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After years of squabbling and finger-pointing, leaders from both rich and poor nations have agreed to sit down Monday for a serious talk about how to end poverty.

Riot police swinging clubs and firing rubber bullets subdued a group of violent protesters who rioted Saturday following a peaceful rally by tens of thousands of demonstrators hours after European leaders wrapped up a summit on economic reforms.

President Bush renewed his support Saturday for tariffs on steel imports even as his Treasury secretary was reported to have opposed the move, saying it would cost American jobs.

Crowds on the magnolia-lined sidewalks still wore green, but their biggest cheers during the nation's second-largest St. Patrick's Day parade were reserved for marchers wearing camouflage and police blues.

A grocer is cracking down on shoplifters by merging cutting-edge digital technology with crime-fighting methods straight out of the Wild West - ``wanted'' posters.

Arthur Andersen LLP's weakening hold on its major corporate clients got shakier Friday in the wake of its criminal indictment, with three blue-chip companies firing the troubled auditor and others indicating they may do the same.

OPEC announced Friday that it would not change its oil production target until its members meet again in June to reassess market conditions.

Eager to get economic reforms back on track, European Union leaders signed off on a slew of pledges Saturday to cut red tape and boost Europe's floundering economies.

Global Crossing's sudden implosion has done more than sting shareholders, creditors and employees.

Pension fund managers for California teachers and Ohio state workers said they will vote against the $21 billion acquisition of Compaq Computer Corp. by Hewlett-Packard Co., but two large HP investors backed the deal.