McDonald's growth defies volatile economy

By Lisa Baertlein Oct 21 (Reuters) - McDonald's Corp reported a higher-than-expected quarterly profit on Friday as new menu items and renovations lifted sales during a summer of extreme economic volatility, and its shares rose nearly 3 percent. ... McDonald's growth defies volatile economy

Prostitution policies not constructive, rights groups say

Women's rights groups accused the government yesterday of failing to produce constructive policies on prostitution, ignoring the "structural evil" of the sex trade and seeking to establish red-light districts. They said the Cabinet's decision in July ... Prostitution policies not constructive, rights groups say