Don't force players to return to India: Hussain

Kevin Pietersen and his men should not be forced into returning to India for next month's Test series if their security fears don't subside, said former England captain Nasser Hussain as he urged the ECB to take a...

Stocks plunge anew as recession worries resurface

"Wall Street falls sharply as investors, worrying about recess, ponder Obama impact on economy NEW YORK (AP) -- A case of postelection nerves sent Wall Street plunging Wednesday as investors, looking past Barack Obama's presidential victory, returned to their fears of a deep...

Financial crisis: FTSE drops to five-year low

The pound is continuing to plummet against the dollar as fears continue about a global recession. The FTSE has also dipped to a five-year low."The pound lost more than six cents against the dollar as renewed fears...

Update: Islamic Financing video, Saudi stocks tank on oil's fall, recession f...

10% down, Dubai stock market double hit by low oil price and world crisis, no safe haven in the Arab world, the many skyscrapers are not Innovators, they produce no added value, just cost money for Air condition. ...

Asian markets continue to slide; Nikkei down 414pts

Asian markets are once again down deep into red despite some bounce back on the Wall Street. Asian stock markets suffered fresh losses on Friday as fears grew that the financial crisis is taking a heavy toll on corporate earnings in the region. " ASIAN stock markets...

Global equity market sell off deepens

The growing economic woes accelerating around the world has forced  economic activity weakening across the world and even European stock markets have plunged. London's FTSE 100 Index opened more than 5 per cent down, on top of a fall of more than 7 per cent...

How the scent of lavender can ease those fears about going to the dentist

Now this study shows that if you're a little nervous or scared of the dentist drill, take a whiff at some lavender and it'll cure that anxiety right up. The study provides us with numbers in anxiety levels from 10.7...

Global Markets Fall Sharply As Recession Fears Mount

" Global stock markets skidded Monday as concerns about the widening fallout from the credit crisis fueled fears about a global recession.   A spate of bank rescues in Europe heightened...

Newyork, Sarkozy France "Fat cats" must be punished, Merkel Germany no way to...

"We must provide them with clear answers. Who is responsible for this disaster. That those responsible will be held accountable and punished and that we government leaders will assume our responsibilities."If we...

Gold surges near $900 as credit crisis deepens

When bourses all over the world are tumbling people are worried about their investment options. Gold is all time favourite during the economic crisis. The metal has long been considered a safe, alternative...

This just has to be a great week for gold and silver! « Peter J. Cooper’s ...

"It looks like the financial crisis will claim its first big victim this week in the shape of Lehman Brothers, unless ‘a miracle occurs’ in the words of one observer. Meanwhile, shares in Merrill Lynch plunged 50 per cent last week on fears over its viability; American...

Thai ruling party re-nominates leader as PM

After the Thai government found that the country's prime minister violated the constitution by appearing on a cookng show, his party has renominated him." Thailand's ruling party has re-nominated ousted leader Samak...

Traders Rue the Worst Week in Years in World Economy - "Set To Last Until 2010"

The chief of Halifax Bank of Scotland Group, HBOS, Andy Hornby, in a broadcasted interview, has today announced that the so-called "credit crunch" is set to last "until at least 2010" with continuing crashing house...

Cyberwar fears grow after Georgia websites attacked

"Attacks that hit Georgian government and news websites after Russian tanks rolled across the border into South Ossettia last month have US officials concerned that bands of independent "cyber militias" will increasingly wield power over international relations. ...

Cancer Society wrong on melanoma risk

SUNLIGHT: THE BEST MEDICINE?–The Jury Is In–"For three years now, sunsafe campaigners have been appealing for calm and "more research" before making "hasty" decisions about the dangers of UV rays. But now two new scientific studies have confirmed one of medical science's...

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