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India to pay for oil from Iran in yen?
[Bloomberg]- India has apparently been asked to pay for a portion of its oil imports from Iran in yen. This is due to concerns over the value of the rupee. …
China takes issue with US trade probe
[China Daily]- The Chinese government has stated that the ongoing investigation of exported wind towers could hurt cooperation in energy and industry with the United States. The probe was announced…
Venezuela’s mystery credit from China
[El Universal]- President Hugo Chávez of Venezuela has faced questions over loans the government has received from China. The amount of oil used to repay the loans has a value…
Inside the Fukushima reactor
[Japan Today]- The first look into the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant showed signs of radiation and rusted exteriors. Damages were caused by 10 months of high temperatures and humidity. None…
Fraud charges possible against Isreali Foreign Minister
[Reuters]- Foreign Minister Avigdor Lieberman of Isreal in under investigation for multiple charges including fraud and witness tampering. His deputy, Danny Ayalon, has expressed his confidence that ultimately there will…
Thousands of Vietnamese still forced into slavery
[Vietnam News]- Thousands of people in Vietnam have been forced into slavery during the past several years. Most are women who live in villages in the northern and central portions…
China’s fourth quarter growth slows
[Wall Street Journal]- China posted a fourth quarter GDP improvement of 8.6%. While still a strong number, this represents a decrease from recent performance. Projections are for China’s economy to…
Pakistan PM to be charged with comtempt
[Mercury News]- Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani is now facint comtempt charges for not revive the case of corruption against Pakistani President Asif Ali Zardari. The government is currently engaged…
President Ma Ying-jeou wins re-election in Taiwan
[Fox News]- President Ma Yng-jeou has been declared the winner in today’s election in Taiwan. With almost all of the ballots counted, Ma holds a seven point lead in his…
Myanmar releases political prisoners to gain US favor
[Globe and Mail]- Myanmar’s government sent a message of its desire to improve relations by releasing many of the country’s most well known political prisoners. The hope is that the…
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