Monday, June 24, 2013

Snowden's Arrival In Moscow Strains Relations - by World News Review

Snowden's Arrival In Moscow Strains Relations

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The former US intelligence agency analyst lands in Russia - angering US politicians - as Ecuador considers his appeal for asylum.

Futures Movers: Oil slips on strong dollar, weak fundamentals

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Oil futures add to losses heavy suffered at the end of the previous week, as a rising U.S. dollar and bearish fundamentals deliver a one-two punch to crude.
   

Oil falls toward $93 as China tightens lending - Montana Standard 

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Oil falls toward $93 as China tightens lending
Montana Standard
The price of oil fell Monday amid growing worries that China's decision to clamp down on informal lending could hamper growth in a major energy consuming country. Benchmark oil for August delivery was down 24 cents to $93.45 per barrel at midday ...

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Fed Must Show Reserve Amid Market Pressure

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During the bleakest crisis days, the Fed often had little choice but to give in. Now, as markets again throw a tantrum upon hearing the Fed may soon start scaling back, it must hold firm.
   

Metals Stocks: Gold falls as dollar rises; hedge funds pull back

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Gold futures lose further ground, with a rising dollar weighing on the overall metals complex.
   

US to Russia: Give us Snowden - CBS News

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US to Russia: Give us Snowden
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Updated 4:40 a.m. ET. WASHINGTON The bizarre journey of Edward Snowden is far from over. After spending a night in Moscow's airport, the former National Security Agency contractor and admitted leaker of U.S. state secrets was expected to fly to Cuba ...
Snowden, US engaged in intercontinental game of cat-and-mouseCNN International
NSA leaker Snowden expected to fly to CubaBoston.com
Snowden, in Russia, Seeks Asylum in EcuadorNew York Times
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Snowden on the run asks Ecuador for asylum

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The U.S. scrambles to persuade Russia to hand over the NSA leaker, last reported to be in Moscow waiting for Ecuador to make an asylum decision.
   

Pressed Spain considers options for nationalized bank sales

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MADRID (Reuters) - Spain's economy minister said on Monday it was looking at all options for the sale of two nationalized banks as rising loan defaults and more volatility on stock markets renew questions over how it can fix the weakened sector.
  

Fed Toils in Vain to Calm Markets

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The financial markets' violent movements this week underscore the immense challenge the Fed faces as it eyes an eventual end to its $85 billion-a-month bond-buying program.
   

Markets Hit by U.S. Bonds, China

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Continuing ructions in the U.S. government bond market and growing pessimism around financial stability in China dealt a double whammy to global markets.
   

Russia says it has no authority to expel Snowden; Kerry: ‘Deeply troubling’ 

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MOSCOW — Despite a direct request from the United States to return Edward Snowden to U.S. soil to face charges of leaking government secrets, Russian officials said Monday that they had no legal authority to detain the fugitive former government contractor, who arrived in Moscow from Hong Kongon Sunday and was seeking asylum in Ecuador, reportedly by way of Havana.
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VP Biden signs trade pact with Caribbean Community

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Posted on 29 May 2013.