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Leading manufacturers move forward with the New Plastics Economy

By 2050, there will be more plastic in the ocean than fish, says joint study of the World Economic Forum, Ellen MacArthur Foundation and consulting firm McKinsey. The new joint report has been submitted in Davos last week, and represents a plan of action to address the problem of plastics...

Obama hopes for quiet and peaceful life

After the end of his term, Barack Obama plans to spend some time in a relaxed atmosphere and contribute time to writing. He also intends to leave a space for governance for his successor, writes Reuters. 44th US president told about his future during the final press conference, where he praised...

A very expensive cashless economy

After the March 2011 earthquake and tsunami that struck the coasts of Japan, one of the most important difficulties faced by the survivors was to buy their daily groceries. Most of them had left with their credit cards and phones but those proved to be useless in a post-disaster society. A few...

Nine facts about the World Economic Forum

History of WEF stems from January 1971, when Professor Klaus Schwab of University of Geneva in Switzerland for the first time brought together business leaders and politicians to discuss prospects of European businesses in the global market. Initially, these annual meetings were called "European...

Argentina will receive $ 6 billion from foreign banks

Argentinian Government agreed with a group of six foreign banks on loans for total amount of $ 6 billion for a period of 18 months, said the country’s Finance Minister Luis Caputo. The transaction, which substantially reduces the country’s need to sell bonds this year, will be closed shortly before...

Republicans trying to weaken independence of the Office of Congressional Ethics

President-elect Donald Trump, a Republican, is set to take oath on January 20. In his loud signature move, Trump has stated he will repeal many of President Barrack Obama’s legacies, including those pertaining to the environment and health. However, growing evidence of the involvement of Russian...

Mosul fight has implications for Britain and UK

Nearly 800 British citizens have travelled to Syria with many joining the ranks of ISIS. Once Mosul is captured, their return home could pose a threat to Britain and the EU. In a newspaper interview, while dwelling on the growing threats of domestic terrorists, Britain’s security minister has...

U.S. artillery strike wipes out ISIS mortar position in Mosul: Pentagon

The precision strike wiped out the enemy while inflicting limited damage to the adjacent schools nearby. In the fight towards eradicating the plague that is ISIS, the U.S. military has disclosed that an artillery strike by its coalition in the Iraqi city of Mosul, has struck an ISIS mortar position...

New European hazard: Marine Le Pen

Marine Le Pen has been leading in polls during most of the year. In December, she ceded the ground a little, but still has a chance to be elected as President of France. This looks disturbing to market participants since the leader of "National Front" promises to hold a referendum on withdrawal...

Christmas bonus for low-income pensioners endangers Tsipras' credibility

Greece’s lenders from Europe have suspended implementation of short-term measures to write off the country's debt. They are indignant at decision of the Greek authorities to grant 1.6 million pensioners living in the country with a Christmas bonus. European partners have considered these actions...
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