Nicaraguans Vote as Ortega’s Guerrilla Past Fades for Business

Sunday, November 6th, 2011

Nicaraguan President Daniel Ortega will probably win a second consecutive term in elections today as the former socialist guerrilla benefits from business-backed economic growth. Find more info about Nicaraguans Vote as Ortega’s Guerrilla Past Fades for Business photos videos pictures. read more

Neglected Tropical Disease Burden In South Asia And India Is Very High

Monday, October 31st, 2011

The exceptionally high burden of neglected tropical diseases (NTDs) in South Asia and India has been revealed in a comprehensive report published in the open-access journal PLoS Neglected Tropical Diseases. Even though the World Bank recently reported there was a 7% overall economic growth in South Asia - 2010, these ...

Stocks Extend Biggest Monthly Rally Since 1974

Friday, October 28th, 2011

Stocks rose as European leaders agreed to expand a bailout fund to $1.4 trillion and U.S. economic growth accelerated Find more info about Stocks Extend Biggest Monthly Rally Since 1974 photos videos pictures. read more

Pakistan Reduces Key Rate, Beating Forecasts to Boost Expansion

Saturday, October 8th, 2011

Pakistan’s central bank cut its benchmark interest rate by a more-than-expected 1.5 percentage points to spur investment after terrorism and floods undermined economic growth. Find more info about Pakistan Reduces Key Rate, Beating Forecasts to Boost Expansion photos videos pictures. read more

Pakistan Cuts Key Rate More Than Analysts Forecast on Growth

Saturday, October 8th, 2011

Pakistan’s central bank cut its benchmark interest rate by a more-than-estimated 1.5 percentage points to spur investment after terrorism and floods weakened economic growth. Find more info about Pakistan Cuts Key Rate More Than Analysts Forecast on Growth photos videos pictures. read more