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How an Outraged Europe Agreed to a Hard Line on Putin

  
The New York Times - 03.26.2018 Original article ›
Steven Erlanger
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The first use of chemical agents in Europe since 1945 in the poisoning of a former Russian spy led to strong coordinated action by the European Union countries, Germany, Britain and France with the U.S. Trump administration. This NYT report shows how the action was taken and the meetings of Macron, Theresa May and Merkel that led to strong action. Because Russia is energy supplier to Europe and the Social Democrats in Germany as part of a coalition in Germany not favoring strong action earlier governments in the EU shied away from such action.

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In China a Vast Chasm Between the RIch and the Rest

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New York Times - 02.09.2013 Original article ›
Sim Chi Yin, Sim, Chi, Yin

Donald Trump Wins South Carolina Primary; Cruz and Rubio Vie for 2nd

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New York Times - 02.20.2016 Original article ›
Jonathan Martin, Jonathan, Martin, Alexander Burns, Alexander, Burns
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Trump wins 32% of the vote in the South Carolina primary, to 22% for Cruz, 22% for Rubio, with Bush, Kasich and Carson winning over 7% each. Jeb Bush ended his campaign after the disastrous result in South Carolina. Trump showed support among independents and evangelical Christians. Undecided voters at the last minute voted for Rubio and Cruz.
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Its Growth Targets Elusive, China Focuses on Jobs and Quality of Life

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New York Times - 03.13.2014 Original article ›
Bettina Wassener, Bettina, Wassener
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After over two decades of focus on GDP growth targets, China under prime minister Li Keqiang is giving more emphasis to job growth and problems of air pollution, education, and quality of life indicators. Premier Keqiang tells a news conference in Beijing in March 2014 that China needs to create 10 million new jobs each year. More bond defaults can be expected as the financial system is being changed with new rules. Li says China will no longer be "preoccupied" with GDP growth targets. Li made the new priorities clear-"The GDP growth we want is one that brings real benefits to our people, helps raise the quality and efficiency of economic development and contributes to energy conservation and environmental protection."
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Bid by Britain and France to Arm Syria Rebels Is Resisted

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New York Times - 03.15.2013 Original article ›
Andrew Higgins, Andrew, Higgins, Anne Barnard, Anne, Barnard

As Drug Kingpins Fall in Mexico, Cartels Fracture and Violence Surges

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New York Times - 08.12.2015 Original article ›
William Neuman, William, Neuman

Feith and Cropsey: A Foreign Policy Failure to Acknowledge the Obvious

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Wall Street Journal - 10.18.2012 Original article ›
Douglas J. Feith And Seth Cropsey, Douglas, J., Feith, And, Seth, Cropsey

Trump and Newsom greet each other in Los Angeles as president tours wildfire damage

  
Le Monde.fr - 01.26.2025 Original article ›
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Governor Newsom of California and president Trump put aside political rivalries to help tackle wildfires in California. DJT spends several days in California, more than many presidents and takes a hands on approach in a meeting with LA Mayor to see to it that homeowners can build quickly and get permits, and get help immediately before they lose hope and spirit.

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Trump says Israel and Iran have agreed to a ceasefire – DW – 06/24/2025

  
dw.com - 06.24.2025 Original article ›
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The US/Israel Iran ceasefire also allows the DJT administration and its supporters to focus on the goals of reaching new agreements on world trade to return manufacturing to the US, and tackle the issue of massive illegal migraton of estimated 10-15 million during the last administration. The limited goal of removing Iran's nuclear weapons by direct action being achieved, the US steps back to work with China and Russia on other issues of trade agreements to rebuild world trade and US manufacturing, and to take corrective action on illegal migration, and efforts to reduce cost of living, improve working people's lives and communities, health of the American people. It also gives China, India, Russia and the US to reflect on how they can improve the economic conditions of their own people and the people of the world.

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How to spend an artsy and nature-filled weekend in St Petersburg, Florida

  
BBC News - 02.08.2024 Original article ›

An Indonesian Tycoon Dies

  
Wall Street Journal - 06.11.2012 Original article ›
Eric Bellman, Eric, Bellman

Goldman Sachs and J.P. Morgan Can’t Agree Why the Economy’s Productivity Has Slumped

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Wall Street Journal - 06.16.2015 Original article ›
Josh Zombrun, Josh, Zombrun
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Goldman Sach economists say that technological improvements have increased productivity but this is not reflected in the statistics. Statistical measurement is an issue they say. Economists at JP Morgan Chase say the problem is that many of the technological improvements have not increased productivity in manufacturing, and there is a misallocation of resources to apps such as Uber and new products that do not increase productivity in the economy. Their view is that this is not a measurement issue, the drop in productivity makes sense and is very real. Compared to earlier shifts in technology this one has provided little in the way of serious improvement.
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The death of diesel? What the German court verdict could mean | Business| Economy and finance news from a German perspective | DW | 27.02.2018

  
DW.COM - 02.27.2018 Original article ›
Arthur Sullivan
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This Perspectives piece in the DW.com says the German government has little option but to support the federal Leipzig court ruling in favor of banning diesel cars in cities with high pollution levels. It says the best days of diesel engine cars are over in Germany and in Europe. The downward trend after the VW diesel emissions scandal affected public confidence, the pressure from the European Union with the strict Euro 66 standards and the failure of many German cities to meet the EU nitrogen oxide standards, and this ruling by the courts, all mean says DW.com that the best days of diesel are over.

