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Bird flu outbreak reported in five countries

Reports are coming from Nepal, Bangladesh, Indonesia and Vietnam of bird flu outbreaks resulting in the deaths of thousands of birds thus far. Egypt is reporting more human cases of illness caused by the disease.
Mar 14, 2010 by  Stephanie Dearing in World - 2 comments

Apple audit reveals underage labour used to make iPhones, iPods

An annual audit conducted by Apple Inc. of its contractual suppliers located around the world found multiple labour and environmental violations. Three suppliers had used under-aged labour, Apple Inc. said.
Feb 28, 2010 by  Stephanie Dearing in Business - 1 comment

Goa, India becoming epicenter of drug trade to foreign countries

Panjim, India - The end of the Carnival, the four–day pre-Lenten festival effectively brings an end to all the parties for practicing Christians in the Indian state of Goa.
Feb 27, 2010 by  Armstrong Vaz in Crime

Court seizes US$1.4 billion from former Thai Prime Minister

Bangkok, Thailand - The Division for Holders of Political Posts of the Supreme Court of Thailand seized today THB 46.3 billion (about US$ 1.4 billion) from former Thai Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra.
Feb 26, 2010 by  Igor I. Solar in World

Soft drinks can increase risk for pancreatic cancer

Those who consume two or more soft drinks per week are increasing their risks of pancreatic cancer, according to a report issued by Cancer Epidemiology: Biomarkers & Prevention. The new study joins other research looking at cancer risk factors.
Feb 9, 2010 by  Carol Forsloff in Health - 2 comments

Indian charity issues worthless bank note to highlight corruption

In an effort to highlight the corruption that blights India a charity based in the South Asian country has issued a rupee banknote that has no value whatsoever.
Feb 2, 2010 by  Chris Dade in World - 1 comment

Jim Rogers: Everything is coming together for China this century

The Chairman of Rogers Holdings and Co-founder of the Quantum Fund, Jim Rogers, attemped to debunk Jim Chanos' remarks that China is in a bubble. Rogers also provided insight into the current state of the global financial system.
Jan 19, 2010 by  Andrew Moran in Business

Jim Rogers: Food shortages coming, commodities to go through roof

Co-founder of the Quantum Fund and Chairman of Rogers Holdings, Jim Rogers, spoke with CNBC to discuss the financial state of commodities. What's his view? Well, agricultural commodities will go through the roof and food shortages are coming.
Jan 16, 2010 by  Andrew Moran in Business - 4 comments

Jim Rogers: China not in a bubble, Chanos couldn't spell China

Jim Chanos, who expects the Chinese economy to collapse, has faced criticism from Jim Rogers. He called his recent assessment of China wrong and said, "I find it interesting that people who couldn’t spell China 10 years ago are now experts on China."
Jan 14, 2010 by  Andrew Moran in Business

Abu Dhabi to Sue Citigroup for $4 Billion

The Abu Dhabi Investment Authority (ADIA), the sovereign wealth fund owned by the oil-rich state in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) which shares its name, is suing the U.S. bank Citigroup for what it claims is fraudulent misrepresentation.
Dec 16, 2009 by  Chris Dade in Business
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