World stocks tumble

"LONDON (Reuters) - World stocks nosedived and demand for safe-haven bonds and currencies soared on Monday as fears gripped investors that a deteriorating U.S. economy would drag others down with it. MSCI's main world stock index, a benchmark gauge of stock markets globally,...

Three Indonesian firms plan $164 mln 1st quarter bond issues

"Three Indonesian companies said on Wednesday they plan to raise a total of 1.55 trillion rupiah ($164.1 million) via bond issues in the first quarter to support business expansion and repay debt.The largest proposed issuance is by shipping company PT Arpeni Pratama Ocean...

Man charged over Dublin sword attack

"A man has appeared in court charged in connection with an attack in which a man had his hand cut off by a sword. 33-year-old Anthony Dowling of 44 Fortlawn Drive, Blanchardstown was charged with assault causing harm and possession of an offensive weapon. He has been remanded...

Asian Development Bank issues $1-bln, three-year bonds

"The Asian Development Bank (ADB) said Tuesday it has returned to the US dollar bond market with a 1-billion-dollar three-year global bond issue.The Manila-based bank said the proceeds of the bond issue on Monday will be part of its ordinary capital resources and used in its...

For Your Eyes Only : James Bond stamps mark centenary

"A commemorative set of James Bond stamps went on sale in Britain on Tuesday to mark 100 years since the birth of Ian Fleming, the superspy's creator.The stamps festure cover designs from six of Fleming's Bond novels -- "Casino Royale", "Diamonds Are Forever", "From Russia...

007 in rude health with Daniel Craig, says Roger Moore

""I have seen Daniel Craig in a number of films. He is a thundering good actor. The movie ('Casino Royale') showed me that he is one hell of an athlete," Moore told AFP in an emailed interview, following the US...

James Bond Shoes fetch £2000

James bond memorabilia and Church's shoes are fetching a fortune nowadays.."Two pairs of James Bond's Northampton-made shoes sold at auction for a combined total of more than £2,000. The Church's size 11s were...

Indonesia will not issue more bonds in 2007

"Indonesia's finance ministry will not issue any more treasury bonds this year after meeting the 2007 budget target of raising 58.5 trillion rupiah ($6.30 billion) through bond issues, a senior official said on Wednesday.Bhimantara Widyajala, debt director at the finance...

Daniel Craig's Casino Royale shares spot at MSN's Best Bond Films

"It might not reigned as number one but being at the no. 3 makes a difference from new Bond actor Daniel Craig as he got laurels among top Bond actors in the recent list of Best Bond movies ranked by MSN. Known as “Rating the Spy Game”, this list is queued from the best...

Actor Craig trains for next Bond, eyes new series

"British actor Daniel Craig, who won over the sceptics with his dark and dangerous interpretation of the world's most famous spy in his hit Bond debut "Casino Royale", is set to reprise the role in an as yet...

Daycare Provider 'Lost Her Temper', Baby in Coma

I don't have kids, but I've got friends in the industry who have pretty much told me to never trust a daycare with your kids. I've heard way too many horror stories to ever trust them, but what real alternate do parents have?"A Sioux Falls woman charged with an aggravated...

Chicago Police Tasered 82-Year-Old Woman

An 82 year old woman? This is the year of the Taser... "CHICAGO (AP) - Chicago’s Police Department is investigating an officer’s use of a Taser last month on an 82-year-old woman who was swinging a hammer when...

Islamic Sukuk Market soars to record $37.3 billion

"The report by Islamic Finance Information Service (IFIS) showed that Malaysia Ringgit denominated sukuk made up for 54% or $20.1billion of the global sukuk market during third quarter, IINA reported. Sukuk listed on the Dubai International Financial Exchange (DIFX) and...

British Defense Researchers Create Invisible Tank

You remember in a James Bond film when Bond made his Astin Martin DB9 invisible at teh Iceland party?  Well, the Brits actually can make stuff disappear: like a tank.  No joke.Apparently, science fiction...

The Bank of New York Mellon chosen as Japanese tri-party agent

""We expect rapid growth in the tri-party collateral management arena in Japan, as broker-dealers and investors increasingly recognize the economic and risk management benefits of the tri-party structure. "As our business grows, we will continue to expand our team of local...
 

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