December's

Speaking to reporters after the speech, Mr. Bullard called December's job numbers, released Friday, "encouraging" and said he believes the economy is growing faster than many forecasters believe, although he cautioned that uncertainty in Europe could still slow growth in the U.S.

More Quantitative Easing Unnecessary, Fed Official Says Ben Casselman 2012

Lukashenko, who has ruled the nation of 10 million people for nearly 17 years, won another term in December's election that was criticized by international observers.

Yahoo! News: Business - Opinion 2011

Japan's core machinery orders rose 4.2% month-to-month in January, outpacing December's 1.7% rise, and beating expectations for a gain of 3%.

Asian Shares Rise as Oil Price Slips Colin Ng 2011

New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg went into planning for Hurricane Irene amid recent memories of his administration's much-criticized response to last December's snowstorm.

Politicians Pushed to Stay Out in Front of Events Carol E. Lee 2011

The Nationals chose Ramirez off the Mets' roster in December's Rule 5 draft, which means they will either have to carry him on their major league roster all season, work out a trade or ship him back to the Mets.

Elvin Ramirez arrives, pitches in the bullpen 2011

PBOC adviser Li Daokui said December's high money-supply growth might not be a result of looser policy, as the figure can be volatile at the year's end.

New Loans, Money Growth in China Beat Forecasts Owen Fletcher 2012

Sheikh Mohammed bin Hamad Al-Thani, chairman of Qatar's bid, denied the existence of a vote-trading deal following December's vote.

FIFA Members Face Fresh Allegations Jonathan Clegg 2011

"Exactly what political freedoms are you lacking, Alexei Leonidovich?" asked Mr. Gref, drawing the answer that opposition parties such as Parnas and "Right Cause" should have been allowed to develop and participate in December's parliamentary elections without harassment.

Dispatches From Davos 2012

David Triesman, speaking to a British parliamentary inquiry into England's failed 2018 World Cup bid, said FIFA executive committee members Jack Warner, Nicolas Leoz, Ricardo Teixeira and Worawi Makudi asked for favors in return for their support in December's vote to select the venues for two upcoming editions of the quadrennial tournament.

FIFA Members Face Fresh Allegations Jonathan Clegg 2011

December's increase in orders was "based on a considerable rise in foreign orders", which were up by an adjusted 4.3% on the month, after falling 7.8% the previous month, the ministry said.

German Manufacturing Orders Rise Tom Fairless 2012