama is still weeks away from ...
4.7K - Oct. 25, 2009; scored 157.0 Drones protect ships in Somalia
NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) For the first time, sophisticated U.S. military surveillance drones capable of carrying missiles have begun patrolling waters off Somalia in hopes of stemming rising piracy. Three ships have been seized in a week off Africa s la...
1.4K - Oct. 25, 2009; scored 99.0 NATO considers beefing up support
BRATISLAVA, Slovakia (AP) Top NATO and United Nations officials signaled Friday they may request more international troops to join American forces in Afghanistan as the top U.S. defense official said President Barack Obama is still weeks away from ...
4.7K - Oct. 24, 2009; scored 157.0 Drones protect ships in Somalia
NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) For the first time, sophisticated U.S. military surveillance drones capable of carrying missiles have begun patrolling waters off Somalia in hopes of stemming rising piracy. Three ships have been seized in a week off Africa s la...
1.4K - Oct. 24, 2009; scored 99.0 Donovan takes top honors
LOS ANGELES The busiest and in many ways most difficult year in Landon Donovan s increasingly storied soccer career ultimately could be the most satisfying. That was his judgment Tuesday after claiming an unprecedented sixth Honda Player of the Yea...
4.6K - Oct. 21, 2009; scored 99.0 Governor Kulongoski heads for Europe
SALEM (AP) Gov. Ted Kulongoski is traveling to Europe to promote business ties, but don t expect the trip to result in announcements of new companies coming to Oregon. In the midst of a deep recession, Kulongoski plans to meet with CEOs of companie...
0.8K - Oct. 21, 2009; scored 99.0 Smiles squared
COOS BAY If you want to get into square dancing, there are several basic rules to follow especially if you re joining a local club like the Saints-N-Aints. Be a good listener. Get into a square quickly. Be courteous, cooperative, punctual and sob...
4.1K - Oct. 20, 2009; scored 99.0 Smiles squared
COOS BAY If you want to get into square dancing, there are several basic rules to follow especially if you re joining a local club like the Saints-N-Aints. Be a good listener. Get into a square quickly. Be courteous, cooperative, punctual and sob...
4.6K - Oct. 19, 2009; scored 99.0 Analysis: Washington overplayed hand on Russia readiness
WASHINGTON (AP) The Obama administration was elated a month ago when the Russian president said sanctions against Iran for its nuclear program could become inevitable. Washington s reaction may have been significantly premature. Dmitry Medvedev s...
1.2K - Oct. 19, 2009; scored 99.0 Governor to visit Europe
PORTLAND (AP) Gov. Ted Kulongoski is heading to Europe next week to meet with companies that do business in Oregon. The governor s office says the purpose of the trip is to strengthen the state s relationship with the businesses during this time of...
0.6K - Oct. 18, 2009; scored 99.0 Governor to visit Europe
PORTLAND (AP) Gov. Ted Kulongoski is heading to Europe next week to meet with companies that do business in Oregon. The governor s office says the purpose of the trip is to strengthen the state s relationship with the businesses during this time of...
0.6K - Oct. 17, 2009; scored 99.0 Sports Briefs: Team USA 11th in FIFA rankings
ZURICH The United States remains at No. 11 while Brazil again is on top of the latest world rankings published Friday by FIFA. European champion Spain closed the gap on Brazil, the Confederations Cup winner, but stayed at second. The Netherlands fo...
2.8K - Oct. 16, 2009; scored 99.0 Schwalbe among companies recalling bicycles because of faults
Two bicycle companies have recalled more than 11,000 bikes because of mechanical issues. About 6,400 Electra bicycles, 2009 model were called in because the product s front tray or basket can come loose and into contact with the front tire, posing a...
1.5K - Oct. 15, 2009; scored 99.0 German pleads guilty to coral smuggling
PORTLAND (AP) A German man has pleaded guilty to smuggling more than 40 tons of coral fragments from the Philippines to Oregon. Gunther Wenzek appeared in federal court in Portland on Wednesday to agree to a plea deal that recommends he pay more th...
0.7K - Oct. 15, 2009; scored 99.0 | 
