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Volkswagen buying motorcycle icon Ducati?

Volkswagen's premium car division, Audi, is considering buying Ducati for its light-engine know-how, according to a report. But Volkswagen, Ducati are not commenting.
News of the World's Rebekah Brooks arrested with husband

Rebekah Brooks and her husband were arrested today on suspicion of attempting to thwart Scotland Yard's investigation into last year's phone-hacking scandal.
High turnout in Iran elections could end 'paranoia' of leaders

While full results of Friday's Iran elections have yet to be released, the regime has trumpeted an official turnout of 64 percent as a public vote of confidence after the tumultuous 2009 election.
Robert Reich In economic rebound, housing woes remain

Job growth and spending are showing signs of life, but the biggest continuing problem for most Americans is their homes.
The Daily Reckoning How to ruin your economy, like Argentina

The financial moves of the Argentinian government over the past decade have set the pace for the rest of the world.
China's Vice President Xi is in town: what 6 international newspapers say

Chinese Vice President and presumed leader-in-waiting Xi Jinping is visiting the United States this week. From the increased US militarization of the Asia-Pacific region to China’s human rights record, newspapers across the globe are chiming in with their opinions and expectations for this high-profile visit. Here are a sample of six:
Horizons Facebook, already rich off online ads, gears up for mobile adverts

More than half of Facebook users access the social network through a mobile device. And now Facebook could be close to rolling out a mobile advertising initiative.
Terrorism & Security In Syria, heavy fighting reaches outskirts of capital

The fighting outside Damascus comes a day after the Arab League announced it was suspending its observer mission to Syria.
The Daily Reckoning Is lower consumer demand actually a problem?

‘Demand fear’ is the worry that there aren’t enough people who want things and have the money to pay for them. But why not be satisfied with the demand as it is?
The Daily Reckoning The US appetite for debt keeps growing

While the private sector is de-leveraging, the public sector is borrowing and spending more than ever.
Backchannels Israel says ... Iran isn't building a nuclear weapon

If Israeli media reports are correct, Israel shares the US and European views of Iran: That it isn't seeking a nuclear weapon at the moment.
Greece lurches closer to collapse

Greece could finally default in March when massive bond payments are due.
Cover Story In India, the challenge of building 50,000 colleges

To become an economic powerhouse, India needs to educate as many as 100 million young people over the next 10 years – something never done before.
Downgrade of France's credit rating dashes uplifting week for eurozone

Unexpectedly successful bond auctions for Spain and Italy and additional lending from the European Central Bank generated speculation about a turnaround – until S&P announced it had downgraded France.
Terrorism & Security US issues direct warning to Iran: close the Strait of Hormuz, risk military action

The US reportedly used a secret channel to convey to Iran more forcefully that closing the Strait of Hormuz would provoke a military response.
The Daily Reckoning Biggest financial trap of 2012: US Treasury debt

US debt is becoming less valuable as Americans grow poorer and poorer
Opinion Taiwan elections: US must show respect for self-determination

As Taiwan presidential elections approach Jan. 14, the US has shown a preference for incumbent Ma Ying-jeou – who says he can work with China. The US should set aside wishful thinking about unification and respect the right of Taiwanese to decide their own future.
The Daily Reckoning Are gold prices dropping for good?

Gold prices have dropped 20 percent since September, and some experts think it's time to give up on the gold market as prices continue to fall. But if another financial crisis hits, investors will once again be clamoring for gold.
US-Russia ties: Chill over Syria replaces warmth of Obama's 'reset' policy

Obama once touted improved US ties with Russia as a major achievement. But the contentious wrangle over Syria at the UN is threatening to undo the 'reset.'
12/23/2011 04:43 pm
The Daily Reckoning Increasing debt to avoid depression only benefits the wealthy

Protecting the nation from another economic depression only serves to protect financial insiders at the expense of outsiders
12/20/2011 04:00 pm
Opinion Kim Jong-il's death: Don't look for swift change in North Korea

The death of 'dear leader' Kim Jong-il is unlikely to produce great change in North Korea in the short term, and successor Kim Jong-un may find it difficult to consolidate power. In the long term, the Kim monarchy will collapse and the Korean peninsula will be reunited.
12/19/2011 12:24 pm
The Daily Reckoning What happens when countries can't borrow money?

Industrialized nations will borrow $10 milllion next year. So much debt turnover makes world markets extremely vulnerable to things like inflation, especially when lenders balk.
12/14/2011 04:00 pm
Doubts mount as Europe struggles with next steps in euro crisis

European stocks as well as the euro dropped as optimism from last week's euro crisis summit yielded to tough questions about the EU's ability to avert fresh crises.
12/14/2011 09:19 am
Germany's Merkel: Will she save the euro or seal its demise?

German Chancellor Angela Merkel has opposed many of the moves to stabilize the eurozone that her European colleagues favor. Is she the steady hand Europe needs now, or does she lack political courage?
12/09/2011 09:08 am
Stocks mixed as Europe pursues wider bailout powers

The Dow rose 52 points to close at 12150 following a report that European leaders are considering more aggressive programs to bail out weaker countries in the region.
12/06/2011 05:22 pm