Topic: China
Calling the subjugation of women a threat to American security, US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton made a vibrant appeal Friday to give equal rights to women around the world. "The subjugation of women is a direct threat to the security of the United States," the chief US diplomat said at an international women's conference which closed Friday at ...
Retail sales show surprising gain in February WASHINGTON (AP) — Retail sales posted a surprising increase in February as consumers refused to let snowstorms stop them from stepping up purchases for everything from clothes to appliances. The improvement provided hope that the recovery from the Great Recession is gaining momentum. Some economists cautioned that spending increases will remain modest as long ...
