UN calls on UK, Sweden to end Assange’s deprivation of liberty
Feb 05, 2016 (LBO) – The United Nations Working Group on Arbitrary Detention said today that WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange has been arbitrarily detained …
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UK to grow 2.2-pct this year; BoE cuts growth, holds rates
Feb 05, 2016 (LBO) – The Bank of England has forecast country's economy would grow 2.2 percent this year and 2.3 percent in 2017, cutting its November …
US presidential race kicks off, Ted Cruz wins Iowa Republican caucuses
Feb 02, 2016 (LBO) – Texas Senator Ted Cruz has won the Iowa Republican caucuses defeating controversial figure Donald Trump in the United State’s first …
Bank of Japan introduces negative interest rate policy
Jan 29, 2016 (LBO) – The Bank of Japan has introduced a negative interest rate policy to achieve a price stability target of 2 percent at the earliest …
US, EU lift certain sanctions on Iran after IAEA report
Jan 17, 2016 (LBO) – The United States and European Union have officially lifted certain sanctions against Iran after the UN nuclear watchdog released a …
Brent at 12 year low amid concerns over China demand, Iran supply
Jan 14, 2016 (LBO) – Brent oil prices have fallen below 30 US dollars a barrel in New York for the first time in 12 years amid concerns over Chinese fuel …
Pakistan PM on three-day visit to Sri Lanka
Jan 04, 2015 (LBO) - Pakistan's Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif will be in Sri Lanka this week on a three-day visit for bilateral talks with the government and to …
Surprise visit signals possible thawing of India-Pakistan relations
Dec 28, 2015 (LBO) - A surprise visit on Christmas Day between the leaders of India and Pakistan could be a sign of thawing relations between the two …
South Korea issues its first yuan-denominated sovereign bonds
Dec 16, 2015 (LBO) – The South Korean government has issued its first ever yuan-denominated sovereign bonds in China’s onshore bond market. This sovereign …
China, US Rates Pressures Build for APAC Banks in 2016
Dec 16, 2015 (LBO) – Banking sectors within the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region are likely to face a more challenging year ahead as financial systems adjust to …
Sharp China slowdown would hit global growth hard: Fitch
Dec 15, 2015 (LBO) – A sharp slowdown in China's GDP growth rate to 2.3% during 2016-2018 would disrupt global trade and hinder growth, with significant …
IMF includes Yuan in reserve currency basket
Dec 01, 2015 (LBO) – The International Monetary Fund has included the Chinese yuan as a fifth currency in their basket of currencies that make up the Special …
IMF to name China’s yuan as reserve currency
Nov 30, 2015 (LBO) - The International Monetary Fund may soon label China’s yuan as a reserve currency that could pressure China to reform currency …
Security tightened in major European cities
Nov 20, 2015 (LBO) - Security has been tightened in major cities in Europe with police in Italy and Sweden looking for suspected militants and increasing …
Sri Lanka on UNESCO executive board
Nov 16, 2015 (LBO) - Sri Lanka has been elected to the executive board of the United Nations Educational Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) during …
At least 127 people killed in Paris shootings, blasts
Nov 14, 2015 (LBO) - At least 127 people have been killed in gunfire and blasts including a possible suicide bombing in Paris, officials said. Terrorists armed …
Saudi Arabia to go to global bond market for first time
Nov 12, 2015 (LBO) - Saudi Arabia will go to international bond markets for the first time next year due to low oil prices cramping government revenues, a …
China’s Alibaba sets new record : Clocks USD5bn in first 90 min on Singles’ Day
Nov 11, 2015 (LBO) - Alibaba, the world’s largest online shopping website has made a record 3. buy lexapro online …
Suu Kyi set to win majority in Myanmar election
Nov 11, 2015 (LBO) - Aung San Suu Kyi’s opposition is set to win a majority in Myanmar’s first free election in decades, although it is unclear if the …
Over 60 pct of World Economies Improved Business Rules: WB
Oct 28, 2015 (LBO) - Developing economies quickened the pace of their business reforms during the last 12 months to make it easier for local businesses to …