Jersey City News

Steep sales drop for US carmakers
US carmakers report sharp falls in their sales in December as the economic slowdown drives customers away from showrooms.

Apple's Jobs admits poor health
Steve Jobs, head of Apple, has disclosed in a statement that he is being treated for a hormone imbalance.

DR Congo rebels 'oust Gen Nkunda'
Officers in eastern DR Congo's main rebel group say they have ousted leader Gen Laurent Nkunda - a claim he denies.

Obama 'planning $800bn stimulus'
US President-elect Barack Obama is seeing Congressional leaders to discuss his stimulus plan, which reports say could total $800bn.

Army closes in on key Jaffna pass
Sri Lankan troops are at the southern outskirts of a key rebel-held pass to the northern Jaffna peninsula, the military says.

Russia to cut Ukraine gas supply
Russia's President Putin tells Gazprom to reduce gas sent via Ukraine to Europe over allegations Kiev is siphoning some off.

New US embassy opens in Baghdad
The new US embassy in Baghdad - one of the largest and most expensive ever built - is officially opened Iraq's capital.

Wedgwood goes into administration
A number of firms owned by Waterford Wedgwood enter administration, as the parent firm appoints a receiver.

Child sweethearts try to elope for wedding in the African sun
Two German children aged six and five are stopped by police on their way to Africa for a secret "wedding" in the sun.

Why playing golf could damage your hearing
Keen golfers are being warned by doctors that they could be risking their hearing for their sport.