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Goldman and Ties That Bind
Wall Street Journal - 17 May 2014 02:35
Goldman Sachs Group's chief executive said guilty pleas by foreign banks could force other financial firms to make difficult decisions about whether to continue doing business with them.
Twin Boko Haram Attacks in Cameroon and Nigeria Inspire Africa Leaders To Declare War On The Group
IBTimes - 17 May 2014 22:31
New video purportedly showing the Nigerian schoolgirls being held by Boko Haram was released on Monday. YouTube screenshot
Investor nervousness raises questions over the recovery
Telegraph - 17 May 2014 17:37
Rumours of a great rotation out of bonds into equities have been exaggerated
Gold, silver extend losses on weak global cues
livemint.com - 17 May 2014 12:25
Gold of 99.9 and 99.5% purity shed another Rs60 each to Rs29,540 and Rs29,340 per 10 grams, respectively
Syrian War Sparks Gender Violence, Strains Support Networks In Neighboring Lebanon
IBTimes - 17 May 2014 05:31
BEIRUT, Lebanon -- After being forced from her home during the Syrian civil war, abandoned and left destitute by her husband, then ostracized by her in-laws, Leila faced an unimaginable ratcheting up of her travails -- b...
For Richer or Poorer? That's the Rub
Wall Street Journal - 17 May 2014 03:49
The "onboarding" process is one way wealthy families are trying to smooth intrafamily relations and safeguard their fortunes for future generations.
Turkey Has One Of World's Worst Mining Safety Records, And Experts Say Privatization Is Part Of The Problem
IBTimes - 17 May 2014 02:31
ISTANBUL -- As Turkey reels from the worst mining disaster in its history, survivors and industry insiders claim that privatization has made the country's collieries among the most dangerous in the world.
The Week Ahead: Is Now the Time to Change Your Strategy?
Forbes - 17 May 2014 01:02
It was a wide-ranging week for the stock market, while bond prices kept rising as yields hit new six-month lows. Though volume for the week was low, the daily volume was a bit higher on the down days. So Is Now the Time ...
How Summer Can Change Your Future
Wall Street Journal - 17 May 2014 00:30
New research suggests that an internship could be more important for your career prospects than what you do in the classroom.