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Asia Pacific

 

Singapore Economy Expands 0.4 Percent in Fourth Quarter; Exceeds Estimate
Singapore's economy grew faster in the fourth quarter than earlier estimated, boosted by higher pharmaceuticals production at companies such as Schering- Plough Corp., which opened two new factories in November. 

 

Australia economists clash on U.S. free trade pact
SYDNEY, Feb 27 (Reuters) - Leading economists clashed sharply on Thursday over whether Australia should enter into a free trade agreement with the United States and whether an agreement would produce economic costs or benefits.

 

Europe

 

Britain remains key beef market
Britain will remain the key market for Irish beef this year as a result of an anticipated increase of 16% in its import requirement.

 

Paraguays beef banned in Europe
Following an European Commission proposal, the EU Member States agreed to ban all imports of bovine fresh meat from Paraguay due to serious problems with the control and supervision measures related to Foot-and-Mouth Disease in the country.

 

USA

 

New PETA Website flaunts Holocaust photos, alleged connection to livestock

People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals has launched a new Internet Web site featuring graphic photos of inmates at Nazi death camps, shown side-by-side with various animal photos implying that livestock receive similar treatment.

 

Smithfield Sees Drop in Earnings
Low pig prices and weak fresh pork market blamed for dip in third quarter profits.

 

Praise for Tyson
Tyson Foods is named as America's most admired food production company.