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Norilsk Nickel: A Tale of Unbridled Capitalism, Russian Style
Anton Foek

The launch of Russia’s stock markets in the early 90s and privatization of state assets has profoundly impacted Russian society. As the case of mining giant Norilsk Nickel illustrates, this experiment has given rise to both immense personal wealth for a new elite, and economic uncertainty for the ordinary citizen.
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TECHNOLOGY

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US: The Shadow Factory: The Ultra-Secret NSA from 9/11 to the Eavesdropping on America
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WAR PROFITEERING

UK: Britain’s failure to tackle corruption damned amid new claims against BAE
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IRAQ: U.S. to Fund Pro-American Publicity in Iraqi Media
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ISRAEL: U.S.-Israel jet deal sought: Pentagon backs sale of next generation F-35s fighters to ally
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ENVIRONMENT

VIETNAM: Vietnam Cracks Down on Polluters
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PHILIPPINES: Execs urged: Act on river pollution
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US: California’s Number One Inland Oil Polluter in Trouble Again
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INDIA: In Sore Need of E-Waste Regulation
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ENERGY

U.S.: Great Place for the Oil Business
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CANADA: OIL SANDS-PART 1: Showdown at Ft. McMoney
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CANADA: OIL SANDS-PART 2: “Where I Come From Is Ground Zero”
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US: More BP refinery doubts
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NATURAL RESOURCES

GUINEA: One killed in Guinea protest over bauxite trains
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CHILE: Native Community in Desert Oasis Threatened by Mines
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SOUTH AFRICA: AngloGold workers protest SAfrican mine deaths
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PHARMACEUTICALS

US: Eli Lilly settles Zyprexa inquiries in 32 states
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FINANCIAL SERVICES, INSURANCE AND BANKING

US: Bank of America Acquires Culture of Corruption in Merrill Lynch Purchase, Warns Former Merrill Star Player
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US: U.S. May Take Ownership Stake in Banks
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