World Affairs - Main Forum

[hessian]

The Uganda bombings aren't the scale of natural & Gulf disasters that we've been experiencing, but IMO, have the potential for possible greater effect on world's markets - especially when linked to the passion in World Soccer tourney's (likely these bas**rd's dersired effect). I would have expected greater european effect today. Maybe tomorrow?
http://www.reuters.com/article/idUSTRE66A2B120100712

Here you go.. think this is it...
http://www.stratfor.com/media_room/stratforvideo/

 

[Silverbird]

North Korea tries to pay off debt with ginseng
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/wor...Korea-tries-to-pay-off-debt-with-ginseng.html

 

[James48843]

Sarkozy announces French financial transaction tax

French President Nicolas Sarkozy has announced plans to introduce a tax on financial transactions.

The 0.1% levy will be introduced in August regardless of whether other European countries follow suit.

The tax is part of a package of measures set out by the president to promote growth and create jobs.

"What we want to do is create a shockwave and set an example that there is absolutely no reason why
those who helped bring about the crisis shouldn't pay to restore the finances," he said.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-16783520

 

[RealMoneyIssues]

Sarkozy announces French financial transaction tax

French President Nicolas Sarkozy has announced plans to introduce a tax on financial transactions.

The 0.1% levy will be introduced in August regardless of whether other European countries follow suit.

The tax is part of a package of measures set out by the president to promote growth and create jobs.

"What we want to do is create a shockwave and set an example that there is absolutely no reason why
those who helped bring about the crisis shouldn't pay to restore the finances," he said.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-16783520

Won't solve the spending problem...

 

[Viva_La_Migra]

Think this story will affect the CIA's ability to get "human assets" in enemy territory? I do.