Getting things cheap

Article Abstract:

Bombardier Inc has shown an ability to buy troubled companies cheaply. Using that strategy, Bombardier has acquired firms that include Canadair, Short Bros PLC, and Learjet Inc. Bombardier is following that same strategy as it tries to buy De Havilland Aircraft from Boeing of Canada Ltd.

Management, Mergers, acquisitions and divestments, Bombardier Inc., PINK, Boeing of Canada Ltd. De Havilland Aircraft Company of Canada

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Saddam's secret arsenal

Article Abstract:

Saddam Hussein's expulsion of United Nations weapons inspectors substantiates reports that Iraq has been secretly amassing an arsenal of chemical and biological weapons. The US is responding to the expulsion with diplomatic moves and indications of military action.

United States, Military aspects, United States foreign relations, Biological weapons, Iraq, Iraqi foreign relations, Chemical weapons

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Dead letter days: pressure mounted to end the first postal strike in six years

Article Abstract:

Negotiators for Canada Post and the Canadian Union of Postal Workers made progress on the issues of increasing permanent jobs, salary increases and job security. Structural changes in mail delivery is another strike issue that must be addressed.

Canada, Labor relations, Postal service, Canadian Union of Postal Workers

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