Basque ETA call to halt attacks met with caution

MADRID (Reuters) - The Basque rebel group ETA called a halt to armed attacks on Sunday but the government said the declaration was not enough and urged the weakened organization to renounce violence once and for all.   Última hora


Twelve killed in suicide assault on Iraq army base

BAGHDAD (Reuters) - Up to six suicide bombers, some armed with rifles, tried to storm an army base in Baghdad on Sunday, killing 12 people and wounding 36 less than a week after Washington declared U.S. combat operations in Iraq over.   Última hora


Oracle offered job to ex-HP CEO Hurd says source

NEW YORK (Reuters) - Oracle Corp has offered a job to Mark Hurd, the former chief executive of Hewlett-Packard Co who resigned amid a scandal involving inaccurate expense receipts related to a female contractor, according to a source familiar with the situation.   Última hora


Oracle offered job to ex-HP CEO Hurd: source

NEW YORK (Reuters) - Oracle Corp has offered a job to Mark Hurd, the former chief executive of Hewlett-Packard Co who resigned amid a scandal involving inaccurate expense receipts related to a female contractor, according to a source familiar with the situation.   Última hora


Obama to propose permanent research tax credit

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama on Wednesday will ask the U.S. Congress to increase and permanently extend a tax credit for business research as a way of boosting job growth, an administration official said on Sunday.   Última hora


Taxpayers may face initial loss on GM IPO: sources

NEW YORK/DETROIT (Reuters) - The U.S. government is likely to take a loss on General Motors Co in the first offering of the automaker's stock, six people familiar with preparations for the landmark IPO said.   Última hora


Philippine police chief takes blame for bus hijack

MANILA (Reuters) - The Philippines' national police chief took the blame for the botched bus hijacking rescue attempt last week that killed eight Hong Kong tourists at a Manila park, announcing his decision to retire early from the service.   Última hora


Gales, aftershocks shake quake hit New Zealand city

WELLINGTON (Reuters) - Strong aftershocks and gale-force winds buffeted a clean-up of New Zealand's second biggest city on Sunday following the country's most damaging earthquake in 80 years.   Última hora


Gales, aftershocks shake quake-hit New Zealand city

WELLINGTON (Reuters) - Strong aftershocks and gale-force winds buffeted New Zealand's second biggest city of Christchurch Sunday as a clean-up got underway after the country's worst earthquake in 80 years.   Última hora


Thousands protest French clampdown against Roma

PARIS (Reuters) - Tens of thousands protested across France on Saturday against a clampdown on immigrants, launching a week of action over policies on which President Nicolas Sarkozy has staked his political reputation.   Última hora