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World Cup 2022: Confusion Surrounds Blatter Comments on Qatar

Sources allege that FIFA President Joseph Blatter, at a dinner in Oslo, questioned whether Qatar would ultimately host the 2022 World Cup as planned. But did he? By Michael Wulzinger more... [ Comment ]

11/12/2014 from nsmith: Sepp Blatter. Really?...A problem with what he said, or didn't say? -- You do realize of course... more...

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Monetary Fallacy? Deep Divisions Emerge over ECB Quantitative Easing Plans

To prevent dangerous deflation, the ECB is discussing a massive program to purchase government bonds. Monetary watchdogs are divided over the measure, with some alleging that central bankers are being held hostage by politicians. By Anne Seith more... [ Comment ]

11/10/2014 from pbranco: People does not trust anymore the politicians. People is afraid to lose home, job,... more...

The Zombie System How Capitalism Has Gone Off the Rails

Six years after the Lehman disaster, the industrialized world is suffering from Japan Syndrome. Growth is minimal, another crash may be brewing and the gulf between rich and poor continues to widen. Can the global economy reinvent itself? By Michael Sauga more... [ Comment ]

11/04/2014 from jwbetts: Well presented, and right on; capitalism is not a fixed commodity and clearly, it has been... more...

EU Banking Stress Tests 'Far-Reaching Reforms Are Needed'

On Sunday, Europe will release the results of its banking stress tests. In an interview, former PIMCO head Mohamed El-Erian speaks with SPIEGEL about what to expect and how Europe's core countries are failing to adequately confront a flagging economy. Interview Conducted by Martin Hesse more... [ Comment ]

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Missing Plane Emirates Head Critical of MH 370 Investigation

Why is there still no trace of flight MH 370? In an interview, Sir Tim Clark, head of Emirates Airline, is sharply critical of the investigation thus far. He believes someone took control of the plane and maintained it until the very end. Interview Conducted by Andreas Spaeth more... [ Comment ]

10/23/2014 from john.sampson.12139: Short Synopsis: http://tinyurl.com/lh7sv2g The complete story: (para #11 et... more...

German Central Bank Head Weidmann 'The Euro Crisis Is Not Yet Behind Us'

An extended period of calm on the bond markets has led many to conclude the euro crisis is over. But German central bank head Jens Weidmann says in an interview that the coast still isn't clear and that there is still great need for reforms. Interview by Armin Mahler and Anne Seith more... [ Comment ]

09/26/2014 from peskyvera: Keep kissing the Yankee ass...and see where it will lead you. I thought the Europeans smarter...my... more...

Rosneft President Igor Sechin 'Russia Didn't Initiate the Ukraine Crisis'

Igor Sechin, head of the oil giant Rosneft, is considered by many to be the second most powerful man in Russia. In an interview, he speaks with SPIEGEL about natural gas deliveries to Europe, the Ukraine crisis and the damage caused by economic sanctions. Interview Conducted by Gerald Traufetter and Matthias Schepp more... [ Comment ]

09/09/2014 from asimpleguest: Candid interview with Ukrainian general and hostage negotiator Vladimir Ruban: "The Militia... more...

The Boomerang Effect Sanctions on Russia Hit German Economy Hard

The United States and Europe last week announced the imposition of stronger sanctions against Russia in response to the ongoing crisis in Ukraine. German industry may be among the losers. By Matthias Schepp and Cornelia Schmergal more... [ Comment ]

07/28/2014 from adreevalex: Appeal to all citizens of Europe who are able to think with your brain! United States of America... more...

Fighting Google Europe Eyes Digital Agenda to Better Compete with the US

Jean-Claude Juncker, the next head of the European Commission, plans to implement a new digital strategy for the Continent. Europe, he believes, needs to become better equipped to defend itself from the US and Asia. By Frank Dohmen and Christoph Pauly more... [ Comment ]

07/27/2014 from christym.: The answer to the question "the U.S. or Russia, which will she choose?" appears to have... more...

More Money Please A New Plan to Boost Europe's Straggling Investments

The euro crisis may have eased recently, but companies and countries in the common currency zone still aren't investing enough to fuel growth. The best solution, a Berlin economics institute argues, is to establish an EU-wide investment fund. By Christian Reiermann more... [ Comment ]

08/08/2014 from kushal1948: CONCLUSION :- " Downward trend in world economy is likely to be in mild form... more...

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