Citigroup reported to be facing $10 billion fine over mortgage misdeeds
13/06 18:18 CET
The US Justice Department reportedly wants $10 billion from Citigroup to settle an investigation into the bank’s sale of mortgage-backed bonds. The 2008 financial crisis was triggered by toxic loans bundled into such mortgage securities and sold to investors without the…
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RIO DE JANEIRO - 13/06 17:15 CET
Focus on Brazil: teaching more than tackling
Brazil is one of the world’s top 10 economies although per capita…
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BRAZIL - 13/06 16:29 CET
World Cup in Brazil, fever and anger
As many had expected, Brazil proved unstoppable in the opening match of…
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BRAZIL - 13/06 12:02 CET
Mixed fortunes for Europeans chasing the Brazilian dream
With the World Cup underway, Brazil has become the destination of…
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BRAZIL - 13/06 11:59 CET
Astronauts to Watch World Cup aboard Space Station - Video
As fans around the world tune in to World Cup 2014, a few fans out of…
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BRAZIL - 13/06 07:10 CET
Brazil celebrates victory in World Cup opener
Despite the political turmoil and persistent doubts about whether they…
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BRAZIL - 13/06 04:11 CET
Anti-World Cup protests turn violent ahead of kick off
Brazilian police and protesters clashed on Thursday just hours before the…
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BRAZIL - 13/06 00:52 CET
Brazil kick-start home World Cup with victory
To the delight of a nation Brazil got their campaign for a…
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SãO PAULO - 12/06 20:40 CET
Fans ready for start of World Cup 2014
Football fans across the globe are gearing themselves up for the opening…
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SãO PAULO - 12/06 17:58 CET
Brazilian police break up protests in Sao Paulo hours before…
There have been clashed between Brazilian police and protesters in Sao…
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LOS ANGELES - 12/06 16:24 CET
Video games craze descends on City of Angels
Every year, the biggest names in video games descend upon Los Angeles for…
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BRAZIL - 12/06 16:20 CET
The world goes football crazy on Thursday night in Brazil
The greatest show on earth, or a month-long borefest if you hate…
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