Marketplace for May 10, 2011
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Japan scraps energy plan
by Scott Tong
May 10, 2011
In the wake of the Fukushima nuclear disaster, the country will "start from scratch" on its national energy plan.
In the U.K., Big Brother has a driver's license
by Christopher Werth
May 10, 2011
A growing fleet of surveillance cars are plying the streets of London and other British cities looking for scofflaws. But a group of citizens on motorcycles is looking to thwart them.
Illinois moves to aid illegal immigrants
by Jeff Tyler
May 10, 2011
State drops out of federal program that deports undocumented residents with criminal records. Law enforcement officials say it focused too much on workers with minor offenses, not hard-core felons.
Egypt seeks to crack down on foreign workers
by Julia Simon
May 10, 2011
The lack of jobs in Egypt is a major issue of discontent. So the new government has pledged to do something about it.
Microsoft buys Skype for $8.5 billion
by Steve Henn
May 10, 2011
Skype's Internet phone and video network could give many Microsoft products a sharper competitive edge. But will Skype still be free?
Mortgage fraud reports increase
by Stacey Vanek Smith
May 10, 2011
As banks re-examine mortgages, they find fraud committed even during the housing bust.
Greek debt levels spark more Eurozone fears
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May 10, 2011
Greece may need a further $86 billion bailout and may default on its debts. It is once more sparking fears of a deepening crisis in Europe.