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Death toll rises to 36 in twin bomb attack in Iraq

“The death toll from bomb attacks in northeastern Baghdad rose to 36, the Iraqi Interior Ministry said Friday.” Source: Death toll rises to 36 in twin bomb attack in Iraq – CNN.com

October 28th, 2011 | Posted in Terrorism | Read More »

Occupy demonstrators to protest at financial offices

“Occupy Wall Street demonstrators are scheduled to march on the offices of five major banks and financial-services firms in Manhattan on Friday, a day after a California mayor apologized for a police crackdown against demonstrators that left an Iraq war veteran hospitalized.” Source: Occupy demonstrators to protest at financial offices – CNN.com

October 28th, 2011 | Posted in Featured,Political Risk | Read More »

Fukushima Station Discharged More Radiation Than Estimated

“The wrecked Fukushima nuclear plant in Japan may have released more than twice the amount of radiation estimated by the Japanese government, a study by European and U.S.-based scientists said.” Source: Fukushima Station Discharged More Radiation Than Estimated – BusinessWeek

October 27th, 2011 | Posted in Health & Environmental | Read More »

European Union crisis summit comes up with a deal

“European Union leaders announced an agreement early Thursday on debt crisis measures, including a hard-fought deal with private sector investors to take a 50% loss on Greek bonds. The agreement came at the end of marathon talks to finalize the policy response to the government debt and banking problems threatening the stability of the euro [...]

October 27th, 2011 | Posted in Economic | Read More »

State Department Confirms Kidnapping Of U.S. Citizen In Somalia

“A U.S. citizen has been kidnapped in northern Somalia, the U.S. State Department confirmed Wednesday. “ Source: State Department Confirms Kidnapping Of U.S. Citizen In Somalia | Fox News

October 27th, 2011 | Posted in Dangerous Places | Read More »