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Time for Turkey to call in the IMF

The late Rudi Dornbusch, the renowned MIT economist, was fond of saying that economic crises generally took longer to occur than one might have expected. However, when they did finally happen, they occurred at a very much faster pace than one might have …

What one currency expert says bears on the dollar are overlooking

It’s a popular time to be a dollar bear, with the Federal Reserve running the proverbial money printing presses as fast as possible, and the dollar index DXY, -0.10% down close to 10% from its highs of March. Robin Brooks, chief economist at the Institute …

Lebanon, forever colonised?

When French President Emmanuel Macron visited Beirut last week, two days after a massive explosion destroyed swathes of the city, he was met with great public, political, and media attention. Surrounded by reporters, and with live coverage across Lebanon’s …

Polemic between Erdoğan, Babacan on 'giving a loan to IMF'

Photos: AA Click to read the article in Turkish (1) (2) As the Turkish lira continues to fall against the US dollar, President and Justice and Development Party (AKP) Chair Recep Tayyip Erdoğan blames "foreign attacks" against the country's …

Turkey Resists IMF Support Despite the Record Crash of Lira

Despite the Turkish lira hitting a record low against the dollar and euro, Ankara has so far resisted asking for help from the International Monetary Fund (IMF). Instead, it hopes to survive a looming balance of payments crunch without any foreign support …

Glamour and destruction live side by side in Beirut. But has it finally reached breaking point?

Normal text sizeLarger text sizeVery large text size The explosion that shook the port of Beirut on August 4 – after a stockpile of more than 2700 tonnes of ammonium nitrate was ignited – rocked Lebanon, killing 200 people, wounding thousands more and …

Ankara Shuns IMF Help Even as Turkish Lira Crashes

Fresh lira slide rekindles crisis fears for Turkey

LONDON (Reuters) - Turkey’s lira is back in the spotlight. After two months of stability, the currency is testing the 7-per-dollar threshold and tumbling to record lows versus the euro, rekindling memories of the August 2018 lira meltdown. FILE PHOTO: …

GRAPHIC-Fresh lira slide rekindles crisis fears for Turkey

LONDON, July 30 (Reuters) - Turkey’s lira is back in the spotlight. After two months of stability, the currency is testing the 7-per-dollar threshold and tumbling to record lows versus the euro, rekindling memories of the August 2018 lira meltdown. …

IMF: Turkey is vulnerable to shocks

Photo: Public Domain Pictures Click to read the article in Turkish Turkey's large external financing needs and relatively low reserves leave it vulnerable to shocks, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) said in its External Sector Report evaluating …

The UN needs more teeth

On September 21, 2020, the United Nations will mark its 75th anniversary with a negotiated declaration to be endorsed at a high-level meeting the same month. The UN's member countries should turn the event into a rechristening. The UN was founded after …

A New Beginning for Bangladesh: The Legacy of Ziaur Rahman,1975-1981

  by Taj Hashmi*    11 August 2020 The August coup of 1975, that killed Mujib and most family members and toppled his one-party rule was as inevitable as monsoon rain after weeks of sweltering heat in Bangladesh. Mujib’s one-party dictatorship – his “ …

Protesters Break Into Lebanese Foreign Ministry, Burn Portrait of President Michel Aoun

Dozens of protesters have broken into the foreign ministry where they burnt a framed portrait of President Michel Aoun, the representative for many of a political class that has ruled Lebanon for decades and that they say is to blame for its deep political …

Troops fire tear gas on Beirut protesters who hurl them back as streets brim with violence

Lebanese riot police fired tear gas at thousands of demonstrators who gathered in central Beirut today to protest the government's handling of a deadly explosion which has turned the city into a disaster zone.  Around 5,000 people have gathered in  …

China to the Rescue in Turkey?

AdvertisementTurkey, a NATO member that once fought against the Chinese in the Korean War during the 1950s, is now becoming increasingly dependent on China to stave off a financial crisis. According to Morgan Stanley, Turkey’s deficit widened in April to $ …

Lebanese vent rage against their leaders after blast, plan demonstration

BEIRUT (Reuters) - As Beirut mourns its dead and grapples with the scale of rebuilding after this week’s massive blast, some Lebanese angered by their government’s response called on foreign states to topple their leaders and run the country. A general …

Money Reimagined- Warnings From an Argentine Tragedy

I attribute my early interest in bitcoin to my six years as a correspondent in Argentina.  The lesson I took from that country’s repeated financial meltdowns is that any fiat monetary system requires a bedrock of trust in the nation’s governing …

Lebanon sees possible 'external interference' in blast

BEIRUT (Reuters) - Lebanon’s president said on Friday its investigation into the biggest blast in Beirut’s history would examine whether it was caused by a bomb or other external interference, as residents sought to rebuild shattered homes and lives. …

LIVE: Protests as Lebanon detains 16 over Beirut explosion

Lebanese authorities have taken into custody 16 individuals as part of an investigation into the Beirut port warehouse explosion that shook the capital, state news agency NNA reported. The Lebanese government has given an investigative committee probing …

Given Biden's Openness To Innovation America Has A Good Chance To Finally Become An Emotional Health Super Power

Biden & Harris can accomplish what no president has done ever, solve once & for all America's #1 problem of America being an emotionally challenged country. RIDGEFIELD PARK, NEW JERSEY, UNITED STATES, August 14, 2020 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩…

Scrisoarea trimisă secretarului general al ONU privind stoparea încălcării drepturilor omului în Coreea de Sud

REPUBLIC OF KOREA , August 14, 2020 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Scrisoare comună trimisă secretarului general al ONU pentru stoparea încălcărilor drepturilor omului și a oprimării religioase din Coreea de Sud Pe 10 august, 155 de grupuri de tineri …

