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Ukraine + Russia Peace Reconstruction Effort Groups
Jerusalem, Israel, in 2014-2015, with increase in religious tensions
12/14/2014
Grouped Articles
After Unrest, Barriers Go Up in Jerusalem
Wall Street Journal 12/14/2014
Trump Drops Push for Two-State Solution in Mideast
WSJ 02/15/2017
Trump, Meeting With Netanyahu, Backs Away From Palestinian State
The New York Times 02/15/2017
U.S. to Recognize Jerusalem as Israel’s Capital, Trump Says, Alarming Middle East Leaders
The New York Times 12/05/2017
The Conflict in Jerusalem Is Distinctly Modern. Here’s the History.
The New York Times 12/05/2017
Daily Life in Jerusalem? ‘Difficult’ and ‘Intense’ for Arab and Jew
The New York Times 12/09/2017
Energy savings and usage in U.S. homes
12/14/2014
Use of more appliances and devices offsets savings from more energy efficient appliances in the U.S.
Grouped Articles
How Do Americans Spend Their Energy Savings? On More Energy
Wall Street Journal 12/14/2014
Faces of Hispanic Americans (Latinos) struggling at the minimum wage with parttime work in New York City
12/14/2014
Grouped Articles
A Growing Economic Recovery Bypasses Low-Wage Workers and Their Tables
New York Times 12/14/2014
Australia Weighs Whether Its Minimum Wage Is Too High
Wall Street Journal 01/26/2015
13 Who Defeated Adversity Earn New York Times College Scholarships
New York Times 03/11/2015
Andrew M. Cuomo: Fast-Food Workers Deserve a Raise
New York Times 05/06/2015
Los Angeles Lifts Its Minimum Wage to $15 Per Hour
New York Times 05/19/2015
Cuomo to Raise Minimum Wage to $15 for All New York State Employees
New York Times 11/10/2015
The People's Bank of China's injection of $65 billion into China's banking system in Dec. 2014 and other moves in 2015 to spur bank lending
12/12/2014
China's central bank injects money into the banking system as banks are reluctant to lend and expected growth slows to below 7%. PBOC is also concerned about the excessive debt buildup as it guides the economy. PBOC lowered the reserve requirement by one half percentage point in Feb. 2015 to free up $81 billion for lending at banks, with other targeted moves for small business and agriculture.
Grouped Articles
China Adds Cash to Banking System to Spur Growth
Wall Street Journal 12/12/2014
China’s Central Bank Goes With the Flow
Wall Street Journal 02/05/2015
China Moves to Free Up Money in Its Economy
New York Times 02/04/2015
China Frees Up $200 Billion for Lending
New York Times 04/19/2015
China Cuts Rates to Halt a Slide in Its Economy
New York Times 05/10/2015
China’s Economy Not Immune to Market Sickness
Wall Street Journal 06/30/2015
Delta Airlines and lower oil prices in 2015
12/12/2014
Grouped Articles
Delta Expects Lower Fuel Prices to Boost Profit in 2015
Wall Street Journal 12/12/2014
Oil Prices Tumble to Fresh Lows
Wall Street Journal 01/06/2015
Oil Markets: Use Your Illusion
Wall Street Journal 05/14/2015
U.S. Oil Prices Hit Fresh Six-Year Low, Dipping Below $40 a Barrel
Wall Street Journal 08/23/2015
Delta Profit Soars on Lower Fuel Costs
Wall Street Journal 10/15/2015
As Oil Keeps Falling, Nobody Is Blinking
Wall Street Journal 12/07/2015
Google News shuts down its Spanish news service in Spain following a law requiring it to pay publishers for content
12/12/2014
Google News shuts down in Spain in Dec. 2014.
Grouped Articles
Google to Shut Spanish News Service
Wall Street Journal 12/12/2014
Wall Street Journal 12/12/2014
Switching places in 2008-2009 and again in 2013-2014 , the Japanese Yen and the Korean Won
12/12/2014
The Yen up 42% against the Won during the financial crisis as the Yen became a safe haven. In 2013-2014 the situation is reversed as the Yen declines due to central bank policy in Japan by 40% against the Won. Japanese manufacturers can put more features at the same price points to gain market share and invest in technology with the new profits.
Grouped Articles
Japan Turns Tables on Korea Inc.
