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    May 23, 2013 |Story| Los Angeles Times

  1. Global Voices: The six personalities of Russia's Putin

    Vladimir Putin emerged from the obscurity of a secret agent’s life when called to Moscow in 1997 by power-hungry oligarchs in search of a pliable accomplice to plant in the Kremlin.  In little more than two years, Putin was president of Russia and...

    Tags: Moscow (Russia), Petroleum Industry, Government, Brookings Institution, Russia

    2. May 21, 2013 |Story| Chicago Tribune

  2. 2 Fed presidents at odds on bank's role in economic recovery

    It's a family feud Federal Reserve-style as Chicago Federal Reserve President Charles Evans and Dallas Federal Reserve President Richard Fisher argue in polite fashion about what the central bank has accomplished by tinkering with the economy.
    It's a family feud Federal Reserve-style as Chicago Federal Reserve President Charles Evans and Dallas Federal Reserve President Richard Fisher argue in polite fashion about what the central bank has accomplished by tinkering with the economy. Evans...

    Tags: Central Bank, Federal Reserve, Financial Markets, Money and Monetary Policy, Labor Markets

    3. May 19, 2013 |Story| Los Angeles Times

  3. Cause for hope -- and fear -- in Pakistan

    There is reason for hope in Nawaz Sharif's victory in the recent Pakistani elections. Sharif, who has twice served as Pakistan's prime minister, has said he wants to build a more robust democracy, revive the country's shattered economy and end the military's 40-year domination of its politics. He has also promised to improve relations with India and take on the radical Islamist terrorism that has tormented Pakistan. The United States should assist him in every way possible to achieve those goals.
    There is reason for hope in Nawaz Sharif's victory in the recent Pakistani elections. Sharif, who has twice served as Pakistan's prime minister, has said he wants to build a more robust democracy, revive the country's shattered economy and end the...

    Tags: Unrest, Conflicts and War, U.S. Congress, Afghanistan, Justice and Rights, Elections

    4. May 16, 2013 |Story| Los Angeles Times

  4. Global Voices: Palestinian quest for statehood a moving target

    In the 65 years since the creation of  Israel and the scattering of millions of Palestinians from their historic homeland, hope of resolving the core crisis of the Middle East has risen to joyous pinnacles like Camp David and crashed into despair with...

    Tags: Palestine, Israel, Unrest, Conflicts and War, Entertainment, Peace Negotiations

    5. May 16, 2013 |Story| Chicago Tribune

  5. Editorial: Pakistan's fragile democracy shows new strength

    There is good news from Pakistan. No, really. The country often referred to as "the most dangerous place on earth" is a caldron of violence, religious extremism and nuclear danger. But on Saturday, Pakistan passed a major democratic milestone.
    There is good news from Pakistan. No, really. The country often referred to as "the most dangerous place on earth" is a caldron of violence, religious extremism and nuclear danger. But on Saturday, Pakistan passed a major democratic milestone. Its...

    Tags: Political Corruption, Politics, Elections, Nawaz Sharif, Islam

    6. May 15, 2013 |Story| Los Angeles Times

  6. Morale hits a new low on Egypt stock market

    CAIRO — His phone doesn't ring and his charts are gloomy.
    CAIRO — His phone doesn't ring and his charts are gloomy. But every day Mostafa Ismail, a financial broker with a hangman's demeanor, steps into the Egyptian stock exchange hoping for positive blips. They are rare in a nation where revolution...

    Tags: Stock Market, Orascom Group, Inc., Mohamed ElBaradei, Egypt, Cairo (Egypt)

    7. May 12, 2013 |Story| Los Angeles Times

  7. The scoop on airline taxes, changing travel dates and more

    Some answers to readers' airline questions:
    Some answers to readers' airline questions: Question: I understand that London's Heathrow Airport has a horrendous arrival fee. Is the same true for Stansted and Gatwick, London's two other airports? Answer: I'm not sure if you're referring to the...

    Tags: Air Transportation, Virgin Group, Ltd., Travel, Southwest Airlines Co., U.S. Airways

    8. May 7, 2013 |Story| Los Angeles Times

  8. Egyptian Cabinet shuffle strengthens Muslim Brotherhood

    CAIRO -- President Mohamed Morsi reshuffled his Cabinet on Tuesday, strengthening the Muslim Brotherhood’s hold on power and angering the opposition amid Egypt’s economic turmoil and political unrest.
    CAIRO -- President Mohamed Morsi reshuffled his Cabinet on Tuesday, strengthening the Muslim Brotherhood’s hold on power and angering the opposition amid Egypt’s economic turmoil and political unrest. The naming of nine new ministers...

    Tags: Egypt, Cairo (Egypt), Politics, Elections, Islam

    9. May 2, 2013 |Column| Orlando Sentinel

  9. Europe has no exit

    WASHINGTON -- For most Americans, Europe is out of sight and out of mind. We figure that the worst of its debt crisis has passed. Italy has a new government. To mute social unrest, some countries are slightly relaxing austerity policies. The European Central Bank (ECB) has stabilized the bond market for weak debtor countries. Despite problems, Europe is muddling through.
    WASHINGTON -- For most Americans, Europe is out of sight and out of mind. We figure that the worst of its debt crisis has passed. Italy has a new government. To mute social unrest, some countries are slightly relaxing austerity policies. The European...

    Tags: Government Debt, Inflation and Deflation, Market and Exchange, Spain, Money and Monetary Policy

    10. Apr 8, 2013 |Story| Los Angeles Times

  10. Greek bank stocks plunge as merger is frozen

    ATHENS – Fears concerning Greece’s efforts to fix its faltering economy flared anew Monday as bank shares sank 30% -- the maximum allowed in a day -- after plans to merge the country’s two biggest lenders were suddenly frozen.
    ATHENS – Fears concerning Greece’s efforts to fix its faltering economy flared anew Monday as bank shares sank 30% -- the maximum allowed in a day -- after plans to merge the country’s two biggest lenders were suddenly frozen. Investors...

    Tags: European Central Bank, National Bank of Greece SA

    11. Apr 30, 2013 |Story| Los Angeles Times

  11. Lawmakers in Cyprus pass bailout plan

    ATHENS -- Despite sweeping public discord, Cyprus lawmakers on Tuesday approved a controversial $13-billion bailout imposed by international lenders to keep the island financially afloat, and its economy anchored to Europe’s single currency.
    ATHENS -- Despite sweeping public discord, Cyprus lawmakers on Tuesday approved a controversial $13-billion bailout imposed by international lenders to keep the island financially afloat, and its economy anchored to Europe’s single currency....

    Tags: Loans, European Debt Crisis, Politics, Elections, Crime, Law and Justice

    12. Apr 24, 2013 |Story| Los Angeles Times

  12. Egypt president sees 'deep state' as enemy within

    CAIRO <strong>&mdash; </strong>President Mohamed Morsi casts himself as a leader navigating a landscape bristling with conspiracies by corrupt businessmen and shadowy figures plotting from inside a vast bureaucracy his Islamist inner circle has been unable to tame.
    CAIRO — President Mohamed Morsi casts himself as a leader navigating a landscape bristling with conspiracies by corrupt businessmen and shadowy figures plotting from inside a vast bureaucracy his Islamist inner circle has been unable to tame....

    Tags: Political Corruption, Human Rights, Strikes, Egypt, Cairo (Egypt)

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