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06.11.2008, 16:20
In his congratulation letter to president-elect Barack Obama, Victor Yushchenko used an archaic title reserved for top generals and their civil counterparts in tsarist Russia.
08.11.2008, 12:19
Ukraine’s WBC Heavyweight Champion Vitaly Klitchko has become the latest victim of the world economic crisis – after losing his job as an adviser to the country’s president. Viktor Yushchenko fired all 17 of his aides in a move to reduce govern
13.11.2008, 18:36
Russia is to lend Belarus US$ 2 billion to help it ride out its current economic difficulties. The first billion will be transferred by the end of the year with the rest to follow at the beginning of 2009.
16.11.2008, 07:57
Cash-strapped Belarus has said it may turn its back on the International Monetary Fund if the organization refuses to give it a US$ 2 billion loan.
25.11.2008, 11:06
In Latvia, the government is warning journalists not to stir up panic about the financial crisis. Talk of currency devaluation is all but a criminal offence and could earn transgressors a spell behind bars.
16.10.2010, 01:30
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The tide of fear against Socialism is on the rise in America. At a time when the economy is so rough, why this debate over capitalism vs. socialism?
21.10.2010, 22:14
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The European Parliament has voted for a budget increase that would cost UK taxpayers an additional 900 million pounds next year.
03.03.2010, 00:49
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Violence breaks out as students at the flagship school of the University of California protest stiff tuition hikes.
23.10.2010, 00:52
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Finance ministers from the G-20 nations will meet in South Korea to address the global financial crisis. US Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner is expected to push his plan aimed at rebalancing the world economy.
23.10.2010, 02:59
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The US has long regarded itself as an exceptional nation, a beacon of democracy and progress throughout the world. Yet the statistics don’t exactly match the rhetoric.
Published: 06 November, 2008, 10:19
The International Monetary Fund has approved a $16.4 billion loan to Ukraine. The money, $4.5 billion of which will be given immediately, is intended to help restore Ukraine's economy and rebuild financial confidence.
