June 1, 2009 - 21:27 AMT
General Motors declared bankruptcy
Major American auto maker General Motors declared bankruptcy - the largest in US history. The decision, supported by government, was long expected - company's sales suffered a major slump within lasts years. Debts of around $170 billion twice exceeded its market value. Supposedly, 60% of company's stocks will be redeemed by the government, who've extended a serious monetary support to General Motors.