After Down Week, Markets Have a Down Day
New York Times June 22, 2009 As hopes for a quick recovery dim, the bears are coming back to Wall Street. more
Year: 2009
West articulates rising anger with Iran
AFP June 21, 2009 Western leaders expressed rising anger Sunday at Tehran’s crackdown on protesters disputing Iranian election results and on foreign journalists covering the story soiled diplomatic relations. more
Arctic nations say no Cold War; military stirs
Reuters June 21, 2009 Arctic nations are promising to avoid new “Cold War” scrambles linked to climate change, but military activity is stirring in a polar region where a thaw may allow oil and gas exploration or new shipping routes. more
Europe sleeps as power passes it by
Washington Post June 19, 2009 The European Parliament elections turned out to be a democratic disaster. Massive abstention underscored the strong disinterest – if not mistrust – many European citizens have toward the election of their European representatives. more
Hedge Funds’ ‘Dangerous Opponent’ Rasmussen Pushes EU Crackdown
Bloomberg June 18, 2009 Buyout firms and hedge funds, “Read my lips: You’re going to have regulation.” more