'Liars' to prolong crisis
In the U.S. mortgage industry, they are called "liar loans" -- mortgages approved without requiring proof of the borrower's income or assets.
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Abu Dhabi-Dubai rift widens
At first, the differences between the United Arab Emirates' two leading cities were merely cultural. Abu Dhabi built world-class museums as fast as Dubai put up extravagant shopping malls -- one with a ski slope inside.
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Hunt on for alternative jet fuel
With the price of oil still above US$100 a barrel, everything from wood chips to chicken fat is being scrutinized as an alternative fuel. But when it comes to airplanes, finding the right mix poses a special challenge.
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