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After days of violence, anti-government demonstrators in Tahrir Square in Cairo are asking for a "Day of Departure" for President Mubarak.
Friday, February 4th, 2011 by
By Sam Hoober
Estimates are emerging of damage done by the shutdown of Egypt's internet. The nation lost an estimated $80 million to $90 million in revenue.
Thursday, February 3rd, 2011 by
By Sam Hoober
WikiLeaks has been nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize. While the $1.6 million prize could be used in Assange's defense, it likely won't be.
Wednesday, February 2nd, 2011 by
By bryanh
Millions of people every year fall short on various bills and lose credit points. Payday loans are a no credit check option that can ease the pain.
Cyclone Yasi is about to slam into the state of Queensland, the northeast part of Australia. The storm is the same size as Hurricane Katrina.
Tuesday, February 1st, 2011 by
By Sam Hoober
As the regime of Egypt's Hosni Mubarak teeters on the edge, the U.S. State Department has urged U.S. citizens to evacuate Egypt immediately.
Monday, January 31st, 2011 by
By Steve Tarlow
The Suez Canal is a vital route for shipments of Middle East oil to the Western Hemisphere, and the government worries it will be shut down.
Friday, January 28th, 2011 by
By bryanh
Are installment loans online safe and secure? Is applying a big hassle with tons of hoops to jump through? We have the facts you want to know.
Prices for agricultural commodities like wheat, rice and sugar are at record highs. Nations are hoarding food in anticipation of bad times.
Friday, January 28th, 2011 by
By Steve Tarlow
The government of Egypt deployed the army to enforce curfew and stifle major Egyptian protests over economic conditions and civil liberties
Friday, January 28th, 2011 by
By Sam Hoober
Recently, the National Guard discovered a marijuana catapult that smugglers used to fling marijuana over the border into the United States.
Thursday, January 27th, 2011 by
By Sam Hoober
Credit checks can hurt your credit score and providing collateral for a loan is an unneccessary risk which can be avoided.
Moscow's busiest international airport, Domodedovo Airport, was attacked by a possible suicide bomber, and there are fears of another attack.
Monday, January 24th, 2011 by
By bryanh
China's monetary policy of controlling the yuan could spell another global crisis, says the New York Times' Paul Krugman in a Jan. 21 op-ed.
Friday, January 21st, 2011 by
By Steve Tarlow
A 7.4 earthquake hit the southwestern region of Pakistan, likely causing severe damage. The last major earthquake in Pakistan killed 80,000.
Tuesday, January 18th, 2011 by
By bryanh
Traditional loans require a credit check which puts a hard inquiry on your credit report which in many cases lowers your overall credit rating.
Jean Claude "Baby Doc" Duvalier, son of former Haitian dictator "Papa Doc" Duvalier, has returned to Haiti after over two decades in exile.
Tuesday, January 18th, 2011 by
By Sam Hoober
A BP/Russia oil deal is heartily endorsed by Vladimir Putin, but it has raised red flags with certain members of the United States Congress.
Friday, January 14th, 2011 by
By bryanh
Italy's Mount Etna erupted, starting Jan. 12, for the first time since 2002. Nobody was injured, but several domestic flights were delayed.
Thursday, January 13th, 2011 by
By bryanh
Everyone finds themsevles in a budget crisis from time to time and short term loans are only the answer in some circumstances when used wisely.
In yet another mass animal die-off, dozens of birds were found dead in Romania. However, these birds died for a much more pedestrian reason.
Thursday, January 13th, 2011 by
By bryanh
According to the U.S. National Climatic Data Center, 2010 tied 2005 for the hottest year on record according to ground surface temperature.
Wednesday, January 12th, 2011 by
By Steve Tarlow
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