Costco's Gold Bars Part II: From Africa to the Alps to You
So where exactly does that shiny new "999.9 fine gold minted" bar from Costco come from? Under that "Essayeur Fondeur" Swiss authenticity stamp lies a long, bloody trail of death and tears.
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A Modern Neo-Feudal State, The Tech Lords Ushering in a Return to the Medieval
If ever such tech lords decide that their will should supplant that of the majority's, or that through their influence they might alter the course of history by sustaining one country's war of aggression on another or by manipulating the political landscape, democracy will be the casualty - in America and throughout the world.
The Federal Reserve's 'Death Star'. The Battle Over America's Wallets.
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Tech Boom in the Philippines? US Investments Could Signal Lucrative Opportunities
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Trump Signs Executive Order to Reduce Regulations Affecting US Businesses
US President Donald Trump signs executive order designed to slash the number of regulations affecting US businesses.
Feb 01, 2017 09:10 PM EST
Top 10 U.S. sanctuary cities face roughly $2.27 billion in cuts by Trump policy
U.S. President Donald Trump's attempt to strip municipalities of federal dollars for shielding illegal immigrants threatens $2.27 billion in annual funds for the nation's 10 largest cities, a Reuters analysis of federal grants found.
Jan 26, 2017 11:09 AM EST
Trump expected to launch measures to curb illegal immigration
U.S. President Donald Trump is expected to begin signing executive orders aimed at curbing illegal immigration on Wednesday, beginning with a directive to build a wall along the U.S. border with Mexico and another to boost personnel needed to crack down on illegal immigrants, congressional aides with knowledge of the plan told Reuters.
Jan 26, 2017 11:09 AM EST
China says will protect South China Sea sovereignty
China said on Tuesday it had "irrefutable" sovereignty over disputed islands in the South China Sea after the White House vowed to defend "international territories" in the strategic waterway.
Jan 26, 2017 11:09 AM EST
Oil and Trump: Russians full of optimism in Davos
A year ago russians felt depressed because the price of oil plummeted and the West imposed sanctions, but today the price of oil has increased and soon Trump will ease the sanctions.
Jan 18, 2017 05:15 PM EST
U.S. sues JPMorgan for alleged mortgage discrimination
The United States on Wednesday sued JPMorgan Chase & Co, accusing the bank of discriminating against minority borrowers by charging them higher rates and fees on home mortgage loans between 2006 and at least 2009.
Jan 18, 2017 10:59 AM EST
Wall Street opens little changed
U.S. stocks opened little changed on Wednesday as investors assessed economic data and the last of big bank earnings, while awaiting Federal Reserve Chair Janet Yellen's speech.
Jan 18, 2017 11:00 AM EST
Deutsche Bank signs $7.2 billion deal with U.S. over risky mortgages
Deutsche Bank (DBKGn.DE) (DB.N) finalized a $7.2 billion settlement with the U.S. Department of Justice over its sale of toxic mortgage securities in the run-up to the 2008 financial crisis, the government agency said on Tuesday.
Jan 18, 2017 11:00 AM EST
Mexico to lure undeclared cash with lower repatriation tax: decree draft
Jan 17 Seeking to boost its paltry tax take, Mexico's government will offer those holding undeclared capital abroad a lower tax to repatriate it and invest it at home, a draft of the decree obtained by Reuters showed on Tuesday.
Jan 18, 2017 09:24 AM EST
Britain will leave EU single market as May sets aim for 'hard Brexit'
Britain will quit the EU single market when it leaves the European Union, Prime Minister Theresa May said on Tuesday in a decisive speech that set a course for a clean break with the world's largest trading bloc.
Jan 18, 2017 09:27 AM EST
Britain to leave EU market as May sets 'hard Brexit' course
When leaving the European Union, Britain will also leave a market of 500 million people. After this, Britain will establish its own free trade deals.
Jan 18, 2017 09:23 AM EST
Fraudsters use counterfeit UK charity appeals to steal money via social media, emails
Scammers have been tricking british people and companies, they have been using fake charity appeals related with supporting migrants or animal welfare
Jan 17, 2017 03:10 PM EST