The prospects for the global economy are slowly improving, but growth is expected to be weak, especially in Europe, according to a United Nations-backed report released today.

The 2012 World Economic Outlook, published by the International Monetary Fund (IMF), added that unemployment in many advanced economies will stay high.

“Although action by policymakers in Europe and elsewhere has helped to reduce vulnerabilities, risks of a renewed upsurge of the crisis in Europe continue to loom large, along with geopolitical uncertainties affecting the oil market,” stated the Fund.

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FEDERAL INVESTIGATION WIDENS. 21 US Agents

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NEW YORK: $2.3 MILLION. Political Donations

The first group of six United Nations unarmed monitors tasked by the Security Council to report on the implementation of a full cessation of armed violence in Syria has arrived in the capital, Damascus to begin their work.

“The monitors’ early tasks include liaising with Syrian Government authorities and security forces as well as the opposition to ensure that all sides understand the role and work of the team,” UN deputy spokesperson Eduardo del Buey told reporters in New York.

The National Weather Service has issued a Red Flag Warning for areas north and west of NYC. This Red Flag Warning means a combination of dry brush and gusty wind conditions support fire danger.

Please, exercise extra caution when using outdoor gas and charcoal grills. In addition, smokers should never carelessly discard cigarettes. Immediately report a brush fire to 911.

For more information, visit http://www.erh.noaa.gov/er/okx/

New York City Council Member James Vacca, Chair of the Council Transportation Committee, former Governor David Paterson, Jesse H. Davis, President of Creative Mobile Technologies, and Mark G. Ackermann, President and CEO of Lighthouse International announce a nationwide software enhancement that will enable people who are blind and visually impaired to access the credit card payment technology used in taxi fleets in New York City and in cities throughout the United States.

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US TAX DEADLINE. Procrastinators Beware

SHUTTLE DISCOVERY. Final Take Off