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Concern over capitalism on Berlin Wall anniversary
LONDON (AFP) - Dissatisfaction with capitalism is widespread around the globe 20 years after the fall of the Berlin Wall that heralded the demise of European communism, a poll released Monday showed.
Nations:Brazil France Germany Ukraine Pakistan Mexico Activities:Global Financial Crisis Source:(AFP)
2009-11-09
New financial rules: Major changes for big, small
WASHINGTON - From simple home loans to Wall Street's most exotic schemes, the government would impose and enforce sweeping new "rules of the road" for the nation's battered financial system under an overhaul proposed Wednesday by President Barack Obama.
People:Timothy Geithner Christopher Dodd Barack Obama Charles Schumer Ronald Reagan Activities:Obama Admin.
2009-06-17
World leaders pledge financial reform as gloom deepens
BEIJING (AFP) - World leaders have vowed to overhaul the global financial system in the face of recession fears, but US President George W. Bush urged nations to "recommit" to free markets despite economic turmoil.
Nations:China Brazil France People:Nicolas Sarkozy Ban Ki-moon George W. Bush Wen Jiabao Activities:Global Financial Crisis Source:(AFP)
2008-10-26
Chavez bashes capitalism, U.S. to distract voters
CARACAS, Venezuela -- As crucial elections approach, President Hugo Chavez is ratcheting up attacks on opposition forces and wielding other polarizing tactics to distract Venezuelans from the nation's glaring problems, including soaring inflation and a record-high crime rate.
Nations:Venezuela Bolivia Ecuador Paraguay Argentina People:Hugo Chavez Activities:U.S.-Venezuela Source:(McClatchy)
2008-10-17
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