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Twitter Cuts CIA Access, But Sells Data To Russia?
Monday, May 16, 2016 - 12:47pm | 287Read More...Is Twitter Inc (NYSE: TWTR)'s policy of who it hands over data to a double standard? Twitter's decision to cut off U.S. intelligence services from accessing its data has been widely reported known for some time. What hasn't been reported is the company's willingness to allow...
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Russia Prepares 'Stress Test' For Economy As National Budget For 2016 Relies On $50 Oil
Wednesday, January 13, 2016 - 12:33pm | 355Read More...As oil prices continue trading lower, many governments worldwide that are dependent on the commodity are beginning to panic. Saudi Arabia's government already unveiled its 2016 budget in late December and expects to record a deficit of $87 billion. Related Link: Saudi Arabia To Post $87...
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Market Plummets After Turkey Shoots Down Russian Jet; Putin Calls Action 'Stab In The Back'
Tuesday, November 24, 2015 - 10:36am | 470Read More...U.S. futures plummeted on Tuesday, indicating equities are in store for a large sell-off. Prior to Tuesday's opening bell, Dow futures were lower by more than 100 points. Geographical tension took the center stage after Turkish F-16 fighter jets were said to have shot down a Russian...
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Visa, Mastercard Suspend Service In Crimea
Friday, December 26, 2014 - 1:03pm | 199Read More...Visa Inc (NYSE: V) and Mastercard Inc (NYSE: MA) announced Friday that the companies are suspending products and services in Crimea. "Due to the latest U.S. sanctions imposed against Crimea by Executive Order 13685 of December 19, 2014, Visa is now prohibited from offering Visa-branded...
