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Cyprus Saved, New Condom, Most Expensive Divorce
Monday, March 25, 2013
World: Eurozone finance ministers appear to have agreed to a deal to save the Cyprus banking system. It includes a tax of as much as 40% on accounts in the country’s second largest bank, which would then be broken up. …
Cyprus Plans Seizure, Putin Pal a Suicide
Sunday, March 24, 2013
World: Cyprus is now planning to seize 20% of all bank deposits above 100,000 Euros at the Bank of Cyprus to pay off a $7.6 billion debt to the European Union due Monday. Accounts at foreign-owned banks would be taxed …
Cyprus Denied, Hoop Dreams, Schools Close
Saturday, March 23, 2013
World: Russia turned down the Cyprus appeal for financial aid and the dreaded bank deposit tax is “back on the table” according to the country’s finance minister. Cyprus is teetering on the edge of bankruptcy, facing a Monday deadline to …
Suspect Killed, Black Miss Israel, Sheer Yoga
Friday, March 22, 2013
Shootout: A suspect in the killing of Colorado’s prison chief was shot and killed by Texas police yesterday after a 100 MPH car chase. One officer was lightly wounded. The man is described as a member of a racist prison …
Obama Says “Two States”, Plan B for Cyprus
Thursday, March 21, 2013
World: President Obama got an ovation in Israel today when he said, “The only way Israel can survive is through an independent and viable Palestine.” Speaking to a receptive audience in Jerusalem he said, “It is not fair that a …
No Bromance, Chemweps in Syria
Wednesday, March 20, 2013
National: President Obama arrived in Israel today on his first official visit to the Jewish state. He will meet with both the Israeli prime minister, and the Palestinian president, trying to get them back to talking peace. While discussing what …
Obama in Israel, Dems Give Up on Guns
Wednesday, March 20, 2013
National: President Obama arrived in Israel today on his first official visit to the Jewish state. He will meet with both the Israeli prime minister, and the Palestinian president, trying to get them back to talking peace. While discussing what …
Marines Killed in Training, Reps. Need New “Message”
Tuesday, March 19, 2013
National: Seven US Marines were killed and seven injured last night in an explosion during a training exercise in the Nevada desert. A mortar round went off in its tube. ➢The Republican Party issued a report calling for change in …
Marine Training Deaths, Life in the Trench, LiLo in Stir
Tuesday, March 19, 2013
National: Seven US Marines were killed and seven injured last night in an explosion during a training exercise in the Nevada desert. A mortar round went off in its tube. ➢The Republican Party issued a report calling for change in …
Cyprus Money Crisis, Blizzard Warning
Monday, March 18, 2013
World: Stocks are down and the financial world is on edge today on news of the Cyprus bailout plan that would tax Cypriot savings accounts up to 10%. Residents of Cyprus drained cash machines over the weekend, sending a ripple …
