WTO: Why India and China Said No to U.S.

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July 31, 2008
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NEWS  THIS WEEK'S TOP STORY WTO: Why India and China Said No to U.S. Trade talks break down as India and China refuse to bow to U.S. on agricultural subsidies

Editor's Memo China and India this week find themselves in agreement for a change as the Doha Round of the World Trade Organization talks break down. Our Top Story explains how their common desire to protect their farmers put them in the same boat. Open-source software for mobile phones is nothing new, but suddenly all the big names want to get in on the act. Our technology writer Olga Kharif says they'd better work together if they want to compete with the likes of Apple and Microsoft. Also in the Insider Newsletter, our investment experts cover the summer job slump and take a unique perspective on the bear market. As airline baggage mishaps are on the rise, we tackle the lost luggage dilemma in "The Airlines' Bag Reflex." And in our Small Business channel, Karen Klein answers a question about pitching an idea and making sure you get paid for it. -- Katherine Davis

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