Showing posts with label pressure. Show all posts
Showing posts with label pressure. Show all posts

Thursday, April 14, 2016

Upping the Pressure on Egypt

Upping the Pressure on Egypt


Italy says it will no longer tolerate President Sisi’s human rights abuses. Other Western nations should do likewise.


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Tuesday, April 5, 2016

‘Panama Papers’ Leaks Put Iceland Prime Minister Under Pressure to Quit

‘Panama Papers’ Leaks Put Iceland Prime Minister Under Pressure to Quit


Calls for the resignation of the prime minister were among the first repercussions of the leaks on secret tax shelters and offshore shell companies.


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‘Panama Papers’ Leaks Put Iceland Leader Under Pressure to Quit

‘Panama Papers’ Leaks Put Iceland Leader Under Pressure to Quit


Calls for the resignation of the prime minister were among the first repercussions of the leaks on secret tax shelters and offshore shell companies.










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Tuesday, November 17, 2015

Visiting France, Kerry Vows ‘Greater Pressure’ on ISIS

Visiting France, Kerry Vows ‘Greater Pressure’ on ISIS


The secretary of state met with President François Hollande to discuss “significant steps” to be more effective against the Islamic State.


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Friday, November 13, 2015

The Weekly Health Quiz: Meditation, Beer Bellies and Blood Pressure

The Weekly Health Quiz: Meditation, Beer Bellies and Blood Pressure


Test your knowledge of this week’s health news.


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Tuesday, November 10, 2015

China October Data Shows Deflationary Pressure Persists

China October Data Shows Deflationary Pressure Persists


China’s October inflation data showed persisting if not intensifying deflationary pressure, spurring analysts to expect more moves to stimulate the slowing economy by year-end.










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Monday, September 28, 2015

Stocks & Bonds: Investors’ Fears on Commodities Add to Pressure on Share Prices

Stocks & Bonds: Investors’ Fears on Commodities Add to Pressure on Share Prices


A confluence of factors, including China’s slowing growth, falling commodity prices and trouble in the biotech sector, sent the markets lower.










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Thursday, September 24, 2015

Volkswagen Expected to Name C.E.O. as Pressure Mounts on Company

Volkswagen Expected to Name C.E.O. as Pressure Mounts on Company


Disclosures of larger problems would further dent the reputation of Volkswagen, which is a leader in an industry that forms the bedrock of the German economy.










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Friday, September 11, 2015

High Blood Pressure Treatment Should Be More Aggressive, Study Finds

High Blood Pressure Treatment Should Be More Aggressive, Study Finds


A new study finds that bringing blood pressure down below current recommendations may greatly reduce the risk of heart attack and stroke.










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