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Market turbulence poses first serious test for Abenomics
TOKYO (Reuters) - This week's turbulence in Tokyo markets exposes a key risk of Prime Minister Shinzo Abe's all-in strategy to revive Japan's economy - if investor confidence falters, the government and the Bank of Japan may be left with few options to...
‘Russia’s Facebook’ Put on Internet Blacklist by Mistake
Vkontakte, Russia’s biggest social networking site, was put on a state registry of blacklisted websites by mistake earlier today, a spokesman for Russia's telecoms watchdog Roskomnadzor said.
The Case Against Congressional ‘Comprehensive Reform’ of Anything
When will we ever learn?
Kiev Breaks Ground for New Basketball Arena
A time capsule was laid Friday to mark the start of construction at the site of the 2015 European basketball championships arena in the Ukrainian capital of Kiev.
Russia, US to Boost Law Enforcement Cooperation
Russia and the United States may set up joint working groups to counter emerging crime threats, Russia’s Interior Minister said at the end of a working visit to the United States.
Earthquake Hits Russia’s Far East, Tremors Felt in Moscow
An earthquake measuring 8.2 on the Richter scale struck Russia’s Far East on Friday, with slight tremors felt thousands of miles away in Moscow.
Barack Obama, World’s Greatest Gun Salesman
Stunning statistics suggest he has done as much to increase private gun ownership as anyone in U.S. history.
Private consumption helps Germany to meager growth in Q1
Berlin (Reuters) - Private consumption helped Germany eke out meager economic growth of 0.1 in the first quarter of the year, compensating for declines in exports and investment in Europe's largest economy, data showed on Friday.
Kiev Court Bans Gay Parade
A Kiev District Court has banned the holding of any non-official public events, including a gay pride (LGBT) parade, on May 25.
Actress Amanda Bynes arrested after allegedly tossing bong out window
NEW YORK (Reuters) - U.S. actress Amanda Bynes was arrested in New York City on Thursday after she allegedly threw a bong out the window of a midtown Manhattan apartment building, a police official said.
Russian Press at a Glance, Friday, May 24, 2013
A brief look at what is in the Russian papers today
Asian stocks shaky, Nikkei still seen vulnerable
SYDNEY (Reuters) - Japanese stocks turned negative on Friday and the yen reversed early losses, keeping intact worries that the Nikkei's largest one-day drop in two years may be the start of a bigger rout.
Fear of art sale sparked by Detroit emergency manager asking for appraisal
DETROIT (Reuters) - As part of his efforts to solve Detroit's financial crisis, the city's emergency manager Kevyn Orr has asked for an appraisal of the collection at the Detroit Institute of Arts, sparking fears in artistic and philanthropic circles t...
PdVSA, Rosneft Establish Joint Venture
Venezuela’s state-owned oil and gas company PdVSA and Russian state oil company Rosneft have signed documents to form a joint venture, Petrovictoria, the giants told reporters.
Magnitude 5.7 quake strikes Northern California – U.S. Geological Survey
(Reuters) - A magnitude 5.7 earthquake struck in Northern California on Thursday, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.
Cars in Water After Bridge Collapses in Washington State
A bridge over the Skagit River along an interstate highway partially collapsed in the US state of Washington, leaving cars with people in the water, US media reported.
Part of Washington state freeway span collapses into river: dispatcher
(Reuters) - Part of a freeway bridge over the Skagit River in Washington state collapsed on Thursday, sending vehicles falling into the water below, an emergency dispatcher said.
Quote of the Day || May 23, 2013
“If I had a haaammer... I’d hammer in the morrrrning. But in the evening, I’d audit the Family Research Council” - Lois Lerner A note from our attorneys: This is not a real quote -