Wall Street Journal 12/12/2014
Storytelling and narrative for tech startups and job candidates
12/12/2014
Grouped Articles
Storytelling Your Way to a Better Job or a Stronger Start-Up
New York Times 12/12/2014
Startups Get an Unusual Message: Go Slow, Think Small
WSJ 06/10/2016
U.S. Senate panel report in December 2014 on CIA interrogation tactics
12/12/2014
Grouped Articles
CIA Chief Agrees Some Methods Were ‘Abhorrent,’ but Defends Agency
Wall Street Journal 12/12/2014
Backing C.I.A., Cheney Revisits Torture Debate From Bush Era
New York Times 12/14/2014
Brennan Draws on Bond With Obama in Backing C.I.A.
New York Times 12/14/2014
Household debt levels in the U.S., Canada, Japan, France and Germany in 2014
12/12/2014
Grouped Articles
Americans’ Debt-Cutting Levels Off
Wall Street Journal 12/12/2014
U.S. Household Debts Climbed in 2016 by Most in a Decade
WSJ 02/16/2017
Passage of $1.1 trillion spending bill in the U.S. Congress 219-206 on bipartisan basis to avert a government shutdown
12/11/2014
Speaker Boehner got the support of 57 Democrats and 162 Republicans to win passage of the bill funding the U.S. government till Sept 30, 2015. Liberals joined Tea Party Republicans to oppose the bill.
Grouped Articles
House Narrowly Passes Bill to Avoid Shutdown; $1.1 Trillion in Spending
New York Times 12/11/2014
Toyota City, Nagoya region, Japan, business sentiment under prime minister Abe- December 2014
12/11/2014
Views of auto parts manufacturer owners, a kimono shop owner, and a hotel manager, in Toyota City, about Abenomics. Unemployment has dropped to less than 3% in Toyota City and the city has benefitted from the increasing sales and profits at Toyota Motor. Support for the LDP in the snap parliamentary elections for December 2014, are mainly because the opposition DPJ Party has no alternative policies to offer to Abenomics for renewing the Japanese economy. In Toyota City the support is shifting from the DPJ to the LDP. The LDP expects to get 300 of 475 seats in parliament.
Grouped Articles
Abe Backing Lukewarm, Even in Toyota’s Town
Wall Street Journal 12/11/2014
Japan’s Economy Feels the Sting of China’s Slowdown
New York Times 11/16/2015
Eni and oil field subsidiary Saipem
12/11/2014
Grouped Articles
Eni Suspends Effort to Sell Its Stake in Oil Services Unit
New York Times 12/11/2014
The effects of lower oil prices in 2015- (5) the effect on investors and stocks
12/14/2014
Grouped Articles
How Cheap Oil Complicates Investing
Wall Street Journal 12/14/14
Obama’s Third Year May Be Charm for Stocks
Wall Street Journal 01/01/15
Oil Prices Tumble to Fresh Lows
Wall Street Journal 01/06/15
Wall Street Journal 01/06/15
Oil-Product Prices Fall as Supplies Climb
Wall Street Journal 01/08/15
Oil Plunge Sparks Bankruptcy Concerns
Wall Street Journal 01/12/16
South Africa's economy in 2014-2017
12/14/2014
Deteriorating prospects for foreign investment in South Africa for 2015. Economic growth is forecast by the IMF to remain below 2.5% for years till the power situation is tackled. Growth is estimated in 2014 at a mere 1.4%, not enough to reduce high unemployment of over 25%. Lower commodity prices for mining exports, and a decline in the value of the rand reduce any benefit from lower oil prices. The government of president Zuma is seen as ineffective in tackling power shortages, and making changes at electricity company Eskom which suffers from cash shortages.
Grouped Articles
South Africa Faces Credit Scrutiny Amid Blackouts
Wall Street Journal 12/14/14
Wall Street Journal 03/25/15
Businesses Seek Out New African Frontiers
Wall Street Journal 04/01/15
Africa and commodity prices: No longer the kiss of death
Economist 04/30/15
Weak Power Grids in Africa Stunt Economies and Fire Up Tempers
New York Times 07/02/15
The Betrayal of Mandela’s Promise
Wall Street Journal 08/20/15
PetSmart
12/14/2014
Grouped Articles
PetSmart to Sell Itself to Investor Group for $8.7 Billion
New York Times 12/14/14
The effects of lower oil prices in 2015 - (4) the effect on African countries
12/12/2014
Oil exporting countries in West Africa such as Nigeria, Ghana and Angola lose oil revenues, oil importing countries in East Africa such as Tanzania, Kenya, Mozambique and South Africa benefit with lower oil import bills.
