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Top 5 insider trading convictions

Raj Rajaratnam, a wildly successful hedge fund manager, was sentenced and fined Oct. 13 on fraud and conspiracy counts for using insider information to make more than $50 million. Prosecutors called it the largest insider-trading case ever for a hedge fund. So how does his conviction stack up against other insider traders in the United States who were found guilty? Here's a look at the Top 5 convicted insider traders:
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400-year-old diamond – owned by royals – for sale

400-year-old diamond, owned by a French king and German, British royal families, will be auctioned off by Sotheby's May 14. Known as the 'Beau Sancy,' the 400-year-old diamond is expected to fetch up to $4 million.
Swiss villages, sitting on a gold mine, refuse to budge

Switzerland's Medel Valley contains gold ore worth an estimated $1.2 billion, but residents soundly rejected a proposal to mine the deposits, despite the community's need for jobs.
The New Economy
Davos meeting: Gloomy about economy, worried about capitalism

The annual World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, will discuss not only the Europe's debt woes but also the future of capitalism. Even some billionaires in Davos are worried about income inequality.
A Dangerous Method: movie review

David Cronenberg's 'A Dangerous Method' is a talky period piece about Freud and Jung refining their psychoanalytical approaches, with a romantic interest played by Keira Knightley thrown in.
Lost da Vinci: Priceless da Vinci portrait sold for $21,000

Lost da Vinci: Art historian Martin Kemp, of the University of Oxford, believes the mystery painting, which appeared in 1998, is a portrait of the duke's daughter, created by da Vinci for her wedding book.
Former UBS banker charged with helping clients dodge US taxes

A Swiss asset manager and former UBS banker who allegedly helped move his clients' secret bank accounts is indicted for allegedly conspiring to defraud the US government.
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As oil prices rise, your asparagus gets tougher

Residents of developed nations rely on oil for almost everything, even the appearance of our lawns and the quality of our vegetables depend on it
Top 5 insider trading convictions

Raj Rajaratnam, a wildly successful hedge fund manager, was sentenced and fined Oct. 13 on fraud and conspiracy counts for using insider information to make more than $50 million. Prosecutors called it the largest insider-trading case ever for a hedge fund. So how does his conviction stack up against other insider traders in the United States who were found guilty? Here's a look at the Top 5 convicted insider traders:
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Cow that can jump makes riding dreams come true

Cow that can jump: Hours of training, and tons of treats, cajoling and caresses later, the results are impressive: not only do the two regularly go on long rides through the southern German countryside, they do jumps over a makeshift hurdle of beer crates and painted logs.
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Facing sanction, Tour de France's Contador 'no longer believes' in doping system

'I'm innocent,' cyclist Alberto Contador said at a press conference today, vowing to fight a proposal to suspend him and strip his 2010 Tour de France title.
Alberto Contador may be stripped of Tour de France title. Is he a scapegoat?

Spain's cycling federation made a preliminary decision to strip Alberto Contador of his 2010 Tour de France title and suspend him from cycling for one year.
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For UBS bankers, a head-to-toe style guide as precise as a Swiss watch

The Swiss banking giant UBS has released a dress code that mandates fingernail length, when women should apply perfume, and even the quality of a banker's underwear.
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Russia World Cup 2018: Another score for powerful Putin?

Russia's sports minister likened the geopolitical impact of Russia hosting the 2018 World Cup to the tearing down of the Berlin Wall.
Who will host the 2022 World Cup?

The 2018 and 2022 FIFA World Cup hosting rights will be decided in Zurich, Switzerland today. Here's the short list for the 2022 World Cup bid:
Who will host the 2018 World Cup?

The 2018 and 2022 FIFA World Cup hosting rights will be decided today in Zurich, Switzerland. Here's the short list for the 2018 World Cup bid:
Swiss vote to expel foreign criminals adds to 'populist surge' across Europe

The Swiss vote to deport foreigners accused of crimes raised concern across Europe, where far-right politics are gaining strength.
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Budget goblins needlessly scare off infrastructure spending

Tight state budgets prompt some politicians, such as New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie, to cancel or put off infrastructure investments in tunnels, roads, and rail. That's shortsighted.