Gemeinsamer Brief an den UN-Generalsekretär zur Beendigung von Menschenrechtsverletzungen in Südkorea

REPUBLIC OF KOREA , August 14, 2020 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Gemeinsamer Brief an den UN-Generalsekretär zur Beendigung von Menschenrechtsverletzungen und religiöser Unterdrückung in Südkorea Am 10. August sandten 155 Jugendgruppen mit einer …

Simerjeet Singh serves as keynote speaker for young engineers at IEEE YESIST12 2020 Virtual Event

International motivational speaker Simerjeet Singh delivers virtual keynote on “Developing Innovation Mindset” to IEEE young engineers at IEEE YESIST12 2020 JALANDHAR, PUNJAB, INDIA, August 14, 2020 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- International Keynote …

Laryngoscope Market Trends - Robot-Assisted Laryngoscopy To Improve Patient Care

The Business Research Company’s Global Laryngoscope Market Report 2020-30: Growth And Change LONDON, GREATER LONDON, UK, August 14, 2020 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- According to laryngoscope market trends, robot-assisted laryngoscopy is gaining …

Coronavirus - Ethiopia: Stop the use of deadly force on protesters

Download logo Spokespersons available to take media interviews Following the killing of at least 16 people following protests over the arrest of zonal officials, community leaders and activists by Ethiopian security officers in the Wolaita Zone of Southern …

Cobra Named a 2020 Inc. 5000 Fastest-Growing Private Company in America

Cobra Ranks No. 1,084 on the 2020 Inc. 5000 With Three-Year Revenue Growth of 423% AUSTIN, TEXAS, UNITED STATES, August 13, 2020 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- On August 12, 2020, Inc. magazine revealed that Cobra Legal Solutions is No. 1,084 on its …

Iran: Defiant youth in Tehran and provinces target repression centers

PARIS, FRANCE, August 13, 2020 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In recent days, defiant youth have targeted regime centers responsible for repressing the public, plundering the nation’s resources, and exporting terrorism. These activities took place in …

Is drug abuse taking a vacation during COVID-19 or is it still here with us?

Midst the stresses of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Foundation for a Drug-Free World steps up its drug education outreach. WASHINGTON, DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, USA, August 13, 2020 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- COVID-19 issues have absorbed the attention of …

Physical Security Service Market 2020 Global Analysis, Growth, Size, Share, Trends, Forecast to 2026

New Study Reports "Physical Security Service Market 2020 Global Market Opportunities, Challenges, Strategies and Forecasts 2026" has Added on WiseGuyReports. PUNE, MAHARASHTRA, INDIA, August 13, 2020 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Physical …

La Corte Interamericana de Derechos Humanos recibió un caso sobre violencia sexual en adolescentes en Bolivia

NEW YORK, NEW YORK, USA, August 13, 2020 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- El día 7 de agosto, la Comisión Interamericana de Derechos Humanos (CIDH) expresó que refirió el caso de Brisa Liliana de Ángulo Lozada a la Corte Interamericana de Derechos Humanos ( …

The Inter-American Court of Human Rights to hear landmark case on endemic sexual violence of adolescent girls in Bolivia

NEW YORK , NEW YORK , UNITED STATES, August 13, 2020 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- On August 7th, the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights (IACHR) announced that it has referred the case of Brisa Liliana de Ángulo Lozada to the Inter-American Court …

Embraer and the Brazilian Air Force to discuss the latest insight on the KC-390 at Military Airlift and AAR 2020

SMi Reports: Embraer’s presentation details have been released and a new speaker has joined the line-up ahead of the conference in Seville, Spain, this December LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, August 13, 2020 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In recent news, it was …

Europe’s largest annual life sciences partnering conference goes digital this October

Don't miss the early bird deadline Friday, August 14, for the 26th annual BIO-Europe® Digital global life sciences partnering event to be held October 26–29. CARLSBAD, CA, USA, August 13, 2020 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The 26th annual BIO-Europe …

Medical Cloud Technology Is Creating More Growth Opportunities For The 3D Diagnostic Imaging Services Market Size

The Business Research Company’s Global 3D Diagnostic Imaging Services Market Report 2020: COVID-19 Growth And Change LONDON, GREATER LONDON, UK, August 13, 2020 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Introduction of improved data storage and information sharing …

Janus Worldwide Demonstrates World Class Online Learning Localization Processes and Rapid Delivery

By partnering with Janus Worldwide for localization of learning content, Developing Experts published over 350 science lessons and video content in weeks UNITED KINGDOM, August 13, 2020 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Earlier this year Janus Worldwide, …

Sabrina Ho talks about the importance of mental health

Successful entrepreneur discusses about mental health awareness HONG KONG, August 13, 2020 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Sabrina Ho is a hugely successful woman who is based in Hong Kong and has the title of being Managing Director of Chiu Yeng Culture …

Warmilu and VIA Global Health Partner to Save More Infant Lives

Breaking News: Warmilu & VIA Global Health partnership brings life-saving warmth to babies born in over 60 countries throughout Africa, Asia, and Latin America. ANN ARBOR, MI, UNITED STATES, August 12, 2020 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Last year, …

JSI Awarded Several Significant USAID Global Public Health Programs

JSI to find innovative solutions to complex public health problems across range of program areas CRYSTAL CITY, VA, UNITED STATES, August 12, 2020 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- JSI Research & Training Institute, Inc., has been awarded four …

Flotation Therapy available for the first time in the Issaquah area

Issaquah Family Chiropractic in Washington State brings flotation therapy to the area, a first of its kind ISSAQUAH, WA, USA, August 12, 2020 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Issaquah Family Chiropractic clinic, WA, has recently announced a new …