Subscribe to RSSThe Egyptian intifada and what it may mean for Israel/Palestine
The Egyptian uprising against the Mubarak regime is historic and important in its own right. But it may also lead to significant changes in the region that could...
Bloomberg Sues Trichet & European Central Bank
Bloomberg News filed a lawsuit against the European Central Bank, seeking the disclosure of documents showing how Greece used derivatives to hide its fiscal deficit...
Transocean (NYSE:RIG) Talking with Shell (NYSE:RDS-A), Anadarko (NYSE:APC), BHP (NYSE:BHP Over Force Majeure
Transocean (NYSE:RIG), which owned the Deepwater Horizon oil rig which was operated by BP (NYSE:BP) at the time of the explosion in the Gulf of Mexico, is in talks...
Gold Sales Stopped at EU Central Banks
In adherence to the guidelines of the Central Bank Gold Agreement of Europe, in addition to Switzerland and Sweden, central banks in the region will stop selling...
‘Iran on verge of potential US-led war’
Press TV Sept 19, 2010 A top Iranian commander has warned of a potential US-led war against Iran in the near future, insisting on enduring readiness of Iran’s...
Sharp series of aftershocks strike New Zealand
CHRISTCHURCH, New Zealand — A sharp series of about 20 aftershocks rattled New Zealand’s earthquake-hit city of Christchurch overnight, and earthquake experts...
Obama vows to finish Gulf Coast recovery
President Barack Obama pledged on Sunday to finish restoring the Gulf Coast area hit by Hurricane Katrina, five years after the storm ravaged the region and hurt...
Iran Warns Against Israeli Invasion of Lebanon
Iran warns that if Israel were to invade Lebanon, it would be counter-attacked by several countries in the region. Read more here: Iran Warns Against Israeli Invasion...
Threat of Radioactive Smoke and Chernobyl Comparisons
The Christian Science Monitor takes a look at the dangers associated with the spread of Russia’s wildfires to areas still contaminated by the fallout from...
Barrick Gold (NYSE:ABX) Falls on Perceived EU Stability
Barrick Gold (NYSE:ABX) dropped in New York today as the perception or temporary response to the possibility the European Central Bank is about to announce plans...
Urbanization a Key to Consumption
Urban populations are growing in Asia and may hold the key to the region’s future economic growth. The global urban population is expected to grow by 1.6 billion...
Turkish Premier: “Israel Tries To Justify Itself By Exploiting Anti-Semitism”
“After recent developments, everyone has seen the fact that Israeli government’s hostile attitude terrorizing the region, posed a serious threat against...
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