Kenyan government warns of famine after harvests fail
Ten million people risk going hungry in Kenya after harvests failed because of drought, the government said Friday.

Copper Rises as Government Spending May Revive Economic Growth
Jan. 9 (Bloomberg) -- Copper rose, capping a second straight weekly gain, on speculation that U.S. government spending will help end a recession that eliminated more jobs in 2008 than in any year since World War II.

German Government Mulls Commerzbank Supervisory Board Members
Jan. 9 (Bloomberg) -- Germany?s government, poised to take a stake of 25 percent plus one share in Commerzbank AG , is considering candidates for the supervisory board as it looks to secure federal interests in the country?s second-largest bank.

Copper Rises as Government Spending May Revive Economic Growth
Jan. 9 (Bloomberg) -- Copper rose, heading for a second straight weekly gain, on speculation that U.S. government spending will help end a recession that eliminated more jobs in 2008 than in any year since World War II.

India?s Oil Strike Ends After Government Talks Tough (Update1)
Jan. 9 (Bloomberg) -- A three-day strike by more than 50,000 officers of India?s state-run oil companies ended after the government said firm action would be taken against them, paving the way for the restoration of fuel supplies across the country.

Indian Government to Appoint Satyam Board Members
Indian government steps in to take temporary control at troubled Indian outsourcer Satyam.

Copper Rise as Government Spending May Revive Economic Growth
Jan. 9 (Bloomberg) -- Copper futures rose, heading for a second weekly gain, on speculation that U.S. government spending will help end a recession that eliminated more jobs last year than at any time since World War II.

India?s Three-Day Oil Strike Ends After Government Talks Tough
Jan. 9 (Bloomberg) -- A three-day strike by more than 50,000 officers of India?s state-run oil companies ended today after the government indicated it would take firm action following the nationwide disruption of fuel supplies.

Sark's new government is sworn in
Sark's new government is sworn in following the island's first democratic election in more than 400 years.

Romanian Government Hasn?t Asked for Loan, IMF Says (Update1)
Jan. 9 (Bloomberg) -- Romania?s government , which took office last month, has not asked for a loan from the International Monetary Fund to support the country?s external financing needs and stem the effects of the global financial crisis.

New Government Incentives May Be Needed to Renew Green Development
President-elect Barack Obama said yesterday that he wanted to double the production of alternative energy over the next three years, a goal that will probably require a new set of government incentives for the capital-intensive solar and wind industries.

On economy, Obama puts his trust in government
The president-elect, unlike Reagan, says Washington is the solution. His economic stimulus plan may be just the beginning. Republican Ronald Reagan once quipped that the most "terrifying words" in the English language were "I'm from the government, and I'm here to help." Democrat Bill Clinton proclaimed in a State of the Union speech 13 years ago that "the era of big government is over." ...

German Bank Gets More Money From Government
The government took a quarter stake in Commerzbank as it stepped up efforts to stabilize the financial system and consolidate one of Europe?s most fragmented banking landscapes.

European Government Bonds Advance on Signs Slump Is Deepening
Jan. 9 (Bloomberg) -- European government bonds rose for a second day before a report likely to show retail sales in the region fell for a sixth month, strengthening the case for a cut in interest rates to head off a deepening recession.

Pakistan: Government 'split' after sacking of top official
Pakistan: Government 'split' after sacking of top official (AKI) - By Syed Saleem Shahzad - The sudden dismissal of Pakistan's powerful national security adviser, Mehmud Ali Durrani, has exposed a deep split inside the government and its relations with the military establishment, according to security sources.Pakistani prime minister Yousaf Raza Gillani on Wednesday sacked Durrani ...

Fortenberry Joins Another Government Committee
Congressman Jeff Fortenberry, beginning his third term in the U.S. House of Representatives, has been selected to serve on the Oversight and Government Reform Committee. He will also continue his service on the House Foreign Affairs and Agriculture Committees.

European Government Bonds May Gain on Signs Slump Is Deepening
Jan. 9 (Bloomberg) -- European government bonds may rise for a second day before a report likely to show retail sales in the region fell for a sixth month, strengthening the case for a cut in interest rates to head off a deepening recession.

ANZ Raises A$3.3 Billion From Government-Backed Bonds (Update2)
Jan. 9 (Bloomberg) -- Australia & New Zealand Banking Group Ltd. , Australia?s fourth-biggest bank, borrowed A$3.3 billion ($2.3 billion) in its first sale of local currency bonds guaranteed by the government.

10 Million Kenyans Facing Food Shortages - Government
NAIROBI (AFP)--Nearly 10 million Kenyans, almost a quarter of the population, are facing food shortages due to drought, the government said Friday.

Government disbands Satyam Board
New Delhi: The government on Friday disbanded the Board of scam-hit Satyam for ?failing to do what they were supposed to do? and would soon appoint 10 new directors, who would hold their first meeting within a week. The decision ...