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Ina Drew, Jamie Dimon and JPMorgan Chase’s $6 Billion Mistake

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New York Times - 10.03.2012 Original article ›
Susan Dominus, Susan, Dominus

Warren Buffett Has an Image Problem

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Wall Street Journal - 11.13.2015 Original article ›
Anupreeta Das, Anupreeta, Das
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Questions raised by investors following the layoffs at 3G acquired companies and the practice of investing in Coca Cola sugary drinks- does the carefully cultivated folksy image of Warren Buffett match the investing practices and the special rules that apply to Berkshire?
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Hundreds of Billions in Loans Didn’t Make a Dent in Global Poverty

  
The Wall Street Journal - 06.11.2026 Original article ›
Gabriele Steinhauser | Photography By Roun Ry For Wsj
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Microfinance turned into a for profit industry with interest rates upto 100%- $217 billion loans outstanding in 2026 and 140 million borrowers. It has turned into a disaster for borrowers, for women and families, with high interest rates and for profit companies using the favorable media presentation to charge high interest rates. The World Bank and the IDFC public institutions in the US have also financed these loans.

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An Exhausting War on Emissions

  
Wall Street Journal - 09.30.2008 Original article ›
Leila Abboud, Leila, Abboud
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Norway's oil and gas industry companies like Statoil buried carbon dioxide deep in the seabed for natural gas extracted offshore. Sttoil's carbon dioxide emissions per ton of oil and gas extracted is 39% of the industry average as a result of technology and tax saving measures after Norway enacted laws taxing at the rate of $65 per ton of carbon emitted by the oil and gas industry. But overall because of the growth in Norway, more offshore production of oil and gas, and use in the transportation sector, Norway's emissions have gone up by 15% compared to 1991, when Norway was the first to put a tax on carbon dioxide emissions.
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Ukraine Crisis and Advance of ISIS Dominate Agenda for Group of 7

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New York Times - 06.08.2015 Original article ›
Julie Hirschfeld Davis, Julie, Hirschfeld, Davis, Michael D. Shear, Michael, D., Shear
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U.S. president Obama at the G-7 Summit in Korn in the Bavarian Alps. He talks about the Islamic State having replenished its fighters with a flow of foreign fighters to Iraq continuing unimpeded, and resulting in tactical successes in Anbar province for ISIS. He also firms up the G-7's stand against the Putin government's actions and intervention in Ukraine. This takes time from the other issues of climate change and trade that were part of the discussions. One aspect of the summit was close interaction in the unique setting of the Bavarian Alps between president Obama and German chancellor Merkel. This was shown in unique photo settings, designed to convey the partnership between Germany and the U.S., as the G-7 confront problems in the Middle East and Eastern Europe that require joint leadership.
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The Fed Gets a Last Data Point, and It Isn’t Good

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Wall Street Journal - 09.17.2015 Original article ›
Justin Lahart, Justin, Lahart

Luigi Mangione, Suspect in CEO Killing, Withdrew From a Life of Privilege and Promise

  
NYTimes.com - 12.10.2024 Original article ›
Corey Kilgannon, Mike Baker, Luke Broadwater, Shawn Hubler
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This story in the NYT by Kilgannon, Baker, Broadwater and Hubler, has reporting and research contributed by no less than 25 NYT journalists and 3700 Comments. It tells the story of a Luigi Mangione from a prominent Baltimore family, educated at prestigious Baltimore prep school and U Penn. in masters degree programs who is the suspect in shooting of United HealthCare CEO Thompson.

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Opinion | Bangkok’s First Biennale: Politics, Temples and Sex

  
- 01.14.2019 Original article ›

Fed and Treasury Are Left With Familiar Arsenal

  
Wall Street Journal - 09.30.2008 Original article ›
Jon Hilsenrath, Jon, Hilsenrath, Deborah Solomon, Deborah, Solomon, Sudeep Reddy, Sudeep, Reddy
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Steps the FDIC and the Fed can take to tackle the crisis on an institution by institution basis.
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As Bush Settles Into Dallas, Golf Tees and Family Time Now Trump Politics

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New York Times - 11.02.2013 Original article ›
Peter Baker, Peter, Baker
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Former U.S. president Geroge W. Bush in retirement years spends time in Dallas, with time spent on his passions for painting, golf, and mountain biking. He stays out of the discussion of current issues even though many of these issues relating to fairness in economic policy, immigration, security surveillance and the Middle East go back to the time when he was president. Friends say he has simply left behind concern about legacy and moved on focussing on living. Privately he has expressed concern about the Tea Party and America's isolationist tendencies in world affairs. He is also skeptical about the new Iranian government's offer of negotiations on nuclear policy.
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An Apple Exit Over Maps

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Wall Street Journal - 11.01.2012 Original article ›
Jessica E. Lessin, Jessica, E., Lessin
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The head of Apple's mobile software, Mr Forstall refused to sign a letter apologizing for the company's shortcomings with its mapping service on the new iPhone. He was asked to resign.
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Apple Has an Identity Crisis

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Wall Street Journal - 04.23.2013 Original article ›
Jessica E. Lessin, Jessica, E., Lessin

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