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George Michael: Banking questions haunt Europe
It once was said that when Wall Street sneezed, the rest of the world got a cold. Times have changed. In a reversal of fortunes, turmoil in Cyprus caused uncertainty in financial markets in Europe and the United States for several days in late March. How...Tags: International Organizations, Government, Politics, Finance, Economy, Business and Finance
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For What it's Worth: Sergio's meltdown and losing Creighton
I’ll get to call Creighton a few more times at the Missouri Valley Tournament next week, but I’m not guaranteed a Blue Jays-Shockers matchup like I had twice over the weekend. It got me to thinking how much I’ll miss the Jays and not...
Tags: Missouri Valley Conference, Creighton Bluejays, Tiger Woods, Sergio Garcia, The Players Championship
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Lawmakers in Cyprus pass bailout plan
ATHENS -- Despite sweeping public discord, Cyprus lawmakers on Tuesday approved a controversial $13-billion bailout imposed by international lenders to keep the island financially afloat, and its economy anchored to Europe’s single currency....
Tags: Government, International Monetary Fund, Politics, Cypriot Banking Crisis (2013), Justice System
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Gillette taps 'New Girl's' Simone and others to survey the manscape
Hannah Simone, the stunning British-Canadian-Cypriot actress who plays Zooey Deschanel’s model-BFF Cece on the Fox sitcom “New Girl,” is ready to sit down and tell the grooming-age male population of planet Earth exactly what she likes...
Tags: Lanvin, Mary Katrantzou, Peter Pilotto, Golden Globe Awards, Naeem Khan
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Cyprus bailout raises fears of tapping savings accounts in other troubled countries
The prospect of losing money in a bank savings account was once considered unthinkable, but the possibility sent Americans into a panic in the 2008 financial crisis, and the threat recently surfaced anew. This time the focus is on European banks and the...
Tags: European Debt Crisis, Spain, Citigroup Incorporated, Banking, Italy
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S&P 500 hits record to cap rally
NEW YORK — The new high in the Standard & Poor's 500 index is a fitting exclamation point for an impressive first quarter in the stock market. The index of 500 large U.S. companies capped a four-year rally Thursday, recouping all of its losses...Tags: Companies and Corporations, Employment, European Debt Crisis, Earnings Forecasts, Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act
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The Improvisers
WASHINGTON -- The bailout of Cyprus -- if it can be called that -- bore all the trappings of Europe's standard response to its economic crisis. The last-minute, melodramatic rescue was complex, contentious and controversial. Decisions were taken that, for...
Tags: Market and Exchange, Government, Politics, Foreign Exchange Market, Central Bank
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Jobless rate hits new record in Eurozone
LONDON -- Joblessness in the 17-nation Eurozone hit a record high in January and February, according to statistics released Tuesday that gave a grim snapshot of the region’s continued economic malaise. The unemployment rate rose to 12% in the...
Tags: Employment, European Debt Crisis, Unemployment, Employment Opportunities, Cypriot Banking Crisis (2013)
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Cypriot Finance Minister Michalis Sarris resigns
This post has been updated. See the note below for details.ATHENS -- The finance minister of Cyprus, Michalis Sarris, resigned Tuesday after brokering the final details of a complex and controversial bailout cobbled together to keep the island’s faltering financial system from crumbling. Sarris’...Tags: Finance, Cypriot Banking Crisis (2013), Economy, Business and Finance, Nicos Anastasiades
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Betray your bank before your bank betrays you
What's a Slovenian with several hundred thousand euros in the bank supposed to do? Spread it out among at least a few different banks, that's what. Or move the money out of the country, while it's still possible. Imagine what must be on the minds of...Tags: Slovenia, International Monetary Fund, Spain, Italy, Finance
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Cyprus remains calm as banks reopen
ATHENS — Despite widespread fear of panic and protests, Cyprus' cash-starved banks reopened Thursday, allowing customers to access their accounts under stiff regulations mandated by a harsh bailout plan that has raised questions about Europe's...Tags: Banking, News Media, Central Bank, Finance, Economy, Business and Finance
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Cyprus has no intention of leaving euro, president says
The president of Cyprus said the risk of bankruptcy has been contained and the country has no intention of leaving the euro. Conservative leader Nicos Anastasiades spoke Friday, one day after banks reopened following an almost two-week closure aimed...
Tags: Bankruptcy, Cypriot Banking Crisis (2013), Nicos Anastasiades
Apr 5, 2013
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Apr 30, 2013
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Mar 27, 2013
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Mar 28, 2013
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Apr 3, 2013
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Apr 2, 2013
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Apr 2, 2013
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Apr 1, 2013
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Mar 28, 2013
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Mar 29, 2013
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