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South Korea institutes beef labeling law (Moldova.org)

6 Jul 2008

The South Korean government, stung by massive anti-U.S. beef rallies, said Sunday it will require most restaurants to specify their beef's country of origin.All restaurants, fast food shops, catering services, schools, hospitals and government agencies serving beef will have to inform consumers whether the meat is from the United States, a measure officials hope will ease public fears over mad ...

South Korea institutes beef labeling law (UPI)

6 Jul 2008

SEOUL, July 6 (UPI) -- The South Korean government, stung by massive anti-U.S. beef rallies, said Sunday it will require most restaurants to specify their beef's country of origin.

Financial market losses could top 1,600 billion dollars: report (EARTHtimes.org)

6 Jul 2008

Geneva - The global financial crisis could lead to losses of 1,600 billion dollars for financial institutes, according a report in the Swiss Sunday newspaper SonntagsZeitung. It quoted a confidential study by the hedge fund Bridgewater Associates as ...