Can Merkel's moves improve Obama's re-election chances and prevent a property meltdown?
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Showing posts with label Canada. Show all posts
America: Recession risk now 50% says top fund manager
The US stares a contracting economy in the face, at a time when the nation is already hurting badly.
Iran: Whatever happened to the Zoroastrians?
Once the Persian state religion, but what of Zoroastrianism now in the world's most powerful Shia-dominated country?
World: Occupy Wall Street goes global
Demonstrations in eighty cities. Individuals take first tentative steps to pressure the banking system, as this movement evolves.
World: what's in a name?
In emerging economies, governments are putting their own stamp on history by renaming cities and even countries. Not everywhere, however.
Mexico: what would improve under a Peña presidency?
The front running ex-Governor of Mexico State has declared.
New Zealand: the Rugby World Cup is a huge marketing opportunity
It might not make an initial profit, but it will showcase NZ and reconnnect Kiwis internationally.
Greenland: next for a UN seat?
Prospectors arrive and a farming bonanza is foreseen as the pro-independence government prepares to sever links with Denmark.
Turkey: the next great power
No longer a mere tourist destination or aspiring EU Member, Turkey is re-asserting itself East and South.
Singapore: the next generation takes power
Lee Kuan Yew resigns as Minister Mentor, freeing his son to make key decisions.
Singapore: should the Opposition regroup?
PAP wins the election, garnering over 60% of the popular vote. Their worst showing since Independence.
World: who are we electing exactly?
The questionable competance and experience of our top elected politicians. Who's running our countries?
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