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Puerto Rico Government Threatens Shutdown

Reforms and tax hikes are stalled in Puerto Rico’s legislature, and the island’s finance officials are warning that a government shutdown is likely unless progress is made.

Middle East Mess
Talking Tough to Tehran on Yemen

Will Iran take the Administration’s warnings on Yemen seriously?

Ceasefire Ceases?
The Lit Match Nears the Powder in Eastern Ukraine

Is the Minsk peace coming apart? Russia seems to be fiddling with the thermostat in east Ukraine, even as Ukraine’s neighbors vow assistance should war break out again.

Enviro-Mental
Brussels Gives in to Luddite Anti-GMO Movement

The EU pandered to anti-GMO Luddites by proposing a new law this week giving members the option to bar the use of safe GMOs.

China's Purge Goes Global
America, Where the Foxes Are

China’s newly published list of its most wanted economic fugitives notes where each of these “foxes” have run to. It turns out, the USA tops the list of favored destinations. Will the Obama administration play ball?

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When the Doctors Bid on Your Business

As tech companies turn their attention to health care, there’s a clear need for companies that give some economic power to medical consumers.

It's Official
Brussels Hits Gazprom with Anti-Trust Charge

Was this a deliberate move, or is the EU sleepwalking into another showdown with Russia?

NATO Defense
Poland Arms, Russia Fumes

Poland’s announcement that it will be getting the US-made Patriot missile defense system has not been taken well by Russia, which has responded with threats against countries who play host to NATO missile shield installations.

Keeping Enemies Close
Xi and Abe’s Friendly Facade

It was their second meeting in half a year, but China’s Xi and Japan’s Abe aren’t much closer than they ever were.

Middle East Mess
Yemen Inching Toward Dialogue?

Saudi Arabia announced an end to operations but continued its bombing today. Nevertheless, dialogue between Yemen’s factions seems closer at hand than ever.

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