 Mongolia Sets Plan to Cap Investments Thu 17 May 2012
By JAMES T. AREDDY Mongolia's parliament approved a new investment law Thursday that caps future foreign participation in certain strategic industries, reflecting a... (photo: Creative Commons / Sapphire) Wall Street Journal
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 Mahmoud Ahmadinejad: Why I won't be going to the London Olympics Thu 17 May 2012
Iran's president stays away but other controversial national leaders will attend, causing a headache for David Cameron President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad applauded Iran's... (photo: AP / Franklin Reyes) The Guardian
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 HK stocks end 0.31 pct lower Thu 17 May 2012
HONG KONG, May 17 (Xinhua) -- Hong Kong stocks fell 58.90 points, or 0.31 percent, to close at 19,200.93 on Thursday. The benchmark Hang Seng Index traded between... (photo: WN) Xinhua
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 Tea review: Organic anji bai cha from ok-best-beauty Thu 17 May 2012
Despite its contradictory name, anji bai cha is made with the green tea process, and should be treated as a green tea. It was given the name, anji bai cha, meaning “anji... (photo: WN / Aruna Mirasdar) The Examiner
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 World stocks mixed amid bargain-hunting vs caution Thu 17 May 2012
BANGKOK — Asian stocks eked out gains Thursday as traders hunted for bargains after sharp selling in recent days, but markets in Europe fell amid intensifying fears... (photo: Creative Commons / Thomas doerfer) Atlanta Journal
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 North Korea 'resuming work' on nuclear reactor Thu 17 May 2012
Satellite imagery has revealed that North Korea has resumed work on a light water reactor that analysts believe indicates Pyongyang's intention to push ahead with efforts... (photo: AP / APTN) The Daily Telegraph
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 Investments up, stocks tumble in the Philippines Thu 17 May 2012
By Alito L. Malinao MANILA, May 17 (Xinhua) -- The Philippine economy was marked by both positive and negative developments in the past few days, with a huge surge in... (photo: WN / Arturo Ubaub) Xinhua
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 Asia stocks rise after Greece sets election date Thu 17 May 2012
BANGKOK — Asian stocks were mostly higher Thursday as markets adjusted to Greece's possible exit from the euro common currency and traders hunted for bargains after... (photo: WN / Rubielyn Bunag) Springfield News-Sun
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 Chinese in bold call for official's removal Thu 17 May 2012
A group of Communist Party veterans has written a daring open letter calling for the removal of China's top security official, in the latest sign of disunity ahead of... (photo: AP / Alexander F. Yuan) Al Jazeera
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 World stocks fall amid political turmoil in Greece Wed 16 May 2012
BANGKOK - (AP) -- World stocks dived Wednesday after a failure by Greece's political leaders to form a coalition government set the stage for new elections next month,... (photo: WN / Sweet Radoc) Newsday
Bangkok Market Photos Stock Wikipedia: Hyundai Motor Company |
 China TV blames Dalai Lama for Tibet immolations Wed 16 May 2012
ISOLDA MORILLO Associated Press= BEIJING (AP) — China has released a documentary accusing the Dalai Lama of orchestrating a wave of self-immolations by Tibetans, in its... (photo: WN / Yeshe Choesang) The Guardian
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 Asia stocks fall amid political turmoil in Greece Wed 16 May 2012
Asian stocks dived Wednesday after a failure by Greece's political leaders to form a coalition government set the stage for new elections next month, keeping Europe's... (photo: Public Domain / IFCAR) WPXI
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 Facebook Ads: Is Anyone Clicking On Them? Wed 16 May 2012
NEW YORK (AP) — Facebook's reach is wide but not deep. Few users surveyed in an Associated Press-CNBC poll say they click on the site's ads or buy the virtual goods that... (photo: WN / Aruna Mirasdar) Huffington Post
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 World stocks mixed amid Greek political impasse Tue 15 May 2012
BANGKOK — World stocks were held in check Tuesday by a political impasse in Greece that could lead it to a destabilizing exit from the euro currency union. Shizuo... (photo: WN / Janice Sabnal) Atlanta Journal
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 Gold falls to 4-1/2 month low on Greece risks Tue 15 May 2012
SINGAPORE (Reuters) - Gold dropped to its lowest since late December as the euro sank against the U.S. dollar on worries that a worsening debt crisis in Greece could... (photo: WN / Akgun Semra) Reuters
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 DAVID GLEASON: Treat clothing shares with caution Tue 15 May 2012
AN EXAMINATION, however brief, of the clothing retail sector inevitably leads back to the economy. And, believe me, there is no doubt that it has turned down. That recent... (photo: WN / deniseyong) Business Day
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 Sexwale could be compromise candidate Tue 15 May 2012
HUMAN Settlements Minister Tokyo Sexwale arrived in the Eastern Cape yesterday, a province that those hoping to unseat President Jacob Zuma are keen to control. Mr... (photo: World Economic Forum / World Economic Forum) Business Day
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 Ethiopian Airlines ignores turbulence to focus on growth Tue 15 May 2012
IGNORING the furious winds buffeting the global aviation industry, 66-year-old Ethiopian Airlines is investing more than $2,6bn to ensure it capitalises on its location... (photo: GFDL / Northside) Business Day
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 State’s R6bn recap of SAA ‘no bail-out’ Tue 15 May 2012
THE government’s proposed recapitalisation of South African Airways (SAA) by up to R6bn is not a bail-out and will help to make the national carrier sustainable, says CEO... (photo: Public Domain) Business Day
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 US seeks protection for the Dalai Lama Tue 15 May 2012
Washington: The US Tuesday urged all people concerned to protect the Tibetan spiritual leader, the Dalai Lama, in view of allegations of a Chinese plot to assassinate... (photo: WN / Bhaskar Mallick) Zeenews
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