Apr. 2, 2008 14:33

UAE computer parts dispute with US

Posted by NancyOta under [International Politics ]
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This article discusses the problem of US-made computer parts being funneled through the United Arab Emirates to terrorist groups which use them against US troops in Iraq and the success of attempts to stop this trade. See http://www.iht.com/articles/2008/04/01/mideast/uae.php
 

Apr. 2, 2008 14:31

Continuation of Boeing/EADS dispute

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In the continuation of a previous post, this article discusses the arguments and counterarguments made by Boeing and the US Air Force in regards to the EADS contract. See http://www.iht.com/articles/2008/04/02/business/02tanker.php
 

Apr. 2, 2008 14:28

EU investigation of Northern Rock

Posted by NancyOta under [International Politics ]
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The EU has annonced that it will investigate the actions of the British government in relation to the failure of the British bank Northern Rock. See http://www.iht.com/articles/2008/04/02/business/2rockfw.php
 

Apr. 2, 2008 14:26

Impact of weak dollar

Posted by NancyOta under [Finance ]
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This article discusses the effects of the dollar's weakness on corporations which need to send their American employees overseas. See http://www.iht.com/articles/2008/04/02/business/pay.php
 

Apr. 2, 2008 14:25

Icelandic economic issues

Posted by NancyOta under [International Politics ]
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The government of Iceland is facing the possibility of having to intervene to save its economy from threats posed by hedge funds. See http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/fr/-/2/hi/business/7326063.stm
 

Apr. 2, 2008 14:24

World Bank predictions for East Asia

Posted by NancyOta under [Finance ]
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The World Bank has released a report in which it estimates that the growth rate in East Asia for 2008 will be "slow" but will continue nevertheless. See http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/fr/-/2/hi/business/7324922.stm
 

Apr. 2, 2008 14:22

Changes in emerging market investment

Posted by NancyOta under [Finance ]
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This article discusses new trends in investment among emerging markets and economies. See http://www.iht.com/articles/2008/04/02/business/frontier.php
 

Apr. 2, 2008 14:20

Ivorian customs duties

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After deadly riots over food costs in the Cote D'Ivoire, the Ivorian government has announced that it will reduce certain customs duties. See http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/fr/-/2/hi/africa/7325733.stm