Grouped Articles
Fall in Oil Prices Threatens Africa’s Economic Growth
Wall Street Journal 12/12/14
Oil Prices Tumble to Fresh Lows
Wall Street Journal 01/06/15
Wall Street Journal 01/06/15
Wall Street Journal 03/25/15
Businesses Seek Out New African Frontiers
Wall Street Journal 04/01/15
Africa and commodity prices: No longer the kiss of death
Economist 04/30/15
Xiaomi India
12/12/2014
Grouped Articles
Chinese Phone Makers’ Global Ambitions Face Obstacles
Wall Street Journal 12/12/14
The Rise of a New Smartphone Giant: China’s Xiaomi
New York Times 12/14/14
Xiaomi Becomes World’s Most Valuable Tech Startup
Wall Street Journal 12/30/14
Xiaomi, Chinese Phone Maker Favored by Young, Valued at $45 Billion
New York Times 12/29/14
Xiaomi Looks Overseas After Winning Fans in China
Wall Street Journal 01/19/15
Xiaomi Expects Sales to Surge in 2015
Wall Street Journal 03/06/15
The Syriza Party leading in polls in Dec. 2014 and declining investor confidence in Greece
12/12/2014
Grouped Articles
Greek Leftist Party Spooks Some Investors
Wall Street Journal 12/12/14
In Hopes of Ending Deadlock, Premier Offers Early Elections
New York Times 12/21/14
Leftist Syriza party set to win Greek vote, setting up showdown with Europe - The Washington Post
Washington Post 01/24/15
The Christian Democrats, the AfD, and Pegida- anti-immigration sentiment in Germany and Chancellor Merkel's move to the centre
12/12/2014
Grouped Articles
Populist Surge Challenges Germany’s Political Establishment
Wall Street Journal 12/12/14
Proud to Offend, Charlie Hebdo Carries Torch of Political Provocation
New York Times 01/07/15
Euro and Immigration Promise Challenges for Merkel in 2015
New York Times 12/31/14
Big Anti-Immigration Rally in Germany Prompts Counterdemonstrations
New York Times 01/12/15
German Anti-Immigrant Leaders Resign
New York Times 01/28/15
What Drives Young Muslims to Radicalization
Wall Street Journal 02/06/15
Storytelling and narrative for bringing people together around shared values and goals in an organization
12/12/2014
Grouped Articles
Storytelling Your Way to a Better Job or a Stronger Start-Up
New York Times 12/12/14
CIA Director Brennan on the Senate Panel report critical of interrogation tactics
12/12/2014
Grouped Articles
CIA Chief Agrees Some Methods Were ‘Abhorrent,’ but Defends Agency
Wall Street Journal 12/12/14
Backing C.I.A., Cheney Revisits Torture Debate From Bush Era
New York Times 12/14/14
Brennan Draws on Bond With Obama in Backing C.I.A.
New York Times 12/14/14
The effects of lower oil prices in 2015 - (1) the effect on factories and manufacturing
12/11/2014
Grouped Articles
How Cheaper Oil Affects U.S. Factories
Wall Street Journal 12/11/14
Oil Prices Slip Further After IEA Report
Wall Street Journal 12/12/14
Oil Prices Tumble to Fresh Lows
Wall Street Journal 01/06/15
Wall Street Journal 01/06/15
Oil-Product Prices Fall as Supplies Climb
Wall Street Journal 01/08/15
Oil Markets: Use Your Illusion
Wall Street Journal 05/14/15
The effects of lower oil prices in 2015- (2) the effect on oil drilling and exploration companies
12/11/2014
Grouped Articles
Oil’s Fall Puts a Chill on U.S. Drilling
Wall Street Journal 12/11/14
Oil Prices Slip Further After IEA Report
Wall Street Journal 12/12/14
Oil Prices Tumble to Fresh Lows
Wall Street Journal 01/06/15
Wall Street Journal 01/06/15
Oil-Product Prices Fall as Supplies Climb
Wall Street Journal 01/08/15
BP Posts Quarterly Loss Amid Oil Price Rout
Wall Street Journal 02/03/15
McDonald's strategies in 2014-2016
12/11/2014
Grouped Articles
McDonald’s to Pare Menu, Review Ingredients
Wall Street Journal 12/11/14
How to Revive McDonald’s? Ideas from Four Experts
Wall Street Journal 12/24/14
McDonald’s Seeks Its Fast-Food Soul
New York Times 03/07/15
Changing Tastes Blamed for Slide at McDonald’s
New York Times 03/09/15
McDonald’s to Test Expanded Breakfast Hours
Wall Street Journal 03/31/15
McDonald’s Joins Trend in Raising Pay
Wall Street Journal 04/02/15
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