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German unemployment rockets
For the first time since 2009, unemployment in Germany is on the increase. While the increase was minimal, the upward shift was enough to raise concerns about what will happen in the coming months. Wi... -
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Abdel Rahim al-Keeb and the new Libya
On October 31, Libya gained a new interim president that has proven to be a surprise for those watching the elections. Dr. Abel Rahim al-Keeb, a 61-year old professional with a background in education... -
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Kyrgyzstan may close Bishkek, worries abound for trade opportunities
Newly elected president of Kyrgyzstan, Almazbek Atambayev, has made it clear that there is no desire to renew the lease on the US military base located in Bishnek when it expires in 2014. While past l... -
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Virgin Money buys Northern Rock for £747m
Northern Rock, the nationalised British bank, has become on Thursday the first bailed out lender in the UK to be sold back to the private sector, according to the treasury. The British government has ... -
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Shell exits Kurdistan talks to protect $17bn Iraq deal
Royal Dutch Shell has allegedly withdrawn from oil development talks with the Kurdistan regional government in an attempt to protect its southern Iraq investments, according to the Financial Times. Th... -
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Eurozone growth lagging behind
Growth in Europe almost came to a halt in the 3Q11 with a weak 0.2 percent increase, the same pace as in 2Q11, according to data released by Eurostat late on Tuesday. GDP growth was driven by Germany,... -
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UBS names Ermotti CEO
UBS on Tuesday confirmed Swiss-national Sergio Ermotti as permanent CEO with immediate effect. The appointment comes just two months after Ermotti was named interim CEO when Oswald Grübel stepped dow... -
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Russia opposes Syria’s suspension from Arab League
Russia opposes the Arab League’s decision to suspend Syria and believes Western nations are inciting opponents of President Bashar al-Assad to seek his removal, Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov was qu... -
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Photovoltaics attracts investors
Photovoltaics is a term that is used to describe the technology required to convert sunshine into electricity that can be stored and ultimately used as an energy source for a number of different appli... -
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Berlusconi vows reforms, wants early election
Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi on Wednesday confirmed he would resign after implementing urgent economic reforms demanded by the European Union, and said Italy must then hold an election, in which h...
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