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Russia Bans Food Imports for U.S., E.U., Canada, Australia, and Norway In Retaliation
Posted on: 08 Aug 2014
Russia, in its various political and economical battles around the world, has dropped a figurative, economical bomb. Adding to Western-Russian tensions, Russian officials have officially banned imports of some Western agriculture products, a multibillion dollar blow to Western nations. Willing to risk escalated food prices and barren supermarket shelves, Russia is showing that they will not tolerate nations who are against its support of the pro-Russian insurgency conflicts in Ukraine. This measure has come in response to sanctions issued over the eastern Ukrainian conflict, where Western nations accused Russia of…
Obama Considering Iraq Airstrikes
Posted on: 07 Aug 2014
After Sunni extremists attacked Christian and Yazidi minority communities in northern Iraq, President Obama is considering ordering US airstrikes against the jihadists or perhaps conducting humanitarian food drops to the distressed and displaced victims. Iraqi leaders say these “Islamic State” militants have driven about 40,000 Christians from the region and have raided local churches to destroy religious materials and remove crosses. Additionally, thousands of Yazidi, a minority group classified as an ancient pre-Muslim sector, were also forced to flee from Sinjar, their home town. The displaced civilians have been dying…
Russia Bans Food Imports for U.S., E.U., Canada, Australia, and Norway In Retaliation
Posted on: 07 Aug 2014
Russia, in its various political and economical battles around the world, has dropped a figurative, economical bomb. Adding to Western-Russian tensions, Russian officials have officially banned imports of some Western agriculture products, a multibillion dollar blow to Western nations. Willing to risk escalated food prices and barren supermarket shelves, Russia is showing that they will not tolerate nations who are against its support of the pro-Russian insurgency conflicts in Ukraine. This measure has come in response to sanctions issued over the eastern Ukrainian conflict, where Western nations accused Russia of…
Obama Announces $14B in U.S. Corporate Investments in Africa
Posted on: 05 Aug 2014
In efforts to improve U.S. trade and investments in Africa, President Obama will announce plans at the three-day U.S.-Africa Business Forum in D.C. for over 90 U.S. companies to invest a combined $14 billion. The investments will go toward banking and finance, construction, clean energy, and information technology projects, according to a White House official who spoke with RushHourDaily. The business summit brings together U.S. companies such as Ford Motor Co., General Electric, Chevron Corp., Citigroup Inc., Morgan Stanley, and Wal-Mart with several African companies. Just under 50 African heads of…
Forbes Announces Sandra Bullock as Highest-Earning Actress
Posted on: 05 Aug 2014
With steep earnings upwards of $51 million, Sandra Bullock holds the top spot as the highest-earning actress in Hollywood between June 2013 and June 2014. In 2013, the “Miss Congeniality” actress starred in the risky, yet wildly successful blockbuster, “Gravity.” The film riled up $716 million at the global box office and landed seven out of 10 of its Oscar nominations. The movie’s success catapulted Bullock high above other actress’ earnings. Behind the “Blind Side” actress is “Hunger Games” star Jennifer Lawrence at an estimated income of $34 million. The quirky…
