Mar. 27, 2008 17:52

Rice market and its impact

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This article discusses the current and potential impacts of rising rice prices and dwindling rice stocks on various Asian economies and cultures. See http://www.ft.com/cms/s/0/d6f1cd74-fc29-11dc-9229-000077b07658,noOfParas=2,emailFormat=plainText,storyType=ultralight,dwp_uuid=9ff9d7a4-506d-11da-bbd7-0000779e2340,print=no,_i_email=y.html
 

Mar. 27, 2008 17:51

EU stance on mozzarella allegations

Posted by NancyOta under [International Politics ]
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In a follow up to a recent post, the EU is now investigating claims that Italian mozzarella contains an unacceptable amount of dangerous chemicals and has threatened to ban mozzarella in the future. See http://www.iht.com/articles/2008/03/27/europe/union.php
 

Mar. 27, 2008 17:49

Impact of Euro rates on the British economy

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This articke presents a series of viewpoints of English importers and exporters regarding the rising strength of the Euro relative to the pound. See http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/fr/-/2/hi/business/7317387.stm
 

Mar. 27, 2008 17:47

EADS contract with the Royal Air Force

Posted by NancyOta under [International Politics ]
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EADS, the consortium of Airbus and Northrup Grumman, has just been awarded a major contract by the Royal Air Force. This follows up its recent and controversial award of a large contract by the US Department of Defense. See http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/fr/-/2/hi/business/7316835.stm
 

Mar. 27, 2008 17:45

World Bank's stance on Pakistani economy

Posted by NancyOta under [International Politics ]
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This article discusses the World Bank's concerns over Pakistan's current economic conditions and their impact on future Pakistani economic trends. See http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/business/7316517.stm
 

Mar. 27, 2008 17:42

Argentine farmer strike

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This article discusses strikes by Argentine farmers who are protesting rising export taxes on their products. See http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/fr/-/2/hi/americas/7316170.stm
 

Mar. 27, 2008 08:32

Medellin v. Texas

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If you're still having trouble narrowing down a paper topic or just want to think about the recent opinion, what impact might this opinion have on business transactions? Can state default rules trump obligations under an international treaty?

See this editorial and the opinion.