Among the movers and shakers at the IMF's annual meetings in Washington, there was talk of "leveraging up" the EFSF, to turn its €440bn-worth of firepower into something closer to €2tn. But financial experts say it's hard to make the numbers add up. Unlike other multilateral lenders such as the World Bank, the EFSF does not have a guaranteed call on the resources of its sponsor governments, or "preferred creditor" status that would ensure it would get paid even if one of its backers went bust. … [Read more...] about Euro crisis spreads and puts the world economy at risk
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Covid vaccine: ‘8,000 jumbo jets needed’ to deliver doses around world
IATA’s director general, Alexandre de Juniac, said: “Safely delivering Covid-19 vaccines will be the mission of the century for the global air cargo industry. But it won’t happen without careful advance planning. And the time for that is now. We urge governments to take the lead in facilitating cooperation across the logistics chain so that the facilities, security arrangements and border processes are ready for the mammoth and complex task ahead.” … [Read more...] about Covid vaccine: ‘8,000 jumbo jets needed’ to deliver doses around world
Coronavirus good news! Vaccine in human trial phase and £80K raised for NHS heroes
Official messaging - like 'stay home save lives -' reminders will be sent to players while they wait for games to load, and in takeovers of the spaces usually used to advertise brands. … [Read more...] about Coronavirus good news! Vaccine in human trial phase and £80K raised for NHS heroes
Inside mind of ‘world’s worst serial killer’ dubbed ‘The Beast’ who butchered 400 kids
Garavito only accepts food and drink from a few guards that he trusts because he fears being poisoned, and he rarely agrees to leave his cell. It is said he spends his time making earrings and necklaces, and is relaxed and chatty with guards. … [Read more...] about Inside mind of ‘world’s worst serial killer’ dubbed ‘The Beast’ who butchered 400 kids
‘Hottest gran in the world’ launches X-rated site after wowing fans with youthful look
“I also love hearing from women who say I inspire them because that’s so rewarding. I love lifting woman up and showing them that its possible and it’s ok to have kids and still have a sexy fun side. If you feel good, flaunt it. F**k what people think. Love what you see and know you worked hard for.” … [Read more...] about ‘Hottest gran in the world’ launches X-rated site after wowing fans with youthful look
