Trump’s Prediction of ‘Massive Recession’ Puzzles Economists
Donald Trump’s prediction that the US economy was on the verge of a “very massive recession” hit a wall of skepticism from economists who questioned the Republican presidential front-runner’s calculations.
Syrian Forces Capture Town From Islamic State Near Palmyra
Syrian and allied forces, backed by Russian air strikes, drove Islamic State militants out of the town of al-Qaryatain after gradually encircling it over the past few days.
UN Audit Identifies Serious Lapses Linked to Alleged Bribery
The United Nations’ internal investigations office uncovered serious lapses and due-diligence failures in the world body’s interaction with organisations tied to an alleged bribery scheme involving a former UN General Assembly president.
Death by Overwork on Rise Among Japan’s Vulnerable Workers
Japan is witnessing a record number of compensation claims related to death from overwork, or “karoshi”, a phenomenon previously associated with the long-suffering “salary man” that is increasingly afflicting young and female employees.
Brussels Airport Reopens to Thin Stream of Passengers
Brussels Airport reopened to a thin stream of passengers, 12 days after suicide bombers destroyed its departure hall and killed 16 people.
IMF Chief Denies Threat to Pull out of Greek Bailout
International Monetary Fund Managing Director, Christine Lagarde denied that IMF staff would push Greece closer to default as a negotiating tactic on a new Greek bailout deal, which she said was “still a good distance away.”
FBI Trick for Breaking Into iPhones Likely to Leak
The FBI’s method for breaking into a locked iPhone 5c is unlikely to stay secret for long, according to senior Apple Inc engineers and outside experts.
South African Parliament to Debate Zuma Impeachment Motion
South Africa’s parliament will debate a motion on Tuesday to impeach President Jacob Zuma, National Assembly Speaker Baleka Mbete says, after a top court ruled the president violated the constitution.
Soccer-FIFA Ethics Committee Investigates One of its Own Members
A member of the ethics committee responsible for rooting out corruption in soccer’s governing body FIFA has himself been placed under a preliminary investigation, the watchdog said on Sunday.
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