#Ghosn

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— Joshua Dowling (@JoshuaDowling) December 31, 2018

Court extends detention for #Nissan ex-chair #Ghosn by 10 days https://t.co/ehJmRQ0Ike

— Annahar English (@AnnaharEn) December 31, 2018

ORZO MEATBALLS

gIADZY ~ These easy-to-prep meatballs are a weeknight staple in our house - the orzo gives them a light texture while still maintaining heartiness.

Delta CEO and Georgia senators accuse Qatar Airways of unfair competition

He believes Qatar Airways is creating inequitable competition through unfair business practices, and is squeezing American air carriers out of the European market.

Bastian added, “Only months later, Qatar is back to their old tricks, thumbing its nose at the Trump Administration with its clumsy scheme to get around its promises. These Italian routes, already highly competitive and well-served by existing carriers, are simply not economically viable without Qatari subsidies. By flooding these markets with subsidized capacity and dropping prices far below cost, Qatar is launching another assault on U.S. airline employees and travelers, and disrespecting the Administration.”

Asian travelers hit by Qatar Airways threat to quit Oneworld

Gulf carrier accuses partners American Airlines and Qantas of hostility link

Chinese gov’t issues formal statement on SGR debt and Mombasa Port

“When cooperating with African countries including Kenya, Chinese companies and financial institutions will always conduct joint and thorough scientific study on the feasibility of the projects and then proceed to determine construction and funding plans and scales to guard against causing debt risks and fiscal burdens for Africa,” the Foreign Affairs ministry said in a statement.

Chinese govt dismisses report of Mombasa Port being collateral

Becoming by Michelle Obama

An intimate, powerful, and inspiring memoir by the former First Lady of the United States.

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The disgusting reason why you shouldn't pepper your food at restaurants

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Inside the corruption allegations plaguing Malta

The smallest nation in the European Union is earning an unsavory reputation, with a series of scandals involving allegations of bribery, cronyism and money laundering cont'd.

Brexit puts the digital single market in jeopardy

The creative industries, a key part of the UK's industrial strategy, may lose their passports to EU markets, writes Alison Harcourt

LSE and Brexit: time to tap opportunities in Asia

The sixth-largest stock exchange in the world must look beyond the EU. article

Nissan seeks to block Ghosn's access to apartment in Rio

“Nissan identified serious misconduct related to the reporting of Mr. Ghosn’s compensation. The company has been providing information to the Japanese Public Prosecutors Office and has been fully cooperating with its investigation. We will continue to do so,” the Nissan spokesman said. link

China urges Canada to free Huawei CFO or face consequences

BEIJING/OTTAWA (Reuters) - China warned Canada on Saturday that there would be severe consequences if it did not immediately release Huawei Technologies Co Ltd’s [HWT.UL] chief financial officer, calling the case “extremely nasty”. link

Morgan Stanley cuts Apple stock price target over weak Chinese iPhone demand

Analysts from Morgan Stanley are the latest to cut their price target for Apple stock, with longer smartphone replacement cycles in China apparently to blame. cont'd

'Man is a king': controversial star Buju Banton comes home to Jamaica

The Guardian.com ~ Since his imprisonment in 2011, a new generation of reggae artists have gained global success, and Banton will have to compete with with likes of Jah 9, Raging Fyah and Kabaka Pyramid; Chronixx and Protoje drew 10,000 fans to London’s Alexandra Palace only last month. “The last album he released prior to his incarceration was Before the Dawn, for which he won a Grammy,” notes Sonjah Stanley Niaah, author of Dancehall: From Slaveship to Ghetto. “What’s interesting to me is that Buju will have to come to terms as a stage presence with a reggae revival.”

Thousands of Myanmar women forced into marriages in China

Over 7,000 Myanmar women and girls have been sent to China and forced into marriage and childbirth. The crisis is being fueled by problems on both sides of the border. cont'd

9 smart money moves to make in 2019

While 2018 was a good year for many — with relevantly high consumer sentiment across the board and record high stock market gains — despite a few jitters along the way, you never know what a new year could bring, especially with talks of a possible recession looming, expert warns.