Credit bubble bulletin : the only cure for a bubble
We are now witnessing policymaking out of desperation and the global abandonment of any semblance of monetary or fiscal discipline is a hallmark of this extraordinary period of bursting bubbles. stable "money" may be the key - but it's also nowhere.. 0 Comment(s) - Asia times online - On 2008/11/18 at 01:30
Market rap : shanghai flicker of life
The chinese market stood out last week on the strength of an announcement in beijing of increased infrastructure spending. with details still being teased out, it is far from clear whether china can replace the american public as the world economy’s.. 0 Comment(s) - Asia times online - On 2008/11/18 at 01:30
The mogambo guru : shielding the world from folly
The result of shielding folk from the effects of folly is to fill the world with fools, so it's only neighborly to the spread the word on the consequence of surging fed credit. eventually they will learn that they should buy gold instead of calling.. 0 Comment(s) - Asia times online - On 2008/11/18 at 01:30
Iraqi cabinet approves u.s. security pact
The iraqi cabinet on sunday approved a security pact that would set the terms for u.s. troops in iraq. the agreement sets june 30, 2009, as the deadline for u.s. troops to withdraw from all iraqi cities and towns, iraqi government spokesman ali.. 0 Comment(s) - Cnn - On 2008/11/18 at 00:30
U.n. envoy meets congolese rebel leader
The united nations' special envoy to the democratic republic of congo has held talks with the leader of the conflict-devastated country's main rebel group amid efforts to bring an end to a fresh wave of violent unrest and deal with a worsening.. 0 Comment(s) - Cnn - On 2008/11/18 at 00:30
S. korea would 'welcome' obama-kim meeting
South korean president lee myung-bak said sunday he would "welcome" and "support" a meeting between president-elect barack obama and north korean leader kim jong il if obama were to take such a step after taking office.
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Rebels suspected in slayings of peru officers
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Tsunami warning lifted after indonesia quake
A destructive tsunami could be on the way, after a powerful earthquake rattled parts of indonesia, the pacific tsunami warning center said sunday.
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Argentine president begins north africa visit
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Pakistan blocks u.s. convoy route
Pakistan has indefinitely blocked travel for convoys, carrying food and military supplies to u.s. troops in afghanistan, through a key mountain pass.
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In four days of fighting, Hamas has won control of most of Gaza from security forces controlled by..
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A bomb exploded near a minibus stop in the southeastern Turkish city of Diyarbakir Friday morning,..