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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Dec 10, 2015 03:13 AM EST
Chennai floods leave everyone in deep water
The recent floods devastated the living conditions for people in Chennai and its surrounding districts. The industrial and business hubs have been affected resulting in trillions of crores of rupees loss. Insurance companies have been flooded with claims indicating a decade high volume.
Dec 10, 2015 03:09 AM EST
South Africa's inflation up at 4.8% in November
South Africa's inflation rate was 4.8 percent in November from 4.7 percent in October. The inflation rate indicated its highest since July. The currency Rand continuous fall against the US dollar is further adding to inflation. South African economy narrowly missed the second recession in six years.
Dec 10, 2015 01:31 AM EST
Emirates to fly A380 to Guangzhou
The world's largest long-haul airline Emirates Airlines is deploying A380 jumbo jets to Guangzhou. Emirates will be flying the world's largest jumbo jet with a seating capacity of 615 passengers. Guangzhou has strong business relations with African nations and the city is offering growing business potential. However, the expansion plans of several Chinese airlines will post tough competition to Emirates.
Dec 10, 2015 03:17 AM EST
US imposes new sanction to North Korea: Strategic Rocket Force added to the list
Last Tuesday, the U.S. imposed new financial sanctions targeting North Korea's Strategic Rocket Force.
Dec 11, 2015 09:53 AM EST
Air France suffers €50-million loss after terror attacks on Paris
Air traffic was drastically hit by the terrorist attacks on Paris in November. Air France-KLM is believed to have suffered €50-million revenue loss for the month. However, the French-Dutch group is optimistic about recovery by the end of December 2015.
Dec 09, 2015 10:33 PM EST
Catholic Church Prelate Suggests Birth Control can be the Ultimate Solution to Climate Change
Have you ever thought that birth control or so-called family planning can help control climate change? Believe it or not, the truth is the larger the population will be, the tougher the life will become. Hence, Church authorities decided to join UN climate change meet to raise the voice.
Dec 10, 2015 12:40 AM EST
XSTAT-30 Gets FDA Clearance to Heal the Gunshot Injury Within Seconds
The XSTAT 30 is a special device created to offer instant treatment to the citizens during severe bleeding, shock, and trauma. The FDA has approved its use for civilians which were earlier used for the military purposes.
Dec 09, 2015 07:52 AM EST
DiCaprio, Kerry partners to combat Paris' climate change
Leonardo DiCaprio and Secretary of State, John Kerry spent time together discussing solutions for global warming at a climate summit in Paris. DiCaprio, who has been appointed U.N. Messenger of Peace for the Climate, and Kerry, who fought for environmental reform during his time in the Senate, joined hundreds of world leaders in the public and private sector gathered for the Paris Climate Conference, held from Nov. 30 to Dec. 11.
Dec 10, 2015 07:02 AM EST
Gas powered cars to be banned in eight US states and five countries by 2050
Eight U.S. states and five countries across the world announced the commitment to allow the automakers to sell only zero emissions vehicles by 2050. They will ban gas-powered vehicles to cut global vehicle emissions by 40 percent.
Dec 10, 2015 02:55 AM EST