Fake FDI tops global growth
/ 13 September 2019

Fake FDI tops global growth

Pope Francis this week exhorted the political leaders of Mauritius, known as a tax haven and enclave for shell companies, to promote policies that reduce income inequality and to reject “the temptation of an idolatrous economic model”, according to the National Catholic Reporter. In a visit to the country, the pontiff pointed to economic growth […]

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/ 18 October 2007

Cabrera captures PGA Grand Slam crown

United States Open winner Angel Cabrera forced a play-off with an 18th-hole eagle, then birdied the third extra hole on Wednesday to beat Irishman Padraig Harrington and capture the PGA Grand Slam of Golf. The 38-year-old Argentine veteran fired his second consecutive two-under par 68 at the four-man, 36-hole showdown.

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/ 11 September 2006

Hurricane Florence approaches Bermuda

Hurricane Florence advanced towards Bermuda as residents made last-minute preparations for the storm that was expected to pass by the island on Monday. The storm’s maximum sustained winds eased slightly, to 130kph, but Florence remained a category one hurricane, the United States National Hurricane Centre said.

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/ 10 September 2006

Hurricane Florence churns toward Bermuda

The sixth tropical storm of the Atlantic hurricane season, Florence, strengthened into a hurricane in the open Atlantic on Sunday, United States forecasters said. The storm’s maximum sustained winds have increased to near 120kph, making it a Category-One hurricane on the Saffir-Simpson scale, the US National Hurricane Centre said.