SARATOV, Russia (Reuters) - President Dmitry Medvedev ordered law enforcement agencies on Thursday to prevent speculators driving up food prices after the worst harvest in years and pledged help to ensure affordable food staples. (feeds.reuters.com)

Although firms are replacing employees who have left, they are not creating new jobs, the UK's largest recruitment company warns. (www.bbc.co.uk)

The International Monetary Fund, which has been warning that U.S. and European debt levels are rising dangerously, downplayed the likelihood that Greece would default. (feeds.wsjonline.com)

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As Middle East peace talks begin anew in Washington, President Obama warns, "This moment of opportunity may not soon come again." (rssfeeds.usatoday.com)