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Credit Suisse sued over resorts, $24 billion sought
NEW YORK (Reuters) - Credit Suisse Group AG (CSGN.VX) has been sued by property owners in four luxury ski and golf resorts, saying the Swiss bank concocted a loan scheme to defraud them and ultimately take over the properties.
Nations:U.S. People:Tim Blixseth Bill Gates Source:(Reuters)
2010-01-04
Island-wide blackout hits vacationing Obama in Hawaii
HONOLULU, Hawaii (AFP) - Much of the Hawaiian island of Oahu was left without power overnight into early Saturday, including the area where president-elect Barack Obama is vacationing, after a huge blackout plunged the island into darkness.
Nations:U.S. People:Barack Obama Source:(AFP)
2008-12-27
Tokyo Disneyland enjoys a recession boom
URAYASU, Japan - Sony and Toyota are struggling. Job cuts dominate the headlines. But one brand name is thriving in Japan amid the economic slowdown -- Mickey Mouse.
Nations:Japan France U.S. Activities:2008 U.S. Recession
2008-12-25
NH prof's mysteries entertain, teach tourism
CONCORD, N.H. - Elegant resorts long for glowing accounts of their sumptuous meals, breathtaking views and meticulous service -- but how about a shady employee, a missing guest, a murder?
Nations:U.S.
2008-12-01
Exclusive Yellowstone Club files for bankruptcy
BILLINGS, Mont. - A spokesman for the Yellowstone Club says the exclusive resort for the super-rich has filed for bankruptcy after failing to secure financing for an expansion.
Nations:U.S. People:Dan Quayle Bill Gates Source:(AP)
2008-11-10
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