We just got the clearest sign yet that Russia doesn’t really care about fighting ISIS in Syria

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15 Sep 2015 In GLOBAL ECONOMIES Comments Off on We just got the clearest sign yet that Russia doesn’t really care about fighting ISIS in Syria

Moscow will reportedly provide Russian troops in Syria with an advanced antiaircraft missile system as part of its military support for Syrian president Bashar Assad. “This system is the advanced version used by Russia, and it’s meant to be operated by Russians in Syria,” a Western diplomat who i… http://flip.it/aaopd


Why Jordan Is Key to Ending the Syria Crisis

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15 Sep 2015 In GLOBAL ECONOMIES Comments Off on Why Jordan Is Key to Ending the Syria Crisis

LONDON — The refugee crisis that dominates Europe’s TVs and newspapers is the product of the horrendous civil war that still rages in Syria. Why will we not focus our attention on this? The reality in Syria is that the war creates the refugees. Do more to stop this war is my plea. While we


Oil Prices Dip as Demand Stalls on Weak China Data

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15 Sep 2015 In GLOBAL ECONOMIES Comments Off on Oil Prices Dip as Demand Stalls on Weak China Data

Oil fell on Monday as weaker-than-expected Chinese economic data weighed on markets, adding to concerns that declining global demand would exacerbate a surplus of crude. Markets are also waiting to see whether the U.S. central bank raises interest rates for the first time in nearly a decade later… http://flip.it/8ZTNh


Russian Flights Over Iraq and Iran Escalate Tension With U.S.

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WASHINGTON — Russia is using an air corridor over Iraq and Iran to fly military equipment and personnel to a new air hub in Syria, openly defying American efforts to block the shipments and significantly increasing tensions with Washington. American officials disclosed Sunday that at least seven … http://flip.it/JZai3


10 things in tech you need to know today

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15 Sep 2015 In GLOBAL ECONOMIES Comments Off on 10 things in tech you need to know today

Good morning! Here’s the tech news you need to know to start off your week. 1. There’s a big shake-up coming in Yahoo’s media unit, and CMO Kathy Savitt is out of the company. She was one of CEO Marissa Mayer’s first big hires. 2. Early Twitter investor Chris Sacca says that the company’s largest…


9-15-15 Economic Times

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15 Sep 2015 In GLOBAL ECONOMIES Comments Off on 9-15-15 Economic Times

  Trade Arabia Iran seals deal to export diesel to Iraq, becomes net exporter: Report Economic Times-Sep 12, 2015 DUBAI: Iran has finalised a deal to export diesel fuel to Iraq, making it a net exporter of gas oil for the first time, the managing director of Iran’s … Financial Times Turkish warplanes strike Kurdistan Workers Party targets in


Iran seals deal to export diesel to Iraq, becomes net exporter

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Iran seals deal to export diesel to Iraq, becomes net exporter: Report http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/international/business/iran-seals-deal-to-export-diesel-to-iraq-becomes-net-exporter-report/articleshow/48938821.cms By Reuters | 12 Sep, 2015, 10.27PM IST Read more at: http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/articleshow/48938821.cms?utm_source=contentofinterest&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=cppst


Rs 500 notes most in demand, Rs 1,000 notes at second place

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15 Sep 2015 In GLOBAL ECONOMIES Comments Off on Rs 500 notes most in demand, Rs 1,000 notes at second place

Rs 500 notes most in demand, Rs 1,000 notes at second place: Assocham study http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/finance/rs-500-notes-most-in-demand-rs-1000-notes-at-second-place-assocham-study/articleshow/48914362.cms By PTI | 11 Sep, 2015, 05.08PM IST Post a Comment READ MORE ON » Rupee | RBI | D S Rawat | Assocham


THIS IS TRULY A GLOBAL ISSUE…

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03 Sep 2015 In GLOBAL ECONOMIES Comments Off on THIS IS TRULY A GLOBAL ISSUE…

USA/TERRITORIES Puerto Rico Rally Hints at Acceptance of Broader Restructuring Puerto Rico bonds are suggesting that investors are coming to the conclusion that Governor Alejandro Garcia Padilla will succeed in extracting broader concessions from debt holders after the commonwealth reached a tentative agreement to restructure the electric utility’s obligations. To read the entire article, go


Global market meltdown? Don’t just blame China

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02 Sep 2015 In GLOBAL ECONOMIES, CHINA Comments Off on Global market meltdown? Don’t just blame China

Global market meltdown? Don’t just blame China Frank B. Gibney Jr. 1 Hour AgoCNBC.com 25 SHARES 3 COMMENTSJoin the Discussion Almost anything China does these days begs a critique, or at least serious questions. But it is not reasonable to fault the Chinese alone for the current turmoil in global markets. In particular, it makes little sense