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• Michael Moore Pushes Matt Damon for US Presidency

  

  If Matt Damon ran for president, who would be his competitors? Step forward Clooney and Baldwin. Read more

  The 16 August 2011 by   Periscope
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• Warren Buffett Urges US Billionaires to Pay More Tax, Brands System Unfair

  

  Billionaire investor Warren Buffett has called on his 'mega-rich' friends to pay higher taxes. Read more

  The 15 August 2011 by   Periscope
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• Rough Road Ahead for Russia’s Taxi Drivers

  

  In many ways, taxis are the most visible and widely-known example of micro-entrepreneurship. Oftentimes, the entire business involves (usually) a man buying or... Read more

  The 15 August 2011 by   Center For International Private Enterprise
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• Judge Ends Live TV Coverage of Mubarak Trial, Postpones Until September

  

  The trial of ex-president Hosni Mubarak has been postponed following scuffles outside the courtroom. How will this test of the fledgling democracy? Read more

  The 15 August 2011 by   Periscope
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• As Google Acquires Motorola Mobility, What Next for Android?

  

  Google is to buy Motorola Mobility for $12.5 billion as the smartphone 'patent wars' heat up. Read more

  The 15 August 2011 by   Periscope
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• Republican Race Shake up After Debate and Straw Poll: Pawlenty Out, Bachmann Goe...

  

  The Republican field appears to be taking shape after the Ames Straw Poll: But exactly what shape? Pawlenty's out, Bachmann's in the lead, Perry's in the race,... Read more

  The 15 August 2011 by   Periscope
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• Central Bank and the UK Finding Their Feet in the Current Financial Crisis – Wha...

  

  What should the central banks and the UK do during this financial crisis? Read more

  The 15 August 2011 by   Periscope
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• Schoolboy’s Death Investigated; Blow to Environmental Lobby as Scientist...

  

  Polar bears feature in two separate investigations this week: the death of schoolboy Horatio Chapple and the suspension of scientist Charles Monnett. Read more

  The 11 August 2011 by   Periscope
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• Tories Want to Cut Police Force, Even After London Riots: Is It Still a Good...

  

  As England experienced calm last night, a new storm rises: as Boris Johnson questions the cuts, and David Cameron stands firm, should the police force be... Read more

  The 11 August 2011 by   Periscope
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• 61-Year Old Swimmer Holds Head Up High

  

  Yesterday, in a stretch of sea half-way between Cuba and Key West, 61-year old marathon swimmer Diana Nyad abandoned a dream.   Ms. Nyad's quest was to... Read more

  The 10 August 2011 by   None
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