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Founded in March 2009, the Global Observatory aims to provide an independent view of world affairs. Upside down. Generally in pajamas.
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The author is a writer/entrepreneur based in Seattle. During 2008, he supported John McCain for President and considers himself an “independent conservative.” He is a graduate of Dartmouth College and the Tuck School of Business at Dartmouth.
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WSJ- Micron Technology Announces New Chief 7: 23 am, February 5, 2012Micron Technology announced Mark Durcan had been appointed chief executive replacing Steven Appleton, who was killed Friday when the small plane he was piloting crashed. […]
- Dow at Highest Since May 2008 7: 22 am, February 5, 2012The blue-chip stock index rose 156.82 points to its highest level since May 2008, as better economic news encouraged investors. The Nasdaq hit its highest close since December 2000. […]
- Greece Weighs Cuts Amid Bailout Talks 6: 06 am, February 5, 2012Greece edged toward a deal on a second billion bailout package, as political leaders were set to meet Sunday to weigh critical spending cuts. […]
- Jobs Data Show Growth Is Sustained 1: 19 am, February 5, 2012The U.S. economy added more jobs in January than in any month since early last year, pushing down the jobless rate to a level not seen since Obama's first full month in office. […]
- China Tamps Down Europe Aid Fears 11: 06 am, February 4, 2012Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao sought to assuage concerns over Chinese investment in Europe, saying China has no intention to "buy" the continent. […]
- Goldman Cuts Blankfein's Bonus 4: 47 am, February 4, 2012Goldman Sachs cut CEO Lloyd Blankfein's stock bonus for the first time since the financial crisis, the latest sign that Wall Street executives are paying for a year of mixed financial performance. […]
- Interest-Rate Probe Widens 4: 22 am, February 4, 2012Regulators in Switzerland and the U.K. stepped up pressure on Swiss and foreign banks, extending a probe into alleged manipulation of interest rates and disclosing possible action against UBS in a trading scandal. […]
- Caterpillar Closes Plant in Canada After Lockout 4: 16 am, February 4, 2012Caterpillar said it will close a locomotive plant in London, Ontario, following a lockout, eliminating about 450 jobs that mostly paid twice the rate of a U.S. counterpart. […]
- Citi Hit in Brazilian Hacker Attack 3: 57 am, February 4, 2012A computer hacker group continued a wave of attacks against Brazilian financial websites, hampering the sites of Citigroup and other prominent institutions. […]
- FDA: No Ban on Orange-Juice Imports 1: 57 am, February 4, 2012Orange-juice futures settled lower as traders discounted the prospects for a ban on juice imports into the U.S. It appears they weren't off the mark. […]
- Micron Technology Announces New Chief 7: 23 am, February 5, 2012
- BBC
- PM urged to cut wind farm subsidy 5: 34 am, February 5, 2012More than 100 Conservatives are among MPs who have written to the prime minister calling on him to slash subsidies for onshore wind turbines. […]
- Mitt Romney wins Nevada caucuses 5: 18 am, February 5, 2012Mitt Romney establishes a convincing lead as results come in from the Republican caucuses in Nevada, as he seeks to win his party's presidential nomination. […]
- VIDEO: One-minute World News 4: 50 am, February 5, 2012Watch the latest news summary from BBC World News. International news updated 24 hours a day. […]
- VIDEO: Fidel Castro launches memoirs 4: 37 am, February 5, 2012Former Cuban President Fidel Castro has made a rare public appearance to launch his memoirs. […]
- Transport hit as snow sweeps in 3: 50 am, February 5, 2012Snowfalls of up to 15cm (6in) cause disruption to road, rail and air travel in parts of Britain, with the threat of more delays later. […]
- West deplores veto on Syria at UN 2: 04 am, February 5, 2012Western nations deplore the vetoing by Russia and China of a UN resolution condemning the crackdown in Syria, as dozens are killed in Homs. […]
- Anti-social tenant moves planned 1: 41 am, February 5, 2012The process of evicting anti-social tenants could be simplified under plans being put forward by the Scottish government. […]
- In pictures: Venezuela parade 1: 09 am, February 5, 2012Venezuela's President Chavez marks 20 years since failed coup […]
- 'A little too much drink' warning 12: 39 am, February 5, 2012Drinking "just a little more than they should" puts people at risk of serious illness including heart disease, stroke and cancer, the government is warning. […]
- Work contacts 'cut dropout rate' 12: 37 am, February 5, 2012The more young people come into contact with employers the less likely they are to drop out of school and become unemployed, research suggests. […]
- In pictures: Hope returns to Kandahar 12: 30 am, February 5, 2012City of hope in the heart of the Taliban's spiritual homeland […]
- Mexico 'cartel enforcer' detained 11: 09 pm, February 4, 2012Police in Mexico say they have arrested the suspected leader of the Gente Nueva gang, the armed wing of the Sinaloa drug cartel. […]
- Acting veteran Ben Gazzara dies 8: 27 pm, February 4, 2012US film and Broadway actor Ben Gazzara has died in New York at the age of 81. […]
- Man City 3-0 Fulham 7: 54 pm, February 4, 2012Leaders beat Fulham 3-0 to go three points clear of Manchester United ahead of their meeting with Chelsea on Sunday. […]
- VIDEO: Rival rallies on streets of Moscow 7: 26 pm, February 4, 2012Tens of thousands of people have taken to the streets in Russia's capital Moscow in protest at Prime Minister Vladimir Putin's grip on power. […]
- PM urged to cut wind farm subsidy 5: 34 am, February 5, 2012
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