Bank of England Worries About British Pound
Minutes from the Bank of England’s latest meeting reveal a mix of confidence and concern among the institution’s senior members, Reuters reports. On the one hand, the positive economic indicators from...
View ArticleHow Many People Will HP Fire Now?
Hewlett-Packard Co. (NYSE:HPQ) is planning even more layoffs, according to a company filing with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission on Monday. The company says in the document that it has...
View ArticleEuroscepticism: Britain Demands Change From EU
Britain’s conservative right is acting on strong euroscepticism with the Finance Minister George Osborne notifying the European Union that its treaties need to be modified for the sake of those...
View ArticleEconomic Projections: How Will the World Perform This Year?
Both Britain and Germany look to have a solid year ahead with the United States just a tad ahead. All three will likely continue to struggle with inflation, but will manage to stabilize interest...
View ArticleGeneva II Peace Talks: Syrian Delegation Threatens to Leave
Syrian peace talks in Switzerland — dubbed “Geneva II” — were scheduled to begin Friday, but have run into major obstacles blocking progress. Walid al-Moallem, the head of the “official delegation”...
View ArticleCrimea to Vote on Secession: Russia and Ukraine at Odds
Russia’s military and political interference in Ukraine resulted in American sanctions this week, with President Barack Obama signing an executive order to more effectively isolate Russia in...
View ArticleBritain Inhales Idea of Standardized Cigarette Packaging
Source: Thinkstock Will standardized cigarette packaging keep consumers in Britain from smoking? Government leaders hope so, and that’s why they are in the process of evaluating a government review...
View ArticleBritain Demands Stronger Commitments From Pfizer in AstraZeneca Deal
U.K. Prime Minister David Cameron has become more outspoken about the potential takeover of AstraZeneca Group Plc (NYSE:AZN), which is based in Slough, England, by American pharmaceutical giant Pfizer...
View ArticleMerger Frenzy: Pfizer Commits to Britain, Allergan Rejects Valeant
Source: Thinkstock In the latest news from the throes of pharma’s ongoing merger drama, Pfizer, Inc. (NYSE:PFE) has responded to earlier concerns raised by the British prime minister regarding the...
View Article7 Recipes Bringing International Street Food Home
Street food transcends cultures, with just about every country having vendors in their cities catering to citizens and tourists on the go. But don’t let these international food sellers hog all the...
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