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Abu Dhabi seeks partners to develop Shah gas project

Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) is holding talks with one or more partners to develop the $10 billion Shah gas project after U.S. major ConocoPhillips (COP.

Senator Judd Gregg speaks during an interview with Reuters in Washington

U.S. in Same Debt Class as Greece?

The financial position of the United States is not too different than that of Greece and other European countries that are teetering on bankruptcy, a former Senator told real estate professionals Tuesday.

A man walks past a rugby ball installation at the entrance to HSBC headquarters in Hong Kong

HSBC Bank Plans Huge Costs Reductions, Job Losses Inevitable

HSBC Holdings Plc (NYSE: HBC) said it plans to save up to £2-billion (or $3.5-billion) over the next two years. by downsizing its wealth management and retail segments.

Insurance industry downgrades Queensland properties’ damage estimates by 70 percent

Queensland insurance claims hit 118K as assessments near completion

The Insurance Council of Australia has released updated figures on how the general industry has responded to the enormous task of assessing over 118,000 insuran...

Palestinian fighter

Palestinians not to get salaries as Israel withholds payments

Palestine Prime Minister Salam Fayyad said on Monday that the Palestine Authority (PA) will not be able to pay the salaries of its employees on time this month due to Israel's hostile stand.

OPEC

OPEC April output lower but still above target: Platts

New Platts survey shows crude oil production in OPEC’s 12 member nations declining to an average 28.84 million barrels per day (b/d) in April, from 29.17 million in March.

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IMF could buy Spanish, Italian paper alongside EFSF

IMF positive on Ghana outlook but warns on finances

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The International Monetary Fund hailed the medium-term outlook for Ghana's oil-fueled economy as positive on Monday, but...

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Nigeria's FCMB 9-month pre-tax profit up 62 pct

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Nigeria's First City Monument Bank said on Monday its pre-tax profit rose by 62 percent to 9.88 billion naira for the nine months to September, from 6.

Carbon Tax

Steam and other emissions rise from a coal-fired power station near Lithgow

Carbon Taxing Should Be From Ground to Consumer: Study

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For the carbon tax law to be effective and efficient, governments must not only look on imposing them on businesses and manuf...

Obama

Barack Obama signing

Obama Plans Moves to Ease Mortgages, Student Loans

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President Barack Obama this week will announce a series of actions to help the economy that will not require congressional appr...

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