S&P Upgrades Turkey’s Local Currency Sovereign Rating to Investment Grade
The U.S.-based Standard and Poor credit ratings agency upgraded Turkey's local-currency sovereign credit rating to investment grade for the first time in history, highlighting the country’s relatively strong financial condition compared to its neighbors in Europe.
North and South Korea Nuclear Officials to Hold Rare Talks in China
As long ago as 2005, North Korea agreed to abandon its nuclear program in exchange for certain economic and political incentives
Tony Bennett: Bush Admitted to Me His Doubts on Iraq Invasion
Tony Bennett, the famous singer who left his heart in San Francisco, made some controversial remarks about Sept. 11 and former President George W. Bush on Howard Stern’s radio program on Monday night.
U.S. Ambassador to China Makes Big Splash, But Some Chinese Torn About Him
In China, he has surprised and charmed the nation by his humility and ordinariness.
Japanese Government Blasts Defense Contractor For Not Reporting Cyberattack Sooner
The defense ministry was reportedly angered by the company’s security breach and pushed for an immediate probe into its cause.
Bomb Blast Kills Three in Ankara, Turkey
Sahin indicated that “it is highly likely the explosion was a terrorist attack.”
S&P Downgrades Italian Sovereign Debt Rating; Fear of Contagion Spreads
Although the Rome government recently approved a 54 billion euro ($74 billion) austerity budget, S&P complained it was insufficient to meet the country’s fiscal problems.
Why is There so Much Voter Apathy in U.S. Elections?
Between 1960 and 2008, the percentage of eligible voters who have bothered to cast their ballots during the presidential elections have ranged from about 49 percent to 63 percent.
iPhone 5 Release: Apple Shares Close at All-Time High
Shareholders are likely snapping up Apple stock in anticipation of the next generation of iPhone products – the iPhone 5, which many analysts say will receive unprecedented demand.
Breaking: Convicted Killer Tom Capano Found Dead in Delaware Prison Cell
At this point, no foul play is suspected.
Milly Dowler’s Family to Get Millions from Murdoch’s Media Empire
But the payment to the Dowlers may only be the beginning of News International’s expected largesse to phone hacking victims.
Erdogan at United Nations: Turkey Seeks Role as Global Player
The U.S. has been stepping up its efforts to mediate between both Israel and Turkey -- its critical allies in the region
Turkish Prime Minister Erdogan to Huddle With Obama in New York
The issue of Palestine is also likely to occupy Erdogan’s time.
Women Wearing Provocative Clothing Leads to Rape: Indonesian Governor
The controversy erupted after a female student at Binus University in Jakarta was gang-raped on public minivan and later killed by her attackers.
Clinton Global Initiative: More Hot Air from Bill
Bill Clinton reminds me of a washed-up, retired major league ballplayer who misses the spotlight and cheering crowds so much that he will do anything to remain relevant and in the public eye.
Should Bank of America Spin Off Merrill Lynch?
In the second quarter of 2011, the bank lost an astounding $8.8-billion, partially due to the burden of its enormous mortgage/legal liabilities.
Tony Blair’s Alleged Ties to Moammar Gaddafi Raises Troubling Questions
Blair was flown to Tripoli on Gaddafi’s private jets at the Colonel’s expense.
Greeks Treated as 'Scapegoat' for Eurozone Debt Crisis: Finance Minister
European equity markets are again plunging in Monday trading largely on fears of a Greek default.
Protesters Shut Down Another Chinese Factory Over Pollution Fears
Chinese media also reported that villagers blamed the factory’s pollution for causing at least 31 cases of cancer in the nearby village of Hongxiao.
Why Are Most Politicians So Dull?
Presidents, most governors and senators have to be as sterile, inoffensive, lackluster and bland as possible.
Mayor Bloomberg's Warnings of Street Rioting Sound Alarmist
The fact of the matter is that violent crime in the United States has been falling across the board for at least the past five or six years.
Europe on Brink of 1930’s-Style Economic Catastrophe: Gordon Brown
Brown explained that the financial woes in Europe are, at their essence, a crisis in banking, not debt.
GM, United Auto Workers Union Tentatively Agree on New Contract
The pact remains subject to approval by the union’s rank-and-file membership.
Unemployment Worsens in California
Since March, California employers have added only a net 11,000 jobs.
Obama is a Kenya-Born Muslim: Pat Boone
Boone also doesn’t think Obama is a Christian.
Torrential Rains, Massive Flooding Drown Pakistan’s Sindh Province
According to reports, about 6-million people have been impacted by the floods, amidst fears that some regions may be waterlogged for months.
iPhone 5 Release: Apple’s First Big Gambit of Post-Jobs Era
Might sales be disappointing, that is, somewhat less than stupendous? And in that event, could investors start to fret over Apple’s Jobs-less future?
Malaysia to Repeal Security-Detention Laws
Historically, the law – a remnant of British colonial rule -- was applied against anti-government protesters, students and union leaders.
British Woman Kidnapped by Suspected Militants at Kenya-Somalia Border
Her husband, David Tebbutt, 58, was killed during the attack.
Cuban Officials Cracking Down on Dissidents
Opposition and human rights activists claim that Havana authorities have upgraded their harassment and persecution of dissident groups in the Communist country.
