Chinese leaders tackle alarming social tensions The Age, Australia - ... the first in 25 years to focus on social issues, not economics or politics ... by President Hu Jintao that calls for the creation of a "harmonious society ", a move ...

Reuters - New claims for U.S. jobless aid fell by a slightly more-than-expected 6,000 last week, Labor Department data showed on Thursday, and remained at levels suggesting a stable jobs market.

US putting EU economy into touch InTheNews.co.uk, UK - The US economy is continuing to outperform and outstrip its EU counterpart, a new report claims, despite a concerted innovation drive from the latter. ...