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UN Security Council lifts Iraq sanctions

The U.N. Security Council has voted to lift most of the sanctions levied against Iraq, provided Iraq improves its relationship with Kuwait.
President Removes Iraq Sanctions - Joint Press Availability with President Bush and President Aznar of Spain in the Cross-Hall.

Global yuan exchange under way for first time in history

The yuan, which had been kept under lock and key in China, is now a global currency trading commodity. Traders are chomping at the bit.
Front view of a Chinese one yuan note. The late Communist leader Mao Tse Tung is depicted on the currency.

Julian Assange of WikiLeaks granted bail in court hearing

Several people, including Michael Moore, pledged to bail WikiLeaks' Julian Assange out of jail. If he gets out, he'll be closely supervised.
Julian Assange

Payday Loans and How You Can Protect Your Personal Information From Identity Theft

Encryption of your data is just the basic level of protection you need to look for. You can also check to see if the page has HTTPS in the address bar when on application page.
Encryption of your data is just the basic level of protection you need to look for. You can also check to see if the page has HTTPS in the address bar when on application page.

China echoes Nazi Germany with its reaction to Nobel Peace Prize

The last time the Nobel Peace Prize was placed in an empty chair, Nobel laureate Carl von Ossietzky was in a Nazi concentration camp.
Nobel Peace Prize winner Carl von Ossietzky

Confucius Peace Prize ceremony in Beijing comes off as a farce

The Confucius Peace Prize was created by China to mock the Nobel Peace Prize, which was awarded to Chinese dissident Liu Xiaobo ...
Confucius Peace Prize

Angry students flood streets in London protests

The British austerity protests have flooded the streets of London with angry students demonstrating against measures to allow higher tuition.
Parliament Square

How People Are Taking Advantage of Installment Loans To Cover Budget Shocks Today

Budget shocks are something very common these days. Many middle class Americans have started using installment lending products to get through tough times.
Budget shocks are something very common these days. Many middle class Americans have started using installment lending products to get through tough times.

Irish vote on tough austerity measures to trim budget

The Republic of Ireland is being watched closely, as the Irish parliament will be voting on a series of very extensive austerity measures...
Brian Cowen

LGBT group lobbies UK Parliament for heterosexual equality

On behalf of opposite-sex and same-sex couples, LGBT group OutRage! is campaigning U.K. Parliament for heterosexual equality in partnerships.
Evening photograph of Big Ben and the houses of British Parliament

Obama wants KORUS, a NAFTA-style Korea free trade agreement

President Obama has endorsed KORUS, a Korea Free Trade agreement that will allegedly bring jobs. But critics see another NAFTA coming.
Cover of a Korean graphic novel about Barack Obama.

Short Term Loans Are Available Without Credit Checks - What Does That Mean For You?

Having access to a short term loan online when every you want without credit checks is a tempting offer but what should you know before applying?
Having access to a short term loan online when every you want without credit checks is a tempting offer but what should you know before applying?

2018 and 2022 FIFA World Cup hosts announced

Among political tensions, the 2018 and 2022 FIFA World Cup hosts have been announced. Brazil is currently gearing up for its 2014 tournament.
Soccer

Amazon removes WikiLeaks website from servers

As outrage has mounted, Amazon has removed WikiLeaks from Amazon web hosting out of protest over WikiLeaks' activities releasing documents.
Julian Assange

Bidding for 2018 FIFA World Cup fraught with controversy

Controversy has erupted in the bids for hosting the 2018 and 2022 World Cup for soccer. Russian PM Vladimir Putin abstained out of protest.
Vladimir Putin

You Are Not Supposed To Know Cash Advances Online Do Not Require Any Credit

Credit is not a factor with cash advances online. There are not credit checks so their is no hard inquiry on your record to lower your credit score.
Credit is not a factor with cash advances online. There are not credit checks so their is no hard inquiry on your record to lower your credit score.

UK blocks export of lethal injection drug to US

Using thiopental sodium for execution in the U.S. has taken a hit, as the U.K. has taken measures to block export of the drug on moral grounds.
This gurney is used to perform executions at Terre Haute by lethal injection.

Russian President Medvedev threatens West with new arms race

Russian President Dmitry Medvedev has warned that if Russia and NATO cannot agree on a missile shield, a new arms race could be the result.
U.S. President Obama meeting with Russia's President Dmitry Medvedev.

Fiji Water production bottled by Fijian government

The Fiji Water company has stopped production in Fiji after the government raised water extraction taxes amid strange circumstances...
Fiji Water

Personal Online Lending and How It Can Make or Break Your Family Budget During Hard Times

Hard times befall us all but you do not have to break your budget to pay your bills. Use personal loans responsibly to avoid penlaties and late fees.
Hard times befall us all but you do not have to break your budget to pay your bills. Use personal loans responsibly to avoid penlaties and late fees.

Diplomats react differently to WikiLeaks and Cablegate

Reactions from diplomats and governments have been mixed to WikiLeaks and "Cablegate." Some condemn the release, while others approve of it.
Benjamin Netanyahu

Ireland budget cuts climb to $20 billion

Ireland faces $20 billion in budget cuts as Prime Minister Brian Cowen and Finance Minister Brian Lenihan try to sort out a royal mess.
Thousands of individuals are on the street in Dublin, protesting budget cuts in education.