Denmark Elects Woman Prime Minister, But Many Countries Have Never Been Led by a Woman
Although many of the world’s democratic states have had females as presidents and/or prime ministers – surprisingly, many have not, including the most powerful democracy on Earth, the United States.
Mayor Bloomberg Warns of Street Rioting if U.S. Fails to Create Jobs
That's what happened in Cairo. That's what happened in Madrid. You don't want those kinds of riots here.
Heidi Jones: When TV Weathermen (and Women) Behave Badly
Heidi Jones is hardly the first TV weatherman (or weatherwoman) to run afoul of the law.
iPhone 5 Release: Huge Success Guaranteed as Apple Faces Future Without Steve Jobs
Tech analysts and other experts are almost universally expecting the iPhone 5 to be a blockbuster.
Austrian Finance Minister Criticizes Geithner’s Intervention as Clock Ticks on Eurozone Debt Crisis
Geithner is currently in Warsaw, Poland to meet with Eurozone finance ministers to find a way out of the continent’s huge debt problems after more than two years of bailouts, wrecked economies and bickering.
Geithner Ignored Obama’s Order to Dissolve Citigroup: Book
Obama didn’t deny the account, but declined to tell Suskind what he told Geithner about this apparent breach of an executive order.
Kweku Adoboli: Is UBS Doomed?
Continued losses in the investment bank arena could lead to more restructuring and another round of job cuts to be unveiled in November.
Trapped Miners: One Man Found Dead in Wales
The miners became trapped almost 300 feet underground when a tunnel collapsed and flooded the Gleision Colliery near Pontardawe on Thursday morning.
John Mack of Morgan Stanley Retires
Investors obviously applauded the move, sending Morgan Stanley shares up 7.2 percent in Thursday’s trading.
Asian-American Poverty Rates Edging Down
Between 2009 and 2010, the percentage of Asian-Americans living in poverty actually edged down to 12.1 percent from 12.5 percent.
Buddhists Destroy Muslim Shrine in Sri Lanka: Report
According to local reports the destruction was condemned by both Singhalese and Muslims alike.
Five Central Banks Coordinate to Boost Lending to Commercial Lenders
The new loan offers will be conducted in October, November and December.
Four Trapped in Welsh Coal Mine After Tunnel Collapses
The four men are presently confined in a ventilation shaft 300 feet underground at the Gleision Colliery, near Cilybebyll, Pontardawe.
Despite Unemployment Worries, 95% of U.S. College Grads Have Jobs
The unemployment rate for college graduates (that is, those holding at least a Bachelor’s degree) is only 4.3 percent.
Denmark Election: First Female Prime Minister Coming?
The Scandinavian country of Denmark is staging a fascinating general election in which the nation’s faltering economy is expected to serve as the principal issue facing voters.
Danish Election: Fragile Economy Expected to Bring Center-Left to Power
Helle Thorning-Schmidt, is poised to become Denmark’s first female Prime Minister.
Apple Removes ‘Jewish or Not Jewish’ App from French Stores
The app remains available outside of France.
Top 10 Most Surprising Statements from Republican Presidential Debate
Top 10 Most Surprising Statements from Republican Presidential Debate
Ron Paul: Is He a Racist?
Paul has repeatedly denied that he is a racist (as have his devoted supporters).
France, Germany Assure Greece to be 'Integral' Part of Eurozone, But Worries Mount
A spokesman for Merkel said that she and Sarkozy emphasized that Athens must dutifully adhere to its deficit-reduction goals.
Pak-Bangla Immigrants in UK Having Too Many Children: Asian Peer
Nobody likes to accept that, nobody likes to talk about it because it is supposed to be very politically incorrect.
Nomura to Cut 5% of European Workforce: Report
In July, Nomura said it would seek to reduce annual expenses at its wholesale unit by about $400 million.
British Trade Unions on Brink of Calling Massive Nationwide Strike
The work stoppage would likely impact every section of British life.
British Unemployment: Far Worse During Early Days of Thatcher
In January 1982, the UK government reported that about 3.07 million Britons were out of work, or about 1 out of 8 adults. Yet while the current unemployment picture looks very grim indeed, it pales in comparison to what Britain faced 30 years ago.
Ron Paul: Why Do Underdog Candidates Run for President?
During every presidential campaign season, a number of underdog candidates decide to run for the White House – most of whom have no hopes of ever getting elected.
Ron Paul: A Long History of Racism and Anti-Semitism
Paul was affiliated with newsletters that were obsessed with racial subjects.
Pakistan Bans Visitors From Osama Compound Ahead of 9-11
Pakistani media reports that since the May commando raid on Osama’s compound, foreign visitors have come under greater scrutiny and suspicion.
UK PM Cameron Bracing for Difficult Talks in Russia
Cameron is expected to confer with Russian President Dmitri Medvedev as well as Prime Minister Vladimir Putin.
Bank of America Layoffs: Among the Biggest Job Culls of Recent History
In the event the Bank actually follows through with this huge elimination, it would represent one of the biggest job culls in recent corporate history.
Stocks Dropping Following Obama Jobs Plan; Sudden Resignation of ECB Member
Investors are likely skeptical about the efficacy of Obama’s jobs program and whether or not such a massive scheme would pass Congress.