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BP and Brazil
British Petroleum, along with American private firm Devon Energy, announced this morning that it had struck a deal to start drilling in Brazil’s lucrative offshore basin. BP’s Chief Executive Tony Hayward said...
Google and China Almost Settled?
It was sometime last week that China realized it would be better to remain amicable with Google. At mention of Google leaving China, scientists were in uproar: loss of the search engine would mean longer research...
Hillary Strikes Out in Brazil
Even before Secretary of State Hillary Clinton got to  Brazil her mission was a tough one. Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva was quoted as saying: "It is not wise to push Iran into a corner. It is wise to establish negotiations."  Clinton’s visit to Brazil...
New Laws for Women in India
India’s upper house passed a bill Tuesday reserving one-third of national and state legislatures for women. The decision brought chaos to the Parliament floor. A group of regional caste-based parties vehemently moved to block the ruling...
Mexico’s Oil Woes
On March 18th 1938 an important moment in Mexican history happened: all foreign oil companies were removed. Mexicans celebrate this day in a show of civic pride. But since that day Mexico has been crippled...
Bad Blood in Europe
It was rumored last week that Greece might go so far as to sell some of its islands to repay its debts. A pair of German politicians suggested the idea. The Germans are now obviously regretting the retirement of the Deutsche mark, as it would see their participation in the European Union means them handing...
China vs Google: The Next Episode
The latest episode in the China vs. Google saga seems to be unfolding. China is allegedly in discussions with technology super power Google to reconcile its dispute with the company. Obviously Google has threatened to abandon the Chinese market over hacking and censorship concerns...
Australia’s Arrow Boosts Asian Market
Royal Dutch Shell and PetroChina jointly bid $3 million for Australia’s Arrow Energy (ASX: AOE.AX). The move sent Arrow’s stock soaring (up 47%) and it boosted all the Asian Markets Monday morning. Arrow is the biggest domestic coal-seam gas supplier in Australia which...
Medvedev Demands Sport Officials Resignation
The days of the Soviet Union powerhouse in the Olympics are over, and President Dmitry Medvedv is not really happy about it. He stated, "Those in charge of preparation for the Olympics must take responsibility right now,” He said they "should take the courageous decision and tender their resignations. If they cannot, we will help them." Mr Medvedev showed his disgust by skipping closing ceremonies and allowing other officials to accept the Olympic flag for him. 
  
Lawmakers Press Obama to Fix Mexican Truck Issue
A group of 56 lawmakers urged President Obama to end a dispute with Mexican authorities about trucking duties. One year ago Mexico slapped retaliatory taxes on U.S. exports...

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BP and Brazil

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Google and China Almost Settled?

Google and China Almost Settled?

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Hillary Strikes Out in Brazil

Hillary Strikes Out in Brazil

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New Laws for Women in India

New Laws for Women in India

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Mexico’s Oil Woes

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